Christmas Handbell Music

This timeless tune is based on a Ukrainian folk chant called Shchedryk, which means "bountiful," and was originally a New Year's well-wishing song. New lyrics in English have made this beloved tune

The setting of the familiar carol uses Singing Bells and suspended mallets at the beginning to accentuate the silence of a starry night. In the middle, the melodic line is transferred from the bass ringer

A lovely solo arrangement of the perennial Christmas favorite features handbell solo with piano accompaniment. An optional C-instrument accompaniment adds to the lyrical beauty of this setting.

Using only legato ringing on handbells or handchimes, this flowing setting of Silent Night, Holy Night portrays the profound awe of Christ's birth.  Set in the key of Bb, it can be used to

This popular Christmas carol is written in 6/8 time which gives a new flavor to the piece. Various contrasting techniques such as TD, LV, RT, vibrato, and martellato along with a subito tempo change engage

This well-known, lyrical Christmas carol is also known by the traditional name GREENSLEEVES. For this handbell quartet arrangement, different techniques are incorporated to showcase the musicality of each

Arranged for 4 octaves of bells on 6 bell trees (all may hang from the same cross-bar stand) and keyboard. The tempo is gentle with easy rhythmic patterns. The challenge comes in varying tempos and