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| 12 Bells in F:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Perfect for small choirs and ensembles, this collection of eight grand old hymns has no bell changes, and can be easily rung without tables and in just about any location. Titles include, "This is My Father's World, Grace (medley), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, For the Beauty of the Earth, Bless That Wonderful Name, The Solid Rock, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Immortal Invisible God Only Wise." |
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| 12 Bells in F Praise and Worship:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RP |
| This unique collection contains some of the best known and widely used praise and worship songs of the decade from 2000-2009, written in treble clef only, to be played by small ensembles. |
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| Ain't a that Good News:
Spiritual,Sylvester, Susan,FM |
| With two ringers malleting the rhythmic bass line and two ringers accomplishing the melody with four-in-hand skills, this exuberant spiritual is definitely fun to ring. |
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| Air:
Bach, J. S.,Patterson, J.,NM |
| Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air from Suite No. 3 in D major" BWV 1068, is set here in three staves with corresponding ringer parts 1, 2 & 3, 4 & 5. |
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| Air:
Handel, George Frideric,Sylvester, Susan T.,FM |
| An exceptional handbell quartet arrangement of the stately composition, "Air from Water Music" is appropriate for church services, weddings, any solemn ceremony or concert presentation. |
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| Air and Dance:
Wagner, D., ,NM |
| This piece is also available for 2 octave handbell choir, NAHB232. The music is built around a 2 measure passacaglia in both pieces. |
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| Air for the G String:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Afdahl, Lee J.,HM |
| Combining rung and malleted bells, this trio of J.S. Bach's Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major requires 4 octaves of bells and may be rung by a full bell choir as well as a trio. |
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| All Creatures of Our God and King:
Lasst Uns Erfreuen,Thompson, D.,NM |
| This unaccompanied duet is ideal as a beginning piece because of the easy rhythms. |
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| All Creatures of Our God and King:
Kirchengesaeng,Maggs, C.,CA |
| Medium/Difficult is the rating for this quartet of the favorite hymn tune. Extensive performance notes are written right into the score. |
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| All Day All Night - Swing Low Sweet Chariot:
Various,Downey, G.,FM |
Jazz up that next bell quartet performance with this fun medley of two favorite spirituals. Performance notes are given to help in logistics, and the music is scored with no page turns. This piece is an easy to medium selection.
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| Allegro:
Vivaldi,Freeman, A.,CA |
| Good 4-in-hand technique combined with mallet use are necessary for the performance of this fast paced piece from a Vivaldi Concerto. |
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| Allegro:
Handel, George F.,Baker, Cheryl,BF |
| Bell assignments are given for quartet, quintet, sextet and septet as well as 3 octaves of bells. The assignments are for bell sets that use tables, and no four-in-hand or shelley technique is required. |
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| Allegro Grazioso:
Biehl, A.,Luethi, G.,FL |
| Arranged for 4-in-hand ensemble, this short, spritely tune is appropriate in many situations. Each ringers' part is written on a separate staff. |
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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Wadsworth,CA |
| Perhaps one of the best loved of all church hymns has been given a sweet, simple setting in this arrangement. |
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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional American,Behnke, John A.,NM |
| This is an interesting arrangement for bells, guitar, and flute. The bell choir is divided into 2 groups, Choir 1 and Choir 2, but with only 18 bells from a 4 octave set used, it may also be performed by an ensemble. |
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| Amazing Grace:
,Gumma, V.,PS |
| Perform as a solo or a duet! When used as a duet, the melody is alternately rung by ringers I and II. The accompaniment is easy. |
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| Amazing Grace:
,Thompson, D.,NM |
| The tune NEW BRITAIN, that is haply wed to John Newton's Text, is truly a team effort in this simple trio. The melody is spread out among the three parts so that each ringer "gets a piece of the action". |
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| Amazing Grace:
,Young, Philip M.,NM |
| Arranged in a tribute to beloved grandparents, this arrangement for solo ringer or duet ringers and keyboard gives the handbell part the melody for a while and then the accompaniment shares it. |
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| Amazing Grace:
,Mager, S.,MO |
| The bell assignments are flexible in this arrangement of the hymn tune NEW BRITAIN from Virginia Harmony, which includes a score for flute. No special techniques are called for in this short setting of 55 measures. |
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| Amens:
Various,McChesney, K.,CA |
| Included in this useful set of amens are: the "Dresden" Amen, the "Danish 3 fold" amen, the "Traditional 3 fold" amen, the John Stainer "4 Fold" amen and the Peter Lutkin "7 fold" amen. |
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| Angelic Echoes:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| "Angelic Echoes" is a fun, energetic 48-measure piece that is great for beginning ringers. |
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| Antiphon for Handbell Quartet and Trumpet:
Day, Darrell,,YS |
| Set in c minor, handbells provide a driving accompaniment while a solo Bb trumpet takes the melody in this energetic original by Darrell Day. The trumpet part is written in the appropriate key for the trumpet player. |
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| Aria:
Dobrinski, C., ,HP |
| This very lyric and relaxed piece can be rung with a full choir or with an ensemble. |
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| Aria:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,Maggs, C.,CA |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's simple, yet beautiful 2-octave piece has been transcribed by Charles Maggs for only four performers while maintaining the integrity and character of the original composition. Performers and audiences alike will be captivated by the piece's lyrical melodies suspended over either simple ostinato patterns or half-note chords. |
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| Arioso:
Bach, J. S.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| This famous tune has now been added to the catalog as a quartet. Ringers' notes are written with stem directions in each clef! |
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| Ash Grove, The:
,French, A.,AF |
| The bells needed for this arrangement of the old folk tune are D3 - G6. Unconventional scoring techniques occur, such as D and E5 written in the bass staff and the archaic LVUHC symbol. |
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| Ave Maria:
Bach, Johann Sebastian/Gounod, Charles,Yarbrough, Janis & Stephen,NM |
| This duet, a welcomed addition to the repertoire for duet ringers, uses 4 octaves of handbells with piano accompaniment (Bach's Prelude #1 in C Major). |
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| Ave Maria:
Bach, J. S./Gounod, C.,Freeman, A.,CA |
| Dividing the arpeggios between 2 ringers (#2 & #3) appears to work well. Ringer 1 has the melody throughout and Ringer 4 plays the bass line. |
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| Awesome Presence:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| Awesome Presence, a collection of three pieces for four ringers, is scored for D5 – D6. |
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| Begin to Ring:
Various,Benton, Robin,MM |
| 11 tunes using the range of C5 to G6 which are suitable for Christmas, general, secular, religious, and patriotic performances. All these titles are arranged in the treble clef for 14 (or fewer) bells or chimes often with only one or two notes ringing at a time. All of the titles are only one page in length, an added feature for beginning choirs. This is a good collection for choirs that have less than 2 octaves. |
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| Beneath the Cross of Jesus:
Maker, F.,Gumma, V.,NM |
| The ST. CHRISTOPHER tune is arranged as a duet or solo; it is ideal for Lent or Communion. |
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| Beside Still Waters:
Starks, H.,Freeman, A.,CA |
| Howard Starks' gentle, sweet handbell composition has been adapted for use by sextet. The work retains all of the flavor and feel of the full bell choir setting, but allows the performers to stretch themselves technically and musically in a way that few full bell choir arrangements can. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
,Crawford, R.,NM |
| The beautiful and haunting Irish melody, SLANE, is here set for handbell quartet. The upper two parts are on the top stave with the other two parts having separate staves. Performance instructions are given throughout the score. |
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| Be Thou Still:
Various,Prins, Matthew,FM |
Based on the hymn tunes SLANE and FINLANDIA, this handbell duet was created for BellL a Deux (Ron Bellamy and Bobbi Schmid.)
