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That Night in Bethlehem
arranged by David Burrows


Don O’che òd i mBeithil is a popular, traditional Irish Christmas Carol. The English text for the singer in the score is a poetic interpretation to fit the meter, by the arranger David Burrows, who first encountered the piece through his Celtic harp studies. The Irish phoenetic syllables in the score are compliments of David Monks and are used with permission. Monks' version of this piece is in the Choral Public Domain Libary (cpdl.org). This piece is usually set in 4/4 time and has been recorded by Irish bands, including The Chieftans and Celtic Woman.



That Night in Bethlehem


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  • Instrumentation: 3-5 octaves handbells and 3-5 octaves handchimes
  • Key: D Minor
  • AGEHR Level: 4

    • Available as:

  • Handbell Score (Individual License): $5.00
    You must purchase one copy of the handbell part for EACH performance folder you use. Simply adjust the quantity in the Shopping Cart after clicking the "Add to Cart" button.
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    Filesize: 1.7 MB
  • Handbell Score (Reproducible): $35.00
    This purchase includes permission to make no more than 15 copies of the handbell part for use in the licensed purchaser's own program only.
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    Filesize: 1.7 MB

Handbell Score
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Handbell Score
(Reproducible):

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Performed by the Smithtonians Handbell Ensemble