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| 10,000 Reasons:
Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| Peggy Bettcher has provided a flowing arrangement of this popular new worship song by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman. |
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| Amen Siakudumisa:
Molefe, S. C.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God is the translation of this Swahili title, and it will be a joyous, uplifting, yet accessible addition to Cathy's other African pieces. |
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| Angels and the Shepherds:
Moravian Melody,Krug, Jason,BE |
| Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes. Jason Krug's arrangement of this little-known Christmas tune is sure to delight ringers and audiences. An excellent choice for the church or community group looking for something different for the Christmas season. |
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| A Night at the Manger:
Various,Compton, Matthew,LC |
| In this expressive, challenging piece, Matthew Compton weaves together the tunes "Coventry Carol" and "Greensleeves" with exquisite sensitivity and craft. |
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| Away In a Manger:
Murray, James R.,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| This is a wonderful and versatile Christmas arrangement of "Away in a Manger" (tune: MUELLER). It is Level 1 difficulty and works for small or large choirs; 2 to 5 octaves. |
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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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| Caroling Caroling:
Burt, Alfred ,Tucker, Sondra,AP |
| The beloved Alfred Burt carol is now set for handbells. With the optional sleigh bells, you’ll be transported to a snowy village with Christmas bells ringing out! |
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| Christmas is Coming:
Various,Raney, J.,HP |
| If the Blues Brothers were to write a Christmas anthem, it might sound something like this anthem accompanied by piano, handbells, electric guitar, bass, and drums. The text begins: "Christmas is coming let the church bells ring!" And they do - 3-4 octaves of bells in the upper treble range add additional accompaniment. |
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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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| Contemplation on Beautiful Savior:
Traditional,Compton, Matthew,HP |
| Starting with a peaceful, simple motif that recurs throughout, this arrangement gives us a refreshing take on the hymn “Beautiful Savior.” |
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| Exultation:
Compton, Matthew,,AG |
| "Exultation" is a spirited new original piece with a catchy and memorable theme that always returns. Mart lifts and mallet work make this piece dance along. Contrast is provided with beautiful lyric interludes. |
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| First Noel:
Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Beginning and advanced choirs alike will be delighted by this up-beat and joyous Christmas offering from Cynthia Dobrinski. |
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| Glad Tidings of Joy:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| This piece has been arranged for a 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Lloyd Larson's pairing of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and "Pat-a-Pan" is a delight to listen to or play--a must-have for this Christmas season! |
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| Good Christian Friends Rejoice:
German Carol,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| Rejoice indeed! Arranger Ron Mallory brings contemporary flare to this rhythmic setting of the traditional Christmas carol. |
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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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| Great Is Thy Faithfulness:
Runyan, William M.,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| Hope Publishing's arrangements for piano and accessible handbells have proven to be very popular, so the series expands with this setting of Hope’s most popular hymn. |
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| Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah:
Hughes, John,Mallory, Ron,AP |
| The beloved hymn "Cwm Rhondda" enjoys a fresh, modern treatment at the hand of master composer Ron Mallory. |
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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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| Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas:
Martin, Hugh & Blane, Ralph,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Stemming from the 1944 motion picture release, Meet Me in St. Louis, this Christmas classic was first introduced by Judy Garland and has been a blockbuster ever since. |
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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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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. |
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| Inception:
Krug, Jason W.,,LC |
| Jason Krug's exciting original work is a wonderful teaching piece for ensembles working on eighth-note and dotted-quarter-and-eighth-note patterns. The repeating rhythmic accompaniment, which is shared by all ringers, helps reduce learning time. |
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| I Wonder As I Wander:
Appalachian Folk Song,Childers, Brian,GI |
