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Handbell Music
Handbell
Music for Advent
Advent HopeDerek K. Hakes. The contemplative
strains of Savior of the Nations, Come and Come,
Thou Long-Expected Jesus are woven together in
this lovely musical offering for the Advent season.
With no key alterations, straight-forward ringing,
and only a few bell changes, this is a fine selection
to put together when rehearsals are at a minimum.
A perfect choice to put your congregation in a
thoughtfully prayerful mood.
10275717 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 Advent Joyarr. Brian Childers. This energetic
setting of Prepare the Way, O Zion will triumphantly
set the stage for Advent. Ringers will enjoy the
forward motion of this arrangement, which
incorporates the beloved
HYFRYDOL tune. Running
eighth notes, rhythmic malleted passages, and
sweeping crescendos are incorporated.
10617775 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
Advent Meditationarr. Dan R. Edwards. This
meditative tune is ideal for use throughout the
holidays and for candlelight services in particular.
With numerous key changes and the quiet addition
of O Come, All Ye Faithful at the end, this promises
to be a meaningful piece in your choir's repertoire.
10524215 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Advent Suite for HandbellsSondra K. Tucker.
A beautiful suite of three familiar Advent titles,
providing a wonderful sense of anticipation and
hope for the Christmas miracle to come. Each of
the selections can be performed separately and
each one features a separate mood, from lilting
and hopeful, to reverent and respectful, followed by
purposeful rejoicing. Add the optional sleigh bells,
finger cymbals, wind chimes, handchimes and
hand drum for that extra special performance of the
season. Titles include: Comfort, Comfort These My
People; Savior of the Nations, Come and Prepare
the Royal Highway.
10367381 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.95
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Camearr.
Fred Gramann. Appropriate for any time during
the season of Advent, this captivating arrangement
of an old Basque carol rocks calmly along. With
the melody shared between the treble and bass
clefs, it builds in intensity and harmonic interest
as it progresses. The various options for the use
of handbells, chime instruments and Silver Melody
Bells infuse color and variety, sure to capture and
hold your listeners' attention.
10524611 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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
Christ is Alive! Let Christians Singarr.
Michael Mazzatenta. Ring in Easter morning with
this triumphant arrangement! Learned with minimal
rehearsal time, this wonderful setting overflows with
techniques that will keep your ringers engaged.
Also associated with the Advent text Lift Up Your
Heads, it makes a lovely addition to the Advent
repertoire as well.
10554953 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 Come and AdoreVarious Composers. This
charming reproducible collection features easy
Advent and Christmas arrangements playable on
either handbells or handchimes. Come and Adore
will be a wonderful resource for developing choirs
as well as for more experienced groups needing
music they can learn quickly. Contents: Ave Maria;
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (Good King Wenceslas);
Go, Tell It on the Mountain; God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen; Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head; Long
Ago, Prophets Knew (On This Day Earth Shall Ring)
and Once in Royal David's City.
10618601 2/3 Octave . .AGEHR-L1-L1+ 39.95
10618602 3/5 Octave . .AGEHR-L1-L1+ 39.95
Comfort, Comfortarr. Cathy Moklebust. The
tune
FREU DICH SEHR is given several treatments
in this exciting new arrangement for Advent. From
joyfully rhythmic to grandly regal, the various
sections use a myriad of handbell techniques
including malleting, ring touch, LV, and shakes.
Both the rhythmic and isometric versions of the
tune are used, adding even more variety. Use the
optional parts for flute, finger cymbals, tambourine
and tenor drum to enhance the sense of anticipation
for the coming celebration.
10456962 Keyboard/
Full Score . . . . AGEHR-L4 13.95
H Creation Will Be at PeaceJ. Paul Williams
& Anna Laura Page. An ardent prayer for world
peace based upon the famous Advent prophecy
in Isaiah 11:6-9, this compelling anthem features
an unforgettable melody with a powerfully flowing
accompaniment. It's certain to be cherished by
choir and congregation alike.
1826197 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1862192 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1963214 Handbells 3 Octaves. . . . . . . 3.50
4 Glad Tidings RingCynthia Dobrinski & Sandra
Eithun. Glad Tidings Ring is a compilation of favorite
Advent and Christmas arrangements offered for the
first time in a reproducible format. This budget-
stretching collection features a wonderful variety
of seasonal arrangements by six outstanding
composers. Contents: Earth Shall Ring; He Is
Born; Lo! How a Rose; O Little Town of Bethlehem;
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers and Sussex Carol.
10618594 3/5 Octave AGEHR-L2-L2+ 49.95
Handbell Hymns for Advent and Christmas
Douglas E. Wagner. Performance success by
just about any handbell ensemble is virtually
guaranteed with each of these eight selections
based on popular hymns for Advent and Christmas.
