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Series Title: Warner Bell Pops - Alfred Publishing
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Song Title |
Composer(s) |
Arranger(s) |
Octaves |
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Alabama JuBELLee |
Various |
Stephenson, V. |
3-6 |
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Review: Three fun tunes are included in this medley: "Alabama Jubilee, Stars Fell On Alabama, and Tuxedo Junction". Arranger Valerie W. Stephenson applies her usual creative techniques to achieve the character of each tune.
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Anastasia |
Flaherty, S. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: From the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture comes a medley of tunes: A Rumor in St. Petersburg, Journey to the Past, Once Upon a December, Paris Holds the Key (to Your Heart) and At the Beginning.
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Annie Medley |
Martin, M./Strouse, C. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: This medley from the movie "Annie" is styled to be challenging and rewarding.
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Ashokan Farewell |
Unger, Jay |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: "Ashokan Farewell" is from the soundtrack of the PBS series The Civil War. This arrangement, written in 3/4 time with an abundance of dotted quarter-eight rhythms, portrays the courage and bravery of the Civil War soldiers.
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Best of John Williams |
Williams, John |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: This dynamite medley includes the "Theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind", the "Olympic Fanfare and Theme", "Imperial March", "Cantina Band", and the "Star Wars" theme.
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Brazil |
Barroso, A. |
Morris, H. |
3-5 |
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Review: You can't wear traditional choir robes and ring this setting of Ary Barroso's Brazilian samba tune! Well, at least put a flower between your teeth and get ready to throw bells around.
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Broadway |
Various |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: This high-stepping medley is a tribute to the Great White Way! Includes "Lullaby of Broadway", "Forty-Second Street", "We're in the Money" and "Give My Regards to Broadway".
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Charlie Brown Christmas |
Guaraldi, V |
McChesney, K |
3-5 |
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Review: Everyone's favorite hard-luck case, Charlie Brown, now has his own handbell medley! Ringers will be challenged with the chromatic movement and syncopated rhythms.
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Chattanooga Choo Choo |
Warren, Harry |
Stephenson, Valerie |
3-6 |
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Review: This addition to the Warner Bell Pops series was originally written for the AGEHR Area VI Conference in ... you guessed it, Chattanooga, TN! The music is fun with lots of special techniques for effect, such as the echo technique at the beginning to simulate a train revving up its steam.
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Cole Porter Gold |
Porter, Cole |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: Douglas Wagner has arranged a medley of four of Cole Porter's most beloved tunes - "Night and Day", Begin the Beguine", "Just One of Those Things", and "Anything Goes".
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Easy Christmas Pops |
Various |
Wagner, D. |
2-3 |
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Review: "Easy Christmas Pops" is a valuable collection for a Christmas concert. Several titles may be combined as a medley, or they can all be played individually. Titles include: "The Little Drummer, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Here Comes Santa Claus, Winter Wonderland, All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, The Chipmunk Song," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
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Easy Christmas Pops Volume 2 |
Cahm, S./Styne, J. |
Wagner, D. |
2-3 |
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Review: The ten selections in this folio all average around 45 measures. "Easy Christmas Pops 2" is a good resource for extra material often needed in holiday bell "outings." Titles include "I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day, Mistletoe and Holly, The Christmas Waltz, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Toyland, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, I'll Be Home for Christmas, When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter, Home for the Holidays," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
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Easy Inspirational Pops |
Various |
Wagner, D. |
2-3 |
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Review: 10 all-time popular inspirational standards fill a variety of uses, from weddings and church services to nursing home and school programs. Titles include: "From a Distance"; "The Rose"; "Sunrise, Sunset"; "Tomorrow"; "The Morning After"; "Sing a Rainbow"; "Over the Rainbow"; "Ice Castles Theme"; "The Wind Beneath My Wings"; and "You Light Up My Life".
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Essential Wedding Collection, The |
Various |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
2-3 |
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Review: This resourceful collection for 2-3 octaves of traditional and popular wedding music in short arrangements, but with repeats. Titles include: "Wedding March, Trumpet Voluntary, Wedding March, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Evergreen, Sunrise Sunset, Theme from Ice Castles, Wind Beneath My Wings, You Light Up My Life, and Wedding Song."
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From Sea to Shining Sea |
Various |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: From the Pacific to the Atlantic shores, this geographical medley transports the listener across these great States of ours.