| Beautiful and impressive, this piece may be played with handbells and flute only. However, when performed with the optional string quartet or quintet and light percussion, the music assumes a grand air of majestic glory. |
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| Joyous Jubilee:
Heinlein, Brian,,AG |
| An original piece by a new composer to the AGEHR catalogue that contrasts major against minor. Echoes, mallet work, and bell peals are used effectively in this very accessible and fun Level 2 piece. |
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| Keep Your Lamps:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
| This spiritual arrangement gets its strength from big block chords, which contrast with smoother arpeggios in the verses. |
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| Moon of Wintertime:
Various,Dennis, Karissa,HP |
| This reflective piece combines “’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” with “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel", making it perfect for Advent and Christmas. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe Charles,Mallory, Ron,RW |
| Because of its difficulty, less experienced choirs are often excluded from playing arrangements of this Christmas favorite. Problem solved with this full and expressive Level 1+ setting by Ron Mallory. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe,Helman, Michael,CG |
| Michael Helman’s lovely arrangement of “O Holy Night” uses beautiful original material in the introduction, interlude and coda. |
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| O Sing to the Lord a New Song:
Prichard, Rowland H.,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| This is an exciting anthem of praise based on Psalm 98 and incorporating HYFRYDOL and a Robert Lowry text, scored for SATB choir and keyboard with optional flute and handbells (2 octave). |
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| Pat a Pan:
,Morris, H.,JH |
| Effectively use your bass bells as the "drum" or use the scored snare drum, triangle and tambourine. Either way this is a fresh and exciting Christmas offering. |
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| Prelude on Holy Manna:
Various,Marker, Cathy,AG |
| The hymn tune "Holy Manna" is used with a number of hymn texts such as "Brethen, We Have Met to Worship," or "God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens." Cathy Marker, another new composer to the AGEHR catalogue, beautifully arranges this tune using Singing Bell technique, mallets, LV, and wonderful counterpoint. |
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| Rainbow Connection:
Williams, Paul & Ascher, Kenneth,Tervo, Brian,RR |
| Dust off your hammered dulcimer (yes, you read that correctly!) for this delightful arrangement of the great Paul Williams tune from The Muppet Movie. The arrangement also works on bells alone or with a keyboard in place of the dulcimer. |
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| Rise Up Go Tell It:
Various,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The spirituals “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” form the basis of this arrangement for the Christmas season. |
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| Rise Up Shepherd:
Spiritual,Austin, Brenda E.,GI |
| This setting of a revered Christmas spiritual expresses a tender, untroubled mood. It incorporates a portion of "The First Nowell" and makes subtle, yet skillful use of marts, echoes, singing bell, and suspended mallets. |
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| Somebody's Knocking at Your Door:
Traditional Spiritual,Arnold, Mark S.,AP |
A laid-back bass groove and mallet hits/clicks drive this exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Ringers will enjoy the opportunity to be part of the “rhythm section” as the persistent knocking continues, with shakes and echo effects adding to the fun.
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| Starry Night:
Various,Austin, Brenda E.,CG |
| "Starry Night" combines familiar Christmas melodies ("Silent Night" and "Twas in the Moon of Winter") and weaves in the special techniques of singing bell, echo, vibrato, and malleted suspended bells. Optional wind chimes add to the ethereal atmosphere. |
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| Still Still Still:
German Carol,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| This tasteful setting of the beautiful German lullaby, woven with the “Away in a Manger” melody, will be a very useful and elegant addition to almost any Christmas program. |
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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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| To the World Joy:
Handel, George Frederic,Childers, Brian,AP |
| This stunning setting of "Joy to the World" takes a back seat to no other! Its lively, syncopated rhythms and captivating stopped techniques express the joy of the season. |
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| To the World Joy:
Handel, George Frideric,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The tune ANTIOCH comes to life in this spirited rendition of “Joy to the World!” for piano and 3-5 octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave handchimes. |
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| We Need a Little Christmas:
Herman, Jerry,Mallory, Ron ,FM |
This Jerry Herman song, from the musical Mame, has been delightfully arranged for handbells and handchimes. This will be a great addition to your holiday concerts.
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English Folk Song,Tucker, Sondra,AP |
Lush harmonies and a middle handchime section leadto a thrilling climax in this expansive setting of the cherished Christmas carol.
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