For Unto Us a Child Is Born by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Arranged by Kevin McChesney. For handbell choir (3-7 octaves). Level 3-. Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JF.MJHS9460FS). Handbell arranger Kevin McChesney brings us Lorie Line's contemporary take on the famous chorus from Handel's iMessiahi in this setting for 3-7 octaves and keyboard.

O Come Emmanuel arranged by D. Jergenson. For handbell choir (3 octaves). Level 2. Published by Laurendale Associates (JF.MLAHB1011). Ideal for the beginning choir. Uses only whole, half and quarter notes except for 1 measure of 8th notes.

Angels We Have Heard on High arranged by Cheek. For handbell choir (4-5 octaves). Published by National Music Publishers (JF.MNMHB223). Combining several bell techniques with runs and big chords creates an exciting arrangement of a wonderful tune.

Variations on Three French Carols arranged by Raymond H Haan. For handbell choir (2 octaves). Published by National Music Publishers (JF.MNMP120). A collection of 3 tunes with variations. Use individual titles and variations or use all as a suite.

Christmastide by Various. Arranged by A. Sherman. For handbell choir (2-5 octaves). Level 3. Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JF.MRRHB0024A). Christmastide is a medley of six familiar Christmas carols: "Joy to the World," "He Is Born," "Away in a Manger," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," "Sing We Now of Christmas," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." The arranger uses various techniques and textures to contrast the carols and add interest. This arrangement was written for a Twelfth Night Christmas Handbell Festival. Available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs.

Christmastide by Various. Arranged by A. Sherman. For handbell choir (2-5 octaves). Level 3. Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JF.MRRHB0024B). Christmastide is a medley of six familiar Christmas carols: "Joy to the World," "He Is Born," "Away in a Manger," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," "Sing We Now of Christmas," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." The arranger uses various techniques and textures to contrast the carols and add interest. This arrangement was written for a Twelfth Night Christmas Handbell Festival. Available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs.

A Spiritual Christmas by Various. Arranged by L. Lamb. For handbell choir (3-5 octaves). Level 3. Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JF.MRW8131). "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory" and "Mary Had a Baby" are the three traditional spirituals included in this medley. Textures range from soft and gentle to full and strong. Various techniques are applied to achieve contrasting effects.

Still, Still, Still by Bob Burroughs. For handbells (4-5 octaves), optional handchimes (3-4). Handbells. Christmas. Level 2+. Handbell score. 7 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.30-145). This is the perfect setting to have in your library. It's hard to imagine tiring of this beautiful tune STILL, STILL, STILL, at Christmas time. Although there are brief sections of more exposed textures, most of this piece is in a nice, full style that will reassure even the most tentative of ringers. Optional chimes may be used in those more exposed sections to give contrast to the fuller sections.

Masters in This Hall arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Grade 2.5. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.35967S). Based on a French dance tune from the 17th century, this English carol contains a contagious theme set in a rhythmic, toe-tapping arrangement. A chime and orchestral bell part are featured that could be played on piano if desired, and will add a wonderful color to this rousing, but sadly neglected Christmas gem. Your orchestra and audience will love this memorable holiday masterpiece!

The Christmas Dreidel (Featuring: Christmas Is Coming, the Goose Is Getting Fat / The Dreidel Song). Arranged by Rick England. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Chanukah; Christmas; Winter. Grade 2.5. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.35983S). At my friend's house, they celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. Now you can too, with the same piece of music. Two traditional seasonal songs, "Christmas Is Coming, the Goose Is Getting Fat" and "The Dreidel Song," are combined. Discuss with your students some of the compositional techniques (imitation, augmentation) or tonalities that are used to fit these two tunes together. The many teachable moments make this a blast to teach and play!

By Dave Barnes and Hillary Scott. Arranged by Mac Huff. 2-Part. Secular Christmas Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Christmas Tonight by Dave Barnes and Hillary Scott. Arranged by Mac Huff. For Choral (ShowTrax CD). Secular Christmas Choral. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8752904). Blending holiday romance with a splash of nostalgia, this guy/girl duet recorded by Dave Barnes and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott will add the perfect touch of yuletide charm to your Christmas concert! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

By Audrey Snyder. SSA. Secular Christmas Choral. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

We Need a Little Christmas/Mister Santa ((Choral Mash-up)). Arranged by Roger Emerson. For Choral (ShowTrax CD). Secular Christmas Choral. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8753008). Brighten up your Christmas program with this irresistible mash-up of two holiday favorites! From the opening vocal “bm-bm-bm's” of “Mister Santa” to the cheerful 2-beat of “We Need a Little Christmas,” your whole audience will love this entertaining pairing! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (fl, tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:30.

