Review:      This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. A fanfare introduction leads into a joyous opening stanza, followed by a lighter second stanza featuring rhythmic, malleted bass bells and a playful upper treble line. The third stanza uses LVs to create a more legato sound, then an interlude precedes the final stanza, which includes a treble-bell descant. There are no bell changes in this festive addition to the Christmas repertoire. Scored in C Major, it is 96 measures.

Published by: Choristers Guild

Composer: Handel, G. F.	Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy	Octaves: 3-5	Level: 3	Rating: Medium	Copyright: Varies by Piece
Season: Christmas
Classification: Full Score , Classical Composers , Classical Music , Church or Concert , Instrument Part
Technique: Mallet , Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing: SATB , Congregation
Instrument: Organ , Brass Ensemble , Timpani
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 22 Bells; Four Octaves: 28 Bells; Five Octaves: 35 Bells