Angels We Have Heard on High is based on the nineteenth-century French song Les Anges dans nos Campagnes and is traditionally sung to the hymn tune GLORIA. The lyric tells us of how the angels came from heaven to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.
Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of Angels We Have Heard On High provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet where one ringer plays four bells and the other (perhaps a younger/newer player!) plays two bells.
There also is a fun quirk: An optional part for shaker has been including in the accompaniment score. In this passage, the part played on the keyboard is written so that it can be played with either hand, freeing up the other hand for the shaker. Well… if you dare!
The six bells in the score are accompanied by piano; if you don’t happen to have an accompanist available, we also have an accompaniment MP3 available for purchase.
Bells used: Bb5, C6, D6, Eb6, F6, G6
Key: Bb major
Church Calendar: Christmas
Hymn tune: GLORIA
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| Six Handbells with Piano Accompaniment: | ||
| Score Package: | $10.00 US | |
| Piano Accompaniment MP3: | $4.00 US | |
Other arrangements available for eight handbells, eight accompanied handbells, twelve handbells, handbell choir, and SSA a cappella ensemble.
Purchasing this 6-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to three copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment score) – 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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