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Deck the Halls – Eight handbells

This boisterous – yes… that seems to be an appropriate choice of words! – arrangement of a 16th century Welsh tune Nos Galan is tremendous fun to play. Fa la la la la la la la!

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Troll the ancient Yule tide carol
Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the blazing Yule before us…
Strike the harp and join the chorus…
Follow me in merry measure…
While I tell of Yule tide treasure…

Fast away the old year passes…
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses…
Sing we joyous, all together…
Heedless of the wind and weather…

Church Calendar: Advent, Christmas

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This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Third “Surprisingly Easy”™ Eight-Bell Christmas Collection.

Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment score, if part of the purchase) – 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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