Collection of 8 Christmas arrangements for handbells/deskbells.
Every melody is accompanied by 2 CD tracks. The first track includes the bell parts for listening or
playing along. The second track is an accompaniment, minus the bells, for practice or performance. There are 2 arrangements
for 8-note handbells (Angels We Have Heard On High; The First Noel), 3 arrangements for 13-note handbells (Infant Holy and
Three Kings; We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Hark, The Herald Angels Sing), and 3 arrangements for 20-note handbells (Deck
The Halls; Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle; What Child Is This?).
Each arrangement can be performed with one 20-Note
Handbell Set. Using 2 or more bell sets will allow players to combine the melodies and descants and will also allow more players
to practice and perform. Doubled parts and other chromatic instruments (bell sets, Orff instruments, handbells, Belleplates,
choir chimes) can be added at the director's discretion and will make interesting contrasts in timbre. The publisher grants
the purchaser of the book permission to copy the written score for the handbell ensemble under their direction. The CD tracks
may not be copied.
Rhythm Band Christmas Bells Book with CD Features:
- Book and CD set
- CD includes tracks for preview and practice
- 2 arrangements for 8-note handbells
- 3 arrangements for 13-note handbells
- 3 arrangements for 13-note handbells
- Angels We Have Heard On High
Songs:
- The First Noel
- Infant Holy and Three Kings
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
- Deck The Halls
- Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle
- What Child Is This?
Order now and help your class ring in some holiday spirit!
