Author Archives: Dale Burkholder

Did you know “The first noel” is really an Epiphany song not a Christmas Song. It is a musical journey of the Wise Travellers and us as we get closer to their feast day.

How do you tell the Christmas story to a people who don’t have sheep, shepherds, gold, frankincense and myrrh? You include the moose, bear, rabbit, tribal chiefs. Today’s carol does just that.

I love this charming little Epiphany Carol especially on an organ which has a Zimblestern (the twinkling stars that you will hear)

Today the BELLS have their day. We have had angels, shepherds and even drummers. Now the bells ring their joyous celebration!!!!

When I play this arrangement I picture a jazz trio on stage in a basement, smoke filled, small jazz bar.

Today we review the themes of Advent – Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love with a beautiful piece written by Jason W. Krug. INJoy…

This is one of my favourite handbell pieces for Christmas. So it has become my 2024 Handbell solo piece. INJoy…

Imagine you are sitting in church waiting for service to begin when a lone bell starts tolling behind you. INJoy…

If you asked any mother of a newborn did you what your child will be when they are grown up – the answer would be “no”. I’m sure Mary’s answer to this question is also “no”. INJoy…