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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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| An Appalachian Christmas:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Combine a healthy dose of Bluegrass musical style with traditional Christmas carols and you'll have a good idea of the fun ringers will have performing this upbeat Christmas medley. Carols included are "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", "The First Noel", "Silent Night", and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". |
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| Angel's Jubilee:
Various,Lamb, Linda,SF |
| This medley of four familiar carols reflects the angelic response to the birth of Jesus. "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "He Is Born," and "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" are all represented with joyful abandon. |
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| Angels We Have Heard on High:
French Carol,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| This arrangement of the well-known tune GLORIA begins majestically before transitioning into a bright and brilliant section featuring malleted bass. A brilliant new setting of a Christmas classic! |
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| Antiphonal for Advent:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Children’s and adult choirs join forces in this original antiphonal anthem calling for all to “rejoice” in Emmanuel’s coming. The addition of seven handbells answers the exuberant invitation to “let the bells
ring out!” |
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| Bound for the Promised Land:
Walker, William,Hakes, Derek,HP |
| Reflecting the mystery, anticipation, and excitement of the journey we will all one day take, this setting incorporates a myraid of techniques, as well as, a few tempo changes. |
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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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| Chime In Gospel Favorites 2:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| The best selling Chime In series continues with two well-crafted arrangements of the Gospel favorites "Softly and Tenderly", and "In the Garden". |
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| Church's One Foundation:
Wesley, Samuel S.,Moklebust, Cathy & David,CG |
| Samuel Wesley’s monumental hymn, AURELIA, has been arranged for congregational singing, accompanied by handbells, organ, brass, timpani, and SATB choir. However, the handbell score may be played alone if desired, as all the other parts are optional. |
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| Enduring Gladness:
Mallory, Ron,,AG |
| A fun new original piece filled with techniques and accessible for any 2- or 3-octave bell choir. Use of mallets, echoes, melody for bass and treble, shakes, and thumb damping make this great for teaching or festival use, plus wonderful for worship or concert any time of the year. |
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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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| Fum Fum Fum:
Traditional Catalan Carol,Pysh, Gregory M.,AP |
You’ve never heard "Fum Fum Fum" in a setting this clever! The malleted accompaniment provides the perfect counterpoint to the chime melody, and is enhanced by the optional guitar and tambourine parts included.
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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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| God Is So Good:
Traditional,Biery, James,GI |
| Not many handbell arrangements exist of this tender, contemporary hymn tune. Scored for either 3 octaves of handbells or handchimes, this setting is quite accessible and appropriate for all worship occasions.
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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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| Holly Jolly Christmas:
Marks, Johnny,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This holiday classic was made famous by Burl Ives as the title track from his 1965 Christmas album. The charm and nuances that make this favorite tug at the heartstrings and call up fond memories from Christmases past are perfectly captured in this enchanting setting. |
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| Impressions on Veni Emmanuel:
French Processional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This varied arrangement of the 15th century French processional uses randomly malleted handbells, handchimes, finger cymbals (or triangle), and chime tree to create a mystical, ethereal introduction. |
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| In a Manger:
Various,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Bringing together a number of familiar carols this Christmas medley combines piano with 3-5 octave handbells in a powerul back-and—forth dialogue between the two instruments. |
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| I Sing the Mighty Power of God:
Traditional,Compton, Matthew,BE |
| Full of energy and whimsy, Matthew Compton's setting of the hymntune FOREST GREEN is a fun choice for your ensemble. A powerful, driving mallet figure in minor gives way to the well-known tune. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Traditional,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| Ron Mallory's arrangement of everyone's favorite children's hymn is not just for kids - although it would be GREAT for them! It would also make a great choice for a “quick workup” piece with minimal rehearsal or to showcase a less-experienced choir at their musical best! |
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| Joyance:
Mallory, Ron,,AG |
| "Joyance" is the winner of the Handbell Musicians of America Area 2 Festival Conference Composition Contest. For 3-5 octaves of bells and optional 3 octaves of handchimes, this catchy and rhythmic original piece is a festive prelude for any church service. |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| This setting of the Christmas classic is very easy to put together with little rehearsal time, but the result is a nice big, joyful sound. |
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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
French Melody,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| A haunting opening verse on handchimes, accompanied by a singing bell drone and ethereal random malleting in the high bells, gives way to a more chordal verse of the well-known tune. |
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| Little Drummer Boy:
Various,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This delightful presentation of this well-loved Christmas song is a dynamic fully developed setting that is perfect for Christmas concerts in schools, communities, and churches. |
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| Lost In the Night:
Finnish Folk Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| A lovely Finnish folk tune is the basis for this Advent arrangement, which features an optional violin soloist. The plaintive, melancholy mood and decidedly Nordic harmonies are descriptive of the hymn text, which speaks of a people in darkness searching for light, and waiting for a Savior. |
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| Now Thank We All Our God with Sing to the Lord of Harvest:
Various,Hakes, Derek,HP |
| Using mallets to create an energetic mood, this setting is designed to reflect the celebratory atmosphere of the Thanksgiving season. |
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| O Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, John F. ,Burroughs, Bob,GI |
| This an outstanding choice for Christmas worship and for a concert setting. Bob Burroughs utilizes both handbells and piano in this stunning arrangement of ADESTE FIDELES
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| O God Beyond All Praising:
Holst, Gustav,Lamb, Linda,SF |
| THAXTED, used at the wedding and funeral of Princess Diana and at the funerals of Churchill and Thatcher, is well suited for many occasions, from uplifting to solemn. |
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| Oh How Joyfully:
Sicilian melody,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Joy springs from this Level 2 arrangement of the German carol "O du froeliche" (hymn tune SICILIAN MARINERS) for 3-5 octaves of handbells. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe C.,Lamb, Linda,AG |
| With this very accessible version, now every bell choir can play "O Holy Night" at Christmastime. With wonderful use of handchimes, the melody comes shining through as the handbells play the descanting arpeggios. |
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| Open My Eyes:
Scott, Clara H.,Thompson, Karen,CG |
| Open My Eyes is a gentle and prayerful treatment of a most cherished hymn. The arrangement begins with harmonically lush LVs, transitions to a delicate and introspective handchime section, and ends quietly with suspended mallets. |
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| Shall We Gather at the River:
Traditional,Helman, Michael,BE |
| Here is a good, solid piece for level one that keeps everyone involved. This arrangement of the old gospel hymn combines smooth accompaniment with melody in upper and lower registers along with the echo and LV techniques. |
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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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| Three Pieces for Christmas:
Various,Dennis, Karissa,LC |
| Your beginning handbell and handchime ringers will be delighted by these three carol arrangements. Carols: O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Silent Night; and Joy to the World. |
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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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| West Indies Carol:
Caribbean/Hairston,Tucker, Sondra,RO |
| Sondra Tucker hits it out of the park with this great arrangement of a Christmas classic. Lively and full of fun and interesting techniques, it is a sure winner! |
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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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| What Child Is This:
Traditional,Guebert, Alex,AG |
| Beautiful, new harmonies fill this special new setting of "What Child is This" (Greensleeves). Swings and echoes will draw the listeners into the visual and aural aspects of this piece. |
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| When the Saints Go Marching In:
Traditional,Gregory, Thomas,AG |
| A four note bass pattern, played first as quarter notes and later as eighth notes, propels this joyful and moving arrangement of the famous American Gospel hymn. |
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| When We Are Living:
Traditional Spanish Tune,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| This setting of the traditional Spanish hymn is suitable for almost any worship service or concert venue. |
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