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| 12 Bells in F Majestic Hymns:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
This popular series continues with 7 strong arrangements of beloved and majestic hymns: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"; "We Have Come to Join in Worship"; "Beautiful Savior"; "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"; "Bound For the Kingdom"; "Simple Gifts"; and "Worthy of Worship".
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| Acclamation in G Minor:
Thompson, Karen,,AG |
| This original piece in the tradition of "Festive Peal" (AG35303) is your festival solution! With compatible arrangements for choirs containing two to six octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers can play this piece without tables or from memory for greater impact in your next concert or service. |
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| Allegro Con Moto:
Krug, Jason,,GI |
| Selected by the Handbell Musicians of America as a music example that showcases the best in the handbell art form, Allegro con moto (fast, with motion) is lively, upbeat, and full of rhythmic drive and melodic energy. |
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| Appassionata:
Joy, Michael W.,,BE |
| Your musicians will get the chance to focus on their musicality with this beautiful original composition. Alternating between passages both prayerful and haunting, this work is sure to elicit a deep emotional response from audience and ringer alike. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,LC |
| Perfect for any worship or festival setting, Cathy Moklebust's lush arrangement of SLANE offers a wonderful opportunity to work on LV and legato techniques with your ringers. |
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| Breath of Heaven:
Grant, Amy & Eaton, Chris,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| Amy Grant’s poignant and haunting contemporary Christmas classic has been set for 3-7 octaves of handbells and optional handchimes. The opening suspended mallets create an ethereal backdrop for this well-known text which shares the inner voice of Mary as she journeys to Bethlehem to give birth to the Christ child. |
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| Celebrate With Ringing:
Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG |
| Award winning composer Michael Mazzatenta gives us an exciting original handbell piece with touches of jazz and syncopation. |
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| Coventry Carol:
Traditional,Stitt, Julie,AG |
| Four dramatic g minor chords set the stage for this wonderful arrangement of the historic Coventry Carol. Julie Stitt orchestrates the piece using the tone colors of the bells, the chimes, and the optional instrument. |
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| Crown Him With Many Crowns:
Hymn Tune,Compton, Matthew,AG |
| Filled with speedy mallet work and exciting martellatos, this arrangement of the familiar hymn comes to life for ringers and listeners alike. |
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| Deep River:
Spiritual,Morris, Hart,RO |
| A rich rendition of the classic spiritual, this arrangement by Hart Morris includes parts for optional oboe (flute, C-instrument) and/or optional cello. |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
Traditional,Roth, Karen,JH |
| This bright, exciting arrangement of the Christmas classic is sure to bring a little extra energy to any holiday concert! |
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| Eleanor Rigby:
Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| The popularity of the Beatles has never waned, and this selection from our Handbells ROCK! series shows why. |
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| Every Time I Feel the Spirit:
Traditional Spiritual,Robert, Dennis,CP |
| This Bill Ingram setting is a lively spiritual that works for groups from beginning or to more advanced. It is an excellent piece for church, concert or even school. |
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| Fanfare on Darwall's 148th:
Darwall, John,Morris, Hart,CO |
| An arrangement by Hart Morris of John Darwall’s tune DARWALL'S 148th for 4–5 octave handbells. This tune is used for several texts including “Before You, Lord, We Bow,” “Christ Is Our Cornerstone,” and “On What Has Now Been Sown.” |
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| Finlandia:
Sibelius, J.,Merrett, F.,FL |
| The Maestoso from Jean Sibelius' masterpiece is here set in two separate folios for 3, or 4-5 octaves. Some dotted rhythms will require extra rehearsal for level 2, but other than this it should work up with reasonable practice time. |
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| First Noel:
English Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs. |
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| Gabriel's Oboe:
Morricone, Ennio,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| Originally from the motion picture The Mission, this tune is often voted one of the loveliest melodies in existence and has since become a standard of instrumental repertoire. |
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| God Bless the USA:
Greenwood, Lee,Eithun, Sandra,RO |
| Arranger Sandra Eithun has captured the spirit of this great modern patriotic song and adapted it beautifully for handbells. It is sure to become a favorite piece of handbell literature, as it can be used in just about any setting imaginable. This one is a winner! |
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| Hallelujah:
Cohen, Leonard,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This Leonard Cohen song has been covered by a number of recording artists and even made an appearance in the movie "Shrek". Known around the globe, it has become a standard inspirational song, leading Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and optional Handchimes and Synth. |
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| Hallelujah Chorus:
Handel, George Friedrich,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| The revered "Hallelujah Chorus" receives a fresh treatment in this lilting arrangement by John Behnke. |
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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, Gustav,Ingram, Bill,CP |
| This hauntingly beautiful carol weds Christina Rossetti’s meaningful poem, “What Shall I Give Him?” with Gustav Holst’s lovely tune, and this simple arrangement seems captures the simplicity of both the melody and message. |
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| It Came Upon the Midnight Clear:
Willis, Richard,Krug, Jason,CG |
| The well-known Christmas tune is given a delicate, introspective arrangement perfect for a quiet, meditative moment in any church service or concert. |
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| I Want Jesus to Walk With Me:
Sojourner,Krug, Jason,RO |
| Jason Krug brings us a very creative setting of this great old song. There is lots of interest between the various staccato articulations and the ringing of the bells. Seldom will you find an arrangement this good that is playable for 2, 3, 4, or 5 octaves... a great selection for festivals!
