A friend asked if we could come up with some twelve-bell music for Hanukkah. We’re happy to say that we found four songs that worked nicely!
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah – a lively, happy song about the Jewish Festival of Lights, the annual holiday commemorating the miracle of God’s provision and sustenance. The symbol for this remembrance is the menorah.
Ma’oz Tzur – God’s preservation of Israel is remembered in this ancient hymn.
The Dreidel Song – A dreidel is a small spinner/top that’s used for various games, especially at Hanukkah. I remember learning this one in elementary school when we learned about other cultures.
Sevivon Sov Sov Sov – This is known as “the other dreidel song”; its title translates “dreidel spin, spin, spin”. It has two sets of words, one when sung in Jerusalem (“here”) and one when sung everywhere else (“there”) – both remember the miracle that Hanukkah is all about.
For each of these 12-bell arrangements, purchase gives you permission to print and maintain up to six copies for your handbell group – so you only need to pay once. Purchase 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.
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