SKU: HL.35024336
UPC: 747510036302. 8.5x11.0x0.018 inches. Arr.Stephenson.
Thorough performance notes are given for both selections in this folio: Christmas Greetings and African Noel. Both work well with bells or chimes or both and give score for optional percussion and chorus. The text of the first is - God bless us, One and all, A blessed, merry Christmas for the King is born - and the second - Sing we all Noel.
SKU: BP.HB630
3-5 octave handbell choir, optional 3 or 4 octaves of handchimes. Level 2 to 3. Set of three pieces: March (processional); Air (Meditation); Giga (Rejoicing). This delightful trio of tunes from Michael Helman are great fun to play and hear, whether individually, or played together as an entire suite. The stately March throws in some exciting harmonies while maintaining a steady, forward-moving tempo. The delicate Air breathes life into a flowing, memorable melody and makes effective use of handchimes. The spirited Giga is a grand celebration in six-eight time. Each movement also has alternate subtitles, suitable for use in worship. Also available in a 2-3 octave version.
SKU: BP.HB622
2-3 octave handbell choir, optional 2 octaves of handchimes. Level 2 to 3-. Set of three pieces: March (processional); Air (Meditation); Giga (Rejoicing). This delightful trio of tunes from Michael Helman are great fun to play and hear, whether individually, or played together as an entire suite. The stately March throws in some exciting harmonies while maintaining a steady, forward-moving tempo. The delicate Air breathes life into a flowing, memorable melody and makes effective use of handchimes. The spirited Giga is a grand celebration in six-eight time. Each movement also has alternate subtitles, suitable for use in worship. Also available for 3-5 octaves.The recording is of the 3 to 5 octave version.
SKU: LO.20-1935L
ISBN 9780787754471.
Celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem with this dynamic arrangement from the pen of Jason W. Krug that will please ringers and congregations alike! The fanfare and processional statements of the tune frame a sensitive handchime presentation of the melody at the work's core. (From the collection Celebrating the Seasons--20/1727L).
SKU: MN.50-6803
UPC: 688670568039. Text: Susan Borwick. Isaiah 60.
The piece begins in a declamatory style and proceeds in a majestic march. Isaiah 60:1-3 serves as the inspiration for this text, which can be used during Epiphany. Also appropriate as a processional, Call to Worship, or as a choral introit. May be performed with Trumpets, Handbells, Chimes, and Percussion.
SKU: MN.30-855
UPC: 688670308550.
Creative and flexible pieces that may be used as processions. Easy to memorize and effective in both worship and concert settings. Reproducible.
SKU: MN.50-6102
UPC: 688670561023.
These simple pieces can be used in many places in the worship experience. They were originally written as calls to worship, but may be suitable as prayer and benediction responses. Because of the nature of the canons, they may be extended at will if used as processionals. Handchimes may be substituted for Handbells.
SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5
ISBN 9781599130507.
Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.
SKU: HL.6400100
ISBN 9781495089138. UPC: 073999276053. 9.0x12.0x0.274 inches.
SKU: BP.HB526
UPC: 748769305263.
Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Level 3. With an opening set of measures that can be used as an easily-memorized processional, this joyous paean is guaranteed to delight. Bold, syncopated chords and a flowing melody give way to a more introspective section featuring chords on handchimes. Malleted bass notes lead us back to the opening material once more for a triumphant climax that ends with a return of the processional material. Perfect for any celebratory occasion.
SKU: MN.30-515
UPC: 688670305153.
Using only four or five ringers, these eleven acclamations could be used as processionals (the first eight measures can be repeated ad lib,) or as interludes or responses. Often the briefest snippet of a seasonally-appropriate hymn tune is quoted:
