Our eight-bell arrangements are generally written for the note ranges G5-G6 and F5-F6 and sold as “Dual-Range” score packages. However, these don’t always work smoothly if you want to sing with them, because the melody notes might fall out of a comfortable congregational range.
This is true of our eight-bell O Come, O Come Emmanuel, because both dual-range scores are a bit high for many singers. Fear no more, however! We’ve just added a third transposition to the score packages for both the “standard” and “Surprisingly Easy”™ versions of this Advent song in D5-D6 – this one is in the traditional hymnal key of E minor. We’ve also added practice MP3s for this range if you have a need for them.
Downloading this free arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain copies for your handbell group, and also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
