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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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| 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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| Canticle:
Compton, Matthew,,BE |
| "Canticle" was written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes and optional tambourine and hand drum. This original work by Matthew Compton is an emotional and accessible choice for concert or worship. |
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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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| Fly Me to the Moon:
Howard, Bart,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| Ron Mallory brings Bart Howard's jazz standard to handbells, and the results are spectacular! This wonderfully crafted arrangement skillfully uses the bells to create a remarkable resemblance to the big band sound. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| How Far I'll Go:
Miranda, Lin-Manuel,Hanson, Nicholas A.,JH |
| Nick Hanson's masterful setting of this Oscar-nominated song from Disney's "Moana" flows and pulses with all of the excitement of the film. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Lord's My Shepherd I'll Not Want:
Bain, James Leith Macbeth,Guebert, Alex,CG |
| Uplifting and sweet, this arrangement of The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want (BROTHER JAMES’ AIR) makes use of stirring crescendos and orchestral-sounding sweeping musical lines. Flute part is included. |
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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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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
Silesian Folk Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Our all-time best selling handbell piece is now available in an edition for 2 octave choirs! This very moving treatment of the hymntune, SCHÖNSTER, HERR JESU, has become a classic in handbell literature. |
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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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| Muppet Show Theme:
Henson, Jim & Pottle, Sam,Tervo, Brian,CP |
| Like the show itself, this one is pure joy! Don’t be afraid to break out the kazoos (optional) and enjoy this nostalgic tune, reminding everyone of good times. |
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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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| 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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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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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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| Ring Out Ye Bells:
Garrett, M./ Carlton, S./ Forrest, Dan,,BE |
| This energetic, rhythmic anthem is a wonderful, festive opener for any Christmas celebration, whether in a worship or a concert setting. |
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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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| Sacred Silence:
Various,Dennis, Karissa,JH |
| A variety of techniques, including the singing bell, and optional handchimes figure prominently in this moving arrangement that uses both “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” and “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”. |
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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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| Spy Ring:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,RR |
| Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have a blast while ringing this unique arrangement by Agent 58 (code name: Tammy Waldrop) that incorporates the themes from “Mission Impossible”, “James Bond”, and “Peter Gunn”. The rhythms might look daunting at first, but it's not Mission Impossible... they'll be easy to master, as the tunes are so well-known. |
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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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| Yesterday:
Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul,Roth, Karen,JH |
| This timeless classic from the Beatles is one of the most recorded tunes of all time, and it's easy to understand why with this arrangement from the Handbells ROCK! series. |
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