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| Bist Du Bei Mir:
Bach, J. S.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| For the quartet, a transcription of the famous tune from the "Little Notebook" for Anna Magdalena Bach. |
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| Bittersweet:
Wissinger, K.,,NM |
| Sub-titled "Love and Agony" and based on Luke 13:34, this original work is for four ringers and an optional chime part (bells in the 3-4 octave range). Plaintive and emotional, this work will require sensitivity in ringing and teamwork. Unless the ringers and chimer can share music, a part will be needed for each ringer. |
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| Blessed Assurance:
Knapp,McChesney, Kevin,CA |
| Modern harmonies add flavor to this familiar tune. Technically fairly challenging and musically sophisticated, this will show your quartet at their best. |
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| Blessing:
Ullom-Berns, Susan, ,LC |
| Using only 15 bells (optional 17), this selection is rung by a 4-in-hand ensemble. |
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| Bouree II:
Bach, J. S.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| Performance at suggested tempo (140) requires mentally and physically alert ringers. This piece is from the "English Suite" # 2 in a minor. |
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| Celebrated Canon, The:
Pachelbel, Johann,Baker, Cheryl,BF |
| An unusual format is used in the scoring of this famous work of Johann Pachelbel. The ostinato on the grand staff is given on one sheet with instructions for repetition. The melody is given on the treble staff only and is written out in full. |
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| Classical Sounds:
Various,Doran, Tim and Price, Betty J.,CE |
This collection includes some of the most beloved tunes of all time. Titles include "Sheep May Safely Graze", "Panis Angelicus", "God So Loved the World", "Ave Maria", "Joyful Joyful", "Blessed Assurance", "There is a Balm", and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring".
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| Come Thou Almighty King:
Girardini, Felice di,Lamb, Linda R.,NM |
| Handbell trios will enjoy the uptempo feel of this setting of the standard hymn by Felice di Giardini. Mallets on tabled bells introduce the work and reappear throughout the piece. Performance notes are written right into the score for easy access. Scored on the grand staff, measures total 82. |
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| Contemplation:
Durbin, Monika,,FM |
| "Contemplation" is scored for handbells and harp. In this composition, the haunting melody, with the ethereal resonance of the harp accompaniment, creates a peaceful and meditative ambiance. |
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| Count Your Blessings:
Excell, E. O.,Lamb, L.,CA |
| Martellatos, mallet rolls, staccato technique, and shakes are used to spice up this hymn by Edwin O. Excell. Two ringers ring two octaves of bells with an accompaniment by keyboard. The tempo "sparkles" and should be played at quarter = 92. |
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| Dawn of a New Day:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| Here is a collection of four original songs for six ringers using standard ringing positions (D5 to A6). With titles suitable for church or school these pieces can be used individually or programmed as a short suite. Titles include: "Greet the Dawning, Morning Bells, Rejoice!" and "Reflections." Levels range from 1 to 2. |
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| Day by Day:
Ahnfelt,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with an easy-to-read part for the trio and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 21 bells, ranging from B4-C7 are required. |
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| Day by Day:
Ahnfelt,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with three pull-out parts for each ringer and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 21 bells, ranging from B4-C7, are required. |
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| Deep River:
Traditional,McChesney, Kevin,CA |
| This profound spiritual finds lovely speech in the bell quartet setting. Slow and not difficult, but very haunting and expressive. Recommended for beginning quartets, it includes a few bell changes, but they can be easily worked in. |
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| Do Lord Remember Me:
Spiritual,Sylvester, Susan,FM |
| This lively spiritual uses a malleted accompaniment to showcase the well-known melody. A bright tempo creates the happy atmosphere. |
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| Dona Nobis Pacem:
Traditional,McChesney, K.,CA |
| The ultimate title for beginning quartet - only 8 bells with no changes or weaving. Simple and direct of speech, a lovely and worshipful offering. This arrangement is a simple 24 measure setting of the traditional tune in a key (F) compatible with most hymnals. It can be used with handbells alone or with choral or congregational singing. |
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| Earth and All Stars:
Johnson, D. N.,Tucker, S.,MO |
| The hymn tune DEXTER is the basis of this arrangement for handbell trio. Three separate staves delineate the parts, and the manuscript is easy to read. Mallets and some eighth-note ostinato rhythms keep up the interest in this otherwise easy piece for beginning ensemble ringers. This piece is not all-inclusive; so unless ringers intend to share copies, they may need to get one for each ringer. |
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| Elation:
Herbek, R., ,HM |
| Usable by either four 4-in-hand ringers or a 2-octave choir, this original composition has a scalewise melody that is introduced right off and then imitated. |
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| Enter Into His Courts with Praise:
Herbek, R., ,NM |
| "Enter into His Courts with Praise" is an easy piece for a full 2 octave choir or for 4 ringers playing 4-in-hand. |
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| Eternal Father Strong to Save:
Dykes, John B.,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CA |
| Performance notes are written right into the quartet members' music in this 2 page setting of John Dykes hymn tune MELITA. Mallet rolls evoke a sense of the sea and echoes mimic the waves. |
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| Evening Prayer:
Humperdinck, E.,Day, D.,NM |
| Evening Prayer is taken from the opera "Hansel and Gretel" by Engelbert Humperdinck. Extensive performance instructions are given throughout the piece, which is only 30 measures long. |
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| Evening Song:
Duvernoy, J.,Luethi, G.,FL |
| This short piece (20 measures) is ideal for the beginning quartet using 4-in-hand. Each ringer's music is on a separate staff. |
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| Everlasting Hills, The:
Wiltse, C., ,ST |
| Though gentle in nature, this work will require some moving around and changing bells with the chromatic harmonies. It is a good project piece for summer or holidays when the bell choir has a few ringers out on trips. |
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| Every Time I Feel the Spirit:
Traditional,McChesney, Kevin,CA |
| This lively arrangement of the familiar spiritual is sure to add sparkle to worship and concerts. Lots of fun and very practical for the intermediate quartet. |
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| Fantasy on Go Down Moses:
Traditional Spiritual,Mitchell, K.,HM |
| What fun your handbell quintet will have with this driving arrangement of the favorite traditional spiritual. The piece has lots of mallets with some martellato lifts thrown in for good measure. 18 bells, ranging from D4 to D6, are divied up between five ringers. On your mark, get set. . .! |
