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| American Medley, An:
Various,Page, Ann Laura,AP |
| This spirited arrangement combines "America the Beautiful", "God of Our Fathers", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". There are many dynamic and tempo changes as the personality of the hymns evolves. Make the most of the contrasts and ring musically. |
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| Andante Maestoso:
Saint-Saens, C.,Sherman, A.,RR |
| Written for a festival conference, this setting of Camille Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 includes bells, organ, brass and percussion and should work up quickly. A section of chords in both clefs calls for mart-lifts and adds to the dramatic flare of the work. 62 measures in length. |
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| Battle Hymn of the Republic:
,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Harmony, tempo, key changes and ringing techniques add excitement to this bold fanfare. Bells alone may perform this piece, or add the optional organ and/or brass ensemble and timpani. |
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| Be Joyful:
Ingram, B., ,JH |
| Handbell or handchime choirs should enjoy ringing the simple, happy tune of Bill Ingram's original composition, which is always conscious to keep all ringers involved. Mr. Ingram's textures are fully-scored with the melody appearing in different registers. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
Slane,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| This Cynthia Dobrinski setting of the traditional Irish melody SLANE is for 3-6 octaves of handchimes. |
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| Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium:
,Gramann, F.,LC |
| This breathtaking bestseller is available in two compatible octave ranges - this version for 3-6 octaves and LC201537L for 2-3 octaves - making it an ideal choice for massed-ringing programs. |
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| Chime Suite:
Hollander, L.,,AP |
| Three movements make up this original composition. 1) Faith-bold, with a march-like melody and catching, quarter-half-quarter melody; 2) Hope-patient tempo, minor mode, a gentle, step-wise melody; and 3) Love-confident, peal-like accompaniment, full chords, and a strong, positive ending. Composer suggestions for rehearsal and performance are included on the final page. |
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| Come Thankful People:
Various,Waugh, T.,JH |
| An extended introduction builds interest through a repetitious accompaniment figure and bits of melodic material spread throughout in the bass. A full section is next with lost of full chords and a running, malleted bass line. |
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| Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
Various,Biggs, Susan,AU |
| Hymn tunes JEFFERSON and VENI, EMMANUEL are combined in this setting for 3 octaves. |
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| Easy to Ring Praise and Worship Volume 2 :
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
Volume II of the popular "Easy to Ring Praise & Worship" series by Peggy Bettcher. In this edition eleven of today's most popular praise and worship songs come alive.
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| Gift of Grace, The:
Amazing Grace,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Performance options for this arrangement based on "Amazing Grace" include optional 3,4, or 5 octaves of handchimes, optional solo C instrument or optional C instrument duet (C instrument score provided in the back of the folio). The combination of the various instruments makes for "graceful" timbres and colors of expressiveness. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:
,Stephenson, V.,HP |
| peal sets the work up then lets loose with staccato mallet articulation upon eighth-note chords in the bass register. A section of echo technique on whole notes gives one a chance to breath before venturing on to syncopated accompaniment against an optional 2-octave chime melody. |
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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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| Hornpipe:
Linker, J./McFadden, J., ,RR |
| The dedication line - "Homage to Henry Purcell" - should give you the characteristic style of this original work, with an available separate score for finger cymbals, hand drum, tambourine, triangle, and timpani. Lots of precise 16th note rhythms propel the music forward and are marked with an assortment of articulations. |
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| How Beautiful:
Paris, T.,,RW |
| Twila Paris' beautifully crafted melody is combined with Lyndel Littleton's skill at setting it for handbells in this 3, 4, or 5 octave setting. The beauty shines through gently syncopated accompaniment, playful staccato technique at just the right place, and shimmering mallets on suspended treble bells. Make the text available to your listeners for greater effect. |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
,Morris, H.,RR |
| An immediate mood is set as this somber spiritual begins with wind chime and random ringing. The saxophone enters on the melody plaintively and ad libbing. |
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| Infant Holy in a Manger:
Various,Rogers, S.,AU |
| Two octaves of optional handchimes, mallets on suspended bells, toll swings, and LV technique are all called upon to join 2-3 octaves of bells in this medley of "Away in a Manger" (Cradle Song and Away in a Manger) and "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly" (W zlobie Lezy). The tempo is slow and serene, the music fully scored to keep all ringers involved, and the ending strong and sure all in 56 measures. |
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| It Is Well with My Soul:
Bliss, P.,Moklebust, C.,AP |
| Commissioned in memory of 21 lives lost on board the TWA flight 800 in July of 1996, this beloved Philip Bliss hymn tune, VILLE DU HAVRE, has a score for optional 3 octaves of chimes, violin or flute. On July 21, 1996 an angle cloud appeared above the bereaved community along with 21 smaller clouds and two rainbows. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, W.,Stephenson, V.,HP |
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| Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ:
,Potter, D./Helman, M.,AU |
| Optional (but preferable) percussion instruments, claves and maracas, add spice to this Jamaican folk tune (LINSTEAD). The title text is sung in many churches. The melody is bouncy and light-hearted, filled with joy, which translates into syncopation for ringers! Special techniques further enhance the mood. There is a separate percussion part included in the back of the ringer's folio. |
