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| Advent Joy:
Various,Childers, Brian,AP |
| This energetic setting of “Prepare the Way, O Zion” will set the stage for Advent. Ringers will enjoy the forward motion of this arrangement which incorporates the beloved HYFRYDOL tune. |
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| All Is Well:
Smith, Michael & Kirkpatrick, Wayne,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Joel Raney’s setting of Michael W. Smith’s mega-hit Christmas song was commissioned by The Agape Ringers in loving memory of Debbie Perisho, who was with the ensemble for 13 years before losing her battle to cancer. This powerful setting beautifully expresses the message that in both life and death, all is well. |
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| Antiphonal Noel:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Here is a piece that can be used as a choral introit or a processional during the Christmas season. It also functions as a seamless introduction to the congregational singing of “The First Noel.” |
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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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| 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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| Christmas Angels:
Various,Tervo, Brian,LC |
| The Christmas angels announce the joy of Christ’s birth in this medley of beloved carols! Carols included in this medley are "Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels from the Realms of Glory, and Angels We Have Heard on High." |
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| Christ the Babe Is Lord of All:
Various,Krug, Jason,RO |
| The adjectives gentle, flowing, and beautiful well describe this tasteful setting celebrating our Savior’s birth. The addition of a flute or violin (optional) makes it even better. |
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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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| 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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| Ding Dong Merrily On High:
Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP |
| For SATB choir with an optional part for children’s choir, this new Christmas offering from Joel Raney provides all of the sparkle and joy of the season with loads of options. |
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| Festive Toccata on Old Hundredth:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This energetic and joyous arrangement of the tunes OLD HUNDREDTH and ST. FLAVIAN was commissioned by The Bruton Parish of Williamsburg, Virginia, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of their historic church building, and to honor their music director and organist. |
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| First Noel:
Various,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| Newcomer Brenda Austin gives us this delightful arrangement that delicately knits together Pachelbel’s famous Canon with "The First Noel". This intriguing spin on two familiar tunes is sure to delight ringers and listeners alike. |
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Kocher, Conrad,Mallory, Ron,AP |
Ron Mallory’s fresh take on this beloved hymn features a buoyant malleted accompaniment, expressing joyful thanks for God's creation.
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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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| Give Thanks:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| The popular Henry Smith contemporary Christian song “Give Thanks” is beautifully paired with “Come Ye Thankful People Come”. |
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| Gloria Hodie:
Various,McChesney, Kevin & Turner, Julie,JH |
| Rockin' out on old traditional carols? You bet! The carols in question – 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and On This Day Earth Shall Ring - are driven forward by a pulsing beat in the bass bells, with contrasting slower sections and optional handchimes providing even more listening interest. The total result is another winner from the team of Julie Turner and Kevin McChesney, sure to challenge your ringers and amaze your audience. |
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| Go Tell It on the Mountain:
Traditional Spiritual,Petker, Allan & McChesney, Kevin,FB |
| Put a little swing into your holiday concert with this fun, jazzy take on the well-loved Christmas spiritual!
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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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| He Is Born:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Two well-known Christmas tunes, "He is Born" (IL EST NE) and "On This Day Earth Shall Ring" (PERSONET HODIE) are combined in an exciting new Christmas arrangement. |
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| How Firm a Foundation:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,BE |
| Exciting syncopations feature prominently in the opening verse of this arrangement by Brian Childers. Various stopped techniques throughout the piece lend a sense of joyous festivity. |
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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, Gustav,Austin, Brenda E.,LC |
| Gustav Holst’s haunting tune CRANHAM receives sensitive treatment from the ever-creative Brenda Austin. The optional handchimes effectively highlight the melodic material. |
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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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| Jesus Is Born:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RP |
| This modern Christmas song has become a Christmas classic in many places, and Bill Ingram's arrangement captures its feeling perfectly. Note the significant words (included) and the joyous feeling engendered by the tolling of the bells. |
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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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| 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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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
Traditional French carol,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| The melody of the haunting tune PICARDY is used for this wonderful Advent or General prelude. The “Alleluia” motif begins the piece and ties together two very contrasting settings of the melody. |
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| Lion Sleeps Tonight, The:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,RR |
| Sung by various artists since the 1950’s, this perennial favorite may be played by handbells alone, as a sing-a-long, or with additional handbell ringers playing along on the chorus to create a “handbell surround sound”! |
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| Now Thank We All Our God:
Cruger, Johann,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| This festive presentation for handbells and piano sets a joyous mood with a flourishing keyboard pattern at the start and then builds dynamically as it progresses. |
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| Now the Green Blade Riseth:
,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| "Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,GI |
| Here is an inspiring arrangment for handbell and piano. The handbell score is quite easy to perform yet sounds very full and intricate. |
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| Of the Father's Love:
Various,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this includes a choral opening followed by a call and response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be read with the lighting of the candle. Reproducible parts for the congregation and 4 optional handbells are included. |
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| On Christmas Day In the Morning:
Traditional English Carol,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| The writer of the English carol, “I Saw Three Ships,” paints a vivid picture of Christmas morning; gleaming vessels in full sail, colorful flags snapping in the crisp air, bells ringing out from churches, great and small. It was this image that inspired arranger Tammy Waldrop to use jaunty rhythms, pealing bell lines and a touch of Celtic style to propel her setting of this seasonal favorite. |
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| Prayer:
Sibelius, Jean,Whitehill, Erik,AG |
| This arrangement is a beautiful musical prayer that incorporates the famous hymn "Be Still My Soul". The use of LV, echoes, and lyrical lines characterize this lovely and thought-provoking expression of faith. |
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| Raise the Songs of Harvest:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Bold chords give way to ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR (Come, Ye Thankful People, Come) to open this medley of Thanksgiving tunes. A softer middle section utilizing the tune KREMSER (We Gather Together) gives all ranges a chance to showcase the melody. A final verse, using NUN DANKET (Now Thank We All Our God) returns to the same triumphant feel of the opening. A rousing choice for a Thanksgiving service. |
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| Rejoice a Savior Comes:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| Two ancient Advent tunes are combined in this joyous arrangement, reminding us of the prophecy of the coming Messiah. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming moves into the “rejoice” refrain of O Come, O Come Emmanuel with further excitement. |
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| Rhythmic Praise:
Krug, Jason,,AG |
| This upbeat original piece was commissioned by the Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 in honor of their Area Chair, Lori Potter. |
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| Song of the Shepherds:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,SF |
| Lloyd Larson’s clever medley of JUNGST and CHRISTMAS opens with a spirited interplay between handbells and handchimes. |
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| Three Christmas Chants:
Various,Edwards, Dan,GI |
| Let All Moral Flesh Keep Silent, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and Of the Father’s Love Begotten are presented in one edition. They may be performed separately or combined into a suite. |
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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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| Veni:
Various,Krug, Jason,LC |
| The sinuous, meditative nature of this piece makes it perfect for any Advent service or Christmas concert. |
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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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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English melody,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| A haunting singing bell chord begins this emotional rendition of the traditional English melody GREENSLEEVES. A creative and original choice for your Advent season. |
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