Christmas Carols For Bells

Christmas Carols for Bells presents 17 traditional Christmas carols for beginning handbell choirs. The melodies can be played with a 20-note chromatic set of bells (or tone chimes), while the accompaniment chords require a 13-note chromatic set of bells. The accompaniment chords coordinate with Kidsplay color-coded handbells (items 200269 and 200270, each available separately) and color-coded chord cards (item 530061, available separately). The melody line and first verse of lyrics for each song are given with the chord letters above the staff.

This book provides a perfect way to combine two levels of handbell choirs- have your more advanced ringers play the melody on a set of handbells or tone chimes, while your beginning choir rings the chords. Permission is granted for the purchaser to photocopy the melody parts only for use by the members of their handbell choir.

Contents

• Angels from the Realms of Glory
• Angels We Have Heard on High
• Away in a Manger
• Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
• The First Noel
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Hark the Herald Angels Sing
• Hear Them Bells (McCosh)
• It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
• Joy to the World
• O Come All Ye Faithful
• O Come O Come Immanuel
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Once in Royal David's City
• Silent Night