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| 12 Bells in F:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Perfect for small choirs and ensembles, this collection of eight grand old hymns has no bell changes, and can be easily rung without tables and in just about any location. Titles include, "This is My Father's World, Grace (medley), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, For the Beauty of the Earth, Bless That Wonderful Name, The Solid Rock, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Immortal Invisible God Only Wise." |
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| 12 Bells in F Classic Hymns:
Various,Ingram, Bill ,RO |
| Continuing the popular 12 Bells in F series, this collection for 3-6 ringers features some of our greatest hymns: "Holy, Holy, Holy", "Thine Is the Glory", "And Can It Be", "Be Thou My Vision",
"It Is Well With My Soul", "Jesus Shall Reign", and "A Mighty Fortress". |
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| 12 Bells in F Gospel Hymns:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,RO |
Linda Lamb provides another fine edition of 12 bell arrangements suitable for 3-6 ringers. These gospel hymn favorites will strike a familiar and happy chord with many worshipers. As always, because there are no bell changes, no tables are required.
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| 12 Bells in F Majestic Hymns:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
This popular series continues with 7 strong arrangements of beloved and majestic hymns: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"; "We Have Come to Join in Worship"; "Beautiful Savior"; "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"; "Bound For the Kingdom"; "Simple Gifts"; and "Worthy of Worship".
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| 12 Bells in F Ring Praises:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| As with the other titles in our popular “12 Bells in F” series, you'll find this collection of favorite hymns of praise very useful when performing with fewer ringers. No bell changes means no table is required, making them easy to carry and use “on the road.” |
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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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| 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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| Called Home to Heaven:
Moore, William,Gramann, Fred,HP |
HOLY MANNA is masterfully woven through this arrangement creating an enchanting setting of the traditional tune.
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| Christmas Carols for Twelve Bells:
Various,Krug, Jason,CG |
| Whether you’re short on ringers or just want a challenge for some of your more ambitious musicians, this collection is the perfect choice. These fresh and vibrant arrangements of five well-known Christmas carols are playable by three, four, five, or six ringers and require little in the way of preparation time. Titles include, "Good Christians All Rejoice, Away in a Manger, In the Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, and Silent Night." |
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| Come Lift Your Hearts on High:
Traditional,Edwards, Dan R.,AP |
| Here’s a jaunty setting of the hymn tune MADRID. Set in ¾ time and using techniques such as malleting and LV, this charming setting will serve your choirs well for many seasons to come. |
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| Dance of the Hours:
Ponchielli, Amilcare,Sherman, Arnold,RR |
| For many of us, "Dance of the Hours" conjures up alligator and hippo dancers from the original Walt Disney production "Fantasia." Actually, this selection by Amilcare Ponchielli is from "La Gioconda,"; and arranger Arnold Sherman has done a superb job of adapting it for bells, chimes, and percussion. This is a challenge to rehearse and a joy to perform (and hear!). Five separate scores for Handbell Choir I, Handchime Choir II, Handbell Choir III, Percussion, and Full Score are available. |
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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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| Earth Shall Ring:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,SF |
| Jason Krug's setting of PERSONENT HODIE is a fantastic selection for young or beginning choirs. The martellato, martellato lift, and shake techniques are easy to incorporate, and there are no bell changes. |
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| Favorite Hymns for Eight Bells:
Various,Tucker, Sondra K.,CS |
| "Favorite Hymns for Eight Bells" is a collection of seven beloved hymns arranged to be played by two to four or more ringers. There are no bell changes in any songs, making them completely portable and perfect for distance ringing. |
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| Fly Me to the Moon:
Howard, Bart,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This classic jazz standard soars to new heights in this dynamic fresh setting. The addition of the synth part, along with percussion, will leave the audience dancing in the aisles. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. |
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| Marche Triumphale:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| This original work could be titled "Variations on a March Theme" as the composer takes the melody through varying textures, rhythms and techniques. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba & Timpani. |
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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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| Montreat Handbell Reading Session 2022:
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2022 Handbell Reading Session
10 pieces of music ranging from Level 1+ to Level 3, each by a different composer/arranger.
