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| Allegro Glorioso:
McMichael, Catherine,,AG |
| The inspiration for this piece and the principle thematic motive are based upon the musical pitches represented by the letters A-G-E-H-R. (H=B, R=re or D in a fixed do system) |
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| Angel Songs:
Various,Ingram, B.,LC |
| Joy rings from beginning to end in this uplifting medley of familiar carols. |
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| At the Manger:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Three lovely cradle carols set the scene for a quiet, peaceful Christmas. The carols are based on "Infant Holy", "Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine", and "The Friendly Beasts". |
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| Bit of Beethoven:
Beethoven, Ludwig Van,Rogers, Sharon Elery,AP |
| "A Bit of Beethoven" is the fourth collection in a series of abbreviated pieces by classic composers for 2-3 octave handbell or handchime choir. |
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| Bwana Asifiwe:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter. |
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| Christmas Tapestry:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Based on several familiar Christmas carols, this work will be enjoyable for ringers and audience alike during the Christmas season. |
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| Come Ye Thankful People Come:
Elvey, George J.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| With this sparkling, solid arrangement, Cynthia Dobrinski has penned a piece that sounds much harder than it is. |
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| Cowboy Christmas:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,RO |
| Put on yer boots and saddle up for this fun trail ride through the traditional carols "Away in a Manger", "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
16th Century French Carol,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| This is a particularly fun piece for handbells and is set for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes. |
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| Do Lord:
Traditional Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| This lively rendition of the spiritual includes a contrasting middle section with chimes that reflects the stanza's "when I'm in trouble" and "when I am dying." |
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| Down in the River to Pray:
Spiritual,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| A good use of techniques sets off this great arrangement of a tune featured in the film O Brother Where Art Thou?, which is appropriate for church, concert, or festival use. |
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| Fantasy on Kingsfold:
Hymn Tune,Wagner, H. Dean,HP |
| "O Sing a Song of Bethlehem," "To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord" and "Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine" are three hymn texts set to this lovely English tune which is in the minor mode. |
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| Five Carols for Beginning Ringers:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| Christmas is a magical time of year when we remember the Christ Child and what His birth has meant to the world from that time to the present. We love to sing and ring carols of the season as we celebrate and "Five Carols for Beginning Ringers" offers new ringers the opportunity to participate in the Christmas celebration. |
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| Fum Fum Fum:
,Sanders,HP |
| This percussive arrangement of the delightful Spanish Carol offers contrast to the usual Christmas offering. Opt. Claves/Tambourine. |
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| Go Tell It on the Mountain:
Spiritual,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke has given us a fresh and dynamic 2-3 octave setting of the ever-popular Christmas spiritual, "Go, Tell It on the Mountain." |
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| Hark the Glad Sound:
Haweis, Thomas,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| This easy-to-ring piece makes ringers look and sound polished. A sprinkling of martellatos adds to the fun. |
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| Here I Am Lord:
Schutte, D.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Dan Schutte's popular anthem is here arranged with 4 possible performance options: 1) Handbells alone, 2) Bells and optional handchimes, 3) bells and SATB voices and 4) bells and unison voices. A freely sung opening may be sung by a solo or section or rung on bells. A lovely work for whatever performance venue fits your situation! |
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| Hymn to Joy:
Beethoven,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Beethoven's famous melody is set here in two accessible pages for beginning choirs. The few eighth notes are part of the melody line, which occurs in upper and lower bell parts. |
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| Infant Holy Infant Lowly:
Lezy, W.,Buckwalter, K.,BE |
| This level II piece gives less-experienced ringers an opportunity to be involved in a larger work. |
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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, Gustav,Thompson, Martha Lynn,AP |
| This is a beautifully quiet, charming setting of the carol by Gustav Holst. |
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| Lo How A Rose :
German Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia ,CG |
| This accessible setting of the beloved carol is enhanced by rich harmonic treatment and the use of optional violin. |
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| Love Came Down at Christmas:
Various,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Traditional Irish melody and 13th century plainchant join hands in this sweet arrangement by one of handbells premiere composers. The flute lends its graceful character and adds to the atmosphere. Medley of "Love Came Down at Christmas" and "Of the Father's Love Gegotten". |
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| Now the Green Blade Riseth:
,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| "Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells. |
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| Oh Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, J.,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, Trombone 1 or French horn, Trombone 2, Optional tuba, timpani. |
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| O Holy Christ in Love Come Down:
Parker, John,Raney, Joel,HP |
| "O holy Christ, in love come down to where we dwell in shadows dim . . ." So begins the text of this lyrical Advent anthem with a part for optional 4 octaves of bells (from Db5 to Eb7) and flute. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe C.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's new version of Adolph Adams' Christmas treasure, "O Holy Night," is satisfying for exsperienced ringers and accessible enough for less experienced choirs to ring with grandiose results. |
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| Pat-A-Pan:
Burgundian Carol,Kinyon, Barbara B.,HP |
| "Pat-A-Pan" is a delightful Burgundian tune that dates back to the 17th century. Although in a minor mode, the tune is light-hearted and frolicsome in nature. |
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| Prayer for Humanity:
Lamb, Linda R.,,HP |
| "Prayer for Humanity" is an original composition, written during a time of war. The plaintive themes are expressive of a petition for peace, purity, and love. |
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| Processional Jubilee:
Page, Anna Laura,,CG |
| Energetic and fun-filled, this original piece is appropriate for school, church and festival events. |
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| Ring Together Christmas:
Various,McChesney, Kevein,JH |
| This installment of Kevin McChesney's best-selling series features 5 Christmas carols designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the beginning choir. All selections have 2 pages with no page turns and can usually be prepared in a couple of rehearsals. |
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| Shepherds Why This Jubilee:
Various,Afdahl, Lee J.,AP |
| "Shepherds, Why This Jubilee!" is an exciting medley of Christmas carols including "Angels We Have Heard on High", "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional handchimes. It is a must for special programs and regular worship services during the Christmas season. |
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| Simple Song of Praise:
Sherman, Arnold B.,,BE |
| Commissioned for the Westminster Handbell Festival, this original work has something in it to please everyone. Bouncy rhythms, sparkling dynamics, and cheerful, lilting melody all combine to praise. |
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| Soon and Very Soon:
Crouch, A.,Morris, H.,HP |
| The easy rock feel of this gospel favorite is preserved in this exciting arrangement from Hart Morris. |
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| Still Still Still:
Murray, James R.,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Ready to move your choir from level 2 repertoire to level 3? This level 2+ should prove just enough challenge, without discouragement! The title carol is combined with "Away in a Manger" (Murray) is a gentle tempo with occasional bell and key changes. |
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| Sweet Sweet Spirit:
Akers, Doris,Lamb, Linda R.,HP |
| The twentieth century gospel hymn "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" is given a gentle treatment for three, four or 5 octaves of handbells and two octaves of handchimes. |
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| There Is a Fountain:
Traditional,Edwards, Dan R.,LC |
| This title is based on the hymn tune "Cleansing Fountain". |
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| Tidings of Great Joy:
Handel, George Frideric,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| Themes from the Christmas portion of Handel's masterwork are seamlessly arranged in a festive and dignified setting, suitable for worship or concert presentation. |
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| Twelve Bells of Christmas:
Various,(Sanders) Cota, Patricia,HP |
| Nine Christmas tunes, all written on the treble clef. For three to six ringers or small ensemble. |
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| We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder:
African American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| Join Jacob as he climbs his way up and down chords in this joyful spiritual until he reaches the top of his ladder. |
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| Within the Darkest Night:
Hakes, Derek K.,,AG |
| "Within the Darkest Night" is a hauntingly beautiful, lyrical original composition. |
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