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| Five by Five for Weddings:
Various,Wagner, D.,HP |
| Another in this series for five ringers containing music for use at weddings. Also see "Five Easy Settings for Weddings II". |
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| Five by Five for Weddings II:
Various,Wagner, D.,HP |
| Set II is this series contains: "Trumpet Voluntary; Intermezzo; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; Canon; & O Waly Waly." See also, Five Easy Settings for Weddings II. |
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| Five or Less Volume I:
Various,Burroughs, B.,LC |
| A collection of ten titles designed to be rung by five ringers or less, depending upon the abilities of the ringers. |
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| Five or Less Volume II:
Various,Burroughs, B.,LC |
| The concept of Volume I, 5 ringers or less, is expanded in this collection which includes one solo piece, two duets, one trio, three quartets and four quintets. The music is more challenging than Volume I. |
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| Five or Less Volume III:
Various,Burroughs, B.,LC |
| A collection of original pieces and hymn arrangements which offer a new dimension in bell ringing with small ensembles. A chart is given at the beginning of each selection, but the director is encouraged to adjust this according to his/her resources. |
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| Five or Less Volume IV:
Various,Burroughs, B.,LC |
| This is ensemble ringing at its easiest with familiar tunes, ringing only (techniques may be added in) and a variety of performance lengths. |
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| Five To Go:
Various,Dare, John C.,DT |
| The title says it all! This collection of four compositions for five ringers using standard ringer positions is ideal for taking your music on the road. All songs are playable without tables. Titles include: "Rejoice in the Lord, Sea and Sand, Fiesta, and Duke Street." The music ranges from level 1 to level 2. |
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| Four Classic Handbell Duets:
Various,Bowen, Andrew A./Cortez, Julie S.,HP |
| Andy Bowen and Julie Stone-Cortez have long been a popular handbell-duet team from the Houston, TX area. Their settings of the four classic numbers included in this folio will be welcomed by all who have had the privilege of seeing them ring. |
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| Four Pieces for Five Ringers:
Dare, John C.,Dare, John C. & Dare, Carol R.,DT |
| The Gaelic hymn tune "Morning Has Broken" along with original compositions "Forest Temple", "Dedication", and "Endless Life" make up the four titles in this folio. May be played by bells or chimes. |
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| Four Pieces for Six Ringers:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| The four short titles in this folio are as follows: "Psalm of Joy, Fortitude, In Memoriam," and "Returning." All are original compositions except "Returning" which is a setting of Dvorak's famous Largo. All pieces are scored in the treble clef and are large and easy-to-read. A variety of keys and time signatures provide challenge for Levels 1 and 2. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 1:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "O Perfect Love; Do Lord; Precious Lord; Daisy; Camptown Races" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 10:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| Four ringers, eight bells. Contains selections from the Lutheran Hymnal. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 13:
Various,Kimball, J. D.,JK |
This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible.
Titles include: "Take Time to Be Holy", "Wonderful Words of Life", "Lord I Want to Be a Christian", "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart", "Jesus Loves Even Me", "Nothing But the Blood", "Lord Speak to Me", "Yield Not to Temptation", "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood", "Marching to Zion", "Sweet By and By" and "All Things Bright and Beautiful".
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 14:
Various,Kimball, J. D.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "Where He Leads Me, Higher Ground, I Would be True, Jesus Saves, I Am Praying for You, Living for Jesus, Work for the Night is Coming, O Happy Day, Were You There, Lead Me to Calvary, I am Coming to the Cross" and "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" as well as a few additional titles. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 2:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "O Worship the King; The Little Brown Church; Faith of Our Fathers; Skip To My Lou" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 3:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "Revive Us Again; All Hail the Power of Jesus Name; Praise Him! Praise Him!; Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 5:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "More Love To Thee; To God Be The Glory; This is My Father's World; O Danny Boy" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 6:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "For the Beauty of the Earth; Hail to the Lord's Anointed; Come Christians, Join to Sing; Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 7:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "Sun of My Soul, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Alas and Did My Savior Bleed" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 8:
Various,Kimball, J.,JK |
| This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible. Titles include: "How Firm a Foundation; I Am Thine, O Lord; In Christ There is No East or West; Promised Land" and others. |
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| Four Ringer Plus Hymn Descants:
Various,Geschke, S.,CO |
| This is a collection of ten hymn embellishments intended to add interest to well-known tunes used throughout the Church Year. Bell assignments have been included for 4-in-hand ringers. However, directors may choose to reassign bells if one or more ringers are inexperienced at 4-in-hand. Each descant may be learned quickly in a few rehearsals. Various handbell ringing techniques will keep the ringers busy. |
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| Four Songs for Four Ringers:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| Three original pieces - Spanish Procession, River Run, and Sistrum (an ancient Egyptian instrument) and an arrangement of Handel's "Joy to the World" make up this resource for four ringers. The music ranges from very easy to medium easy. There are no page turns. |
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| Fughetta:
Bach, J. S.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| A delightful arrangement of one of Bach's finest! Guaranteed to keep ringers interested and busy. |
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| Gift of Love, The:
,Hopson, H./Broome, B.,HP |
| Based upon the familiar English melody, this gently flowing tribute to love is an exquisite selection for a wedding or other meditative performance. |
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| Gloria in Excelsis:
Various,Various,A |
| This is the very first time that such a recording of Armenian Church music has been produced with children's choir and bell choir combination. The CD includes 21 tracks of Excerpts from Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church, Hymns of Armenian Christmas and other Armenian Spiritual melodies. All titles are given in English, Traditional Armenian, Armenian with English transliteration and Latin if the Latin equivalent exists. |
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| Gloria Patri:
Traditional,Childers, Brian ,NM |
