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Jubilate Music Group

Christmas and handbells go together particularly well, and this reproducible collection of holiday hits is a fresh and fun touch for all sorts of gatherings: church, school, concerts, festivals, the mall... or the town square sidewalk Christmas celebration! For three to six ringers, these arrangements are easily rehearsed and performed, and sure to bring a smile to all who hear them. Contents: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; Frosty the Snowman; Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town; Jingle Bell Rock; Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer; I'll Be Home for Christmas; Winter Wonderland; We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Holiday Pops for 12 Bells

Handbells Ensemble Collection

From the Top Music

(Everybody's Waitin' for) The Man With the Bag is a delightful holiday song. Written in swing style with occasional stopped techniques, shakes, and dynamic changes, this is sure to be a favorite. Played at tempo, a few chromatics will be a bit of a challenge but accessible. Lyrics are included.

The Man With the Bag

3-5 Octave Handbells

This familiar and delightful waltz from Tchaikovsky’s "Nutcracker Suite" has been arranged for handbells and optional flute or C instrument. Written in F major, it is mostly rung with nicely placed marts, thumb damps, and shakes that accentuate the phrasings. Effective placement of dynamics emphasizes the graceful movement of this wonderful work. Accessible by moderately accomplished groups, it will be a lovely addition for your holiday concerts and more!

Waltz of the Flowers

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Hope Publishing Company

A new twist on the beloved Christmas carol, this arrangement is fierce and holds nothing back. Yet it is accessible and not overly complicated to pull off. Replete with thrilling twists and turns, including an unexpected brilliant major-key section, this version of the Christmas classic is an absolute showstopper.

Carol of the Bells

3-7 Octave Handbells

Originally composed for concert band, this unique and engaging collection of Christmas and holiday tunes moves from B-flat minor to C minor, then to G minor. Yes, you read correctly - Christmas tunes arranged in minor keys, thus the title! Changes in style, tempo, and dynamics, plus melody appearing in both treble and bass with the addition of handchimes, will keep everyone engaged as this arrangement rollicks along. This will be a thoroughly delightful addition to your holiday concert!

Diminished Minor Alterations

4-5 Octave Handbells w/4-5 Oct. HC

Series

A perfect selection for any holiday concert, this arrangement stands alone as an instrumental number but is in an easy range to add a vocalist if desired. It will be a highlight of your Christmas concert season! Rated Level 4 for its chromatics and bell/chime changes, it is very attainable for most ensembles.

Santa Baby

3-6 Octave Handbells w/opt. 3 Oct. HC

This is the perfect concert finale! Audiences will rock out to this classic Christmas standard popularized by singers from The Crystals to the Jackson 5 to Bruce Springsteen. Lots of rhythmic challenges, a fun jazz section, and chimes that add color and contrast will keep your ringers on their toes - and your audience's toes tapping!

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

3-6 Octave Handbells

Created with the beginning choir in mind, these are readily accessible arrangements of eight Christmas favorites. Full, dynamic chords characterize the settings of these familiar carols. A blend of sacred and secular titles provides ideal repertoire considerations for less experienced ensembles needing to prepare yuletide selections with limited preparation time. Titles: Angels from the Realms of Glory; Deck the Halls; Good Christian Friends, Rejoice; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Jingle Bells; O Christmas Tree; The First Noel and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Keep It Simple No. 5

2 Octave Collection

The eight titles contained in this reproducible collection are versatile, musical, and fun. Playable with two, three, or four ringers, these are ideal for ringing without tables. Perfect for the small ensemble looking for a diverting challenge, or for the larger choir on those Sundays when you're missing members, all the arrangements have been written for the treble clef, D5-D6. Contents: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Sing We Now of Christmas; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine; Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; The Boar's Head Carol; The Christmas Tree Is Decorated; Riu, Riu, Chiu

Small-ER but Mighty: Settings for 8 Bells, Vol. 5 Christmas Around the World

Handbells Ensemble Collection 8 Bell

Ringing Word

Lots of percussive techniques illustrate the text, "Willy, play your drum." An optional chime melody with bell descant gives interest to the middle section. Excitement increases as percussive effects (marts, thumb damps, mart lifts, ring touches) increase in the last section. Fun for school or church.

