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| Adventure Begins:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
Also titled "A Journey of Faith", this Ron Mallory original pulses rhythmically with malleted bells and percussion, creating a big, full sound that is as engaging to perform as it is to hear.
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| Africa:
Paich, David and Porcaro, Jeff,Turner, Julie,JH |
| This arrangement by Julie Turner for handbells, handchimes, and percussion pulses with all of the energy of the 80's pop classic. Just try to get the tune out of your head! Perfect for any advanced community or school group, this will bring a bit of flair to your next concert and would make a perfect encore. Once again, this series proves that Handbells ROCK!
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| America the Beautiful:
Ward, Samuel A.,Raney, Joel ,HP |
| This enticing setting pairs Level 2 handbells & piano with optional handchimes. From the first chords played by piano and handbells, the listener can see the spacious skies and the amber waves of grain. This beautiful arrangement of the patriotic favorite includes lush harmonies and various techniques and timbres to embody the melting pot of diversity that our country was founded upon. Truly breath-taking. |
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| Beneath the Cross of Jesus:
Maker, Frederick C.,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| A beloved standard hymn for Lent and Holy Week, this accessible arrangement captures the introspective nature of the season. |
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| Carillon of Praise:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| "Carillon of Praise" is an energetic, joyous original composition that includes a stanza of the John Goss hymn tune LAUDA ANIMA, or “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven.” With its constant eighth note carillon patterns, and extensive use of LV, this piece shimmers from beginning to end. |
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| Christ the Lord Is Risen Today:
Williams, Robert,Mazzatenta, Michael,GI |
| Upbeat and replete with hope and assurance, this piece for Easter is both accessible and awe-inspiring. The music grows even more effective when the optional trumpet is included. |
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| Colors of Joy:
Austin, Brenda E.,,CG |
| As with joy, handbells can take on many colors. This composition brings out many different “colors” of the instrument. The variety of techniques are great for developing ringers to learn all the sounds of the instrument. |
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| Crown Him With Many Crowns:
Elvey, George,Hurlbutt, Patricia,BE |
| This solid arrangement of the well-loved hymn opens with strong, full chords before a key change gives way to a more flowing feel. This one is a great choice for throughout the church year. |
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| Do Lord Amen:
Traditional Spirituals,Mallory, Ron,JH |
Versatile arranger Ron Mallory has created a fast-paced setting of two of the most well-known and cherished spirituals: "Do Lord" and "Amen".
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| Easter Celebration:
Elvey, George J.,Cameron, Wes,HP |
This Easter Sunday introit is a perfect way to begin your Resurrection celebration with a powerful opening for choir, organ, brass, and handbells.
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| Elijah Rock:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
Ben Tucker strikes jazz magic again with this winning setting of the popular spiritual! Chromatics and a quasi-improv section, plus the added percussion make this piece zing!
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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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| Fantasia on Old Hundredth:
Genevan Psalter,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| This lively, festive arrangement of a classic hymn tune will be an immediate attention grabber. Full of exciting rhythms and well-considered meters, this setting sparkles from the first note to the last. |
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| God So Loved the World:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| Anna Laura Page has created a striking arrangement which pairs John Stainer’s "God So Loved the World" with Handel's "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth". |
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| Go to Dark Gethsemane and Strife Is O'er:
Various,Krug, Jason W.,GI |
| Go to Dark Gethsemane and The Strife is Oer are the two titles for Lent and Easter in one edition by Jason W. Krug. Accessible and engaging, both may be rung back to back or separately. A compatible 2 or 3 octave version is also available, G-9954. |
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| Grandfather's Clock:
Work, Henry C.,Hurlbutt, Patricia,CP |
| Children of all ages will enjoy this unique arrangement from the pen of Pat Hurlbutt. It will be a new tune for some and well known for others but very pleasing for all. The use of an optional woodblock adds greatly to the performance. |
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| Gratitude:
Guebert, Alex,,RW |
| Alex Guebert brings us achingly beautiful music filled with sophistication and a heartfelt sense of beauty in a piece that is technically very straightforward and mastered quickly. |
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| Happy Trails:
Evans, Dale,Glasgow, Michael J.,CP |
| Few pieces carry such a perfect association with saying “farewell” as this one, cowboy! This beloved theme from The Roy Rogers Show would make a catchy festival ending or concert encore. Highly effective with ringing alone, make it truly authentic by adding the optional temple blocks, tambourine, guitar, fiddle and/or double bass! |
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| Holy Manna:
Various,Hanson, Nicholas,RW |
| Lively, creative and a sure winner in worship or festival, Nick Hanson's setting of this hymn tune is versatile as well, as it may be used by 2, 3, 4 or 5 octave groups. |
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| How Firm a Foundation:
,Eithun, S.,CG |
| This title is based on the Early American tune "Foundation". Good use of stopped techniques help create a lively arrangement. |
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| I Love to Tell the Story:
Traditional,Mallory, Ron,HP |
| Bass bells and optional chimes are featured prominently in this accessible arrangement of the beloved gospel hymn. This piece gives beginning-level choirs an opportunity to stretch themselves while allowing more advanced groups to focus on musical expression. |
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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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| I've Got Peace Like a River:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| With warm, pulsing chords as the foundation, listeners will be transported to the peaceful banks of the river. “Dona Nobis Pacem” enters and weaves itself throughout the piece, adding another layer to the imagery fostering an atmosphere of quiet reflection. |
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| I Will Arise and Go to Jesus:
Traditional,Compton, Matthew,AG |
| Based on the hymn tune RESTORATION, this multi-season arrangement by Matthew Compton sends the listener on a marvelous journey through beautifully contrasting and expressive interpretations of the each stanza of the hymn. |
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| I Will Rise:
Multiple,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This lovely contemporary Easter hymn has been masterfully crafted for handbells by Joel Raney. A variety of techniques reflect the lyrics, ensuring that the meaning of the text is conveyed even if the listener is unfamiliar with the lyrics.