No more than 22 bells are required, and ringers do
not need to cope with any subdivisions of the beat
or any bell changes. Contents are: Gentle Mary
Laid Her Child; God Rest You, Merry Christians
All; Good Christian Friends, Rejoice; Let All Mortal
Flesh Keep Silence; O Come, All Ye Faithful; On
Christmas Night All Christians Sing and 'Twas in
the Moon of Wintertime.
8067715 3 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 8.95
O Come, O Come Emmanuelarr. Susan E.
Geschke. As we celebrate with adoration the birth
of the Christ child, this lush and reverent offering
is a gentle call to begin life anew at the foot of the
manger. O Come, O Come Emmanuel is skillfully
combined with a second plainsong, Of the Father's
Love Begotten, creating an elegant beauty that will
linger in hearts long after the final notes fade away.
The unhurried legato style provides an excellent
opportunity for expressive, sensitive ringing.
10456963 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
O Come, O Come, Emmanuelarr. Kevin Bryant.
This meditative setting of VENI EMMANUEL is perfect
for Advent services or concerts. The singing bell
technique sets the mood, optional handchimes
highlight the melody, and contrasting dynamics offer
teaching opportunities. A sincere and expressive
arrangement that will enthrall your congregation.
10455000 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 O Come, O Come, Emmanuelarr. Brian
Childers. Here is an inspiring arrangement for
handbells and piano. The handbell part is quite
easy to perform yet sounds full and interesting.
When coupled with the masterful piano part, this
piece presents an outstanding choice for Advent or
holiday concerts.
10634143 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
People Look Eastarr. Jason Krug. A solid
sense of urgency and anticipation is incorporated
into this setting enhanced by the use of mallets,
martellato and thumb damps. Opening with a
joyful, rhythmic zeal, the music adroitly progresses
to a well-crafted mid-section in minor mode. A
feeling of completeness and celebration is assured
as the original rhythms and tempo bring the music
to a joyous culmination. This arrangement is a
good choice for holiday concerts and for worship
during Advent.
10454402 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.75
Prepare the Royal Highwayarr. Cathy
Moklebust. This lilting, dancing arrangement of the
well-known Swedish folk tune does double duty
for Advent as well as Palm Sunday. Each section
is different, and features LV, malleting, shaking,
ring touch, and martellato. A wide range in tempo
is provided, making this lively piece accessible to
any group.
10524603 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
10524604 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
10524660 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95
Prepare the Royal Highwayarr. Ron Mallory.
Including extensive passages for mallets and
martellatos, this energetic 6/8 arrangement
features two favorite seasonal tunes,
CHESTERFIELD and BERDEN VAG HERRAN. Directors
and ringers will appreciate this wonderful addition
to the Advent repertoire.
10524175 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
l Rejoice, a Savior Comesarr. Bill Ingram. Two
ancient Advent tunes are combined in this joyous
arrangement, reminding us of the prophecy of the
coming Messiah. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
moves into the "rejoice" refrain of O Come, O Come
Emmanuel with further excitement. Although not
difficult, it should be rung very expressively to be
most effective.
10618473 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flyingarr. Ron
Mallory. Taken in a fresh new direction, this
arrangement of a well-known Bach chorale begins
with a malleted, rhythmic accompaniment and is
rounded out with a slower, lyrical middle section
that incorporates chimes on the melody. The driving
ending is reflective of our excitement as we await
the birth of the Christ Child.
10366491 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
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 3 Octave 3
to 6 Ringers . . AGEHR-L2+ 44.95
4 All Is WellWayne Kirkpatrick & Michael W.
Smith/arr. Joel Raney. Joel Raney's setting
of Michael W. Smith's Christmas song was
commissioned by The Agape Ringers in loving
memory of Debbie Perisho, who was with the
ensemble for 13 years before losing her battle to
cancer. This powerful circumstance is reflected in
the depth of this setting. Moving!
10605011 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L4 5.50
10605012 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
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I Wonder as I Wander—
John Jacob Niles/arr. Peggy Bettcher.
10452285 3/5 Octave opt. 3 to 5 Octave
Handchimes . . . .AGEHR-L2 5.50
Carol of the Bells—Cathy Moklebust.
10276238 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 3.95
A Simple Christmas—arr. Jason W. Krug.
10513981 2/3 Octave . . . . .AGEHR-L2 5.50
10513982 3/5 Octave . . . . .AGEHR-L2 5.50
Count Your Blessings—Peter Tchaikovsky,
Edwin O. Excell/Patricia A. Cota.
10514261 2/3 Octave . . . . .AGEHR-L2 4.95
Shepherd's Jubilee—arr. Michael Helman.
10524177 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
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