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Angel Medley—arr. 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
Angels We Have Heard on High—
arr. 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 4.95
Away in a Manger—arr. 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 5.25
10360829 Instrumental Parts
Flute, 2 Violins, 2 Cellos . . . . . . . . 26.95
Away in a Manger—arr. 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
Carol of the Bells—arr. 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 Bells—Cathy 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
Chime in Advent and Christmas—
arr. 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
Christmas Carols for Twelve Bells—
arr. 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
Count Your Blessings—Peter Tchaikovsky,
Edwin O. Excell / Patricia A. Cota.
This cheerful, fun arrangement opens with snatches
of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," then quickly
moves to Edwin O. Excell's time-honored hymn
tune. Repeated eighth notes, with ample use of
thumb damps and martellatos, give the music drive
and bounce. In the second verse, syncopated treble
patterns above the bass melody continue the happy
mood, just as looking at all God's blessings brings
continual joy to our lives. Again borrowing from
Tchaikovsky, the piece closes with an accelerando
of flashy eighth note chords.
10514261 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L2 4.95
Ding Dong Merrily on High—
arr. Sondra Tucker.
Ding Dong, Merrily on
High has been a favorite tune for handbell choirs
for years. Using techniques such as shake and
martellato to brighten the texture, this arrangement
has only a few bell changes and is accessible to
most groups.
10524253 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L2 4.99
Fantasy on Kingsfold—arr. Dean Wagner
& Michael Glasgow.
Dean Wagner's Fantasy
on
KINGSFOLD has been a best-seller since it was
first published in 2000. For the first time, it is now
available with a full orchestration provided by
Michael Glasgow. This dynamic setting, based on
an old English folk tune, moves from intimate to
majestic with colorful harmonies and the optional
use of handchimes. For worship or concert, this is a
tried and proven winner.
3266772 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
10316718 Instrumental Parts Orchestration 69.95
The First Noel—arr. Brenda Austin.
Brenda Austin expertly combines Pachelbel's Canon
and The First Noel in this serene arrangement for
handbells and optional handchimes. Chimes and
bells play at the same time creating interesting
colors that make the piece unique. The arrangement
keeps everyone busy and includes the customary
16th-note passages as the canon develops. If your
choir is looking for a challenge that will pay musical
dividends, this is it!
10513840 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L3 4.50
Five Carols for Beginning Ringers—
Anna Laura Page.
Here is a wonderful collection
of five individual carol settings including O Come,
All Ye Faithful, Away in A Manger, On This Day Earth
Shall Ring, Silent Night, Holy Night, and God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen. Each setting offers opportunities
for teaching beginning ringers to achieve excellence
in ringing with precision and musicianship. The
carols may be played with handbells or handchimes.
8068196 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L1 4.95
Frosty the Snowman—Steve Nelson &
Jack Rollings/arr. T. Waldrop.
Exchange your
handbell gloves for mittens and have fun with
this easy setting of the popular holiday tune!
Use handbells or chimes through the entire piece,
and you might catch someone in your audience
singing along.
10073020 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L1+ 3.95
Gaudete!—arr. Michael Glasgow.
Arranged for the Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble
of Reno, Nevada, Michael Glasgow's thrilling
arrangement of this Christmas tune begins with
a stately introduction, easily adapted for use as a
processional (concise instructions are included). It
then explodes with riveting energy and drives to a
breathtaking finish. The title means Rejoice! and
is often seen with the next line, Christus es natus
(Christ is born). Heavy on technique and light on
bell changes, with optional triangle and tambourine,
this is a winner for any time during the season!
Percussion parts are included in the full score.
10524617 3/7 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L4 4.95
10524618 Instrumental Parts Full Score . . . . 13.95
Gloria Fanfare—Cathy Moklebust. This short
arrangement is a bold fanfare on Angels We Have
Heard on High. Cathy Moklebust creatively uses
chromatics, shakes, swings and LVs to help create
a joyful piece. This composition will make an
excellent concert or festival opener, worship
introit, or short anthem.
10524540 3/7 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L3 3.75
Go, Tell it on the Mountain—arr. Joel Raney.
Starting with an ethereal opening, the tune appears
first in fragments supported by singing bells and
bass choir chimes until finally moving forward in a
driving presentation of this Christmas spiritual. The
addition of synth strings and percussion expands
and enhances the overall effect. An abundance of
text painting and pleasing transitions around every
corner make this an inspired and surprising choice
for Christmas worship and concerts alike.
10514266 3/5 Octave with opt. 3/5 Octave
Handchimes . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L4 5.25
10544537 Instrumental Parts Percussion . . . 15.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—
arr. Cathy Moklebust.
This very flexible
arrangement of the beloved carol may be played by
bells alone, or together with any or all of the optional
forces. A handbell peal accompanied by bell tones
in the trumpets is featured in the introduction to this
sparkling arrangement. Stanza 1 is fully scored, with
the choir in four parts. Stanza 2 begins with men's
voices accompanied by low brass, with the upper
treble handbells playing a lightly thumb-damped,
rhythmic countermelody. The women's voices and
high brass then take the lead, accompanied by
malleted bass bells. After a brief interlude, stanza
3 features a descant in the soprano voices and
bells. A short, optional ending is provided following
the final stanza. Since all the additional parts are
optional, this arrangement is a versatile addition to
the handbell Christmas repertoire.
10524643 3/7 Octave . . . . . . . . .AGEHR-L3 4.95
10524599 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10524662 Instrumental Parts Reproducible,
Brass Quintet & opt. Timpani . . . . 15.95
10524646 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10524648 Instrumental Parts Full Score . . . . 15.95
CHRISTMAS FOR HANDBELLS
More and more school music programs are incorporating handbells and
handchimes in their choral and instrumental performances.
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