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This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of a French Canadian Christmas tune is simple yet effective. Although Level 1+, it is in 2/2 meter and will provide a good teaching opportunity for that time signature. Enjoy this lovely work for Christmas or holiday programming.

Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime

2-5 Octave Handbells

Chime and bell ringers will have fun playing the short arrangements of the five classic Disney tunes in this collection. Staccato and echo techniques, among others, add interest and challenge for beginning players. Titles: It's a Small World; Let's Go Fly a Kite; Mickey Mouse March; The Siamese Cat Song and Toyland March.

Let's All Ring Disney Classics

2-3 Octave Handbells

This original is an ideal piece for the developing handbell choir, or a quick-to-learn yet musically effective option for more advanced groups. The combination of the minor key with energetic rhythms, multiple handbell techniques, and optional handchimes evokes the positive message of Psalm 42:11: "Why are you cast down, O my soul...? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him." Available in compatible editions, this piece makes an excellent choice for festival or concert use as well as for general worship.

Hope in God

This joyous and beautiful original is rhythmic, full of fun techniques (TD, malleted bells on table, mart, and echo), and features a very nice section where the optional handchimes play the melody.

A Day To Rejoice!

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A favorite gospel hymn has been given a upbeat treatment with a stirring introduction, a recognizable melody and a variety of techniques that add emphasis to the text. A more contemplative verse in minor gives way to the final verse with a rhythmically malleted bass line before ending as it began.

My Savior's Love

3-5 Octave Handbells

Your beginning ringers will love having a piece that sounds like "something!" Well-placed techniques (shakes, thumb damps, marts, and echos) give variety while repetition in rhythms will give success.

Marche Royale

This accessible yet clever arrangement for beginning choirs uses a variety of stopped techniques to add color and fun to the familiar melody. Here's an excellent seasonal selection for community and church holiday concerts.

The Skater's Waltz

This simple yet pretty original will delight ringers and audiences alike. The engaging melody is first stated simply, then repeated in a variety of ways. A steady malleted bass appears at the beginning and end which adds energy. Youth and adult choirs will enjoy this very accessible anthem.

Forever Rejoice!

The first verse of this beautiful carol made famous by an arrangement created by Percy Aldridge Grainger reads: "A glorious angel from Heaven came unto a virtuous maid; strange tidings and great news of joy the humble Mary had." Lovely on either handbells or handchimes, choirs of all levels will enjoy playing this moving expression of the season.

Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol

3 Octave Handbells

A straightforward and expressive setting of this familiar hymn offers beginning ensembles a confident introduction to hymn-based ringing. Predominantly quarter-note motion keeps the piece accessible to developing choirs, and a brief handchime section adds color and a small increase in coordination without exceeding the Level 1–2 range. Printed hymn text allows this arrangement to function effectively with congregational singing or a vocal soloist, making it especially useful for worship services and devotional moments.

My Jesus, I Love Thee

2-3 Octave Handbells opt. HC

This very tasteful setting of the old English carol, which dates back to the 17th century, will be well received in school, church, or community concerts. With limited bass bells, it is easily prepared with smaller ensembles.

I Saw Three Ships

Techniques abound in this setting of the Christmas favorite as mallets, marts, and shakes add excitement to the traditional REGENT SQUARE tune. An opening fanfare is followed by verses in several styles, including a laid-back groove and a contrasting handchime section, before driving to a rousing conclusion. Ringers and audiences will enjoy this creative and fun arrangement!

Angels from the Realms of Glory

This arrangement of the CWM RHONDDA hymn tune includes piano accompaniment which is not optional. The handbell and piano interplay creates a full-sounding anthem using smaller resources.

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

2-3 Octave Handbells & Piano

Written in G minor, this creative original uses mallets and echoes along with straight ringing to present an interesting set of variations. The piece is based on John 16:33, which tells us that, despite trials and tribulations, we should "be of good cheer."

Be of Good Cheer

This simple but very nice setting of Dvorak's "New World" theme is playable by a small or large group. Because there are no bell changes, tables are not required. This classic theme has often been set to religious lyrics and appears in many hymnals, making it appropriate for school, church, or concert.

Largo

This exciting original shows that music that is not overly difficult can still be moving and meaningful. Rhythmically challenging in some areas, with smoothed-out rhythms in others, there is enough repetition to make learning this piece a satisfying challenge. Written in A minor and with a driving tempo, this work is suitable for almost any venue: school, concert, church, or festival.

Laudation

Echos of change ringing begin and end this medley of Joy to the World and While by My Sheep. Mart and mallet accents with few bells changes make this bright and appealing piece very accessible for beginning choirs at Christmas.

Christmas Joy Medley

Based on the 17th century Scottish Renaissance carol, this selection, which is scored in C Major, may also be titled "Celtic Rejoicing." An optional tambour/tambourine part may be played to add ambiance. At 33 measures, this makes a good opening piece for concert or a brief moment in Christmas worship, perhaps between readings.

Behold A New Joy

Kathleen Wissinger is a master at writing for and teaching beginning and "step-up" ringers. In this setting of a Plains Indian melody, she includes a page of performance and teaching notes, along with a translation of the hymn. Also included are 4 lines of rhythm practice and suggestions for adding a hand drum. A unique piece, it is set in a minor and is 58 measures with repeats.

Many And Great

Complete with the text written between the treble and the bass bell staves, this folio includes: "O Canada" and "The Star-Spangled Banner. The music is presented in "hymn" fashion with a tall chordal accompaniment and the melody in the high treble notes. This one is a great resource! Since there are no special techniques, chimes can be also be used.

Two National Anthems

3-4 Octave Handbells

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