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| Majestic Alleluia:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| This original, festive composition offers a compelling, dynamic presentation that’s useful for both worship services and concerts. |
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| Milele:
Krug, Jason,,RR |
| “Milele” means “forever” in Swahili, and the haunting melody and African rhythms make this original by Jason Krug a truly stunning work. |
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| Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CO |
| "Now All the Vault of Heaven" is an arrangement by Cathy Moklebust of the festive tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN for 3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. This German tune is paired with numerous texts. |
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| Peal on Lasst Uns Erfreuen:
Traditional,Hurlbutt, Patricia,BE |
| This arrangement of the well-known hymn is both simple to ring
and stunningly original. The treble bells set up a four-note peal while the lower treble and bass bells play the melody in octaves. |
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| Praise:
Gramann, Fred,,CG |
| Composed with massed ringing in mind, this original work lends itself equally well to being rung by a single handbell choir. The title can be easily adapted to different situations. |
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| Ring Together Lenten Hymns:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| The Ring Together Series continues to meet the needs of beginning bell choirs. Titles include "When I Survey", "What Wondrous Love", "Near the Cross", "The Tear" and "Were You There". |
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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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| Shall We Gather at the River:
Lowry, Robert,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
Lush harmonies and delicate scoring abound in this beautiful arrangement by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Flowing accompaniment underscores the beloved melody before a key change gives way to an equally-delicate setting of "There Is a Balm in Gilead", before returning to the feeling of the opening, but with a more chromatic and unexpected harmonization.
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| Solid Rock:
Bradbury, William B.,Krug, Jason W.,HP |
| Alternating gentle, lyrical passages with triumphant, bold sections, this arrangement of the beloved hymn is sure to enhance your worship throughout the church year. |
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| Somebody's Knockin:
Traditional Spiritual,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| Somebody's Knockin' is a spirited setting of the beloved African American spiritual. With syncopated rhythms, articulations, and the use of mallets and mallet clicks, it will be a favorite choice for church services, special performances and school settings. |
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| Stand Up for Jesus:
Webb, Charles,Arnold, Mark S.,RR |
| Mallets - on bells, on tables, on themselves! - feature heavily in Mark Arnold's arrangement of the classic hymn. The result gives an almost “marching band” feel to the performance, making it as enjoyable to ring as it is to hear. This is a sure winner that will be accessible to almost any choir! |
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| There Is a Fountain:
Traditional American Melody,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| In this setting of an old favorite hymn, the treble bells set the stage with their gentle ostinato. Soon, the melody enters in the tenor line and is joined by the basses to give a rich sound. God’s glory shines through the brilliant “all in” section, and then the song peacefully ends, much as it began. |
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| This Is My Father's World:
Line, Lorie,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| Kevin McChesney once again brings the wonderful piano music of Lorie Line to handbells with this shimmering setting of the favorite hymn tune TERRA PATRIS. |
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| Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus:
Kirkpatrick, William J.,Lamb, Linda R.,RO |
| Linda Lamb continues to demonstrate why she is one of our finest handbell arrangers with this very accessible and tasteful setting of the timeless hymn “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” |
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| Very Soon I'll Fly Away:
Various,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
| Ben Tucker combines the classic Andraé Crouch gospel song "Soon and Very Soon" with the familiar gospel hymn "I’ll Fly Away" to create a stunning arrangement that captures the spirit of both songs. |
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| Whole New World:
Rice, Tim and Menken, Alan,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
This Oscar-winning classic from the legendary Disney animated movie “Aladdin” has regained popularity with the release of the popular live-action film. Relive a truly magical movie moment as Kevin McChesney's soaring arrangement captures the romance and splendor of the timeless scene of Aladdin and Jasmine's wondrous flight.
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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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