| Each ringer in this quartet piece has his/her own separate stave and bell chart; however, 4 copies will be needed, unless the ringers share stands. The tune used is OLD HUNDREDTH. There are no page turns. This setting is a great piece to memorize, as it's only 14 measures. |
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| Grace Medley:
Various,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with an easy-to-read part for the soloist and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 14 bells, ranging from G4 - D6 are required. Hymns included in this medley are: Grace Greater Than Our Sin, Amazing Grace, and Saved By Grace. |
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| Grace Medley:
Various,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with an easy-to-read part for the trio and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 25 bells, ranging from F4 - C7, are required. Hymns included in this medley are: "Grace Greater Than Our Sin", "Amazing Grace", and "Saved By Grace". |
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| Grandioso:
Day, Darrell,,YS |
| "Grandioso" is an original work for handbell quintet that lives up to its name! |
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| Gymnopedie No. 1:
Satie, E.,Wright,CA |
| A lovely piece ideal for bells, no bell chart but each quartet member's notes are indicated by stems. |
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| Handbell Descants Volume 1:
Various,Prater, M.,AA |
| This folio of 10 well-known hymns are designed to integrate into ordinary Sunday worship and to be used with one or more verses of the hymn. |
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| Handbell Duo on Three Hymn Tunes:
Various,Allured, Donald E.,NM |
| One of the first-ever published handbell duos, this medley of "Be Thou My Vision", "All Creatures of Our God and King", & "Now the Day is Over" is woven together to form an impressive duo! |
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| Hand-In-Glove Hymns 1:
Various,Smoke, Gary R.,HM |
| "Hand-In-Glove" for handbell ensemble is ideal for ringing in any setting. All that is needed for this set are 18 bells and 4-6 ringers depending on the skill of the ringers. This set includes the hymns "Immortal Invisible God Only Wise, In the Garden, Mighty Fortress, Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us, When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, Be Thou My Vision", and "Jesus Loves Me". |
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| High Fives:
Various,Burroughs, Bob,GI |
| These five arrangements are designed for five ringers who want a good challenge in their ensemble ringing. Each piece uses three octaves of handbells or handchimes. Titles include, "Follow On, I Stand Amazed in the Presence, Let All Things Now Living, Let Us Break Bread Together, and Take the Name of Jesus with You." |
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| Holy Manna:
Traditional,Nelson, Susan T.,FM |
| This versatile arrangement includes performance suggestions for use as a handbell or handchime quartet, handbell solo with handchime accompaniment, handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment and solo C instrument with handbell or handchime accompaniment. |
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| How Firm A Foundation:
Traditional,Mitchell, K.,HM |
| Written for a fifth grade cracker jack handbell ensemble, this pulsing setting of the early American melody uses bells and violin, flute, or chimes. Performance notes are written into the score. The syncopated rhythm is repeated and easy to get the hang of. |
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| Hyfrydol:
Pritchard, Rowland H.,Frier, Louise,PS |
| Combine a bell tree with bells and chimes or keyboard accompaniment in this arrangement of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL. With numerous texts associated with this tune, it is useable throughout the church year. This arrangement is particularly versatile, with multiple options for performance based on the number and skill of the ringers available. |
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| Hymns for Twelve Bells:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| With no bell changes, your 3 to 6 ringer ensemble can go anywhere, with or without tables, to ring these majestic hymn settings in F major. |
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| Hymns of Faith Volume 1:
Various,Doran, Tim and Price, Betty J.,CE |
This music package is a collection of medleys suitable for preludes. Tunes include "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name", "Close to Thee", "Softly and Tenderly", "Amazing Grace", "Open My Eyes", "Redeemed", "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" and "Ring the Bells of Heaven".
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| Hymns of Faith Volume 2:
Various,Doran, Tim and Price, Betty J.,CE |
This music package is a collection of selections with a wide range of styles especially suitable for offertories. Tunes include "Day by Day", "Does Jesus Care?", "Fairest Lord Jesus", "Jesus is All the World to Me", "My Jesus I Love Thee", "Search Me O God" and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". There is no written accompaniment.
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| Hymn to Joy:
Beethoven,Dare, Carol R.,FL |
| A pair of ringers will enjoy the challenge of the duet arrangement of this wonderful hymn tune. It can work for worship or concert. |
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| Immortal Invisible God Only Wise:
Welsh Hymn Tune,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| The score of this handbell duet with keyboard is easy to read. Included are two ringer scores and one keyboard/Full Score. There are no page turns. Bright and showy, this makes a nice addition to a moment of praise in worship. |
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| I'm New Born Again:
African-American Spiritual,Merrett, Fred A.,HM |
| 2003 winner of the solo/ensemble composition contest sponsored by the Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers, this handbell quartet arrangement of the African-American spiritual is full of fun and spirit! The packet includes a separate score for each ringer as well as a full score of all four parts. Performance notes are written into the score. |
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| In Thee Is Gladness:
Gastoldi, G.,Geschke, S.,JH |
| Do you have two ringers that need that extra bit of challenge ? This duet provides that challenge. The music is rhythmically simple with very few accidentals and the tempo is manageable. Opportunity for varying dynamics offers work on expressiveness. This may also be played with a full compliment of ringers on 2 octaves. 76 measures. |
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| Introits for Bells:
Various,Du Mars, H. G.,TP |
| Thirty Hymn tunes , General, Christmas, Patriotic, Thanksgiving & Easter, are arranged on the treble clef for two-octaves of bells using four to seven ringers. Use with congregational singing, etc. |
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| It Is Well With My Soul:
Bliss, Philip P.,Broome, Barbara R.,NM |
| Flowing textures and thoughtful harmonies support the duet or solo part in this arrangement of the beloved hymn. Detailed performance notes are given. |
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| It Is Well With My Soul:
Bliss, Phillip P.,Guebert, Christian,NM |
| This setting of "It Is Well With My Soul" uses complex harmonies and flowing arpeggios to create a constantly fluctuating sound against the melody bass. |
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| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Maggs, Charles,CA |
| Ringers 1 & 2 are very active. This arrangement is very close to most traditional ones played on the organ.
