We’re pleased to announce the arrival of our 4th Surprisingly-Easy 8-Bell Christmas Collection!
We refer to our Surprisingly-Easy arrangements as “All of the music, but without the twiddly bits” If you’re looking for some new handbell pieces to enhance your worship service, but you don’t want them to take too long to learn, this collection could be the answer. If you’re part of a duo, trio or quartet, or you’re looking for music that your handbell choir can play while social distancing, these hymns could be what you’re looking for. These simple 8-bell arrangements are also ideal for holiday gigs! They’re great for playing at Salvation Army Red Kettles, or in places where space is limited. Forget tables and foam pads; simply take along your bells, sheet music, and music stands, and you’re all set!
What’s in the collection?
This 4th Surprisingly-Easy Christmas Collection includes some of the more unusual Christmas carols from around the world:
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
- From Starry Skies Descending
- O du Fröhliche
- Pat-a-Pan
- People, Look East
- The Angel Gabriel
- The Friendly Beasts
- Joy to the World
How to get the sheet music
If you’d like to play any of these arrangements, sheet music for the collection and each individual title is available to purchase, download and print from Choraegus, our music site.
As always, we recommend that you read the licensing agreement before buying music from us, especially if this is your first time downloading music from Choraegus. Please also note that our music is designed to be downloaded as PDFs, so you’ll be responsible for printing your own music, and you won’t receive anything in the mail. Purchasing an eight-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group, and also gives you permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and sharing online.
Other hymn collections and Christmas collections are also available from Choraegus, as well as our standard eight-bell arrangements – some more challenging than others.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about buying or playing our music, please check our Frequently-Asked Questions first. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to help.
