3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-Three Christmas carols are included in this simple arrangement. A passage of original material in peal-like fashion introduces the first tune and is also used as transition material between tunes and as a final statement to thepiece of seventy-eight measures. Includes: Joy to the World • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • O Come All Ye Faithful.
SKU: BP.HB458
Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes. Level 3. Setting by Johannes Brahms. Gentle and endearing, this very accessible arrangement of a traditional German Christmas carol is simple enough for most choirs to attempt, but has enough challenge and potential for musicality to keep advanced choirs happy, as well. Handchimes feature prominently in the middle verse, making for some careful coordination for ringers between bell and chime.
SKU: HP.C6359HB
UPC: 763628263591.
English Carol This historic English Carol derived from Piae Cantiones, 1582, with the tune PERSONENT HODIE, is set here in a buoyantly joyful manner to celebrate the birth of Christ our King. The story of Christmas told in the verses builds to the Latin refrain, in excelsis Deo! The optional handbells chime in as the lyrics extol, on this day earth shall ring..
