Christmas Handbell Music

This uplifting spiritual for Christmas or general use is arranged for bell choir with handchimes – plus a bell tree! The upper bells are used for the bell tree, so only one set of bells is

Perfect for the two-octave choir, this setting sounds full and lush. With bell changes in only one position, it will work well for a new group and yet it will be satisfying to a more

Originally arranged for orchestra and Christmas, transcribed for handbells with opt. C instruments and tambourine, the setting of this familiar 16th century French carol exhibits a frisky enthusiasm and

Singing bells underlie the beginning phrases, which gently crescendo before fading away in this effective arrangement. A great choice for those who enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration, but are looking

Two Christmas carols for the price of one! These easy arrangements of the traditional French carols Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella and Sing We Now of Christmas are ideal for beginning

This beautiful, serene edition of the classic hymn begins simply and moves to a contrasting middle section in a minor key before ending quietly. This fantasy on a familiar carol is ideal for worship during

With a cheerful, buoyant pulse, this traditional English melody will be fun to perform and bring delight to the listeners. The dancelike rhythm provides a festive atmosphere to any Christmas worship or

Also the tune to Gentle Mary Laid Her Child, this popular Christmas carol is about a king who goes out to give alms to the poor peasants on the Feast of St. Stephen, celebrated on December 26 in

A challenging and entertaining piece for your Advent or Christmas program, the traditional Wassail Song is presented here in a buoyant and lighthearted arrangement for smaller, experienced

This rhythmically challenging piece is sure to be a crowd pleaser for holiday concerts, as well as worship during the Advent/Christmas season. The edition contains widespread use of stopped sound

This light-hearted arrangement is a delight for both audience and ringer. The original English tune is interwoven with echos of sea shanty melodies and original material. The flute part, while optional,

This well-known Christmas favorite is given an elegant treatment by Brian Childers. The piece is scored for 3-5 octaves of bells and chimes, flute, string quartet or quintet, and light percussion. A

The traditional Westminster Chimes melody is used as introduction and interludes for this accessible carol arrangement. While there are no eighth notes, ringers will still find the music interesting,

An airy introduction on suspended mallets is followed by the delicate twelfth-century tune DIVINUM MYSTERIUM on handchimes. In subtle contrast, the carol Away in a Manger is heard before the return

You can hear the fife and drum in this setting by Matthew Compton with malleted bass bells and an original "fife" tune in the higher bells.  Things get more and more exciting until a sudden

This setting of a revered Christmas spiritual expresses a tender, untroubled mood. It incorporates a portion of The First Nowell and makes subtle, yet skillful use of marts, echoes, singing bell,

While many handbell arrangements of this familiar carol exist, this setting is not only beautiful, but accessible to most ensembles. An optional part for C instrument is an inspiring addition to the

Opening with a real sense of the mystery of the season with singing bell and random ring techniques, Brian Childers soon moves on the ecstatic joy of Christmas with pounding rhythms and an energetic melody.

Let All Moral Flesh Keep Silence; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and Of the Father's Love Begotten are creatively presented here. They may be performed separately or combined into a suite. These

Three arrangements in one, make this edition a perfect bargain for Christmas and is tailor-made for Sundays during Advent or for Christmas. All three pieces may be played as suite for holiday concerts.

Three Scandinavian Christmas Carols is a charming suite of two octave music for handbells or handchimes, perfect for youth or developing choirs. All titles are arranged in a contrasting style, for