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Gershwin |
Gershwin, George & Ira |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: A medley of "Rhapsody in Blue", "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", and "Strike Up the Band".
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Happy Birthday to You |
Hill, M./Hill, P. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Tune is traditionally stated and followed by several rhythmic and modal variations, one includes a theme from "Hallelujah Chorus."
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas |
Martin, H./Blane, R. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Include this delightful arrangement in your next Christmas program!
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Holly Jolly Christmas, A |
Marks, J. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: This selection, originally written by Johnny Marks, is written for 3, 4 or 5 octaves.
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Home for the Holidays Medley |
Various |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Contains: "Home for the Holidays; I'll Be Home for Christmas; &Winter Wonderland."
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It's Toon Time |
Various |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: This Loony Tunes medley includes "This Is It!", "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", "You Oughta Be in Pictures", and "Merrily We Roll Along".
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Leroy Anderson in Concert |
Anderson, Leroy |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: The universal appeal of the music of Leroy Anderson rings through in this highly entertaining medley by Doug Wagner.
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Lion Sleeps Tonight, The |
Weiss, George David; Peretti, Hugo; Creatore, Luigi |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: Time out for fun with this upbeat arrangement of the pop classic from the movie The Lion King. Though the rhythm is syncopated and may seem challenging at first glance, it is repetitive and easy to learn.
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Mancini Magic |
Mancini, H. |
Wagner, D. |
3-6 |
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Review: Four of Henry Mancini's hits are included in this 'magical' medley: Moon River, Baby Elephant Walk, Charade and The Pink Panther. Everything from mallet technique to imitate the baby elephant's footsteps to crawling accidentals in the Pink Panther challenges the level 3-4 choir.
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March of the Toreadors |
Bizet, G. |
McChesney, K. |
3-7 |
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Review: The energetic march from Georges Bizet's CARMEN is fully scored by Kevin McChesney. Playable by 3,4,5 or 6 octaves (with special symbols for each octave) the music is fully scored with several special techniques to add spice and bounce.
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Over the Rainbow |
Harburg, E.Y. and Arlen, Harold |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: A short, easy arrangement by Douglas Wagner of a classic song from a classic movie.
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Patriotic Celebration, A |
Various |
McChesney, K. |
3-5 |
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Review: America the Beautiful, Yankee Doodle Dandy, America, You're a Grand Old Flag and The Stars and Stripes Forever all make an appearance in this work for handbells and optional flute and snare drum.
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Pink Panther, The |
Mancini, H. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Mancini's theme song from the "Pink Panther" remains popular since the movie in the early '60's.
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Puff the Magic Dragon |
Yarrow, P./Lipton, L. |
Wagner, D. |
2-5 |
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Review: For a bit of nostalgia, here's the Peter, Paul and Mary favorite from the '60's. Arranged for 2 Octaves and 3-5 Octaves.
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Steppin' Out with Rudolph |
Marks, J. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Have you ever seen Reindeer with their dancing shoes on? You're likely to if you play this swing style arrangement of the favorite holiday tune.
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Take Five |
Desmond, Paul |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
3-5 |
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Review: Doug Wagner takes us back to the '60s with his arrangement of Paul Desmond's famous "Take Five", made popular by the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
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Theme from Ice Castles |
Hamlisch, M./Sager, C. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Through the Eyes of Love for handbells loses none of its original charm!
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Themes from Rhapsody in Blue |
Gershwin, George |
Wagner, Douglas E. |
2-3 |
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Review: Easily recognized themes from George Gershwin's beloved composition are found in this arrangement by Doug Wagner for 2-3 octaves of handbells. There are plenty of accidentals and challenging rhythms to keep your ringers on their toes!
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Tidings |
Various |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: Uniting the tonal palette of the concert band with the joyous sounds of English Handbells, this selection presents the carols "O Come, All Ye Faithful, He Is Born, Silent Night and Joy to the World!" in a unique and festive first time setting.
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WB Toon Time |
Stone, R. |
Wagner, D. |
2-3 |
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Review: New from the Warner Bell Pops series is this 2-3 octave arrangement of two of Warner Brothers' popular cartoons: Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain.
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Wizard of Oz, The |
Harburg, E./Arlen, H. |
Wagner, D. |
3-5 |
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Review: A rhythmically easy arrangement of: "Ding-Dong!; The Witch is Dead; We're Off To See the Wizard; The Merry Old Land of Oz;" and "Over the Rainbow.
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