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| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring:
Bach, J. S.,McChesney, K.,JH |
| The 3 ringers are actively playing the traditional obligato part throughout. This is suported by the accompanist who also plays the chorale tune. Each ringer's part is on a different staff. |
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| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring:
Bach, J. S.,Gumma, V.,NM |
| One of Bach's many masterpieces is set here for 2-octave handbell solo or duet with piano accompaniment. The keyboard provides the triplet figure while the bells play the lyrical chorale tune. |
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| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring:
Bach, Johann S.,Baker, Cheryl,BF |
| Bell assignments for quartet, quintet and sextet as well as for 2 octaves makes this favorite Bach piece accessible for 4-7 ringers. If played by four- or six-in-hand ensembles no tables are needed. |
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| Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Maggs, Charles,CA |
| The chorale portion of Bach's masterpiece is set here for a 3 octave handbell quartet. Guidelines for bell changes are written into the score. This arrangement may be played along with any compatible key version of the full Bach arrangement. |
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| Joyful Four:
Various,Dare, John C.,DT |
| This collection, prompted by the popularity of "Four Songs for Four Ringers," uses D5-D6 from 2 octaves of bells or chimes, all scored on the treble stave. Two selections are for level 1: "Joyous News" and "Happy Ending." Two are scored for level 2: "Quiet Moments" and "Hymn to Joy." There are no page turns and all are usable for school or church. |
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| Largo from Winter:
Vivaldi, A.,Keller, M.,AG |
| Vivaldi's belove string work, "The Seasons" is here set for handbell quartet. This is scored on two staves only with each note labeled as to which quartet member rings it. |
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| Largo from Xerxes:
Handel, G. F.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| G.F. Handel's Largo is set for handbell quartet - beginning or advanced. Extensive directions are given throughout the score and each part is easily recognizable. |
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| Less Than a Full Choir Early American Hymn Tunes:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| "Amazing Grace," "How Firm a Foundation," and "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" are the three hymns here set for 3-6 ringers. Each piece is set entirely on the treble staff, and two require no page turn. Bell assignments for each ringer are included on each piece. |
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| Less Than A Full Choir Lent and Easter:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CA |
| "Were You There, The Old Rugged Cross," and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" are the three versatile arrangements for 3, 4, 5, or 6 ringers under one cover. Detailed bell assignments are given for every scenario. |
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| Less Than A Full Choir Lent and Easter II:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CA |
This series provides music playable by either, 3, 4, 5, or 6 ringers, all scored on one treble stave. Performance notes and handbell changes are provided. Titles include: "Christ Arose" (70 measures) and "Thine Is the Glory" (68 measures).
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| Less Than a Full Choir Majestic Hymn Tunes:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CA |
| "Regent Square, Diademata," and "Hyfrydol" are the three hymns here set for 3-6 ringers. Each piece is set entirely on the treble staff, and two require no page turn. Bell assignments for each ringer are included on each piece. |
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| Less Than A Full Choir Peace Medley:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| This arrangement is for 4-6 ringers and is written on one staff. Bell assignments are stationary assignments, using 4-in-hand techniques for less than 6 ringers. Peace Medley includes Peace Like a River, Near to the Heart of God, Like a River Glorious and the refrain of It is Well with My Soul. |
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| Less Than A Full Choir Spirituals:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| "Good News, Great Day!, Lord I Want to Be a Christian," and "Let Us Break Bread Together" are the three spirituals for 3, 4, 5, or 6 ringers under one cover. Detailed bell assignments are given for each scenario. A good resource. |
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| Less Than a Full Choir Stories of Jesus:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,CA |
| "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus," "I Love to Tell the Story," and "Tell Me the Old, Old Story" are the three hymns here set for 3-6 ringers. Each piece is set entirely on the treble staff, and two require no page turn. Bell assignments for each ringer are included on each piece. |
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| Lift Up Your Heads:
Williams, Thomas,Kinney, Paul ,CA |
| Bell assignment options for 3, 4, 5 or 6 ringers make this arrangement of "Truro" versatile for performance. Handbells are accompanied by a piano part, included with the bell score. |
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| Little Suite for Four Ringers:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| Each of the three pieces (entitled Fanfare, Ode, and Hymn) in this suite for four ringers, scored for D5-D6, will stand alone or can be played as a group. |
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| Marvelous Love:
Various,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with an easy-to-read part for the solo or duet ringer and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 15 bells, ranging from A4 to F6, are required for the solo rendition and 22 bells, ranging from A4 to C7, for the duet. |
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| Marvelous Love:
Various,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This piece comes with an easy-to-read part for the trio and a CD accompaniment track (but no written accompaniment). 22 bells, ranging from A4 to C7 are required. The hymns in this medley are: O Perfect Love, Love Divine, and Jesus Loves Me. |
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| Meditation for Flute and Handbells:
Day, Darrell,,YS |
| "Meditation for Flute and Handbells" is a lovely, thoughtful piece written for a 3 octave quartet and flute. |
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| Mighty Fortress Is Our God:
Luther, Martin,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| Each ringer of the trio reads his/her own stave in this easy-to-read rendition of the Martin Luther hymn. Ringer one gets things started with a bell tree. Later marts add emphasis along with mallets on tabled bells. This is an exciting 48 measures. |
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| Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory:
Traditional,Childers, Brian ,NM |
| Each ringer in this quartet piece has his own separate stave and bell chart. Optional handchimes are scored for one ringer's part and are in the upper 2-octave range. This piece will challenge the quartet with its many techniques and syncopated rhythms. |
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| More Music for Six:
Various,Dare, John C.,DT |
| Finally, groups with only 2 octaves have a collection for six ringers! The four songs in this group are scored for the standard ringing positions B4-F6 with B4/C5 in the treble clef. Titles include: "Procession of the Priests, Placid Stream, Chapel Echoes," and "O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee." |
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| Musical Tour Around the World:
Various,Doran, Tim and Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This "Musical Tour Around the World" features beloved songs from many countries around the world. Tunes include "O Danny Boy, O Sole Mio, Finlandia, Kum Ba Yah, Whispering Hope, Aloha Oe" and "Amazing Grace." |
