The sixteenth-century English tune Ding Dong, Merrily on High is quite popular at Christmas. It reflects the joy of the season, and invites us to share in the joy of heaven at the birth of the Son of God.
Here we have a team effort between eight handbells and a keyboard instrument (piano or organ). Three versions are available; one with organ, one with piano, and a special package with the handbell part plus both accompaniment versions. There also is a wonderfully magical optional flute part available!
We enthusiastically acknowledge T. Paul Rosas’s skill in creating the organ accompaniment!
Ding dong merrily on high,
In heav’n the bells are ringing:
Ding dong! verily the sky
Is riv’n with angel singing.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
E’en so here below, below,
Let steeple bells be swungen,
And “Io, io, io!”
By priest and people sungen.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
Pray you, dutifully prime
Your matin chime, ye ringers;
May you beautifully rime
Your evetime song, ye singers.
Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
| Eight Handbells with Organ Accompaniment: | ||
| Score Package: | $12.00 US | |
| Eight Handbells with Piano Accompaniment: | ||
| Score Package: | $12.00 US | |
| Eight Handbells with both Organ and Piano Accompaniment: | ||
| Score Package: | $15.00 US | |
| Optional Flute Part: | ||
| Score: | $5.00 US |
Handbells with organ (T. Paul Rosas):
Handbells with piano (Gary Matthews) and flute (Martha Matthews)
Other arrangements available for eight handbells and twelve handbells, and sixteen handbells.
Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment/instrumental score(s), 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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