Christmas Sacred Handbell Music

The English carol I Saw Three Ships paints a vivid picture of Christmas morning: gleaming vessels in full sail, colorful flags snapping in the crisp air, and bells ringing out from churches. It was

Here is an interesting and accessible arrangement of PERSONENT HODIE for your worship or concert this holiday season. Quartal harmonies and various techniques build to a joyous final verse in this classic

Expanding the 12 bell concept, these reproducible hymn tune or carol settings use 14-17 bells and can be rung by six ringers, with or without the use of 4-in-hand technique. A seventh person (perhaps the

This trio for three bell trees incorporates Sing We Now of Christmas with O Come, Emmanuel while the familiar repetitive three-tone/four-note theme from Carol of the Bells is

This exciting piece for bells and optional percussion is overflowing with the same joy that the shepherds must have felt on the night they journeyed to see the newborn King! The piece opens with a touch of

This peaceful setting is scored for bells, chimes and C instrument and includes the tunes AUSTRIAN CAROL and THE COVENTRY CAROL. The solo instrument often carries the melody and is moderately easy.

Picture dancing snowflakes falling gracefully to the ground in this delightful arrangement of the familiar English carol. Suitable for beginning choirs, this piece is also challenging enough for

The two carols, easy and simply arranged are: The Bell Carol and The Coventry Carol. Ideal for the less experienced choir.

An ethereal opening featuring randomly malleted suspended bells gives way to a setting of the well-known tune underscored by flowing sixteenth notes. Unexpected harmonies appear prominently throughout the

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.

Seven familiar Christmas tunes are woven into three engaging stand-alone titles for handbell trio. Three Traditional Carols combines Sing We Now of Christmas; Fum, Fum, Fum; and

The haunting PICARDY melody is used for this wonderful Advent or general prelude. The "alleluia" motif begins the piece and ties together two very contrasting settings of the melody. Both treble and bass

From the Bells 'n' Boomwhackers series comes this flexible, reproducible setting of the perennial Christmas favorite. Play with handbells, or add an octave of Boomwhackers (parts for Level 1 and Level 2-

This arrangement of a lesser-known English carol is a true delight to both ring and hear! Featuring numerous key changes and a wide variety of techniques, each iteration of the tune is cast in a new and

 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

The original Manger Lullaby (#3227345) was written by Hart Morris when his first granddaughter was born. 16 years later, he arranged it for her to play as her first handbell solo. The handbell part

The joyous spirit of this well-loved Christmas carol is captured in this short transcription which will be a splashy addition to any Christmas program.

This lovely carol was written in 1642 by Canadian Jesuit missionary Jean de Brebeuf, who was living amongst the Hurons in Canada. The arranger has given this carol a rhythmic and fresh style while still

With minimal bell changes and an intuitive use of eighth notes, this work is an excellent choice for ensembles beginning to explore level-two music. Ringers will enjoy using the mallet, martellato, and