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| Nearer My God to Thee:
Traditional,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| This folio contains both a solo setting and a duet setting of the title tune. The solo part is for 15 bells, ranging from A4 - A6. The duet is for 15 bells ranging from D5 - C7. Both may be played with the included CD trax. There is no written accompaniment for this piece. |
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| Nearer My God to Thee:
Traditional,Doran, Tim & Price, Betty J.,CE |
| Betty J. Price, solo ringer, and Tim Doran, arranger, team up to give trio ringers easy-to-ring music with sophisticated CD accompaniment (but no written accompaniment). |
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| Near the Cross:
Doane, W.,Lamb, L.,CA |
| Just getting started with a handbell quartet? Then this hymn arragement is a good place to begin. The tempo is slow, the rhythms simple, and the performance instructions are written right into the score for easy access. Three pages and 61 measures in length. |
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| Near to the Heart of God:
McAfee, Cleland B.,Lamb, Linda R.,CA |
| This is a peaceful, moving arrangement of a beloved hymn. The melody moves from part one to being shared between parts two and three and back again to part one, offering an opportunity for two less experienced performers to play with a more experienced performer. |
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| Noel Nouvelet:
,French, A.,AF |
| Arranged for a handbell ensemble, this 47 measure arrangement of the French carol is scored on the grand staff and with two treble clefs. Handbells needed range from F4 to F7. The tempo is marked "Sprightly" and plucking and LV technique are called for. |
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| Noel Nouvelet:
Various,Nelson, Susan T.,FM |
| The familiar melody, appropriate at Christmas or Easter, is presented in an arrangement that is accessible for the ringers, yet interesting for the listeners. |
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| Oh How I Love Jesus:
,Childers, B.,JH |
| Set in 6/4 time, a duo of bells and piano intermingle sweetly through flowing passages, frilly grace-notes, and full ascending chords in this setting of the beloved hymn of children and adults. 18 bells between Ab4 and C7 are called for. Set in Ab Major, measures total 69. |
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| On the Wings of the Wind:
Keeney, S.,,CA |
| Four octaves of handbells are required to ring this original work for handbell quartet. A moving pulse of eighth notes, syncopations, and arrpeggios characterize the movement of the wind. |
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| Our Great Savior - Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
Prichard, Rowland H.,Roundtree, Benjamin,RT |
This hymn is appropriate for Christmas or any time of the year. Its parallel lines showcase beautifully matched duet ringing.
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| O Waly Waly:
English Folk Song,Nelson, Susan T.,FM |
| This traditional English Folk song may be better know by the hymn title, "The Gift of Love." |
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| Pachelbel Canon:
Pachelbel, J.,Wolzogen, J.,NM |
| The LV technique is used extensively in the first section, contrasting dynamics in the second, upper bell "doodling" in the third and a little bit of all of it in the last. |
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| Passepied:
Campra, A.,Luethi, G.,FL |
| The form and substance of this short piece comes from the Renaissance dance literature. This particular dance is in triple meter, and it was often performed by traveling musicians visiting French towns and cities. The four stave scoring for quartet is unique and easy to read and perform. |
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| Porta Four Anthems:
Various,Groth, R.,GR |
| This set allows four people to ring ten selections using 12 bells or chimes without interchanging the bells or chimes. Titles include: "Jubilate, Rejoice!, Rock of Ages, Just As I Am, Balm of Gilead, Shall We Gather at the River, Ye Servants of God, Fanfare of Praise, O Come Rejoicing," and "Incline Thine Ear." |
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| Porta Four Holy Week:
Various,Groth, Robert,GR |
| This collection, part of the Porta Four series, is written for 13 treble clef bells, G5 to G6. Traditional selections are included for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. |
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| Porta Four Hymns:
Various,Groth, R.,GR |
"Porta Hymn Four" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Jesus Lover of My Soul", "Come Thou Almighty King", "For the Beauty of the Earth", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", "Now Thank We All Our God", "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee", "Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us", "Lord Dismiss Us With thy Blessing", "Master No Offering Costly and Sweet" and "O Worship the King, All Glorious Above".
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| Porta Four Hymns Supplement:
Various,Ramsdell, L./Groth, R.,GR |
| "Porta Hymn Four Supplement" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Jesus Shall Reign, Take Time to Be Holy, The Spacious Firmament, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, When They Ring the Golden Bells, Come Ye Thankful People Come" and "Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain". |
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| Porta Four Patriotic:
Various,Ramsdell, L.,GR |
| Ten easy patriotic selections for concert or worship services are included in this folio for four ringers, 13 handbells (or chimes) and no bell changes between ringers. Selections include: "America, America the Beautiful, The Star-Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God of Grace and God of Glory, Columbia Gem of the Ocean, Peace in Our Time, God of Our Fathers, Eternal Father Strong to Save" and "God Beneath Thy Guiding Hand". |
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| Porta Four Wedding:
Various,Groth, R.,GR |
| "Porta Four Wedding" is volume six in a series of collections enabling four ringers to ring ten familiar selections using 13 bells or chimes without the need to interchange bells between ringers. Titles include: "Trumpet Tune, Barcarolle (O Night of Love), Tell Me Why, Largo, Andantino, O Perfect Love, Liebestraum (Love's Dream), Trumpet Voluntary, Dedication" and "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes." |
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| Prayer from Hansel and Gretel:
Humperdinck, E.,Thompson, D.,NM |
| This delightfully familiar tune uses 29 bells, some passages requiring quick changes. Rewarding! |
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| Prayer Time:
Downey, Gail,,FM |
| Prayer - sometimes it's thoughtful, reflective, meditative, but at other times it's joyful, happy, and full of praise. These two moods are reflected in this original work which begins in a sober 3/4 and finishes in a swinging 4/4. All three ringer's parts are on one score, so each ringer will need a copy. |
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| Prelude in C Minor:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Downey, Erin and Parsons, Thomas,FM |
| J.S. Bach's prelude (BWV 999) is rated difficult for handbell quartet. Lots of sixteenth notes pass back and forth through ringer's parts. This one is a worthy challenge for the seasoned quartet! Measures total 43. The bells used are D3 - C6 with an optional G2. |
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| Quartets for Beginning Ensembles:
Various,Wall, D.,JH |
These four pieces are ideal for the beginning quartet. The titles are arranged using only whole, half and quarter notes, so that ringers can work on learning ensemble techniques. No page turns within each piece make the compositions that much easier. Titles include "Jacob's Ladder", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", and "Fairest Lord Jesus".