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| My Shepherd Will Supply My Need:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,BE |
| Alternately haunting and emotional, this arrangement of the hymn tune RESIGNATION is a wonderful choice for the ensemble looking to enhance their musicality. |
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| O Sing a Song of Bethlehem:
Traditional English Melodies,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| This quiet, gentle setting incorporates "How Far Is It to Bethlehem", another traditional English carol. |
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| Our Vision Our Fortress:
Various,Kollmeier, Taylor,RO |
| A skillful combination of “Be Thou My Vision” and “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, this fresh arrangement from Taylor Kollmeier was written for a friend’s wedding. |
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| Quartets for Beginning Ensembles:
Various,Wall, D.,JH |
These four pieces are ideal for the beginning quartet. The titles are arranged using only whole, half and quarter notes, so that ringers can work on learning ensemble techniques. No page turns within each piece make the compositions that much easier. Titles include "Jacob's Ladder", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", and "Fairest Lord Jesus".
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| Ring Together Church Year:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| Kevin McChesney continues the popular Level 1 Ring Together series with this versatile collection of tunes suitable for use all year long. |
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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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| Song of Community:
Knapp, William,Ferguson, John,MO |
| Framed by the first verse of Psalm 122, this festive setting of Fred Pratt Green's text, THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN EVERY AGE, is ideal for church or organ dedications, anniversaries, and during stewardship emphasis. |
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| Spirituals for Twelve Bells:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| As the volume of literature for 12 bells in F continues to grow, this collection of spirituals will be a welcome addition. The spirituals range from lively and bold to reflective and meditative. |
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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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| Stones Will Shout:
Wissinger, Kathleen,,RE |
| This light-hearted excursion features thumb damps, grace notes, echoes and marts as two themes are introduced and then cleverly layered together. "The Stones Will Shout," based on Luke 19:20, personifies unique geological features called "Hoodoos" - eroded sedimentary rock outcrops in the desert southwest which uncannily resemble human figures (as seen on the folio cover). |
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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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| Tower Praises:
Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,,CG |
| Composed for the Greater Dallas Handbell Association, Tower Praises begins as though we were hearing tower bells from afar in the countryside. The entire piece has many slow, drifting scale passages which are paired with an original melody. |
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| Twelve Bells for Praise and Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| With this latest edition, Patti Cota now has four collections of interesting arrangements which are sufficiently challenging for all ringers and allows flexibility in bell assignments - all with only twelve bells. |
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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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| Twelve Bells for Worship II:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| This 7th volume of Patti Sanders Cota's "Twelve Bell" series is playable by 3-6 ringers with bell assignments given for each option. All songs are written for bells ranging from C5 (middle C) to G6 and are scored entirely in the treble clef. |
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| Up and Down:
Hanson, Nicholas A.,,GI |
| Just like the title suggests, developing ringers are introduced to several ringing techniques that help them establish a method for picking up handbells to ring and perform other techniques like swing, or LV then putting them back down to execute additional techniques such as malleting on the table and marts. |
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| Visions:
Payn, Williams A.,,HP |
| If one could describe visions through music it would sound something like the musical fabric of this ethereal original work by William Payn. A full 61 bells in 5 octaves along with 32 chimes in the 3-octave range are called upon to express the flowing, simple, pulsing, and dynamic changes that describe our visions. |
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| Winter Wonderland:
Bernard, Felix,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This popular, secular Christmas classic is made magical through an expressive introduction and a unique approach to each verse. The addition of the optional synth and percussion instruments is sure to transport audiences to a winter wonderland. |
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| You Raise Me Up:
Graham, Brendan & Lovland, Rolf,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This inspirational song was based on a traditional Irish tune and first appeared as an instrumental piece on the Secret Garden album "Once in a Red Moon." |
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