The 2 octaves Handbells or Handchimes part is optional.

Composer: John Leavitt

Unison, canon part is optional.

Composer: Barbara Gallagher

A traditional tune and a tune by Michael Praetorius are deftly combined in this 2-voiced piece that would be ideal for children or for a choir with limited numbers. The song could be used effectively as an introit or call to worship. A part for optional handbells (10 in all) is printed in the octavo.Ê

Composer: Jennifer Kerr Breedlove Budziak

A lively, bouncing melody (paired with the beloved hymn text) frames a flowing, minor passage in the middle of the piece. The flute obbligato brings a lovely brightness to the composition. Your choir will enjoy this one!

Composer: William M. Schoenfeld

Composer: William M. Schoenfeld

With one unison verse and a verse in canon, this would be a great introduction to children for singing independently. The brevity of the piece and the invocational nature of the text make it ideal as a call to worship or for preparing the assembly for prayer.

Composer: Dolores Hruby

This arrangement for 2-part voices reinforces the simplicity of this popular melody with a lilting piano accompaniment and gentle flute. Teach your children the principles of Christian love with a song they will love to sing.

Arranger: Cindy Johnston Favreau

Two voices in canon sing verses paraphrased from Psalm 100, adding a short fanfare in the middle.The part for 14 Handbells is optional.Ê

Composer: Gordon King

Composer: Joe Cox

Composer: Joseph B. Sullivan

Composer: Robert J. Powell

William Schoenfeld captures the festive spirit of the shepherds' haste in a cherubic adaptation of William Drummond's poem "The Angels' Song." In this lighthearted Christmas piece for two-part voices, animated flute parts and easygoing forward motion in the piano accompaniment create a sense of pastoral buoyancy. A setting for SAB voices is also available (G-8953).

Composer: William M. Schoenfeld

This traditional English carol is stated in its familiar form for unison, then 2-part treble voices. The feature of this arrangement is in the accompaniment for handbells, soprano glockenspiel, bass xylophone, and flute. Put all that together with bright children's voices and you have a stunning rendition.12 Handbells, Soprano Glockenspiel, Bass Xylophone, C Instrument.

Arranger: Pamela Meys Kane

Percussion part is for Triangle.

Arranger: Russell Schulz-Widmar