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Handbell Music
Handbell
Sacred Christmas
12 Bells Around the Worldarr. Sandra Eithun.
This reproducible collection is perfect for performance
situations with limited ringers. Featuring Christmas
carols from around the world, this delightful
collection also contains suggested arrangements for
ensembles of variable sizes. Additionally, all of these
arrangements are in F major with no bell changes,
which mean no tables are necessary. Titles include:
Cold December Flies Away; Curoo, Curoo; He is Born
(Il Est Ne); I Wonder as I Wander; O Tannenbaum; On
This Day Earth Shall Ring; Still, Still, Still; and 'Twas in
the Moon of Wintertime.
10454989 Handbells. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 44.95
And All the Bells on Earth Shall Ring!
Various. Eight traditional carols that everyone
loves to hear at Christmas time are included in
this collection of easy reproducible arrangements
written by some of the best-known and trusted
writers in the handbell music world. Each title
may be performed as a single offering; however,
if extended performance time is required, two or
three titles may be effectively joined together as
a mini suite. Suggestions for such combinations
are included in the Foreword. Titles include:
O Come, All Ye Faithful; It Came Upon the
Midnight Clear; Ding Dong! Merrily on High;
O Little Town of Bethlehem; The First Nowell; Away
in a Manger; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
and Joy to the World.
10307721 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
l And Heaven and Nature Singarr. Matthew
Prins. With a fanfare introduction, this energetic
arrangement of two classic hymn tunes, Joy to the
World and Gentle Mary Laid Her Child, will be a
memorable opener for your Christmas worship
services or concerts. Various stopped techniques
and shakes bring an excitement that your ringers
will truly enjoy.
10524161 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l Angel Medleyarr. Terry Osman. Terry Osman
weaves together three favorite Christmas tunes:
Angels from the Realms of Glory; Angels We Have
Heard on High and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
in this charming arrangement. It is perfect for any
occasion during the Christmas season.
10524162 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l An Angelic CelebrationJoel Raney/arr. Arnold
B. Sherman. This medley of Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High
bursts forth with exuberance and rhythmic delight.
The music comes to life with an abundance of
stopped sounds and handbell techniques coupled
with just the right amount of dissonance to provide
a fresh twist on these angelic carols.
10514250 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
Angels From the Realms of Gloryarr. Lloyd
Larson. Lloyd Larson portrays majestic glory in this
arrangement of
REGENT SQUARE, full of the pageantry
and splendor of Christmas. The key change brings
the handbells to a warmer tone, while the malleted
background provides interest and momentum,
carrying through to the exciting finish.
10366200 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Angels We Have Heard on Higharr.
Susan Geschke. This new treatment of the
Christmas favorite is immediately engaging,
and accessible for any developing bellchoir. Use
of scale passages on bell peals adds sparkle
to the melody and brings a festive air to the
presentation. Exuberant from the first note to the
last, this 2-3 octave setting is suitable for both
handbell and handchime choirs.
10090256 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
An Appalachian Christmasarr. Tammy
Waldrop. Combine traditional Christmas carols with
a healthy dose of Bluegrass musical style and you'll
have a good idea of the festive fun waiting in this
Christmas arrangement. Generous use of mallets
and offbeat rhythms keep the medley moving right
up to the final measure.
10095902 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.25
Away in a Mangerarr. Joel Raney. Combining
handbells with optional handchimes, piano, strings
and flute, Joel Raney has created the musical
equivalent of viewing a nativity scene with childlike
wonder. The soothing lullaby moves from Joel's
signature ballad style to a section of whimsical
playfulness, with a multitude of different techniques
and stopped sounds. Incorporating both the
familiar Murray tune along with Kirkpatrick's Cradle
Song,this musical presentation makes a charming
addition to any handbell choir's Christmas program.
10360828 3/5 Octave with opt. 3/5 Octave
Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
10360829 Instrumental Parts
Flute, 2 Violins, 2 Cellos . . . 24.95
4 Away in a Mangerarr. Karen Thompson.
Away in a Manger utilizes two tunes most often
associated with this favorite Christmas hymn. The
arrangement beautifully evokes a gentle lullaby that
will delight both ringers and listeners. Suggested
assignments are: five ringers with an optional
solo instrument; six ringers with an optional solo
instrument; or seven ringers with the solo part rung
on handchimes. Optional parts for both Bb and C
instrument are included.
10524602 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
Bell Peal on "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
arr. Linda R. Lamb. Celebrate the festive mood
of the Christmas season with this exceptional
arrangement for developing handbell choirs.
Enhanced with LV, shakes, martellato lifts
and swings, the familiar carol takes on a fresh,
joyful feeling!
10317889 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.25
l The Bells of Christmasarr. Michael Mazzatenta.
This is a beautiful setting of an old German tune.
Micheal Mazzatenta is establishing himself as one
of the finest composers and arrangers of our time.
Don't miss this spectacular holiday treat.
