Review:      "O Christmas Three" is a delightful suite of traditional carols arranged for SATB voices and four-hand piano accompaniment by the acclaimed composer and arranger Benjamin Harlan. Flexibly conceived, it may be performed in its entirety, or through the use of alternate endings, each of the three carols may be presented individually. Perfect for both school concert and worship, "O Christmas Three" may also be incorporated into a service of lessons and carols. Titles are: "Ukrainian Bell Carol, Ding! Dong! Merrily on High, and He is Born, the Divine Christ Child." A full performance/accompaniment compact disc is available separately, featuring both Full Piano and Secundo Only accompaniment tracks. When only one pianist is available, play the Primo part with the Secundo Only track. An optional 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment, arranged by Tammy Waldrop, is also available. The suite of carols is written in the keys of g minor, Bb Major, and F Major, and is 185 measures.

Published by: Alfred Handbell /
Jubilate Music Group

Composer: Harlan, Benjamin	Arranger: Waldrop, Tammy	Octaves: 3-5	Level: NA	Rating: N/A	Copyright: Varies by Piece
Season: Christmas
Classification: Compact Disc , Church or Concert , Instrument Part , Suite
Technique: Mallet , Pl (Pluck) , Martellato Lift , RT (Ring Touch) , Mallet Lift
Voicing: SATB
Instrument: Handbells & Voices , Piano
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 27 Bells; Four Octaves: 35 Bells; Five Octaves: 41 Bells