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| Reflections:
Downey, Gail,,FM |
| This original composition begins in 3/4 in the key of g minor. Solemn but lyrical, it progresses toward a key change into G major where the music becomes fluid and joyful. All four ringers are on one score, so four copies of music may be needed. |
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| Resolution:
Wissinger, K., ,DR |
| This piece can be performed as a Trio or Duet (2 oct.); Solo (2 oct. of Chimes); 3-5 oct. HB/Chimes with optional instruments. |
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| Ring Around the Bells:
Downey, G., ,AG |
| An original composition which allows for change ringing (optional) in the middle of the music. Directions for the "changes" are given on the first 2 pages of the score. |
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| Ring With 6 Classics:
Various,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| These five settings for worship, weddings, or concerts may all be rung by only 6 ringers. A Bells Used Chart for each piece provides suggested assignments. Titles include "Trumpet Voluntary" (Clarke), "Trumpet Tune" (Purcell), "The Rejoicing from Royal Fireworks", "Rigaudon", and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring". This is part of the Ring With Six series. |
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| Ring With 6 for Lent and Easter:
Various,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| All the arrangements in this collection may be rung by only 6 ringers, and the Bells Used Chart for each piece provides suggested assignments. Titles include: "When I Survey"; "In Joseph's Lovely Garden"; "What Wondrous Love"; "Hymn of Promise"; "O Sacred Head/O Love Divine". This is part of the Ring With Six series.
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| Ring With 6 Year Round:
Various,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| Arranger Martha Lynn Thompson adds another set of six settings to her highly successful series for 6 ringers. Each arrangement uses 14-22 bells and is easily playable by six ringers. Titles in this collection are: "Great is Thy Faithfulness", "I Will Arise", "Hosanna Loud Hosanna", "It is Well with My Soul", and "Were You There on that Christmas Nigh". This is part of the Ring With Six series. |
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| Shenandoah:
,Page, A. L.,AP |
| Shenandoah is an arrangement of the beloved American folk song for 2-3 octaves beginning handbell choir, handchime choir or beginning ensemble. The piece challenges ringers to learn listening skills. |
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| Sing Hallelujah:
Stassen, L.,Maggs, C.,CA |
| The established, minor-key praise chorus, whose text begins "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord", is scored for quartet on a grand staff with two ringers per stave. Performance suggestions are written into the score for easy access. 47 measures in length. |
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| Six Hymn Preludes:
Various,Mears, Douglas,HP |
| From the exquisitely serene setting of "More Love to Thee" to the rousing and jublilant "All Creatures of Our God and King," this challenging compilation of Six Hymn Preludes by four-in-hand composer, Douglas Mears, includes an extraordinary variety of favorite hymn arrangements. |
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| Softly and Tenderly:
Thompson, W. L.,Stephenson, V.,CA |
| Playable by handbell or handchimes solo ringer or a duo of ringers with keyboard accompaniment, this setting of the hymn tune by Will L. Thompson should fit any devotional moment in worship. Dotted rhythms and key changes provide challenge and interest. |
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| Solid Rock, The:
Bradbury, W.,Luethi, G.,FL |
| In the "Two Plus Three" format, this hymn arrangement is one of a series that is complete for two octaves but has optional patterns in both high and low register, expanding the piece to three octaves. The expanded parts are scored on two separate staves (one above and one below) the main grand-staff score. |
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| Sonata no.1 for Violin and Handbell Quartet:
Day, Darrell,,YS |
| The violin is featured with a lyrical, expressive melody in this composition for violin and handbell quartet. |
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| Souviens:
Wissinger, K., ,DR |
| This wistful original work (French for Souvenir) is subtitled "A Benediction", and is from the "Expandabell" Music Series from Above the Line Publishing, Campanile. It may be performed in all the above modes. It comes as a Music Master, performance notes, and suggested bell assignments. |
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| Sweet Hour of Prayer:
Bradbury, W.,Gumma, V.,JH |
| Perform this popular gospel hymn as a solo or as a duet. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the bells. Play once and you will receive requests for a command performance! |
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| Ten Hymntunes for Four Ringers:
Various,Zabel, Albert,HP |
| These easy arrangements of familiar hymn tunes for eight handbells and keyboard accompaniment are playable by two, four, or eight ringers. Piano score and two pullout bell scores are included. |
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| Thine Is the Glory:
Traditional,Childers, Brian ,NM |
| Each ringer in this quartet piece has his/her own separate stave and bell chart. An intermediate quartet should have just the right amount of challenge in this favorite Easter hymn. Mallets on tabled bells, echoes, martellatos, and the shake technique add their special color to the mix. |
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| This Is My Country:
Jacobs, Al,Currier, Robert C.,SP |
| Scored for handbell quartet, this piece is perfect to pull out in the summer for that patriotic service when your choir may be on break, or for community concerts and festivities. |
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| This Is My Father's World:
Beata, T.,Mitchell, K.,HM |
| The beautiful old hymn receives a fresh treatment with this 2-octave setting for five ringers (11 bells used). In addition a line for violin or flute adds grace to the flowing accompaniments. |
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| This Little Light of Mine:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CA |
| This fun quartet piece may also be played by a 3-octave choir. Mallets on tabled bells, bluesy chromatics, and syncopations make this a crowd pleaser and the ringers will have fun, too! It is 67 measures and is scored in F Major. |
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| This Little Light of Mine:
Loes, Harry Dixon,Brocker, Barbara,TO |
| This bell tree solo or duet arrangement provides the new bell tree soloist with a simple yet effective piece. A second bell tree solo rung by a more advanced ringer or played by a C instrument makes it a duet. |
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| Three Early American Hymn Tunes:
,Mears, D.,JH |
| Three American hymn tunes are here arranged for a 4-in-hand or a two-octave bell choir. "Holy Manna" was winner of the Coral Ridge competition in January, 1989. |
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| Three for Five:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| These three interesting pieces ("Exaltate Jubilate, Spiral Dance, and Carilloneurs") scored for C5/E5 plus F5 – F6 do not require ensemble ringing skills. |
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| Three Selections for Six Ringers:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| "Rapture," "Cherubim," and "Psalm 100" are the three titles that make up this trilogy of original compositions for six ringers. The first two require no page turns. All are scored in the treble clef and are notated in large print. |
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| Three Trios:
Various,Keller, M.,JH |
| Three Trios contains the following: "Allegro Maestoso; Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy; & We, Thy People, Praise Thee." Michael Keller includes many performance suggestions. |
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| Three Trios on Faith:
Various,Herbek, R.,NM |
"Faith of Our Fathers" (ST. CATHERINE), "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" (OLIVET) and "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place" (LANDAS) make up the trio of trios in this folio scored with all three parts on one page.
