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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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| Agnus Dei:
Smith, Michael W.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This well-known contemporary song is arranged for handbells, with optional handchimes, synth and percussion, all in a powerful inspirational reflection. |
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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 Still My Soul :
Sibelius, Jean,Ingram, Bill,CP |
| The well known Sibelius melody, FINDLANDIA, has been used with several hymns. Perhaps the best known of these “Be Still My Soul.” This satisfying arrangement by Bill Ingram will work equally well on handbells or handchimes. |
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| Blessed Assurance:
Knapp, Phoebe,Robert, Dennis,CP |
| Written for the Parkway Retirement Center of The Woodlands, Texas, this favorite hymn will be useful in many different worship settings. Although written for handbells, it is also playable on handchimes.
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| Bound for Glory:
Edwards, Dan R.,,RR |
| Full of fun techniques, this energetic original tune by Dan Edwards is a sure winner! |
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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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| Celtic Dance on Pleading Savior:
Traditional,Tucker, Sondra,AP |
The American folk hymn PLEADING SAVIOR receives a delightfully Celtic-styled treatment from Sondra Tucker.
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| Chatter With the Angels:
Traditional Spiritual,Arnold, Mark S.,CG |
| "Chatter With the Angels" is a lively new setting of the traditional spiritual, featuring mallet clicks, marts, and a short "swing" section. |
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| Children Go Where I Send Thee:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
| This spiritual is cleverly written in twelve-bar blues form and uses the techniques of malleting bells as well as echo and ring-touch to give the piece spice!
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| Clarion Call:
Joy, Michael W.,,CG |
| Clarion Call is a big, bold piece suitable for concerts, festivals, and worship services. |
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| Cornerstone:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RP |
| By combining this extremely popular praise and worship song with the old hymn “The Solid Rock”, arranger Bill Ingram has crafted a winning arrangement that would be a home in both contemporary and traditional services. |
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| Echoes of Westminster:
Behnke, John,,CO |
| This lovely piece incorporates the well-known clock chimes of the Westminster bells. Use this in marking the passage of time, whether at the end of the Church Year, for anniversaries, the New Year, or simply at the beginning of worship. |
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| Fanfare Flourish:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
| Although easy to play, this original from Ron Mallory makes a great opener for just about any setting. There are no stopped sounds or bell changes, allowing bells to be played away from tables if desired. |
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| Fanfare Jubilee:
Krug, Jason,,RR |
| Talk about a great festival piece... this original was commissioned for a festival and is perfect for that use! Driving rhythmic energy contrasting with a slower melodic section will make it a favorite to showcase any choir. |
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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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| God So Loved the World:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| Anna Laura Page has created a striking arrangement which pairs John Stainer’s "God So Loved the World" with Handel's "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth". |
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| Gospel Hymn Ring:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
This rousing medley was written to give the effect of a Sunday night gospel hymn sing, complete with a few country or bluegrass pickers in the group!
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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 Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, William B.,Tipton, Nancy,SF |
| This serene arrangement allows every faithful follower a moment of reflection. Perfect for beginning choirs, Nancy Tipton's "He Leadeth Me" is a great tool for teaching the use of LV and malleting in the air. |
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| His Eye Is on the Sparrow:
Gabriel, Charles H.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This nostalgic sacred song is filled with charm and the delightful sounds of the sparrow. The optional parts for handchimes, flute, synth and percussion add a great deal to the presentation. |
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| How Can I Keep From Singing:
Lowry, Robert,Sherman, Arnold B.,RR |
| Truly a unique work, this piece features Robert Lowry's rhythmic hymn tune supported in part by a "singing bell" technique, which uses round sticks rubbed around the outer rim of the bell, for a truly ethereal sound. Full instructions for this technique plus a biography on Robert Lowry and the full lyrics for the hymn are included. |
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| Introit for Easter:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Celebrate the culmination of Holy Week with this exciting opening for your Easter service, either as a choral introit, or as a processional. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, William B.,Childers, Brian,SF |
| Both joyous and reflective, this arrangement of the beloved children's song will be a wonderful addition to your handbell repertoire. The optional chimes add a special touch, moving in and out of the arrangement. |
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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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| Lenten Introspection:
Various,Compton, Matthew,LC |
| Even for those unfamiliar with the chorale tune, this piece evokes the mood of the Good Friday events. |
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| Make Me a Channel of Your Peace:
Temple, Sebastian,Honore, Jeffrey,HP |
| This simple setting was designed for the beginning group to sound full and accomplished through a conscious effort to keep all the ringers busy (and happy), and peaceful. As a bonus, this can be used as an accompaniment to the singing of the hymn. |
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| Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CO |
| "Now All the Vault of Heaven" is an arrangement by Cathy Moklebust of the festive tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN for 3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. This German tune is paired with numerous texts. |
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| Prayer for the Innocents:
Helman, Michael,,LC |
| In response to the tragic shootings in Orlando on June 12, 2016, and for all who have lost loved ones due to hate, intolerance, and violence, Michael Helman composed this emotional original work. Appropriate for worship, festivals, concerts, or times of remembrance. |
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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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| Resurrection :
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Celebrate the joy of Christ's resurrection with this outstanding medley of Easter tunes (EASTER HYMN, DUKE STREET, and DIADEMATA). The handbell arrangement can stand on its own or the optional brass and organ parts can be added for a more dramatic presentation. |
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| Sesame Street Theme:
Raposo, Joe,Glasgow, Michael,CP |
| Bring “sunny days” to your concerts and festivals with this fun arrangement of the timeless song from “Sesame Street.” First appearing on television in 1969, this beloved children’s educational program has an engaging theme known intergenerationally. Add the optional drums and/or Boomwhackers, and invite Elmo and Big Bird! |
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| The Cross:
Doane, William H.,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| This tender setting of "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" begins with singing bell technique combined with suspended malleting to create an ethereal atmosphere.
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| There Is a Redeemer:
Green, Melody,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| The passionate lyrics of this well-known hymn provide the impetus for this 3-6 octave handbell setting. Each verse grows in intensity providing the backdrop to the final verse, “When I stand in glory, I will see His face…” |
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| There Shall Be Showers of Blessings:
McGranahan, James,Edwards, Dan R.,SF |
| Celebrate the "Showers of Blessings" with this joyful piece that invokes the bygone era of the Southern gospel. This spritely arrangement will put a smile on every listener's face, and the active bass accompaniment, which is malleted throughout, will be a favorite of any bass bell ringer. |
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| There's Something About That Name:
Gaither, Gloria & William J.,Axelson, Gloria,RO |
| Gloria Axelson brings us this beautiful setting of one of the Gaither's most beloved hymns. It is suitable for almost any worship service and is accessible for many choirs. |
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| This Joyful Eastertide:
Traditional,Mallory, Ron,AP |
| Ron Mallory’s exciting setting of this cherished hymn is suitable for Easter Sunday and the season following Easter as well. |
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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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| Were You There:
Traditional Spiritual,Mallory, Ron,SF |
| This contemplative arrangement of WERE YOU THERE both helps us to remember Jesus Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross and reminds us of the hope of the resurrection. |
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| When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:
Mason, Lowell,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| This Lenten hymn reflection combines piano with 3-5 octave handbells in a powerful back-and-forth dialogue between the two instruments. |
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