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Handbell Music
l I Saw Three Shipsarr. Jason W. Krug. Jason
Krug continues to impress with this ultra-creative
setting of I Saw Three Ships! By imploring flute
(penny whistle) and bodhran (hand drum) he
invigorates this festive carol with a dance-like
mood. The third stanza is set with strong offbeats
while the fourth stanza is in the minor mode and
handchimes. This challenging piece brings the
text to life and will add to your Christmas service or
Holiday Concert! Join the dance!
10524229 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95
I Wonder as I Wanderarr. Cathy Moklebust.
This delicate arrangement of the beloved
Appalachian tune will be a poignant addition
to Christmas services or concerts. The use of
chime tree, finger cymbals, and triangle adds
a mysterious chill to the plaintive mood. Since
there are no bell changes, this arrangement is
very accessible. Compatible editions for two to
three and three to five octaves make this a good
festival choice.
10307327 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10307328 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
I Wonder as I WanderJohn Jacob Niles/arr.
Peggy Bettcher. The ethereal sound of singing bells
opens this lovely arrangement which combines two
haunting Christmas melodies, the Appalachian folk
tune I Wonder as I Wander and Coventry Carol.
Artistically woven together, this contemplative
composition is a poignant expression of faith for
any Christmas service or program.
10452285 3/5 Octave opt. 3 to 5 Octave
Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L2 5.25
4 In Dulci Jubiloarr. Michael Helman. Micahel
Helman skillfully combines
IN DULCI JUBILO
and the SUSSEX CAROL to great effect. Thumb
damps, consistent activity for all ringers and
the use of handchimes help to make this a
valuable arrangement.
10524233 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
It Came Upon the Midnight Cleararr. Lloyd
Larson. A sweet lullaby for the manger, this accessible
arrangement is a perfect choice for Christmas Eve
services when something very special is needed. A
key change in the middle section introduces a gentler
tone that builds to a hopeful celebration of faith. A
stunning and expressive selection - beautifully done
and highly recommended!
10454824 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Joseph Dearest, Joseph Minearr. Jason W.
Krug. Hear the true essence of Christmas with
this lovely arrangement of the traditional German
carol. Gently flowing eighth notes by the optional
handchimes support the simple melody very
effectively. Shifting harmonies and expressive
playing lead to a musical climax taking place just
before the end, when the bells echo the name
"Jesus, Jesus."
10455031 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Keep It Simple (Carols for Chimes or Bells)
Lloyd Larson. This accessible and versatile
three-octave collection is designed to be
presented on either handchimes or handbells.
Your inexperienced ringers will love the
selections that include some of the prominent
Yuletide melodies in fresh new settings. Quickly
learned, these arrangements make ideal
considerations for worship or concerts during
the busy Christmas season. Titles: We Three
Kings; Joy to the World; O Come, All Ye Faithful;
In the Bleak Midwinter; Silent Night, Holy Night;
O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing and Away in a Manger/Still, Still, Still.
10009755 3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 10.95
Keep It Simple No. 5arr. Lloyd Larson. Created
with the beginning choir in mind, these are readily
accessible arrangements of eight Christmas
favorites. Full, dynamic chords characterize
the settings of these familiar carols. A blend of
sacred and secular titles provides ideal repertoire
considerations for less experienced ensembles
needing to prepare yuletide selections with limited
preparation time. Titles: Angels from the Realms
of Glory; Deck the Halls; Good Christian Friends,
Rejoice; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Jingle Bells;
O Christmas Tree; The First Noel and We Wish You
a Merry Christmas.
10275810 2 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 10.95
10305853 3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 10.95
Keep It Simple Carols for ChristmasLloyd
Larson. These readily accessible arrangements
of Christmas favorites are now available in a
new collection for 2-octave choirs. Full, lush and
dynamic chords characterize these carol settings.
Each selection is ideal for lesser experienced
groups, as well as ensembles needing to prepare
several yuletide selections with limited preparation
time during the busy holiday season. Titles include:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Away in a Manger;
In the Bleak Midwinter; O Come, All Ye Faithful;
O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Silent Night! Holy
Night!; We Three Kings and Joy to the World.
10090259 2 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 10.95
Let Heaven and Earth Sing Gloria!arr.
Dan R. Edwards. Announce the great news
of Christ’s birth with this high-energy
arrangement in Baroque style using martellato,
shakes and mallets to enhance the effect. Excerpts
from Joy to the World, Gloria (Vivaldi), O Come
All Ye Faithful and Ding Dong Merrily on High are
interspersed throughout to proclaim the excitement
and celebration surrounding Christ's birth. Ringers
and audiences will enjoy this joyful piece that is
perfect for Christmas Eve worship or concerts.
10454997 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
4 Light of the WorldJason Krug. A stirring
original set for 3-5 octaves of handbells, with
optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes or piano,
a second 3-octave handbell group, timpani,
suspended cymbal, vibraslap and wind chimes.
This is an excellent piece for a combined handbell
concert or for churches with two sets of handbells.
Krug's creativity, joy and craft show forth in this
scripturally based composition.
10513846 3/5 Octave Handbell
Choir #1 . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.50
10513847 3 Octave Handbell
Choir #2 . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 3.50
10513848 3/5 Octave Handchime
Part . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
10513849 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10513850 Instrumental Parts Piano . . . . 4.50
10513851 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 6.95
The Little Drummer Boyarr. Tammy
Waldrop. This popular melody has become part of
the Christmas tradition in song, and this charming
setting includes an optional processional and a
part for triangle and hand drum. The format
works equally well for 2, 3, or 4 octaves of
handbells and is appropriate in both worship or
school concert settings.
