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Carol of the Bells
Traditional Ukrainian carol
arr. by Kevin Holsinger & Michèle Sharik

Solo handbells with lever harp (or with piano)
Key:  
A minor
Bells Used:  
A5-A6
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Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (1877-1921) created a choral work called Shchedryk, first performed by students at Kiev University in December 1916. The work is based on an old Slavic legend: at midnight on the night Jesus was born, every bell in the world rang out in celebration.

Today, the simple but joyous melody of "Carol of the Bells" is the best-known portion of the larger choral work and has become a holiday staple all over the world.

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