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Series Title: Ring Around the World
(Choristers Guild)
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Song Title |
Composer(s) |
Arranger(s) |
Octaves |
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Cantad al Senor (O Sing to the Lord) |
Brazilian Folk Melody |
Eithun, Mitchell |
3-6 |
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Review: This exciting arrangement of the popular Brazilian folk hymn is full of rhythmic energy and musical drama. The square notes may be played on auxiliary bells such as Silver Melody Bells™. The optional shakers, castanets, tambourine, and congas greatly add to the flavor and energy.
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Come All Ye Shepherds |
Traditional Bohemian Carol |
Eithun, Mitchell |
3-6 |
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Review: Mitchell Eithun's setting of the German carol "Come All Ye Shepherds" (KOMMET IHR HIRTEN) is a rhythmic work that plays on the song's short melody. This piece is a great addition to Advent and Christmas services.
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Dodi Li |
Israeli Folk Song |
Austin, Brenda E. |
3-6 |
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Review: This arrangement of the Israeli folk song was originally a popular folk dance. The text comes from the canticle of King Solomon, also known as the Song of Solomon. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to a dancelike, upbeat section filled with energy.
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He Came Down |
Traditional Cameroon |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: "He Came Down" is a traditional call-and-response song from Cameroon, which has been arranged for 2-3 octaves or 3-5 octaves, optional handchimes, and optional percussion.
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He Is Born |
Traditional French Carol |
Guebert, Alex |
3-7 |
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Review: Alex Guebert’s exciting arrangement of the traditional French carol “He Is Born” (IL EST NE) offers directors and choirs the flexibility of a wide tempo range.
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Lord Now Sends Us Forth |
Central American Folk Melody |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: This uplifting arrangement of the Central American folk melody "Enviado soy de Dios" (ENVIADO) is flexible and accessible. The underlying malleted rhythm pattern is very repetitive, making it easy to learn. Techniques abound with martellato, mallets, shakes, and LV.
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Mfurahini Haleluya |
Traditional Tanzanian Song |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: "Christ Is Risen, Alleluia" is the alternate title for this delightful Easter tune from Tanzania, arranged for compatible editions of 2-3 or 3-5 octaves of handbells and optional handchimes. Adding the optional percussion instruments makes this even more festive.
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We Praise You With Our Minds O Lord |
Traditional Irish Melody |
Moklebust, Cathy |
3-5 |
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Review: The Irish melody CLONMEL is treated in Celtic styles, with singing bell drones, a lilting original melody, optional handchimes, and an optional part for violin or other C treble instrument. The hymn is presented in a variety of ways, from flowing and lyric, to a march, a round, then a grand and glorious final verse that gradually fades away across the hills.
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When We Are Living |
Traditional Spanish Melody |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: "When We Are Living" is an arrangement of the Spanish melody SOMOS DEL SEÑOR. Its first and last sections feature a simple, malleted Latin beguine rhythm, accompanied by optional claves, maracas, and congas or bongos.
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