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Series Title: Sing & Ring - ringTrue
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Song Title |
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Arranger(s) |
Octaves |
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13 Stripes on the Flag |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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1-5 |
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Review: Sing the thirteen original colonies in the order they joined the Union in a catchy song and you have the crux of “13 Stripes on the Flag” - fun to sing and cleverly teaching American history at the same time (a la “Fifty Nifty”). Just for fun, the order of the first nine states in the song are mirrored by the melodic intervals sung.
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Earthen Vessels |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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2-5 |
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Review: A vibrant new hymn celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. “Earthen Vessels” establishes a firm connection between the early Protestant church and today’s challenges to live the faith. Written in a traditional format, the new hymn tune LUTHER (written and arranged by Kathleen Wissinger) features interesting moments of harmonic tension in its compelling tune. The Refrain is plaintive and simple in melody and words “Fill us with Your Spirit Lord, From our vessels be outpoured.”
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Fruit of the Spirit |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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1-5 |
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Review: Your singers will learn all about the “Fruit of the Spirit,” as listed in Galations 5:22-23: “Spirit fruit is what we need, fill your basket full!” Options for brand-new ringers through competent Level 1 ringers involve all of your groups in one presentation.
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Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley |
Traditional Spiritual |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
3 or 5 |
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Review: This compelling Lenten hymn takes its time setting the mood for a quiet moment in concert or worship with a calm 8th note pattern (opt. Bell Tree) and smooth rhythmic chords in the bass. An optional vocal part as well as signing the entire text enhances the message of this compelling hymn.
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Let Love Be Our Voice |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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2-5 |
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Review: Hope and healing, claimed by choosing love as a response to violence, is the focus of “Let Love Be Our Voice.” Written shortly after angry and violent public demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia (the composer lives an hour away) – and edited in the wake of the Las Vegas massed shooting – this heartfelt original hymn touches on the many ways we can respond positively to evil in the world when facing devastating news or our questioning children and even those responsible for the mayhem. And finally, Jesus gives us the answer we don’t always want to hear: “Love your enemies.” A calm but rhythmic accompaniment introduces the easy-to-learn tune and conversational text, ending with the refrain each time: “Let love be our choice. Let love be our voice.”
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Little Rock |
Brokering, Lois |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
1-3 |
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Review: “Little Rock” is a simple engaging song about creation by Lois Brokering with a repetitive text and a catchy tune. Many performances options are included: 1) Handbell Bell Tree Solo and piano; 2) Children’s Anthem and Piano with opt. C instrument and guitar; 3) Children’s Anthem with self-accompanying chords in a charted chord score; 4) Include the congregation in the fun with the Bulletin insert or text slides; 5) Add a very easy L1 1-3 oct. Handbell/Handchime score; 6) Mix and Match any or all of the possibilities!
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Love Love Love |
Brokering, Lois & Herb |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
3 |
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Review: “Love, Love, Love – That’s what it’s all about! ” is joyfully proclaimed through music and text. One of the best-known songs by Herb and Lois Brokering ,this cheery piece is arranged with special permission as part of a project series commissioned by Karen VanWert. This score RE751R features an Easy-Medium Bell Tree Solo (C6-C7 using 8 to 10 bells) with piano accompaniment (Opt. Unison, guitar and L1 hand bell or handchime accompaniment); Reproducible.
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Miracle Child 1 & 2 |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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2-6 |
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Review: This gentle new original Advent/Christmas carol, "Miracle Child" reverently examines the coming of the Christ Child from different points of view: prophets ("They told a fateful story: Innocence to Glory"), the angel, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and us.
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My Paddle's Keen and Bright II |
McGee, Margaret Embers |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
1-5 |
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Review: "My Paddle’s Keen and Bright - II" is based on a beloved "campfire" song, written by Canadian Margaret Embers McGee to honor the First Nations people and their love of the waterways. Part of the "Sing & Ring" series, it embodies the essence of a native folk tune motif with driving rhythms and haunting melody that will make it one of your ringers’ favorite pieces.
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Rainbows |
Brokering, Lois |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
3-4 |
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Review: Introducing “The Brokering Project” – a versatile series of Handbell Solos and Children’s Anthems that celebrate the inspired creations of Herb and Lois Brokering - commissioned by their long-time friend Karen Van Wert.
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Ship of the Desert |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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2 |
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Review: This intriguing new children’s anthem is all about the camels that the Wise Men will ride. Slow and plodding with an irregular meter that feels very natural, “Ship of the Desert” draws images of readying the camels for a journey (packing water bags and provisions) and of a camel’s unique physical attributes to deal with the harsh desert environ…..the tagline: “Ship of the desert on seas made of sand.”
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This Is the Day |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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1-5 |
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Review: “This is the Day that the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it. Be Glad!” Part of the “Sing & Ring” series from ringTrue Handbell Music, this cheery unison song is based on Psalm 118 and has options for piano accompaniment, easy guitar chords and/or chords rung on bells or chimes.
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Walk the Walk II |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
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1-5 |
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Review: A welcome addition to the "Sing & Ring" series, "Walk the Walk - II" will delight singers, ringers and audience members. Based on Jesus' admonition to "Feed my sheep....Walk the walk with me" - the catchy original tune and very accessible accompaniment options allow all ages of musicians and multiple grades in a school to take part in the fun.
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Who Is This - A |
Southern Harmony |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
2 |
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Review: This little-known Southern Harmony gem enthralls with a unique form, minor mode and intriguing melody. These L3 arrangements explore three variations (verses) utilizing martellato statements and interesting harmonies. In addition to the traditional Lenten text associated with this tune, two insightful new hymn texts for Epiphany and Palm Sunday expand liturgical-use possibilities.
Two non-compatible Level 3 scores allow for different bell and vocal ranges. Score A is for 2 octaves with optional A6, F3-F4, and vocal solo or unison hymn.
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Who Is This - B |
Southern Harmony |
Wissinger, Kathleen |
3-7 |
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Review: This little-known Southern Harmony gem enthralls with a unique form, minor mode and intriguing melody. These L3 arrangements explore three variations (verses) utilizing martellato statements and interesting harmonies. In addition to the traditional Lenten text associated with this tune, two insightful new hymn texts for Epiphany and Palm Sunday expand liturgical-use possibilities.
Two non-compatible Level 3 scores allow for different bell and vocal ranges. Score B is for 3-7 octaves with optional vocal solo or unison hymn.
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