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| Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace:
McChesney, Kevin, ,JH |
Dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Columbine High School and other acts of senseless violence, this original composition's mood is based upon the 13th-century prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
A narrator may read the prayer (included in the full score) during the playing of the piece - see page 15 of the full score for additional performance options and notes. |
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| Moses and the Perfect 10:
Waldrop, Tammy,,RO |
| This addition to the best-selling Ring a-Story Series tells the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments through the eyes of Moses' staff, that is, his walking staff, Rod. Rod (or Rhoda), along with the bell choir, gives a humorous account of Moses' own struggle with keeping God's rules and reminds us that God will help us keep his commands. |
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| Osse Shalom:
Hirsh, N.,Nelson, S.,AG |
| This setting for 3-5 octaves and optional Bb2, handchimes (2 octaves) and clarinet or violin is based on Nurit Hirsh's original work. The Jewish flavor is enhanced through use of mallets on tabled bells in the accompaniment,. The middle section is calm and peaceful, but soon returns to the opening material. Separate parts are available for the instrumental parts. |
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| Praise to the Lord the Almighty:
Lobe den Herren,McChesney, K.,HP |
| LOBE DEN HERREN is arranged with energy and majesty for both 2 to 3-octave and 3 to 5-octave sets of handbells, making this a favorable selection for mass ringing at festivals or combining bell ensembles within a single church. |
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| Prayer for Peace:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| This piece "is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania on 9/11/01." |
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| Promise Fulfilled, The:
Various,Morris, H.,RR |
| Extensive performance notes are given by the arranger to help facilitate the most effective ringing of this combination of the tunes VENI EMMANUEL, HYFRYDOL and DIVINUM MYSTERIUM. |
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| Recuerdos:
Tarrega, F.,McChesney, K.,RR |
| Add some Latin flavor to your bell repertoire with this arrangement of Francisco Tarrega's Recuerdos, or "Memories" for English speaking folks. |
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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
Ringers will enjoy showing their patriotism with this installment of the Ring Together Series.
Selections include: "The Star-Spangled Banner", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "America the Beautiful", "National Hymn", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". |
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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, K.,JH |
| This series is designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the ringing choir, and acts as a teaching tool in a step-by-step fashion. |
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| Rondo for Bells:
Dicke, M.,,AU |
| Inspiration for this original composition comes from Philippians 4:6-7 (Don't worry, but pray and peace will come - loosely paraphrased!) Sections of peaceful "sound" melody alternate with more chordal sections, dotted-rhythm passages, and harmonic changes. 101 measures in length. |
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| Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:
Various,Sherman, A.,AP |
| J.S. Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze," and William Bradbury's "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" are combined in this pastoral setting. Ringers have many opportunities to learn expressive ringing, and how to control dynamics while distinguishing the melody from the somewhat delicate accompaniment. Mallets on suspended bells provide an effective ending in measure 65. |
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| Seek Ye First:
Lafferty, Karen & Pachelbel, Johann,Wagner, Douglas E.,HP |
| Arranger Doug Wagner combines the popular praise chorus "Seek Ye First" and Johann Pachelbel's famous canon in this easy-to-prepare anthem with a separate score for 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells. |
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| Shine Jesus Shine:
Kendrick, Graham,McKechnie, Linda,HP |
| This newer congregational song is arranged for bells and optional flute or violin. Reflective tempos, changing harmonies, and even an optional passage (Ossia) all serve to enhance the music. The verses and chorus are marked for reference. Mallets are the predominant technique called for, although others are scattered through the score. |
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| Three Advent Settings:
Various,Organ, Anne K.,AU |
| Advent material is sometimes hard to find, so it's a bonus to find three of that season's tunes in one folio. First there is the standard "Oh, Come, Oh, Come Emmanuel", next is "On Jordan's Banks"/"People, Look East!", and last is "Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah". All three arrangements should rehearse easily. |
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| Thy Word:
Grant, A./Smith, M.,Geschke, S.,HP |
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| Toccata for a Joyous Day:
McKlveen, P., ,JH |
| An introductory section of pulsing rhythm, in peal-like fashion, propels this original composition toward a more spicy, staccato passage and then to a rela, serene section of LV accompaniment and optional chime melody. These contrasting textures alternate throughout the ninty-nine measure work. |
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| Twelve Bells for Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| The arranger writes: "At times it has been difficult to find arrangements for small ensembles which are not only interesting, but highly portable, sufficiently challenging for all ringers and which allow flexibility in bell assignments. This collection is an attempt to meet those needs." Contents include: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, For the Beauty of the Earth, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Simple Gifts and Amazing Grace. For Three to Six ringers. |
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| Variations on Hyfrydol:
Various,Helman, M.,LC |
| A truly versatile setting of the favorite hymn tune for 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves AND 16 handchimes in the 3 octave range. Variation textures are chordal, flowing with chime melody, syncopated, staccato with mallets, harp-like with arpeggios, and full, strong, and chromatic to finish. 173 measures in length. |
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