Christmas Handbell Music

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

This delightful and creative setting of four Christmas favorites are in Mixolydian mode. The rhythmic opening section sets the basis of a melodic accompaniment pattern that weaves throughout the work while

This favorite old English tune is nicely arranged for handbells in a peaceful and introspective style. The tempo is slow, with LV used throughout but careful attention to damping the LV passages will be

This setting of Holst's tune CRANHAM begins with a solo eighth-note line inspired by the lyrics "Snow had fallen, snow on snow" and is soon joined by whole-note chords using tower swings to suggest "frosty

Arranged to be rung on three bell trees, Rosetti's sweet Christmas lyrics have been set to a traditional Irish melody, lovely and filled with expression. If you do not have three bell trees available, it

This artful medley of two Christmas carols (Infant Holy and God Rest Ye) - interwoven with bits of Chopin's "Raindrop" Prelude - is a musical challenge fit for any advanced group. The

This delightful and delicate original piece is written in 5/4 time and literally dances throughout. With a medieval feel, it features an exposed melody line with rung, malleted, and handchime

This trio for three bell trees incorporates Sing We Now of Christmas with O Come, Emmanuel while the familiar repetitive three-tone/four-note theme from Carol of the Bells is