This arrangement is dual-purpose – it can be played for Christmas or Easter! So… if you already have our eight-bell version of Now the Green Blade Riseth, you don’t need to buy it again!
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Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Angels called to shepherds, “Leave your flocks at rest, In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, From the eastern country came the kings afar, Gold and myrrh they took there, gifts of greatest price; |
Noël nouvelet, Noël chantons ici, Dévotes gens, crions à Dieu merci! Chantons Noël pour le Roi nouvelet! L’ange disait! pasteurs partez d’ici! En Bethléem, étant tous réunis, Bientôt, les Rois, par l’étoile éclaircis, L’un partait l’or; l’autre l’encens bem; |
Church Calendar: Christmas, Epiphany
Hymn Tune: NOEL NOUVELET
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We have two recordings that show how this piece sounds at different tempi… enjoy!
Slower tempo… Faster tempo… |
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Also available for 6 accompanied handbells, 12 handbells, and handbell choir (3-5 octaves, Level 3+).
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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