Midsummer Night's Dream, A - Youth Musical. (Musical Adaptation of the William Shakespeare Play). By Audrey Snyder and John Jacobson. For Choral (LIBRETTO VOCAL 5PAK). Expressive Art (Choral). Published by Hal Leonard (HL.9971512). ISBN 1617804991. 6.75x10.5 inches. “Greetings, lords and ladies! I, William Shakespeare, will be your host this evening and I have a special treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be transported to a land of kings and queens, fairies and nymphs, music and madrigal, and most of all, trickery and love, for love can happen in the strangest ways, especially on a Midsummer Night! Intimidated by the idea of producing a Shakespeare musical play? Nonsense, with this new version, even I'm a piece of cake! You will create an educational and artistic experience your cast and audiences will never forget. I've made it very easy for you!” Experience Shakespeare like never before in this fresh, new rendition of the old classic. Designed for grades 6-9, this full-length 60-minute production features five acts with eight original songs in a variety of musical styles from madrigal to rap arranged for 3-Part Mixed, with suggestions for 2-Part Treble voices. The expanded script involves ten major speaking roles, several minor speaking parts and numerous opportunities for non-speaking group involvement. The Director's Guide includes excellent staging and interpretation notes throughout the script, piano/vocal song arrangements, plus additional production, set and costume hints for a successful experience from start to finish. The Libretto/Vocal book features script and vocal parts for your aspiring young actors. Available separately: Director Guide, Libretto/Vocal 5-Pak, Preview CD (dialog not recorded), Preview Pak (1 Libretto/Vocal, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD (dialog not recorded), Performance Kit/CD (1 Director, 20 Libretto/Vocal, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 60 minutes. Suggested for grades 6-9.

Harmony High. (A Musical for Young Voices). By John Jacobson and Mac Huff. For Choral (Singer 5 Pak). Expressive Art (Choral). Published by Hal Leonard (HL.9971571). ISBN 1617807311. 6.75x10.5 inches. Can't get enough of this “way out” school where everybody sings and everything's cool! It's the first day of school, and new students Michael, Michele and Junior are about to discover what the singing is all about. The principal is quite cheery and loves to vocalize!? Everyone's a winner in Jim the Gym teacher's gym, and those classical cooks of the cafeteria are always ready to dine. Even the students in detention are singing . . . the blues, and the whacky Science class is really rockin'! Upper elementary and middle school performers will rock to “Harmony High.” Clever original songs, zany antics and creative script writing combine for a truly spectacular moment on stage that will have everyone singing, including the audience! Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements, script, choreography and helpful production guide. The script with over 20 speaking parts is adaptable to groups of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards are provided for each song. Singer book offers vocal lines and script parts, and the performance/accompaniment CD features the highest quality recordings. The expanded Performance Kit provides all you need in one convenient package for extra cost-saving value. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 40 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Aloha, Christmas! by Annette Oden and Dave Noel. Arranged by Jeff Sandstrom. UNIS/2PT. Integrity Choral. 88 pages. Published by Integrity (HL.8752524). When Mom and Dad and the kids get to Grandma's Hawaiian home this year, they realize it's a going to be a different kind of Christmas. Unlike before, Grandma is going to the beach, scuba diving, swimming, and skipping!

Mary, Did You Know by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene. Arranged by Anna Laura Page. Handbell. Handbell Music; Part(s). Alfred Handbell Series. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Grade 3. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.33939). This tender arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song weaves bells, chimes, and lyrical scoring into a beautiful musical tapestry.

Christmas Ayres and Dances by Greene. For organ. Christmas. Moderately Easy-Moderately Difficult. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.97-7407U1).

Airs D'Opera - Contralto Vol. I by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). For Contralto Voice. Opera. Collection. 70 pages. Published by Prima Voce Editions (PI.PVE043R). ISBN M-2320-9043-6. Opera.

Airs D'Opera - Soprano Vol. I by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). For Soprano Voice. Opera. Collection. 52 pages. Published by Prima Voce Editions (PI.PVE037R). ISBN M-2320-9037-5. Opera.

Grands Roles du Repertoire - Marguerite (Faust) by Charles Francois Gounod (1818-1893). For Soprano Voice. Opera. Collection. 30 pages. Published by Prima Voce Editions (PI.PVE031R). ISBN M-2320-9031-3. Opera.

Grands Roles du Repertoire - Violetta (La Traviata) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). For Soprano Voice. Opera. Collection. 24 pages. Published by Prima Voce Editions (PI.PVE033R). ISBN M-2320-9033-7. Opera.

Grands Roles du Repertoire - Mignon (Mignon) by Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896). For Mezzo-Soprano Voice. Opera. Collection. 17 pages. Published by Prima Voce Editions (PI.PVE039R). ISBN M-2320-9039-9. Opera.