Christmas Handbell Music

"Joy, Joy, on Christmas day!" This arrangement of a Peruvian Christmas carol is energetic and enjoyable, bounding with up-tempo rhythms. Many of these rhythms are repeated, making it easier to play than it

The hymn tune FOREST GREEN is delicately woven with J.S. Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze in this gorgeous arrangement. Replete with unexpected and bold harmonies, the piece provides a challenge for

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 well-crafted setting resonates with a festive spirit, infusing the timeless melody with vibrant energy and warmth. The shifting meter that is part of the hymn tune is expanded with a regularly shifting

This arrangement intertwines Coventry Carol seamlessly with the haunting melody GREENSLEEVES, creating a poignant and evocative musical experience. With meticulous attention to detail, the piece

This arrangement begins with the familiar and repetitive four-note pattern that develops into a series of creatively placed stopped techniques. Wonderful ascending sixteenth-note parallel octaves lead to

This exciting work will challenge ringers and thrill listeners with its big sound, quick tempos and surprising turns of rhythm along the way. It may be played by bells alone or with optional brass quintet

The compelling 12th-century Irish tune is set featuring rhythmic mallets in the bass, first with straight sixteenth-note patterns and later with sixteenth-note triplets (a la Ravel's Bolero). The

Arranged for the Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble of Reno, Nevada, Michael Glasgow's thrilling arrangement of this Christmas tune begins with a stately introduction, easily adapted for use as a processional

This creative adaptation of a favorite spiritual is lively, rhythmic, and will add to your Christmas and holiday programs. A malleted bass line and nicely placed accented chords add character and style. A

Starting with an ethereal opening, the tune appears first in fragments supported by singing bells and bass choir chimes until finally moving forward in a driving presentation of this Christmas spiritual.

Challenge your ringers this Christmas with an energetic setting of the title tune in a medley with Sing We Now of Christmas. The meter is predominantly 7/8, which gives the traditional rhythm a new

This Brubeck-inspired setting of the familiar English carol is a challenge for your ringers and a delight for your audience! After a deceptively lyric introduction, the piece explodes with rhythmic energy

What begins lovely and lyrical soon explodes in dance-like fashion as this well-known folk tune comes to life with bells, chimes, and an optional descanting instrument. At the close, the music floats back

This bell tree solo brings the sounds and traditions of the St. Olaf Choir to the handbell world. Based on F. Melius Christiansen's work, this exciting bell tree solo can be accompanied with piano, 4-5

This 1963 pop standard was released by Andy Williams for his first Christmas record and is a celebration and description of the many and varied activities associated with the holiday season. It focuses on

This vibrant setting of the third movement of Vivaldi's famous "Gloria" features handchimes (2-3 octaves) on the vocal duet while multiple handbell techniques are used to represent the orchestral

The title of this popular Spanish carol translates to "The little fishes in the river" and refers to the fishes being excited "to see God born" - as are the birds in the air and the roses in bloom. This

O Leave Your Sheep is an old French carol sometimes called Quittez, Pasteurs.  The carol text reflects the shepherds' visitation by the angels as told in Luke 2:8-16, and the

Malleting, martellato, plucking, shaking, LV, and handchimes all play a part in this rhythmically dancing arrangement. The fiery flute and percussion parts add energy and color, making this piece a