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Christmas Bells
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This 4-in-hand bell duet can be played without any tables. Using just 8 bells, the arrangement fits in this Christmas carol melody and a counter-melody at the same time. It requires advanced four-in-hand technique.
Both tunes associated with “Away in a Manger” are used in this beautiful setting. This arrangement features both extensive 4-in-hand bell ringing and weaving on the chimes for Ringer 1. Ringer 2 has some 4-in-hand and lots of nice melody and counter-melody lines. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.
This arrangement includes multiple techniques, including Shelley, 4-in-hand (with some lower bells), mart-lifts, and malleting. This is a showpiece for the advanced handbell duo.
This piece begins with an original change-ring pattern. Using just 8 bells, the arrangement fits in the melody and a counter-melody at the same time. This duet uses advanced 4-in-hand ringing which eliminates the need for tables. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.
“Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” (English: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”) is for duet and harp. It can be performed live or with the harp track from Frank Voltz’s CD, “Noel Nouveau.”
This handbell arrangement requires some quick weaving and is challenging for both parts.
“Heaven and Earth” (Ukrainian: “Небо і Земля”) is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol, arranged here for Handbell Duet and Handbell Choir. Purchase price includes printing parts for one 5-octave bell choir.
Each of the 3 verses of this duet feature the same notes, but in different octaves and on chimes to highlight different timbres. This makes it easier to learn and interesting to listen to. Advanced duet techniques required.
Each of the 3 verses of this duet feature the same notes, but in different octaves and on chimes to highlight different timbres. This makes it easier to learn and interesting to listen to. Advanced duet techniques required.
This 4-in-hand bell duet was written for the vocal ensemble BASIX from McLean Bible Church. It can be performed without tables, and uses simple 4-in-hand technique.
This 4-in-hand bell duet was written for the Liya Music Camp-USA Orchestra at McLean Bible Church. It can be performed without tables, and uses simple 4-in-hand technique.
This four-in-hand duet uses only 8 bells, and can be performed without tables. It requires advanced four-in-hand technique.
This handbell duet was written as a showpiece for the BellTree Duo. It uses 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables. It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree. The recommended version in D major needs 4 octaves of bells. An alternate version in C major can be performed with only 3 octaves.
This duet was written as a processional, and would be appropriate for concerts or worship services. It uses 7 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables. It requires beginning/intermediate 4-in-hand technique.
This German Christmas carol is rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables. It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique.
This piece includes some passing of bells from one ringer to the other and is a simple setting of the Christmas hymn. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.
This signature arrangement of the BellTree Duo features a haunting 4-in-hand ostinato with the plaintive melody. There is an option to use 1 octave of chimes in one phrase. An optional A7 on the last note would make this a 5 octave piece. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.
This hymn is appropriate for Christmas or any time of the year. Its parallel lines showcase beautifully matched duet ringing. It is recorded by the BellTree Duo on Christmas ‘Round the Tree.
This is a favorite German Christmas carol about the sweet sound of bells. See also the version accompanied by Trumpet/Flute, Bassoon, and Cello or Voice.
This is a favorite German Christmas carol about the sweet sound of bells. This arrangement is accompanied by Trumpet/Flute, Bassoon, and Cello or Voice. See also the version for unaccompanied Handbells.
This German carol (English: “Come, Ye Shepherds”) is arranged for handbell trio.
This traditional German song for Advent is arranged as a processional for handbell trio or quartet with 4-in-Hand, Bell Tree and Singing Bell techniques.
This traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol (Ukrainian: “Темненькая нічка тьмою світ закрила”) is arranged as a for handbell trio with Piccolo Trumpet and String Quartet.
This German Advent hymn is known in English as an Easter hymn, “Thine Be the Glory.” It comes from Handel’s oratoria, “Judas Maccabaeus.” This arrangement is for handbell trio to accompany singing or together with trumpet and trombone. An optional cello part works with any combination of brass or singing.
This traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol (Ukrainian: “Добрий вечір тобі”) is arranged as a processional for Handbell Quartet and Percussion. It includes two 4-in-hand parts.
This traditional German Christmas carol (English: “O Sanctissima”) is arranged for advanced Handbell Quartet and Brass Quintet (or Quartet).
“Heaven and Earth” (Ukrainian: “Небо і Земля”) is a traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol, arranged here for Handbell Choir (5 octaves). Purchase price includes printing parts for one 5-octave bell choir.