10524545 3/5 Octave with opt. 3 Octave
Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabellaarr. Hart
Morris. With flute, handbell, and handchimes, Hart
Morris creates a thing of joy and beauty. Creatively
interweaving the melody through key changes, the
idiomatic flute part and the overall rhythmic vitality
that Mr. Morris is so well known for. Don't miss this
highly creative and artistic composition.
10524546 3/5 Octave with opt.
2 Octave Handchimes
& opt. Flute . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.50
4 Bring a Torch Jeanette IsabellaKimberlee
Strepka. Originally arranged for orchestra and
Christmas, transcribed for handbells with opt.
C instruments and tambourine, the setting of
this familiar 16th century French carol exhibits
a frisky enthusiasm and charm. The complex
meter, while challenging, is sure to captivate and
entrall all who hear.
10527329 5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.25
Carol of the Bellsarr. Jason W. Krug. Ring
in the Christ Child's birth with this innovative bell
setting of the quintessential Christmas carol. A
touch of drama and intrigue is added by shifting
chords underneath the melody, along with
martellato and pluck at the end of phrases. Opening
with the soft tolling of a single bell, then building to
a grand finale, this wonderful arrangement gives
ringers the opportunity for great expressiveness.
10454998 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
10454999 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
Carol of the BellsCathy Moklebust. From its
delicate opening and closing phrases to its joyous
and full chordal passages, this straightforward
arrangement of the popular carol is full of dynamic
contrast. No special techniques are required, and
bell changes are kept to a minimum. The unique
closing chord creates a bit of sparkling freshness.
Both editions are compatible for massed ringing.
10276238 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 3.95
l Carol of the Latin BellsMykolo Leontovich/
arr. James Emory Roberts. This familiar tune of the
Ukranian bell song is set in a highly rhythmic and
driving 4/4 meter. Accompanied by claves, and
including several creative syncopations, this piece will
challenge your choir. The challenge will be worth it!
10524552 3/7 Octave
with opt. Claves. . . AGEHR-L4 4.50
l Carol of the Three Kingsarr. Michael E.
Kastner & Michael Lee Kastner. Marked Presto,
this splendid arrangement of We Three Kings will
keep everyone busy. Solid chords accompanied
by an active eighth-note motion combine to great
musical effect. Add this excellent composition to
your next Christmas service or concert.
10513837 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
4 Carols for the Christ Childarr. Linda R.
Lamb. Linda Lamb shares her phenomenal
arrangements of Christmas carols from around
the world in this outstanding handbell collection.
These colorful settings feature various skill-
building techniques and optional handchimes.
Titles included are: Bring a Torch, Jeanette,
Isabella; Christmas Dreams; The Holly and the
Ivy; The Rocking Carol; Carol of the Bagpipers; In
Stable Rude and March of the Kings.
10524185 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . AGEHR-L3 44.95
H Carols of the Bellsarr. Kevin McChesney.
A practical, creative and easy collection of seven
traditional Christmas carols that may be rung
separately or joined together in medley fashion.
Styles range from quiet and tender to bold and
energetic, and the eighth note is the smallest beat
division. Included are: Carol of the Bells; Away in
a Manger; The First Noel; Good Christian Folk,
Rejoice; Mary Had a Baby; In the Bleak Midwinter
and Good King Wenceslas.
1834142 3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 8.95
Carols We Love to RingVarious. Eight
treasured carols from eight different composers
are featured in musically attractive settings in
this handsome collection that will become part of
your Christmas celebrations for years to come.
Accessible and beautiful arrangements feature
handbells at their best, with occasional specialty
techniques for contrasting color and style. Also
included is a list of suggestions for combining
arrangements when added length is desirable.
Don't miss this reproducible collection, offered at
an unbeatable price.
10090086 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
Celebrate the Seasonarr. Cathy Moklebust. Go
easy on your music budget with this reproducible
collection for Advent and Christmas, which
is available in both 2 or 3 and 3, 4 or 5 octave
editions, and includes eight of Cathy's most popular
arrangements for the season. Three of the pieces
also include optional percussion parts. Two of
the pieces may be rung on either handbells or
handchimes, and one includes optional handchimes
with the bells. Titles include: Away in a Manger;
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; Infant Holy,
Infant Lowly; Rejoice! Rejoice! (Rejoice, Rejoice
Believers and O Come, O Come Emmanuel); Rise
Up, Shepherd and Follow(There's a Star in the East);
Still, Still, Still; Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and
What is This Lovely Fragrance?
10356689 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . AGEHR-L2 49.95
10356690 3/5 Octave
Reproducible . . AGEHR-L2 49.95
Chime in Advent and Christmasarr. John
Behnke. This flexible collection features three
seasonal arrangements written especially for
handchimes. Perfect for the weeks leading up to
Christmas, these selections use vibrato and swing
techniques and include an optional procession.
Titles: O Come, O Come Emmanuel; The King Shall
Come and Gentle Mary Laid Her Child.
10068154 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
Chime In : Advent and Christmas No. 2arr.