Patapan

2-5 Octave Handbells

This creative arrangement of the perennial Christmas favorite uses a variety of styles and techniques to color each verse: mart-lifts for the lords a-leaping; suspended mallets for the calling birds; pluck and thumb damps for six geese a-laying; waltz time (3/4) for ladies dancing… and more! Many creative additions can be included in this fun setting for a holiday concert.

Twelve Days of Christmas

5-6 Octave Handbells & 5 Oct. HC

Grassy Meadow Music

This 12 bell (F5-C7) reproducible collection is a must-have this Christmas season! It's the perfect solution for ensembles who want to play for parties, events, in hospitals and nursing homes, schools, or anywhere else during the holiday season! The 16 titles in this book (both sacred and secular) have been ordered to minimize bell changes, while maximizing the variety of moods and styles between pieces. Each piece lists its duration on the first page, allowing groups to tailor their set list to the occasion. Many pieces contain optional repeats, allowing for either a shorter or longer version, as need dictates. Play the pieces in order for a full 46 minutes of music; cherry-pick your favorites to create a concert that's all your own; or pick individual titles and play one here and one there -- with this collection, the choice is up to you! Just grab your bells and some music stands, then head out into the world and make a joyful noise this holiday season!

The Ultimate Christmas Gig Book for 12 Handbells Volume 1

Handbells Ensemble Collection 12 Bell

Carl Johanson

Add Boomwhackers to your bell choir for this arrangement of a Christmas classic to give a fun timbre to the performance! A great piece to introduce chromaticism to aspiring bell musicians, your ringers will absolutely love this piece.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies

4-7 Octave Handbells D5 up, plus 3 Oct. Boomwhackers

Composers Music Co.

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

2-3 Octave Handbells

Ring Out Press

This well-crafted arrangement of a favorite Christmas piece is accessible to most, with mart-lifts accenting the descending scale and shakes keeping the energy going. Enjoy this short but exciting setting for the holiday season.

Ukrainian Bell Carol

From the hit movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," this beautiful setting will charm the hearts of ringers and audiences alike. Enhanced by optional synth, percussion and 3-5 octaves handchimes, the piece begins reflectively and builds to a rhythmic climax before ending quietly. The perfect addition to your holiday programming.

Where Are You Christmas?

3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. Bb2

Choristers Guild

Deck the hall! This accessible reproducible collection of eight secular holiday favorites for handbells or handchimes is designed for groups looking for music that is quick to put together and already arranged in a suitable concert order. Simple optional percussion parts provide additional sparkle and are included within the handbell score. The editions for 2-3 octaves and 3-5 octaves are compatible. Approx. 30 minutes.

Ring in the Holidays

2-3 Octave Collection

This Christmas classic is a holiday staple throughout the world! True to the original, the use of marts, mallets, ring touches, and optional sleighbells adds interest to this amazing arrangement. Definitely a must-have for your group's holiday concert repertoire!

Jingle Bell Rock

4-5 Octave Handbells

This fun and boisterous arrangement includes mallets and many other stopped techniques. The lilting opening section gives way to a grandiose presentation of the melody and then returns to the sea-shanty feel of the beginning. Paired with piano, this will be a wonderful concert or Christmas selection.

I Saw Three Ships

3-6 Octave Handbells w/ Piano

Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc

Energy and excitement fill this Christmas favorite! Opening with a malleted rhythm pattern that moves throughout the choir, metric changes characteristic of this Catalan melody and lots of fun stopped techniques will offer plenty of teaching moments in this great concert piece.

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