Carol of the Bells

These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments, as well as timpani and percussion, are used in each arrangement.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 1990
Number of Players: 10
Duration: 1:25

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Instrumentation

Bells I
Bells II
Vibraphone I
Vibraphone II
Crotales
Chimes
Marimba (4 or 4.3-octave)
Bass Marimba (5-octave)
Percussion I (sleigh bells, finger cymbals)
Percussion II (triangle)