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   Joy to the World
Joy to the World The festive, creative arrangements of Mannheim Steamroller have become staples of the Christmas season. First UMC of Allen, Texas commissioned Michael Glasgow to adapt this exciting version for handbells (along with “Angels We Have Heard on High,” catalog JHS9647), and it works beautifully for 3-5 octaves, with or without the optional orchestration!
 Composer:Handel, G. F.
 Arranger:Glasgow, Michael J.
 Octaves:3-5
 Copyright:2026
 Level:3
 Rating:Easy
 Less than a full Handbell Choir: N/A
 Classification:Instrument Part Church or Concert Concert Full Score Hymn Tune 
 Technique:Martellato Lift  Mallet  Martellato  LV (Let Vibrate)  TD (Thumb Damp)  RT (Ring Touch)  
 Voicing: Handbells, No Choral  
 Instrument: Percussion   Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)   Brass Ensemble   Synthesizer   Orchestra   String(Ensemble)  
 Season: Christmas  
 Bells Used: Three Octaves (32)  Four Octaves(42)   Five Octaves(45)  
 Stock Number: MJHS9648   3-5 Oct Handbells with Opt 3 Oct Handchimes and Orchestra
MJHS9648P   Full Score and Instrument Parts