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, William,Glasgow, Michael J.,RR |
| Michael Glasgow brings a lush and beautifully elegant treatment to “Jesus Loves Me.” This unique setting is introspective, reflective and prayerful. 2-3 octave and 3-6 octave versions of the arrangement are provided in the same score, and may be played either separately or together, with optional piano or chamber orchestra. |
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| Joy and Elation:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| The sparkling rhythms and memorable melody of this easy-to-learn original composition by Cynthia Dobrinski creates an exuberant, celebratory mood. |
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| Joyful Joyful:
Beethoven, Ludwig van,Moats, William E.,CG |
| Mostly malleted with syncopated accents, this arrangement was especially written for youth choirs but will be enjoyed by ringers of all ages. |
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| Joyful Joyful:
Beethoven, Ludwig van,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| In this jubilant setting of HYMN TO JOY, Cynthia Dobrinski incorporates a nice variety of handbell techniques to make the tune come to life. With straight ringing along with mallets, martellato, and effective shakes, the ringers and listeners alike are given a satisfying musical experience. |
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| Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| The mystery of the holy birth is reflected in the quiet, thoughtful rendering of this beloved carol. Optional doubling of Handchimes on several chords enhances the tender nature of this 3-5 octave setting. |
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| Music Box Dancer:
Mills, Frank,Eithun, Sandra,JH |
| The original piano version by Frank Mills was a sensation, and now arranger Sandra Eithun brings this wonderful '70s hit to handbells. It's a winner when played by handchimes, too! |
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| Noel Nouvelet:
Traditional French Carol,Hadar, A.,FM |
| The arranger has taken this traditional carol and created a luscious duet for cello and handbells. The addition of simple percussion makes this a must-have. |
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| O Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, John,Keller, Michael,HP |
| A high-energy celebration from beginning to end, this Michael Keller setting joyfully calls us to welcome the birth of Christ. |
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| O Sing a Song of Bethlehem:
Traditional,Phillips, Judy,LC |
| This alluring arrangement gives both treble and bass ringers opportunities to ring the melody. |
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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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| Recollection:
Waugh, Timothy,,CG |
| Selected for the 17th International Handbell Symposium 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, Recollection is a soothing, lyrical composition with flexible instrumental options. Recollection is excellent for teaching musicality and expressive musicianship. |
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| Reflections on Kelvingrove:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,RR |
| Jason Krug gives us his own stirring take on this traditional hymn, and even those unfamiliar with the original tune will be moved to worship. |
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| Spring Sea:
Miyagi, Michio,Arai, Hirotaka,SI |
| For the 17th International Handbell Symposium, Vancouver, Canada 2016. |
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| Standin In the Need of Prayer:
Traditional Spiritual,Hurlbutt, Patricia,BE |
| Patricia Hurlbutt’s arrangement of the popular spiritual is fun for listeners, and a good challenge for your ringers. The swing feel predominates for most of the piece, providing a nice sense of flow throughout. |
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| Star Spangled Banner:
Smith, John Stafford,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Commissioned for the 2012 Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar and played by Seminar ringers at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio, this arrangement is a fantastic opener for a concert, patriotic service, or a Major League Baseball game! |
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| Tell the Story:
Various,Dennis, Karissa,RW |
| This Level 2 setting by Karissa Dennis combines the favorite hymns "I Love to Tell the Story" and "How Firm a Foundation" into a terrific selection for developing choirs. |
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| This Little Light Of Mine:
,Morris, H.,RR |
| Pull out the mallets for this bright, festive arrangement of the traditional spiritual. The first ten measures are mallets only; then the melody enters, being rung in the treble clef. |
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| Toccata on King's Weston:
Williams, Ralph Vaughan,Compton, Matthew,HP |
| Arranger Matthew Compton has provided us with another high energy arrangement. True to a Toccata, this arrangement based on the “King’s Weston” tune flies along with fiery rhythms and continuous intensity from beginning to end. |
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| Wade In the Water:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin,AP |
| Combining this well-known spiritual with a fast, yet "bluesy" feel creates a fun and exciting experience for players and listeners alike. |
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