Category: Handbells

Vivaldi – Larghetto (RV 522, Second Movement) – Eight handbells

Vivaldi’s music has provided enjoyment to millions and millions of people for the last three hundred years. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of Larghetto, the second movement of his famous A minor concerto. Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you …

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Auld Lang Syne – Eight handbells

Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish reference to “the old times”, the “times gone by”. That’s why we sing it as December 31st vanishes into history. Happy New Year! Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For …

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Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell "Nutcracker" Collection

In 1892, Pyotr Tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for “The Nutcracker”, a Christmas story about a girl named Maria and her magical gift from Drosselmeyer, a party guest and family friend. We’re thrilled to bring you a collection of eight of the pieces from this ballet! Bells used: G5, Ab5, A5, Bb5, B5, …

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Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell “Nutcracker” Collection

In 1892, Pyotr Tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for The Nutcracker, a Christmas story about a girl named Maria and her magical gift from Drosselmeyer, a party guest and family friend. We’re thrilled to bring you a collection of eight of the pieces from this ballet: Miniature Overture March The Kingdom of Sweets …

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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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