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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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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RR |
| Sandra Eithun's ethereal Level 2 setting of "Amazing Grace" artfully employs the Singing Bell technique. |
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| Anthems of Love:
Boersma, Susan,Forrest, Dan,BE |
Hopeful and uplifting, “Anthems of Love” provides a glorious capstone to any concert or worship service. Haunting harmonies and a flowing melody prevail, leading the listener through moments of darkness before emerging once more into resplendent light and life. The accompaniment CD includes 2 tracks, one with piano, orchestra, handbells (for practice or performance for a vocal choir) and a track with voices, orchestra, piano, and handbells (a listening track).
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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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| Bronze Fanfare:
Wissinger, Kathleen,,RE |
| The bold chords and interesting harmonies in "Bronze Fanfare" will entice your ringers to master new techniques systematically introduced throughout this pedagogical piece. |
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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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| 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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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,FM |
| Brian has crafted a beautifully lyrical and sensitive arrangement of this wonderful hymn. Addition of percussion is the icing on this musical cake. This luscious arrangement will be fulfilling to ring and inspirational to listeners. |
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Kocher, Conrad,Austin, Brenda E.,GI |
| Graceful, fragile, and airy; this subtle arrangement begins with singing bell and soft random ringing using suspended mallets. |
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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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| 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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| Here Comes the Sun:
Harrison, George,Turner, Julie,JH |
| Julie Turner's contribution to our Handbells ROCK! series is this arrangement of one of the last hits from the Fab Four, written by George Harrison. It's the Beatles at their brightest, catchiest best. |
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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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| Hosanna in the Highest:
Courtney, C.,,BE |
| Although this majestic anthem is appropriate for Palm Sunday, its text, based on the Sanctus and Benedictus, makes it suitable for services and celebrations throughout the year. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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'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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| Voyage:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
| This original from the talented pen of Ron Mallory creates a big sound with only 2 or 3 octaves of handbells. Like most great journeys, this voyage goes unexpected and delightful places!
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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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| 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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| Who'll Be a Witness for My Lord:
Spiritual,Atteberry, John,BE |
| Driving, syncopated martellatos underscore this rhythmic arrangement of the African-American spiritual. Bluesy harmonies abound, and the constantly-changing textures keep the piece interesting. |
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