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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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| 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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| Carillon:
Helman, Michael,,CG |
| The "Carillon" theme is carried throughout the original work by bells or optional 3-5 octaves of chimes or a combination of both. The theme is first stated simply in half note rhythms, but then begins to pick up in rhythmic movement adding martellatos and mallets along the way. This is a true "bell" piece! |
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| Christ Arose!:
Lowry, R.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| This is a festive and dignified setting of Robert Lowry's beloved Easter hymn. |
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| Christ the Lord is Risen Today:
,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Combine forces of bells, organ, brass, trumpet, timpani, congregation with soprano descant. Bell part is generally easy. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets and 2 trombones. |
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| Christ the Lord Is Risen Today:
13th Century French,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Here is a delightful different piece for Easter. The lively, march-like arrangement of the 13th-century French tune, "Orientis Partibus", includes parts for snare drum and tambourine. |
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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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| Dona Nobis Pacem:
Traditional,Tucker, Margaret R.,CG |
| This flexible arrangement of the traditional Latin canon may be presented in several ways. |
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| Easter Song:
Herring, Anne,Wilson, John F.,HP |
| Originally composed by Anne Herring in 1974, "Easter Song" has found its way into the standard Holy Week repertoire. It is also available as an SATB (HPF958). |
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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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| Festive Praise:
Geschke, Susan E.,,CG |
| Ringers will enjoy the various techniques in this sparkling original composition. |
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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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| 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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| Hosanna Processional:
Kellner, Mark,,HP |
| Combining handbells with adult and children's voices, here is a festive processional for Palm Sunday. |
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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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| I Love to Tell the Story:
Fischer, William G.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| This great hymn of commitment is presented here in an accessible setting complete with many elements of interest. |
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| I Want Jesus to Walk With Me:
African American Spiritual,Edwards, Dan R.,CG |
| The pathos of the traditional spiritual is effectively portrayed in this expressive new setting. |
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| Jesus Loves Me with Children of the Heavenly Father:
Bradbury, William B.,Linker, Janet & McFadden, Jane,HP |
| The Sunday School favorite, "Jesus Loves Me," is combined here with the Swedish tune, "Children of the Heavenly Father." |
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| Just As I Am:
Bradbury, William B.,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| From Arnold Sherman, here is a new ring-and-sing setting of the beloved hymn, "Just As I Am," suitable for Lent, communion, evangelical and general worship services. |
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| Lone Wild Bird:
Walker, W.,McKlveen, Paul A.,CG |
| "Prospect" is given a warm, gentle setting incorporating original material (reminiscent of a bell peal) that establishes an ethereal quality. |
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| Morning Hymn:
Various,Helman, M.,AG |
| UNSER HERRSCHER and LAUDES DOMINI are the two hymn tunes combined in this arrangement with optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes. This morning prayer begins soft, but quickly crescendos to greet the day with strong textures, dynamics, and melody. Things settle out into a more flowing passage before proceeding to a majestic ending. 69 measures in length. |
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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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| Now the Silence:
Schalk, Carl,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| The popular contemporary song, "Now the Silence", is given a flowing treatment that will create a prayerful atmosphere for worship and reflection. |
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| O Sacred Head Now Wounded:
Hassler, H.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| This version of "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" is a chordal, contemplative arrangement of the "Passion Chorale." The tempo marking is larghetto, but the arrangement is full, keeping all ringers busy. |
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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 Gospel Hymns:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| Each "Ring Together!" collection contains five useful arrangements designed to aid in the musical and technical growth of the ringing choir. This edition includes hymns: "Like A River Glorious", "Sweet Hour of Prayer", "Wonderful Words of Life", "He Is Lord", and "New Born Again". |
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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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| 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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| Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart:
Atkinson, Frederick C.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| This prayerful hymn is honored here with an artistically sensitive presentation that will touch the hearts of many a listener. |
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| Thee We Adore O Hidden Savior:
St. Thomas Aquinas,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Ethereal and delicate, this is a very easy setting of the 17th century French tune "Adoro Te Devote". |
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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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| Unclouded Day:
Alwood, J.K.,Ingram, Bill,RW |
| Ringers in the upper, middle, and lower registers get a shot at the melody in this arrangement of the old gospel hymn by J.K. Alwood. |
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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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| With a Joyful Heart:
Geschke, Susan E.,,HP |
| Sparkling with joy, this bright and bouncy piece weaves together several delightful melodies and employs various staccato techniques! |
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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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