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| Angels We Have Heard on High:
Traditional French Carol,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| This exuberant setting of the French carol, "Angels We Have Heard on High," expresses well the "glad tidings" of the angels that first Christmas. |
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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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| Beneath the Cross of Jesus:
Maker, Frederick C.,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| This deeply-moving setting uses rich textures and lush harmonies to mirror the emotion of the text. |
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| Breathe:
Barnett, Marie,Hakes, Derek K.,HP |
| This ethereal setting of the familiar praise song by Marie Barnett incorporates the hymn "Breathe on Me, Breath of God". The handbell part stands alone or can serve as the accompaniment to the choral setting. |
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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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| Capriccio:
McChesney, K., ,AG |
| Capriccio is defined as "an instrumental piece in free form." Composer Kevin McChesney has placed this piece in 7/8 time with occasional 6/8 and 3/8 measures with a middle section in 3/4. |
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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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| 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:
Easter Hymn,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| This festive concertato is the perfect Easter Sunday opener. Text begins, "Alleluia, joy unending, praise ascending to the sky. Death is vanquished, life has triumphed. Christ is risen today!" |
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| Come and Find the Quiet Center:
White, Benjamin F.,Mizell, Carol Lynn,LC |
| Accompanied only with handbells and created as a processional anthem, this salient hymn setting of an inspired text beautifully establishes a reverent, worshipful aura. |
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| Come Christians Join to Sing:
Spanish Hymn,Simpson, F. Thomas,HP |
| Full of energy and drive and punctuated by the use of stopped sounds, this festive 2-3 octave handbell setting incorporates syncopated rhythms, interspersed with a traditional presentation of this hymn tune. |
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| Come to Christmas:
Wade, John Francis,Lamb, Linda R.,RO |
| "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" are both featured in this arrangement sub-titled "A Christmas Processional." |
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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 Book:
Various,Lamb, Linda & Ingram, Bill,RO |
| A complete resource for Easter! Titles include, "He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word", "The Hour Has Come", "All Glory Laud and Honor", "Were You There?", "Crown Him Triumphant" ("Crown Him with Many Crowns"), "Christ Arose", "Thine is the Glory", and "Hallelujah, What a Savior". |
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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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| 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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| Good Christians All Rejoice:
Vulpius, Melchior,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| This fresh treatment of the hymn tune "Gelobt sei Gott" provides choirs with an exciting selection for the Easter season. |
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| Go Tell It On the Mountain:
African-American Spiritual,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Cast in a moderate swing style, the setting opens with a simply stated bass line and grows as the tune is added and the harmonic texture thickens. |
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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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| I Know That My Redeemer Lives:
Hatton, John,McChesney, Kevin,CO |
| Both hymn texts "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "Jesus Shall Reign" have been paired with the tune DUKE STREET (J. Hatton, d. 1793). This vigorous arrangement begins with an exciting malleted fanfarish adccompaniment that supports the tune. A contrasting section focuses on chordal accompaniment moving through fresh harmonies. |
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| I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| The well-known spiritual comes to life in this joyful rendition appropriate for worship, festivals and concerts. |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. |
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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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| Kyrie:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| The melody in this original work is hauntingly reflective of the words "Kyrie eleison," meaning "Lord, have mercy." Kyrie is used during Lent, communion, or anytime a more penitent mood is desired. |
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| Merry Heart, A:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,CG |
| Excitement, fun, and flexibility abound in this original composition. The entire piece was written to be malleted, with occasional mallet rolls, but it may also be rung. |
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| Morning Canticle:
Tucker, S.,,CG |
| Sondra Tucker's original composition portrays morning in a lively manner calling up images of bird chatter, bright rays of sunshine, and the bees busy about their work, rather than the usual subdued, andante feel of most morning-mood selections. Two or three octaves of optional handchimes may be included. 63 measures in length. |
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| Morningdance:
Hymn Tunes,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The Gaelic tune, BUNESSAN, and the American melody, SHAKER SONG are combined in this work commissioned for a handbell festival in Illinois. |
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| My Faith Looks Up to Thee:
Young, Gordon,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| Clear and uncomplicated, this prayerful setting by Kevin McChesney is adapted from an original setting for organ by Gordon Young. |
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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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| Old Rugged Cross, The:
Bennard, G.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| If the title doesn't make this a winner, Cynthia's arrangement will. A simple composition using rich harmonies. A sure winner in many congregations. |
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| On Eagle's Wings:
Joncas, Michael,Helman, Michael,GI |
| This timeless and beautiful contemporary classic has been expertly arranged by Michael Helman. |
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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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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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| Rondeau:
Mouret, Jean-Joseph,Sherman, Arnold,CG |
| Jean-Joseph Mouret's evergreen opening movement from the "Suite De Symphonies No. 1" is an elegant expression of joy. |
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| This Is My Father's World:
Sheppard, Franklin,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The tune TERRA BEATA is the basis for this flexible arrangement which includes optional parts for flute, organ and congregation. |
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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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| Variations on a Theme by Vivaldi:
Vivaldi, Antonio,Edwards, Dan R.,CG |
| This delightful adaptation from "The Four Seasons" utilizes shakes, mart lifts, thumb damps, plucks, and optional mallets. |
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| What Wondrous Love Is This:
Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| From Joel Raney's collection Piano Meditations for Communion, Arnold Sherman has adapted this setting for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells. |
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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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