Christmas Handbell Music

This traditional English carol is creatively arranged with enough musical substance to engage advanced choirs, yet it is very accessible for late-beginning ensembles. The melody moves throughout the group,

Here is a delightful and memorable arrangement of the hymn tune VON HIMMEL HOCH. Several contrasting variations of the tune are given, using techniques including mallets, shaking, and LV, along with the use

This quartet setting of the popular arrangement has a malleted accompaniment which provides the perfect counterpoint to handbells with optional handchimes (E5-D6), guitar and tambourine parts. Guitar and

Gaudete literally means rejoice in Latin and is a sacred Christmas carol that was thought to have been composed in the 16th century. The 3rd Sunday of Advent is sometimes called Gaudete Sunday.

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

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

This setting of TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM utilizes a variety of textures, syncopations, time signatures, and techniques to provide rhythmic interest throughout. This piece is exciting and a nice challenge for

Incorporating three traditional carols, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; From Heaven Above to Earth I Come and O Thou Joyful, this lovely medley is an ideal choice during the Advent and

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

This classic Christmas song begins quietly, almost like a music box, with delicate, arpeggiated inner voices, then swells to a full exclamation of joy before ending as quietly as it begins.

This sweet and gentle arrangement of the beloved CRADLE SONG features a delicate setting that evokes the peacefulness and serenity of the Christmas story. The harmonies are simple yet expressive, creating a

This budget-stretching, reproducible Advent and Christmas collection features a wonderful variety of seasonal arrangements by six outstanding composers. Contents: Earth Shall Ring; He Is Born; Lo! How a

Pairing God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Pat-a-Pan is a delight to listen to or play. Driving malleted rhythms underpin the melody until a brief echo section which gives way to the

Light and pleasant, a repetitive 8th note figure in the upper bells accompanies the melody once through. This piece features a brief introduction and closing. Use with appropriate scripture.

This stunning setting of two French Carols (IL EST NE and GLORIA) begins quietly with suspended mallets over singing bells. But the energy quickly builds through the use of syncopated and energetic

This creative adaptation of a favorite spiritual is lively, rhythmic, and will add to your Christmas and holiday programs. A malleted bass line and nicely placed accented chords add character and style. A

This delightful reproducible collection of carols arranged for 12 to 16 bells (in the F5 to C7 range) includes optional piano accompaniment. The collection offers many and varied types of programming ideas