Bless All the Dear Children

Combining two popular tunes for Away in a Manger, this enchanting carol medley uses optional 3-7 octave handchimes or two octaves of silver melody bells. Set in compound meters, your choir will develop rhythmic independence playing three against two in several sections. Many notes in the midrange are written twice: once according to handbell notation, and a second time to indicate voice leading. Enjoy this challenging piece for your Christmas Eve service, concert, or other special holiday event.