Category: Handbell Ensemble

Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Dance of the Reed Flutes – Eight handbells

You might also know this one as The Merlitons (another word for the type of flute that Tchaikovsky had in mind when he wrote this piece). The pastoral color of the original comes out well in this eight-bell adaptation, and we know you’ll enjoy playing it! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Trepak – Eight handbells

The Russian dancers in the Kingdom of Sweets put on a display of “power dancing” for Clara and the Prince (or is he Drosselmeyer’s nephew?). This arrangement will dazzle and amaze your audience! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Chinese Dance – Eight handbells

The lovely flute solo from the Nutcracker works beautifully with eight bells! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If you’d rather get the whole set of eight-bell Nutcracker pieces and …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Arabian Dance – Eight handbells

Mysterious… sinuous… exotic… we were amazed at how effortlessly Arabian Dance made the transition from full orchestra to eight bells. The amazing part is that even when six of the eight bells are sounding, the melody is still clear as… well, it’s clear. You’ll love this wonderfully playable duet! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Spanish Dance – Eight handbells

This lively waltz takes on a charming music box-like flavor in eight-bell form. Chocolate addicts, enjoy! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If you’d rather get the whole set of …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Kingdom of Sweets – Eight handbells

Clara has helped the Nutcracker win his battle with the Mouse King, and as a reward, she’s ushered into the magical Kingdom of Sweets. It’s an ethereal journey with the anticipation of incredible wonders… or is it a dream? Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – March – Eight handbells

It’s the party scene from the Nutcracker, and the boys are behaving (for now, of course). They’re showing off the toy trumpets they’ve been given, and are putting on a military display for the guests. Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is …

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Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Miniature Overture – Eight handbells

Here’s the opening piece from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker! We were amazed that it could be put into eight-bell form, and have loved playing it! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If …

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Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker – Eight handbells

We thought it would be fun to see whether something from Tchaikowsky’s Nutcracker could be played with eight bells. Imagine our surprise when we found that eight pieces from his masterpiece worked!

O Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI EMMANUEL) – Eight handbells

The Advent song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as we know it today, is adapted from a fifteenth-century French melody, but may originate from as far back as possibly the 12th century. It first appeared in English as translated by John M. Neale in 1851. It’s a prayer by those who hoped that the Christ …

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