Christmas Sacred Handbell Music

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

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

John Rutter's beloved carol has been faithfully transcribed for handbell choir, however is one step lower (Eb) than the choral setting (F). Careful attention to clarity of line and dynamics will make this

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

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

 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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-

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

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.

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

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 second volume in the reproducible "Eighteen Bells" series includes five appealing new settings of familiar carols: The First Noel; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Come All Ye Faithful; Good Christian

This carol, based on a French folk song, is considered Canada's oldest Christmas song. This setting of the hauntingly lovely melody incorporates singing bells, handchimes (2-7 octaves), LV, and many stopped

Three arrangements in one, make this edition a perfect bargain for Christmas and is tailor-made for Sundays during Advent or for Christmas. All three pieces may be played as suite for holiday concerts.

Twelve Christmas carols and seven secular Christmas songs are presented here as texts paired with simple, chordal, handbell/handchimes accompaniments. All titles are reproducible and presented in both

This amazing setting flows from introspective to bold, lyrical to rhythmically dynamic, and even includes a lovely piano interlude with option to accompany it on handchimes (F5-D6). Perfect for both secular