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| Animato:
Sherman, Arnold B.,,AG |
| Another imaginative and creative original work by Arnold Sherman, "Animato" offers flexibility and versatility for any sized group or situation. |
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| Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks:
Various,Smith, James,CP |
| Get out your chaps and your sushi plates and enjoy this rollicking medley of "Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight" and "Chopsticks." |
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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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| 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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| 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 Book, The:
Various,Lamb, Linda R. and Ingram, Bill,RO |
| "The Christmas Book" may not be a very catchy name, but it sure is an appropriate one! Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram have arranged ten of the most popular Christmas songs in settings that are fresh, beautiful, and accessible. |
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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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| Deep River:
Spiritual,Morris, Hart,RO |
| A rich rendition of the classic spiritual, this arrangement by Hart Morris includes parts for optional oboe (flute, C-instrument) and/or optional cello. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Grazioso:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish. |
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| Great Is the Lord:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| Counted as one of the most popular and inspiring contemporary hymns, this work generates immediate recognition by members of all generations. |
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| Here I Am to Worship:
Hughes, Tim,Littleton, Lyndel,RP |
| This praise and worship tune from Ring Praise Publications captures the flavor of contemporary worship services. |
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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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| 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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| Living for Jesus:
Lowden, C Harold & Gordon, A. J.,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Three octaves of optional handchimes play "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in the middle section of this gospel hymn medley. |
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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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| Mary Joseph and the Baby:
Waldrop, Tammy, ,RO |
| Find out what the animals were thinking that night in the stable when Jesus was born. A donkey and a sheep narrator tell their side of the story. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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