10031494 2/4 Octave with opt. Triangle
& Hand Drum . . . AGEHR-L2 3.95
Lo, How a Rosearr. Cathy Moklebust. Cathy
Moklebust uses singing bell and LV to create a
stunning lush and moving arrangement of the
16th century carol Lo, How a Rose. The gentle and
ethereal sound of the bells may be accompanied by
optional strings, organ, or even electronic keyboard
using a string setting. With minimal bell changes, a
relaxed tempo and expressive ringing, this flexible,
accessible arrangement is sure to become a
favorite in the Christmas handbell repertoire.
10456882 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
10456884 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . 13.95
10456888 Instrumental Parts
Strings & Organ . . . . . . . . . 15.95
4 Love Came Down at Christmasarr. Cathy
Moklebust. In an arrangement she did for the Raleigh
ringers, this advanced piece uses the Irish tune
GARTAN combined with Holst's CRANHAM to create
an ethereal experience. The work that it will take to
prepare this piece is well worth the beauty you will
share with your congregation and audiences.
10524541 3/7 Octave
with Percussion. . . AGEHR-L4 5.95
l Love Has Comearr. Michael Mazzatenta. This
striking arrangement of the familiar tune associated
with Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella fits pleasantly
in any concert or church service. With only a few
bell changes, the heartfelt piece can be quickly
learned by your ringers.
10524234 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 Manger LullabyKevin McChesney. A stunning
medley of Away in a Manger and Infant Holy, Infant
Lowly. Chimes enter on the melody accompanied
by a delicate, broken-chord line in the treble bells
to open the work. The texture thickens and the bells
take over on the melody with everyone involved.
Don't miss this arrangement by gifted composer/
arranger Kevin McChesney.
10524560 Handbells with Piano
& opt. Flute or Violin . . . . . . . 5.95
Mary, Did You Know?arr. Anna Laura Page.
Tender and moving, this arrangement of Mark
Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song
mixes bells and optional chimes throughout its lyrical
tapestry. Artistic variations on the theme are nicely
penned into the introduction, which then follows
the main melody in gentle symmetry. All ringers
eventually have an opportunity to inherit their own
portion of the original line as it skillfully weaves its
way through a beautifully well formed landscape.
10282219 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 3.99
4 Masters in This Hallarr. Jason W. Krug.
Immense energy and a quick tempo ensure that this
delightful piece will be a memorable addition to your
holiday performances. A great selection for beginning
ringers, it is free of bell changes and includes
opportunities to use thumb damp techniques.
10524235 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
l Masters in This Hallarr. Kevin McChesney.
Delight your ringers and congregations with
this upbeat setting of a traditional French carol.
This arrangement includes numerous engaging
techniques, including mallets, thumb damps,
shakes, and echoes.
10524173 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10524171 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l Now Proclaim Messiah's Birtharr. Linda Lamb.
Using the
REGENT SQUARE time, Linda Lamb creates
an inspiring and thoughtful setting of this Christmas
favorite. Multiple techniques are employed, and each
stanza has its own color and texture. Don't miss this
joyous piece for bells and chimes.
10513845 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Now the Green Blade RisethKevin McChesney.
The French Carol Noel Nouvelet has alternate texts
which allow it to be used at Christmas and Easter.
This version opens with malleted rhythms which
repeat beneath the tune, driving it forward. A full
sounding arrangement this one keeps every hand
busy yet still is very workable. An excellent medium
level work.
3067717 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
10487029 Instrumental Parts
Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10487031 Instrumental Parts
Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l O Come, All Ye Faithfularr. John A. Behnke.
Continuing his series of arrangements that combine
two pieces without bell changes, John Behnke
encourages us to come to the manger with the
melding of O Come, All Ye Faithful and Away in a
Manger. Make this a part of your congregation's
Christmas season.
10523623 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
l Oh, Come, Little Childrenarr. Dennis Robert.
This lovely carol (words included) beautifully
expresses the wonder of Christmas. Written for
bells or chimes with a simple flute part. Excellent
for new ringers.
10524535 3 Octave
with opt. Flute . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
4 O Come Rejoicingarr. Hart Morris. O Come
Rejoicing, a traditional Polish carol, invites you
on a journey to the manger to visit the newborn
King. Hart Morris' delightful arrangement captures
the joy and playfulness inherent in the carol itself,
enhanced by the use of optional flute. The middle
section makes extensive use of mallets.
10524610 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
l O Leave Your Sheeparr. Linda Lamb. O Leave
Your Sheep is an old French carol sometimes
called Quittez, Pasteurs. The carol text reflects the
shepherds' visitation by the angels as told in Luke
2:8-16, and the mostly-malleted bass line illustrates
the urgency expressed in the lyrics. Layers of texture
and dynamics are reminiscent of Ravel's Bolero. If
desired, two instruments may substitute for some of
the handbell/handchime doubling, making the piece
more accessible for ringers.
10524612 5/7 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L4 4.95
l Of the Father's Love BegottenSandra Eithun.
An airy introduction on suspended mallets is
followed by the delicate 12th century tune
DIVINUM
MYSTERIUM, on handchimes. In subtle contrast,
the carol "Away in a Manger," ensues before the
music returns to a stately recap of the original tune.
Advent worship will be enhanced by this beautifully
crafted setting.
10527328 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.25
4 On This Day Earth Shall RingLarry Shackley/
arr. Arnold B. Sherman. The ancient tune
PERSONENT
HODIE is given an energetic and compelling rhythmic
treatment in this jubilant Christmas carol. The catchy
accompaniment figure combined with tambourine,
finger cymbals, hand drum and conga all join
together to capture the joy of the season. Malleted
bells on the table make this especially easy to
accomplish with a rewarding effect.
10514251 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
10514253 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
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