3-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 1:23

Hungarian folk tune
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

Hungarian music is known for lively rhythms and irregular meters. The same is true for much of their Christmas music. This traditional Hungarian Christmas carol tells the story of the birth of Jesus. The entire piece, though, is in 7/8 time and is quite energetic without being overly complicated. It is a Level 3 piece with a Level 4 time signature.

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3-6 octaves & SATB choir – Level 3
Duration: 2:45

Austrian folk tune
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

A simple, uncomplicated arrangement for mixed choir and handbells of a traditional Austrian Christmas carol whose title translates “A Baby in the Cradle.” The beauty of this song is in its simplicity and the balance between handbells and choir.

Purchased sheet music includes full score and separate choral part in one PDF file.

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4-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 2:39

Mexican folk songs
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

This piece combines two Mexican Christmas songs, “Los Peces en el Rio” and “Dale, Dale, Dale.” Variations on the first theme involve many techniques, including malleting (suspended and on the table), plucks, pluck-lifts, and gyros. The piece ends with a rousing rendition of “Dale, Dale, Dale,” which Mexican children sing when trying to hit the piñata, getting faster and faster, with marts simulating the swings at the piñata.

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3-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 4:28

German folk song
arranged by Scott Pfitzinger

“O Tannenbaum” (also known as “O Christmas Tree”) is a traditional German Christmas carol. This arrangement for 3-6 octaves of handbells works its way through a variety of styles, including waltz, march, swing, and rock.

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