Ashley Danyew/Four Pieces for Christmas

  • $34

Four Pieces for Christmas

Two solo pieces and two hymn descants for the Christmas season, written for 3-octave handbells (12-17 bells)

Four Pieces for Christmas

A printable collection of four short pieces for your Christmas worship services.

Written for 12-17 bells, these pieces are easy to put together and accessible for smaller (and younger) groups of 6-8 ringers.

Use them as preludes, anthems or offertories, and to accompany congregational singing. Performance notes are included for each piece.

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*This is a digital download product. No physical music will be mailed to you. Your purchase includes a license to print as many copies as you need for your handbell ensemble.

Here's how it works:

1. Download the music to your computer.
2. Print as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
3. Play and enjoy!

Titles

"Still, Still, Still" - 12 Bells + opt. 4 Handchimes (six players)

This reflective arrangement of a beloved Christmas favorite is perfect for a candlelight Christmas Eve service.

The piece begins with a simple open fifth, gradually growing out of nothing using the singing bell technique. The singing bells underscore much of the arrangement, with the addition of handchimes partway through. The piece ends as simply and quietly as it began – with the singing bells fading away to nothing.

"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" (Hymn Descant) - 13 or 17 Bells

Use this descant on one or two verses of the carol, to add to the congregational singing experience. The descant matches the traditional harmony found in most hymnals. Includes two versions: one for 13 bells and one for 17 bells, depending on the size of your ensemble.

"In the Bleak Midwinter" - 16 Bells

This simple setting of a Christmas favorite features sparkling cluster chords and beautiful, interesting harmonies, while still being accessible and easy to learn and play. Use it as a prelude, anthem, or offertory on Christmas Eve or during the Christmas season.

"Joy to the World" (Hymn Descant) - 12 Bells with Piano or Organ and Congregational Singing

Use this bright, festive descant on one or two verses of the carol, to add to the congregational singing experience. The descant matches the traditional harmony found in most hymnals.

Let's fast-forward to Christmas Eve.

A preview of “Still, Still, Still”

Files

Four Pieces for Christmas (Digital Download)
  • 1.28 MB

MIDI Recordings

Still, Still, Still (Live Recording)
  • 3 mins
  • 3.97 MB
Preview
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing [Hymn Descant] (MIDI Recording)
  • 1 min
  • 1.16 MB
Preview
In the Bleak Midwinter (MIDI Recording)
  • 3 mins
  • 3.43 MB
Preview
Joy to the World [Hymn Descant] (MIDI Recording)
  • 1 min
  • 760 KB
Preview

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