Echoes of Christmas: New for Handbells Wednesday, November 05, 2025
recommended by Jennifer F., Handbell Music Specialist
Echoes of Christmas arr. Karissa Dennis, 3-5 octaves with optional handchimes, Level 3
The “Ukrainian Bell Carol” is cleverly combined with “What Child is This?” in this useful and charming arrangement for the Christmas season.
Advent Majesty arr. Karen Buckwalter, 3-5 octaves, Level 3
Karen Buckwalter’s bold medley of the hymntunes CONSOLATION, KINGSFOLD, and VENI EMMANUEL highlights the birth of Jesus as that of the King of Kings. The tunes are masterfully woven together, building in power and majesty throughout until the final, triumphant ending. Perfect for any time during Advent.
Celebrations for the Handbell Ensemble arr. Martha Lynn Thompson, 3 octaves, Level 2
This creative REPRODUCIBLE collection is playable by six or seven ringers. Titles include: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Come, Come Ye Saints,” “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Warrenton tune),” “Fanfare,” “Gaudeamus Igitur,” “A King in His Glory,” “O God, Beyond All Praising,” “Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him,” “See Amid the Winter Snow,” and “Tuoro-Luoro- Luoro.”
Fantasy on French Carols arr. Michael Helman, 3-5 octaves, Level 2+
Three beloved French carols (Angels We Have Heard on High, He Is Born, and Ding Dong Merrily on High) are woven together in this festive medley suitable for church or concert use. Compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octave ensembles give this setting greater use in festival settings, as well.
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. Jason W. Krug, 2-3 octaves, Level 1+
This traditional Christmas carol with origins in 16th century Germany is designed for 2-3 octaves of handbells and is perfect for the developing ringer. The arrangement captures the hymn’s reflective and celebratory spirit, and is suitable for worship services, school and special events.
Ring with the Angels arr. Brenda E. Austin, 3-6 octaves with optional handchimes, Level 3
Three beloved angel carols are seamlessly woven together in this joyful medley.
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her standard long haired dachshunds, Lukas and Thursday.