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Handbell Music
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
Christmas Near and Fararr. Sondra K. Tucker.
Christmas Near and Far is a wonderful collection
of songs and carols from around the world. It is
perfect for worship, and might be especially useful
for forming the basis for a Christmas-themed
concert. Each song is set in an appropriate style
so the collection contains lots of variety to keep
ringers interested and audiences engaged. Titles
include: From a Distant Home; Fum, Fum, Fum;
Go, Tell It on the Mountain; He Is Born; Sleep, Dear
Holy Babe; Sleep, My Baby and The Virgin Mary
Had a Baby Boy.
10524626 2/3 Octave
Reproducible AGEHR-L2-3 49.95
10524627 3/5 Octave
Reproducible AGEHR-L2-3 49.95
Christmas Trilogyarr. Susan Nelson.
Christmas Trilogy contains three titles that will
get your group from Advent through Epiphany in
beautiful style. Titles included are O Come, O Come
Emmanuel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and As
With Gladness Men of Old. Optional C instrument
and percussion parts are included.
10524250 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.25
Christmastime (with Angels We have Heard
on High)arr. Lloyd Larson. Bell choirs will
love rehearsing and presenting this exuberant
arrangement of Michael W. Smith's joyous
Christmas song that includes a verse of Angels We
Have Heard on High just before the final chorus.
Accessible and energetic through each verse,
the work proceeds diatonically through two key
changes to a glorious finale in C major. Everyone
will enjoy hearing this, whether in December church
services or as a piece to set a joyous holiday mood
as a holiday concert opener.
10090200 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.50
4 Cold December Flies Awayarr. Terry
Osman. Terry Osman presents a joyful and bright
arrangement of this Catalonian carol. With very
minimal bell changes, this piece is perfect for
introducing sixteenth notes to your ensemble. It will
add sparkle to any Christmas concerts or services.
10618098 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95
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
Count Your BlessingsPeter 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
Coventry Carolarr. Jefferey Hall. Add a
dimension of beauty to your Advent and Christmas
season with Jeff Hall's lovely setting of this
traditional carol. It includes a part for violin or
C-instrument.
10524542 3/5 Octave with Violin
or C Inst. . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.50
4 Coventry Carolarr. Julie C. Stitt. Four dramatic
G minor chords set the stage for this wonderful
arrangement of the historic Coventry Carol. Julie
Stitt orchestrates the piece using the tone colors of
the bells, the chimes, and the optional instrument.
Accessible and musical for any bell choir.
10618433 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Coventry Carolarr. Lloyd Larson. The charm of
this artfully written carol setting lies in its simple
and direct style. Two complementary carol tunes
- Coventry Carol and Gentle Mary Laid Her Child-
are always prominent, with the harmonic scheme
carefully and practically laid out. Absolutely lovely!
10028737 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 Deck the Hallsarr. Benjamin Tucker.
A real celebration of the season! This energetic
setting of the classic carol is rhythmic and fun.
For interest and to increase the diversity of the
arrangement, it contains a contrasting section in
waltz tempo. Unforgettable!
10617779 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
l Deck the Hallsarr. Kirtsy Mitchell. With marts,
thumb damps, and echoes as well as rhythm sticks,
this piece is a creative way to teach bell techniques.
It is also fun and musically engaging. Don't miss
Deck the Halls!
10524534 3 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
Ding Dong Merrily on Higharr. 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
Do You Hear What I Hear?arr. Kevin
McChesney. This beloved Christmas song is
superbly arranged by Kevin McChesney for
handbell choir with a new arrangement for solo
handbells and piano. This beautiful composition
will be enjoyed by ringers and audience alike.
10282576 3/7 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
10524559 Handbells with Piano . . . . . . 5.95
Fantasy on Kingsfoldarr. 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
Festive Peal on Adeste FidelesDouglas
E. Wagner. Hear the joyous ringing of bells as
they peal with an eighth-note accompaniment
brimming with excitement in this fresh
arrangement of the familiar carol. Bright and
energetic with added syncopation, Festive Peal
on Adestes Fidelis is a perfect opener for your
Christmas service or concert.
10455008 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
The First Noelarr. 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 RingersAnna
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
Five Duets for Christmas IIarr. Douglas E.
Wagner. The second volume of Five Duets for
Christmas features carefully scored bell parts
supported by rich, flowing piano accompaniments.
Neither of the bell parts are difficult, with Part I
slightly easier than Part II. Titles: Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing; Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; O
Come, All Ye Faithful; Still, Still, Still; and What Child
is This?
10052651 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Follow the Star of Bethlehemarr. Linda
R. Lamb. Here's a light and lively setting! The
traditional spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow
dances along with syncopated stopped techniques,
mart lifts, echoes, and shakes, which illustrate the
text "follow, follow, rise up, shepherd and follow."
Easily prepared, but highly effective!
10454893 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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
Gentle Mary Laid Her Childarr. Anna Laura
Page. Also known as Good King Wenceslas, this
beloved carol has been given a fresh, energetic new
setting using mart lifts, marts, and thump damps.
Measures of 6/8 are inserted into the melody for
a delightful touch to bring this arrangement "over
the top!" Useful during the Christmas season, and
a distinctive addition to any handbell library.
10454896 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Gesu Bambinoarr. Karen Thompson. Ringers
and listeners will delight in this faithful transcription
of the classic Gesu Bambino with beautiful flow,
attention to details and dynamic contrasts. For
church or concert, this versatile arrangement
is written for handbell choir plus a solo line that
may be played on Dutch handbells, chimes, or C
instrument. In addition, optional parts are available
for vocal soloist and/or SATB choir and organ
so that everyone can participate in this special
celebration of faith during the Christmas season.
10456873 5/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
10456894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10456874 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . 12.95
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
Gloria FanfareCathy 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
4 Glory to the Newborn Kingarr. Dan R.
Edwards. The perfect opener for any Christmas
service or concert, this energetic arrangement of
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing comes to us from
the creative mind of Dan Edwards. The melody
- written in 3/4 time - and a moving eighth-note
accompaniment adds to the excitement and energy
of the piece. Don't miss this superb arrangement!
10618103 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
10618104 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
4 Glory to the Newborn KingVarious
Composers. Glory to the Newborn King is a
delightful reproducible collection of six beloved
Christmas carols arranged for 12 bells (3-6 ringers)
with piano accompaniments. These useful settings
offer a variety of opportunities for smaller groups
of ringers to play in various locations during the
Christmas season since they are playable with
or without piano accompaniments. These carols
promise to add joy and celebration to any Christmas
service or program! Contents: Away in a Manger;
Ding Dong! Merrily on High; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing; Joy to the World; O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel and Once in Royal David's City.
10618486 Handbells. AGEHR-L2-L2+ 44.95
Go, Tell it on the Mountainarr. 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