John A. Behnke. Continuing the popular "Chime In"
series, these two beautiful Level 1 pieces (Savior
of the Nations Come and O Come All Ye Faithful)
use just simple ringing with full, rich chords and
harmonies. Use this great opportunity to showcase
your beginning or youth choir while building
confidence during the Christmas season.
10366169 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.95
l Christ Is Born in Bethlehemarr. Hart Morris.
This quintessential Hart Morris arrangement is
challenging, exciting, and inspiring, all at once! The
opportunity to include brass and percussion as well
as organ adds to the festive nature of this grand
medley. Tunes included are:
ANTIOCH, MENDELSSOHN,
MUELLER, GREENSELVES
and ADESTE FIDELES.
10524163 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95
10524166 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 7.95
Christmas Carol Accompanimentsarr.
Margaret R. Tucker. This reproducible collection will
be an invaluable resource for the Christmas season
that will be used time and time again. The easy
accompaniment chords may be played on either
handbells or handchimes with optional keyboard, or
as standalone titles. The carol melodies may be sung
using the sing-along sheets included, and/or played
by a C treble, Bb treble, or C bass clef instrument.
Titles include: Joy to the World; Silent Night; Once in
Royal David's City; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear;
Go, Tell It on the Mountain and more.
10307837 2/5 Octave
Reproducible. . .AGEHR-L1+ 49.95
10524629 2/5 Octave Vol. 2,
Reproducible. . .AGEHR-L1+ 49.95
Christmas Carol CelebrationsRuth Elaine
Schram. Celebrate the season by combining your
musical resources with this versatile collection of
ten of the most popular Advent, Christmas and
Epiphany hymns. These titles, scored for handbells
and keyboard, function as stand-alone offerings,
and may be used to heighten the corporate worship
experience by supporting congregational singing.
For maximum flexibility, optional endings and
repeats have been indicated, permitting directors
to customize the length of each selection. Carols
include: O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Come, Thou
Long-Expected Jesus; First Noel; O Come, All Ye
Faithful; Angels We Have Heard on High; Hark! The
Herald Angels Sing; Joy to the World; O Little Town
of Bethlehem; Silent Night and We Three Kings.
10068159 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2 29.95
Christmas Carols for Three to Six Ringers
Sandra Eithun. With the busy pace of the holiday
season, directors often face scant time and personnel
to adequately prepare music for presentation in
worship or concert. To aid in alleviating this situation,
we offer this superb volume of classic carol settings
that utilize flexible bell assignments. Each title may
be played by three, four, five, or six ringers, with
assignments provided for each option. Optional
keyboard parts add texture and support. Titles
include: Angels We have Heard on High; Away in a
Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her Child; He is Born; The
Holly and the Ivy and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
10307725 2/3 Octave Reproducible,
opt. Keyboard. . AGEHR-L2 44.95
Christmas Carols for Twelve Bellsarr. Jason
Krug. Whether you're short on ringers or just want
a challenge for some of your more advanced
musicians, this collection is the perfect choice. These
fresh and vibrant arrangements of five well-known
Christmas carols are playable by three, four, five, or
six ringers and require little in the way of preparation
time. With no bell changes, they are perfect for
ringing away from the tables, or even away from the
church. Titles include: Good Christians All, Rejoice;
Away in a Manger; In the Bleak Midwinter; Infant
Holy, Infant Lowly and Silent Night.
10356658 3 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.50
Christmas Fantasiaarr. Jason W. Krug. The
imaginative blending of five various carols flows
seamlessly from one to the next for a fitting tribute
to the events surrounding the birth of Christ. The
extensive use of chimes and optional wind chime
adds to the beauty and contemplative flow. Titles
in the medley include Greensleeves (What Child is
This?); Coventry Carol; Away in a Manger; The First
Noel and Stille Nacht.
10366303 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
H
Christmas Joy (Nine Seasonal Favorites For
Handbells)ed. Larry Pugh. This collection
of nine Christmas carols by some of the most
recognized handbell composers is perfect for
developing choirs. Douglas Wagner, Michael
Helman, Hal Hopson, Kevin McChesney, and
Sharon Elery Rogers have all contributed to this
excellent compilation that stays within the range
of the Level II ensemble. Titles include: Away In
A Manger; Christmas Joy; Fanfare on "Adeste
Fideles;" Gesu Bambino; Impressions On An Advent
Carol; Infant Holy; Journey Of The Kings; O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel and The Friendly Beasts.
These settings, with their artful musicianship, will
ensure a satisfying musical offering through the
entire Christmas season.
3254620 2 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 8.95
A Christmas Lullabyarr. Anna Laura Page.
This contemplative arrangement weaves together
O Come, Little Children and Still, Still, Still. Well-
suited for youth or beginning choirs, A Christmas
Lullaby is an accessible, must-have selection for a
quiet moment during your Christmas Eve service,
concert or call to worship in the holiday season.
Equally beautiful on handbells or handchimes.
10454996 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
