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| Angels and Shepherds:
Mendelssohn, Felix,Hollander, Lynne,AP |
| "Angels and Shepherds" is a delightful Christmas arrangement for beginning ringers which incorporates "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" for 2-3 octave handbell or handchime choir and optional narrator. |
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| Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella:
Traditional,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| Arranged from a piano composition by Joel Raney, this gentle, lilting setting for 3-6 octaves with an optional part for two flutes, comes from Arnold Sherman. |
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| Cantad Al Senor:
Brazilian Folk Song,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke has taken this well-loved Brazilian folk song and produced an exciting musical experience for 3-5 octave handbell choirs. |
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| Caroling Medley:
Various,Rogers, S.,JH |
| Bells or chimes will find this medley of "Unto Us Is Born A Son," "Christians, Carol Sweetly" and "Adeste Fideles" accessible. The special techniques shake and mart lift are written in; however, they are optional. |
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| Carols of the Nativity:
Various,Parrish, Mary Kay,CG |
| Beginning with a stately announcement of Christ's birth, this medley of carols moves gracefully from tune to tune as it tells the story of the nativity. |
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| Christmas Bell Suite:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Three well-known Christmas "bell" songs, "Kling Glocken", "I Heard the Bells", and "Ding Dong Merrily on High", are combined in a dazzling medley. |
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| Christmas Carillon:
Based on the hymn tune Sicilian Mariners,Lowenberg, Kenneth,LC |
| "And all the bells on earth shall ring" in this brilliant work, characterized by idiomatic bell figures and soaring modulations. Fresh harmonies and just the right amount of special techniques further enhance this "appealing" selection, based on SICILIAN MARINERS. |
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| Cradle Songs:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| A gentle rocking motif in the upper treble bells introduces the first of two carols upon which this arrangement is based. CRADLE SONG and COVENTRY CAROL combine to challenge the ringer's sensitivity and musicality. Key changes add interest. |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
Traditional,Ingram, Bill,JH |
| Arranger Bill Ingram successfully combines the title tune with the chorus "Gloria" (Angels We Have Heard on High). |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Introduced by a "bell tower" motif, the melody enters in the doubled treble bells. After two full sections of this melody, a parallel key change leads into "The Ukrainian Bell Carol." The final sections return to the title tune. The ringers all keep involved while achieving a lilting feel. |
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| Echo Carol:
Traditional German Carol,Tucker, Sondra K.,AP |
| "Echo Carol" is an exciting arrangement of the familiar German carol, also know as "While by the Sheep We Watched at Night", for 2-3 octave handbell choir and optional 2-3 octave handchime choir. It is appropriate for church, school and special events during the Christmas season. |
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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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| First Noel:
Traditional,Ingram, Bill,LC |
| Get out both your bells and your chimes (opt. 3 octaves) to ring this easy-to-prepare arrangement of the favorite British carol. Ingram presents the carol simply, but with a few surprises as the melody line soars into countermelody! Chimes may play on the melody in a later section. |
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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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| Freely, Freely:
Owens, Carol,Geschke, Susan E.,AP |
| "Freely, Freely" is a quiet, lovely arrangement of the contemporary hymn by Carol Owens for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchime choir. It is appropriate for general worship services and special occasions. |
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| Garland of Carols:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| From the pen of one of the most highly respected writers for the idiom, comes this set of creative and musically captivating arrangements of familiar carol tunes. Titles include "Silent Night, Variations on People Look East, O Little Town of Bethlehem, A Christmas Lullaby" and "Noel!". |
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| Handel Christmas Medley:
Handel, George Frederic,Lamb, Linda R.,AG |
| Handel's "Messiah" and his Christmas hymns are combined in a wonderful way! |
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| Holy Holy Holy:
Dykes, John B.,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Beginning ringers will enjoy incorporating shakes, thumb damps, mallets and martellatos into this energetic hymn setting. |
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| Hurry Shepherds:
Govenor, Deborah,,BE |
| "Hurry, shepherds, hurry to the manger, hurry, shepherds, go to Bethlehem." This text sets the pace for this energetic anthem with a score for four bells (G5, A5, C6,D6). The bells ring in ostinato form at intervals throughout the piece. This octavo is a great way to combine bells and voices. |
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| It Is Well With My Soul:
