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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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| Alleluia Christ Is Risen:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Well-known hymn tunes LLANFAIR and LASST UNS ERFREUEN combine their alleluias in this Easter arrangement, "Alleluia! Christ is Risen". |
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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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| 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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| City of Stars:
Hurwitz, Justin; Pasek, Benj; Paul, Justin,Mallory, Ron,AP |
| The Oscar-winning song from the motion picture La La Land is available for handbells! You’ll definitely want to include this song on your upcoming concert, and as a bonus – it’s easy to put together! |
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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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| Come Emmanuel:
Paris, Twila,Glasgow, Michael,RP |
| Twila Paris has touched millions with the simple, prayerful Advent message of “Come, Emmanuel.” Michael Glasgow’s setting of the popular tune integrates the timeless chant-based VENI EMMANUEL (“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”) tune in an exquisite blend of ancient and modern. |
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| Festival Celebration:
Helman, Michael,,LC |
| This energetic original work was commissioned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Florida State Handbell Festival and to honor festival founder Valerie Stephenson. The rhythmic opening section leads us to a more lyrical B section with LVs and chimes and we return to the A section with malleting. |
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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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| 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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| Go Tell It on the Mountain:
Traditional Spiritual,Raney, Joel,HP |
| An abundance of text painting and pleasing transitions around every corner make this an inspired and surprising choice for Christmas worship and concerts alike. |
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| Grazioso:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish. |
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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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| Heartscape:
Hakes, Derek,,BE |
| A slow, introspective 6-measure introduction opens this original work written for a wedding ceremony. The main body of the work is marked "cantabile" and utilizes optional handchimes as well as bells. Flowing, eighth-note figures form the bulk of the accompaniment, and the texture is light and open. A total of 119 measures, the piece is scored in Eb Major and F Major. |
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| Holly and the Ivy:
Traditional English Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This traditional English carol has been arranged in a delicate yet cheerful style, featuring easy rhythms, no bell changes, and the optional use of handchimes. |
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| Hosanna:
Various,Krug, Jason,LC |
| Two traditional Palm Sunday hymns (Ellacombe and St. Theodulph) are combined in this dynamic arrangement that is a perfect beginning to your Holy Week observances. |
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| How Great Thou Art with Majesty:
Hine, Stuart K. & Hayford, Jack,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Bringing together a beloved hymn with a praise and worship classic, this setting for piano and Level 2 3-5 octave handbells creates an enticing interplay between all the elements. |
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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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| Lenten Fantasia:
Various,Krug, Jason,LC |
| Weaving together hymn tunes for Lent and Holy Week, this Jason Krug arrangement is a must-have addition to your handbell library. |
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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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| Love Will Keep Us Together:
Sedaka, Neil & Greenfield, Howard,Peery, Charles E.,FM |
| This hit song from the 1970s has been artfully arranged for handbells and is true to the original work. A very effective mix of stopped sounds and ringing makes this a delightful work, perfect for your next concert. |
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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 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 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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| Parade and The Calling, The:
Joy, Michael W. & Krug, Jason W.,,GI |
| These two short pieces, specifically designed for use in the classroom, are also well suited for school concerts and programs. |
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| Promised Land:
American Folk Hymn/Mouret, Jean-Joseph,Waldrop, Tammy,SF |
| Tammy Waldrop has skillfully woven an American folk tune with Mouret’s "Rondeau" to create a lively and energetic arrangement. |
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| Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head:
Bacharach, Burt,Morris, Hart,RR |
| Hart Morris brings us this fantastic setting of the Burt Bacharach favorite with an arrangement that is sure to become a classic. It works very well with just handbells and the optional handchimes, but adding the optional clarinet, bass, and drums will transform it into a genuine show stopper. |
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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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| Songs of Loudest Praise:
Various,Hakes, Derek,LC |
| Melding together two melodies associated with the text "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," Derek Hakes crafted this uplifting arrangement. |
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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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| Two Worship Songs:
Various,Scholes, Linda,LC |
| Linda Scholes arranged two contemporary Christian songs for small choirs: "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" and "Come, People of the Risen King." |
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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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