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| Truly Amazing:
Traditional,Wissinger, Kathleen,FM |
| Based on the hymn tune "Amazing Grace", this piece may be performed as a solo or duet with piano accompaniment. |
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| Trumpet Tune:
Purcell, H.,Patterson, J.,NM |
| This setting of Henry Purcell's famed tune is for 5 ringers, written for 4 octaves of bells to keep it in the original key of D major. It can be played using three octaves by making the modification given in the performance notes. The score consists of 3 staves with ringer 1 the first, ringers 2 & 3 on the second, and ringers 4 & 5 on the third. |
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| Trumpet Tune in D Major:
Purcell, H.,McChesney, K.,CA |
| Ideal for weddings or any festive occasion. Bell assignments make with stem directions in each staff. |
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| Trumpet Voluntary in D Major:
Clarke, J.,McChesney, K.,CA |
| Ideal for weddings or any festive event. Use with quartet or choir. |
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| Trusting Jesus:
Sankey, Ira D.,Lamb, Linda R.,SF |
| Arranged by Linda Lamb, here is a great arrangement that can give your four-in-hand ringers some opportunity to learn the technique. |
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| Twelve Bells +1 for Spirituals:
Various,Cota, Patricia (Sanders),HP |
| Patricia Cota offers a new collection in the popular Twelve Bells Series comprised of American spirituals. She call this book 12 bells +1 because she has added an extra tone to many of these selections which use minor modes. |
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| Twelve Bells for Praise and Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| With this latest edition, Patti Cota now has four collections of interesting arrangements which are sufficiently challenging for all ringers and allows flexibility in bell assignments - all with only twelve bells. |
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| Twelve Bells for Praise and Worship Vol 2:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| The popular "Twelve Bells" series presents a second volume of Praise and Worship. This ensemble music is for 3-6 ringers with bell assignment charts of all configurations. Titles include, "Bless His Holy Name, There is a Redeemer, I Love You Lord, Lord I Lift Your Name on High, Sanctuary," and "Hosanna." |
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| Twelve Bells for Weddings:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| Another volume in the successful "Twelve Bells" series that is playable by 3, 4, 5 or 6 ringers. All parts are scored in the treble clef. |
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| Twelve Bells for Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| The arranger writes: "At times it has been difficult to find arrangements for small ensembles which are not only interesting, but highly portable, sufficiently challenging for all ringers and which allow flexibility in bell assignments. This collection is an attempt to meet those needs." Contents include: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, For the Beauty of the Earth, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Simple Gifts and Amazing Grace. For Three to Six ringers. |
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| Twelve Bells for Worship II:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| This 7th volume of Patti Sanders Cota's "Twelve Bell" series is playable by 3-6 ringers with bell assignments given for each option. All songs are written for bells ranging from C5 (middle C) to G6 and are scored entirely in the treble clef. |
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| Twelve Bells Plus One for Lent and Easter:
Various,Cota, Patricia (Sanders),HP |
| This addition to the Twelve Bells Plus One Series includes six new settings for the Lent and Easter seasons. Titles include: "At the Cross", "Christ the Lord is Risen Today", "Jesus Paid it All", "My Jesus I Love Thee", "The Day of Resurrection", and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". |
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| Two Fanfares for Bells:
Keller, M., ,AP |
| Two separate fanfares for the beginning 2-3 octave handbell or chime choir or ensemble team are easily grasped and are appropriate for a variety of performance situations. |
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| Two Handbell Duets:
Various,Blees, Willem,HM |
| "For the Beauty of the Earth" and "This Is My Father's World" are the two hymns included in this simple resource for beginning duet ringers. Each selection has no more than 16 bells, no special techniques, moderate tempos, and average 48 measures in length. |
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| Two Hymns for Two Ringers:
Various,Herbek, Raymond H.,NM |
| "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" are the two hymns in this mini-collection. A great selection for those just venturing into duo ringing, this title features easy, slow rhythms and bell changes. The short pieces are excellent for a devotional spot in worship or concert. |
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| Two Tunes for Three Ringers:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| These two original, Level 1 compositions scored for F5-D6, are suitable for bells or chimes. |
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| Unspoken Prayers:
Wall, D., ,NM |
| Use a quartet or a full choir for this piece. Repetitious patterns make learning and ringing this gentle, meditative piece easy. A bell chart for ensemble and choir is included inside the piece. |
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| Wedding March:
Wagner, Richard,Jergenson, Dale,LA |
| Use this setting, the traditional wedding march from Lohengrin, with harp or synthesizer when played as a 3-octave quartet. No accompaniment is needed if played as a 5 octave choir piece. |
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| When the Morning Comes:
Tindley, C.,Page, A. L.,LA |
| Written for the Medallion Ringers of Houston, Texas, this quartet is challenging but a lot of fun to work on. Sixteenth-not rhythms abound as well as syncopations. Two of the quartet positions ring 5 bells each and the other two ring 4 bells each. |
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| Whispering Winds:
Merrett, F., ,HM |
| Get extra mileage out of this original work through its dual format. Written for 10 bells (G5-C7) if played by a solo ringer or for 3 octaves if played by a quartet. As the title suggests, the musical fabric is breezy, moving along in quarter and eighth note, step-wise passages with varying tempos, like the wind. |
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| With Thankful Hearts:
Traditional,McKlveen, Paul ,NM |
| This medley of the hymn tunes KREMSER, NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT and ASH GROVE contains technical information for passing bells, etc. written right into the score. The final section utilizes mallets in drum-cadence rhythms. |
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| Wondrous Love:
Traditional,Patterson, Jane,NM |
| This mournful tune is presented in plain fashion. Individual parts for the ringers are not included; rather, each ringer is numbered at the beginning of the music. A copy is needed for each ringer. |
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| Woodland Suite:
Dare, John C.,,DT |
| This collection of four pieces for five ringers can be used separately or programmed as a related group. With no page turns or bell changes within any one title the collection can be rung without tables. Titles include: "Mysterious Journey, The Haunted Forest, Dancing Spirits, and Fair are the Meadows (Crusader's Hymn)." |
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| Worship Music for One or Two Ringers:
Various,Gumma, V.,NM |
| An easy collection of five titles which may be rung as solos or duets with keyboard accompaniment. Also has inserts for solo or duet ringers. |
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