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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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| 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,Austin, Brenda E.,RW |
| Arranger Brenda Austin creates an atmospheric and sensitive arrangement of this classic hymn. Full sounding with lovely harmonies and rich textures, this is handbells at their best. |
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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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| 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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| 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 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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| 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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| Hosanna:
Gregor, Christian,Biser, Larry,GI |
| Christian Gregor’s antiphonal hymn tune HOSANNA, arranged for handbells and organ by Larry Biser, is a special treat for Palm Sunday. |
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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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| Joy and Delight:
Austin, Brenda E.,,CG |
| "Joy and Delight" is a fun and energetic piece that will keep your ringers busy and your audience or congregation engaged. This is an excellent learning piece for developing ringers who are learning stopped techniques. |
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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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| 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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| My Song Is Love Unknown:
Ireland, John,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This arrangement of English composer John Ireland’s tune LOVE UNKNOWN has been enhanced with an original melody and an optional oboe counter melody. C Instrument part is included. |
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| Old Rugged Cross:
Bennard, George,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Simultaneously traditional and modern, Lloyd Larson’s arrangement of this beloved hymn is sure to become a favorite of your congregation. |
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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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| Shepherd's Love:
Various,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| This prayerful setting of two well-loved hymn tunes (St. Columba and Jesus Loves Me) is a beautiful pairing of handbells and piano. |
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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 Fountain:
Traditional,Edwards, Dan R.,LC |
| Beginning softly with the use of LVs and echoes, this piece grows to a grand statement of the camp meeting tune and ends with the same quiet sounds that introduced this stunning arrangement. |
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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 Is Amazing Grace:
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| Filled with speedy mallet work, exciting martellatos and other handbell techniques, this dynamic arrangement of the popular worship song comes to life for ringers and listeners alike. |
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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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