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Advent Celebration

Various, arr. Kirk, Phyllis S., Laurendale Associates

This work is a versatile Christmas selection. It includes an easily memorized “Processional” and the hymns “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”, “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”, and “Angels We Have Heard on High”.

Item #	Detail	Price
MLAHB1101	3-5 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC and reproducible vocal part	$4.50
MLAHB1101P	brass quintet parts (see inst list above)	$10.00
MLAHB1101S	full score (brass)	$8.00

Angels We Have Heard

Hymn Tune, arr. Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

Ideal for the less experienced choir, this straightforward arrangement uses traditional harmony except near the end. It concludes with a flourish.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1007	3 oct HB	$4.50

Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella

French carol, arr. McKlveen, Paul A., Laurendale Associates

Paul McKlveen has arranged this French carol for a 2-octave handbell solo with piano accompaniment. Easy rhythms and an interesting accompaniment make this a great choice for your soloist.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1042	2 oct HB solo with piano accomp	$4.50

Christmas Tidings

arr. Merrett, Fred A., Laurendale Associates

“Deck the Hall”, “Coventry Carol”, & “O Little Town of Bethlehem” are the familiar Christmas songs included in this medley.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1031	3-5 oct HB	$5.25

Fantasy on Shchedrik

Leontovich, Mykola, arr. Kinzel, Christopher S., Laurendale Associates

Shchedrik, the tune known in English as the “Ukrainian Christmas Carol”, is arranged here for a full 5 octaves of bells. Ringers can sharpen their skills while enjoying this favorite Christmas carol.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1123	5 oct HB	$4.50

Green Grow'th the Holly

Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

This original, commissioned SATB anthem is accompanied by a chamber ensemble or optional piano reduction and optional 2-3 octave handbells.

Item #	Detail	Price
MLACH1320	full score	$6.95
MLACH1320A	SATB and piano (Reproducible)	$15.00
MLACH1320P	Reproducible inst parts	$15.00

Here We Come A Wassailing

Traditional English carol, arr. Merrett, Fred A., Laurendale Associates

A delightful arrangement of the traditional English carol. Bells in the 3 octave range are active.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1030	3-5 oct HB	$4.50

Jesous Ahatonhia

Traditional French carol, arr. Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

This popular French folk song became important historically when a Jesuit missionary wrote lyrics to explain the birth of Christ to the Huron Indians. The 1st stanza is chordal, while the 2nd stanza has an arpeggiated bass accompaniment.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1020	2 oct HB	$4.50

Joyous Christmas Day

Various, arr. Merrett, Fred A., Laurendale Associates

The performance notes give directions for performing the piece in its entirety or playing individual tunes from the medley.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1040	3-5 oct HB	$5.25

Joy to the World

Handel, George Frederick, arr. Smith, James C., Laurendale Associates

A festive arrangement requiring advanced rhythmic and ringing skills. The rhythm changes from simple 4/4 to 10/8, then back to 4/4 for the ending.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1103	3-5 oct HB	$4.50

Kris Kringle Jingle

Multiple, arr. Petersen, Merle, Laurendale Associates

Merle Petersen has a way with creative titles and ideas. In this delightful romp she combines "Jingle Bells", "Jolly Old St. Nicholas", and Mozart's "Sleigh Ride".

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1096	3-5 oct HB and 2-4 oct HC with opt sleigh bells	$5.25

Little Drummer Boy, The

Davis, Katherine; Onorati, Henry; Simeone, Harry, arr. Campanile Jazz Ensemble, Laurendale Associates

A calypso beat makes this entertaining for the performers and the audience. Bell assignments are given for 6 or 12 ringers.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1050	5 oct HB for 6 or 12 ringers	$4.50

Nativity Bell Song

Petersen, Merle, Laurendale Associates

A gentle Christmas selection for handbells, voice (solo or unison choir), and flute. All three parts are necessary to perform this quiet lullaby. Text and music are original.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1041	3-5 oct HB with voice & flute	$4.50

Noel

Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

This moderately challenging 2-octave piece is an original composition in a minor/modal feel. The driving, syncopated accompaniment stirs up a feeling of expectancy, which is perfect for the Advent season.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1073	2 oct HB	$4.50

O Come Emmanuel

15th century plainsong , arr. Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

Ideal for the beginning choir. Uses only whole, half and quarter notes except for 1 measure of 8th notes.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1011	3 oct HB	$3.75

Quiet Silence

Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

Lovely is the best description of this original work for unison male chorus accompanied by two octaves of handchimes. The text is taken from the Oxford Book of Prayers, “Christmas Vespers, Western Rite”. The entire chime part is chordal.

Item #	Detail	Price
MLACB1006A	vocal part	$2.25
MLACB1006B	2 oct chime part	$3.75

Silent Night

Gruber, Franz; Mohr, Joseph, arr. Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

This arrangement of “Silent Night” for SATB, 3 octaves handbells, and organ was commissioned for use as a recessional at the end of a Christmas Eve service. It includes options for a string quintet or larger string ensemble.

Item #	Detail	Price
MLACB1002A	SATB, HB, and organ score	$2.50
MLACB1002B	3 oct HB part	$4.50
MLACB1002C	full score (strings only)	$6.00
MLACB1002P	string quintet parts (1 copy of each part)	$10.00
MLACB1002S	string orchestra pack (multiple copies; listed above)	$14.00
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Sing We Now of Christmas

French carol, arr. Matheny, John & Gary, Laurendale Associates

John and Gary Matheny have arranged this iconic French carol for 3-5 octaves of handbells. Although not rhythmically difficult, careful attention must be paid to the dynamics and the specific notes indicated for selective damping in order to effectively balance the melody against the various accompaniment figures.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1104	3-5 oct HB	$4.50

Three King Swing, The

Hopkins, John Henry, arr. Tucker, Sonfra K., Laurendale Associates

Jazz up your Christmas concert with this swinging setting of “We Three Kings” - blues style! A bluesy vamp in 5/4 gets the piece started, and then layers of ‘fills’, ‘licks’, and ‘bass lines’ are added before the melody enters. Fun and challenging!

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1082	5 oct HB	$5.25

Two Processionals on Silent Night

Gruber, Franz, arr. McKlveen, Paul A., Laurendale Associates

Top off your Christmas program with one of two processionals. Each is written with simple, repeating patterns that are easy to memorize. An ostinato in the bass keeps the steady beat. The first processional is in the traditional 3/4 meter of the tune, and the second is in 5/8, for those of you who require less symmetry in your life!

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1088	3-5 oct HB	$4.50

We Three Kings

Hopkins Jr, John H., arr. Jergenson, Dale, Laurendale Associates

An ideal piece for the beginning 3 octave choir. It is mostly chordal in structure, with the melody in the treble bells for most of the arrangement. Only near the end do the bass bells play the melody while the treble bells play 8th-note patterns above.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1012	3 oct HB	$4.50

We Wish You a Ragtime Christmas

Traditional English carol, arr. Dykstra, Brian; Campanile Jazz Ens, Laurendale Associates

The title tells all! Ringers will need a good sense of rhythm to play the ragtime rhythms in this arrangement.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MLAHB1053	5 oct HB for 6 or 12 ringers	$4.50

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