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| American Medley, An:
Various,Page, Ann Laura,AP |
| This spirited arrangement combines "America the Beautiful", "God of Our Fathers", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". There are many dynamic and tempo changes as the personality of the hymns evolves. Make the most of the contrasts and ring musically. |
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| Angels' Carol:
Rutter, John,Tucker, Sondra K.,HP |
| Sondra K. Tucker has faithfully transcribed John Rutter's lovely Christmas choral anthem, "Angels' Carol," for 3-5 octave handbells. |
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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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| Cantabile:
Li, Emily,,AG |
| From the creative pen of Hong Kong composer and bell director Emily Li, this gorgeous song will capture your choir with its flowing melodies and wonderful harmonies. |
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| Can You Hear the Christmas Bells:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| In the tradition of Joel Raney's top-selling Christmas anthems "Christmas Is Coming" and "Somebody Build a Manger," this SATB original is an up-tempo seasonal celebration. While the orchestral parts are optional, be aware that the handbell parts are included in the orchestral score with rights to reproduce. |
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| Carol of the Bells:
Ukrainian Carol,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| The classic Ukrainian carol, commonly known as "Carol of the Bells," comes to life in this refreshing setting from arranger Arnold Sherman. |
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| Church's One Foundation:
Various,Linker, Janet & McFadden, Jane,HP |
| This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. |
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| Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
Prichard, R.,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Reflecting the joyful anticipation of Advent, this ever-popular carol is given a fresh and dynamic treatment that is easy to ring, and makes ringers look and sound polished. |
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| CWM Rhondda Festal:
Hughes, J.,Page, A. L.,RO |
| The tune CWM Rhondda Festal, commonly associated with the hymns "God of Grace and God of Glory" and "Come Ye Saints, Look Here and Wonder" is presented here in this 6 page piece chock full of excitement. |
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| Easter Fanfare:
Based on Easter Hymn,Coe, Michael,LC |
| Perfect as Easter morning calls to worship, these exciting bell flourishes based on traditional Easter hymn tunes will immediately create an atmosphere of celebration. The music is based on "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" and "This Joyful Eastertide." |
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| Exuberant Joy:
Sherman, Arnold,,CG |
| The title sets the mood perfectly for this upbeat, original handbell composition. |
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| Gesu Bambino:
Yon, Pietro A.,Rogers, Sharon Elery,HP |
| This hauntingly beautiful tune by Pietro A. Yon is a standard Christmas holiday classic the world over. |
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| God's Beautiful World:
Kocer, Conrad/Sheppard, Franklin L.,Edwards, Dan R.,RO |
| Two hymn tunes - "This Is My Father's World" (Terra Patris) and "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Dix)- are combined in this arrangement by Dan Edwards. |
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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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| Greensleeves (What Child is This):
Traditional English carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This piece uses a 3-5 octave handbell choir combined with a 2-3 octave handchime choir. Chime part may be played on keyboard. |
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| He Is Born:
French Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's sparkling setting of this familiar French carol is ideal for choirs that want to sound terrific with a minimum of rehearsal. |
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| He Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, William B.,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| Arnold Sherman beautifully captures the essence of devotion and prayer in this sensitive setting for 3-6 octave handbells, with optional 3-6 octave handchimes. |
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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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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, Gustav,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Using only legato ringing, this gently flowing setting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility surrounding the birth of the Christ child. |
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| Jesus Loves Me Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, William B.,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| Combining William Bradbury's familiar hymn, "Jesus Loves Me," with the less familiar "Swedish Folk Tune," this short, simple 3-5 octave arrangement may be played on bells alone, handchimes alone or on a combination of the two. |
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| Joyful Joyful :
Beethoven, Ludwig van,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| Ringers of all ages will share in the infectious delight of this creative arrangement. JOYFUL, JOYFUL! celebrates the well-known HYMN TO JOY by offering different performance possibilities. |
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| Joyful Rhythm:
McChesney, K., ,CG |
| Kevin McChesney has put in everything except the kitchen sink in his fun,original composition. Mallets and martellatos are the order for the day! Precision at a fast tempo (quarter = 144-176) will be the primary challenge to this work. |
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| Lead Me Lord:
Wesley, Samuel,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| For 24 measures listeners will enjoy all the good handbell writing for which Kevin McChesney is famous. |
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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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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| The flavor of this piece is truly meditative with variations in tempo from freely to steady time to broadly; with grandeur. |
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| More Love to Thee:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RW |
| The hymn tune GORDON is combined with "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in this thoughtful arrangement. |
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| Morning Song of Praise:
Various,Hakes, Derek K.,BE |
| So much of level 1 literature is for 2-3 octaves of bells - that's not the case with this 3-5 octave, level 1 arrangement based on the hymn tunes NICAEA and LAUDES DOMINI. But don't limit this to beginning choirs - it's a great opportunity for advanced choirs to work more on musicality than notes and rhythms! |
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| O Worship the King:
Lyons,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This festive 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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| Plink Plank Plunk:
Anderson, Leroy,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| Here is a fun-to-ring 3-5 octave arrangement of Leroy Anderson's novelty showcase, "Plink, Plank, Plunk" performed entirely with mallets (bells on the table) and an occasional mart. |
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| Salute to Our Military:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie W.,AG |
| This medley honoring the men and women of our military features patriotic tunes that are familiar to everyone. |
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| Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:
Bradbury, 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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| This Little Light of Mine:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| "Let your light shine" with this setting of the traditional spiritual incorporating a variety of techniques including martellatos, echoes, mallets and shakes. |
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| Toccata:
Helman, M.,,CG |
| This energetic piece is scored for handbells, with an optional handchime choir part which adds contrast and variety. |
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| Tranquility:
de Mets, Peter,,RW |
| The passionate melody of this original, characterized by octave leaps, is supported by eighth-note flowing patterns in the accompaniment. |
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| Tuya Es La Gloria:
Traditional Latin American Melody,Nelson, Susan T.,AG |
| A traditional Latin American melody, this piece may also be titled "We Sing of Your Glory." A part for 13 optional chimes in the upper 3-octave range, adds to the gentle ambiance of the score. The optional part may be played as a bell/chime solo, on any C instrument, and/or guitar. |
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| When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:
Mason, Lowell/ Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| Originally written for piano, Joel Raney's setting of the popular Issac Watts and Lowell Mason hymn has been arranged for three to five octave handbells by Arnold Sherman. |
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