Traditional,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Based on the hymn tune VILLE DU HAVRE, and a choral octavo by Lloyd Larson, this emotional setting uses gentle "swaying" rhythms to depict the sea, strong chords to depict the turbulence, and key changes to depict the shifts in mood. A quiet ending ensures that indeed, all is well. |
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| Just As I Am:
Bradbury, William B.,Eithun, Sandra,AG |
| A lovely optional, yet independent flute part is included for this flowing, harmonically fresh, arrangement of a well-known hymn, useable year-round for church or festival. |
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| Laudamus:
Sherman, Arnold B.,,LC |
| Excitement knows no bounds in this joyous original work. |
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| Lord I Lift Your Name on High:
Founds, Rick,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| This new ring-and-sing setting of Rick Founds' well known praise and worship song comes from Arnold Sherman. Ringers will be delighted with the rhythmic approach he uses. |
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| O Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, John Frances,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This Christmas prelude is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ duets, with SATB choir entering at the conclusion of the prelude for an optional choral introit. |
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| Oh How I Love Jesus:
American Melody,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| Written for handbells or handchimes, this piece is appropriate at any time of the year. |
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| Once In Royal David's City:
Gauntlett, Henry John,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The newest in the growing line of pieces for combined handbell and handchimes choirs, this is an arrangement of the tune IRBY, useable at any time during the Christmas season. |
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| O Worship the King:
Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's dazzling rendition of this beloved hymn is written in the key of F, which provides a lot of activity for the high B6/C7 position. |
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| Praise to the Lord the Almighty:
Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Joel Raney sets the stage for a powerful presentation of this great German hymn with an extended introductory section for piano and organ duet, with optional handbells. |
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| Processional on O Come All Ye Faithful:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,JH |
| Two optional Bb trumpets open this Christmas setting with an 8-measure fanfare, which is then repeated in the bell score to form the processional pattern. |
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| Riu Riu Chiu:
Spanish Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| This 16th century Spanish carol is scored for bells, with optional recorder (or flute) and percussion. |
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| Sans Day Carol:
Traditional English Carol,Lowenberg, Kenneth,AG |
| "Sans Day Carol" is a lovely and easy arrangement of the beautiful English Christmas melody. |
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| Shine Jesus Shine:
Kendrick, G.,Bettcher, P.,HP |
| This Peggy Bettcher arrangement of Graham Kendrick’s ever popular praise song is a top-seller in the Agape handbell catalog. |
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| Snow Lay on the Ground:
Traditional English Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's sparkling arrangement of this traditional carol incorporates the chorus of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and features an optional section for 3-5 octave chimes. |
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| Stille, Stille, Stille:
Austrian Carol,Thompson, Martha Lynn,AP |
| "Stille, Stille, Stille", arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional handchimes, is a beautiful, quiet setting of the familiar German carol. It is appropriate for the entire Christmas season and is a perfect choice for Christmas Eve services. |
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| Stille, Stille, Stille:
Traditional Austrian Carol,Moats, William E.,GI |
| William Moats crafted this well-known carol into a great choice for developing ringers. |
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| Thanksgiving Bells:
Various,Kinyon, B.,HP |
| A collection of 3 thanksgiving tunes, Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; For the Beauty of the Earth; & We Gather Together". Full chords keep all ringers busy. |
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| Thanksgiving Praise:
Various,Edwards, Dan R.,LC |
| This grand and dignified medley of the three powerful hymn tunes ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR, ST. ANTHONY CHORALE, and OLD HUNDREDTH perfectly captures the spirit of gratitude and praise. A joyful tempo and character marking along with a full texture with just enough bubble and bounce keeps the ringers and listeners interested. Start working on this one first thing in the fall! |
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| Twas in the Moon of Wintertime:
French Folk Melody,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The French tune, UNE JEUNE PUCELLE, has been arranged with several handbell techniques, and is accompanied by chime tree, finger cymbals, and tambourine. |
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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 Three Kings:
Hopkins, John H. Jr.,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| This familiar piece has no more than quarter notes but offers some unique challenges. |
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