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| Allegro Spiritoso:
Underwood, Greg,,AG |
| The 2006 AGEHR Area III Composition Contest Winner "Allegro Spiritoso" is dedicated to the Spirit Ringers of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Weddington, North Carolina. |
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| Battle Hymn of the Republic:
,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Harmony, tempo, key changes and ringing techniques add excitement to this bold fanfare. Bells alone may perform this piece, or add the optional organ and/or brass ensemble and timpani. |
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| Beside Still Waters:
Starks, Howard F.,,HP |
| This arrangment is a tranquil, lyric composition which keeps your ringers awake and active. It includes several key changes and a lot of accidentals that ringers must pay attention to. |
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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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| 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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| C Jam Mood:
Davenport, Roderick,,CP |
| Your ringers are sure to ask to play this one again and again! Roderick Davenport's original piece makes a great opener or encore for concert and would most likely be a fun festival selection! |
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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 Ye Sinners Poor and Needy:
Southern Harmony,Bonner, Kathryn S.,LC |
| The beloved early-American melody takes on a fresh and delightful quality with this buoyant setting. |
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| Easter Rondo:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Vigorous strains of G.F. Handel's Messiah are brilliantly intertwined with tunes related to the hymns "The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done" and "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing," in this solid, confident scoring. |
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| Easter Song:
Herring, Anne,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Gospel musician Anne Herring was at the height of her career in 1974 when she released the energetic hit single "Easter Song". |
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| Fanfare Celebration:
Mazzatenta, M.,,AG |
| This piece was the winning composition in the 2003 AGEHR Area III contest in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the AGEHR. These octavos stand alone or may be played together (as in a festival setting). |
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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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| Gospel Train, The:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| No one can dish up spirituals for the idiom as effectively as Valerie Stephenson, and this is undoubtedly one of her best. |
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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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| Hosanna Rejoice and Sing:
Traditional,Holstein, Jane,HP |
| For Palm Sunday, this triumphant introit sets a festive mood as the Call to Worship, based on two familiar hymns "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" and "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna." |
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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 Shadow of His Cross:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| Set with prayerful care in a simple, direct style, two beloved hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Cross of Christ I Glory", are paired together in a touching meditation on God's unwavering love. |
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| Keep It Simple 2 (3 oct):
Various,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| Following the success of the first "Keep It Simple" collection of Christmas carols, the accessible and versatile 3 octave collection includes eight popular hymn tunes designed to be performed on either handchimes or handbells. Titles include "Were You There", "Fairest Lord Jesus", "Be Thou My Vision", "Praise to the Lord", "Jesus What a Friend for Sinners", "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing", and "Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty".
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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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| Lord's Prayer, The:
Malotte,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| At last - a grand arrangement of the immortal "Lord's Prayer" by Malotte! A welcome addition to handbell literature. |
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| Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace:
McChesney, Kevin, ,JH |
Dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Columbine High School and other acts of senseless violence, this original composition's mood is based upon the 13th-century prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
A narrator may read the prayer (included in the full score) during the playing of the piece - see page 15 of the full score for additional performance options and notes. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| One Bread One Body:
Foley, John,Tucker, Sondra K.,RW |
| Congregations should enjoy hearing this handbell setting of the favorite communion hymn. |
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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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| Siyahamba I'm Gonna Sing:
Zulu and African-American Spiritual,Waldrop, Tammy,LC |
| A traditional South African freedom song and a well-known African-American spiritual are skillfully fitted together in a delightful offering that would be equally appropriate fare during the worship experience as well as on the concert stage. |
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| Star Spangled Spectacular:
Various,Edwards, Dan R.,LC |
| What better way to affirm and celebrate our Americanism than with the music of George M. Cohan and John Philip Sousa? This spirited medley will have flags waving and toes tapping to the steady beat from beginning to end. Tunes include, "Yankee Doodle Dandy, You're a Grand Old Flag," and "The Stars and Stripes Forever." |
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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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| We Have Met to Worship:
Various,Roth, Karen,RW |
| HOLY MANNA and FOUNDATION are the two hymn tunes used in this Level 2 arrangement. |
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| Who Is Jesus:
Honore, Jeffrey,,HP |
| The text, by Timothy Dudley-Smith, tells of the life, death and resurrection to glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jeffrey Honore's original musical setting has a variety of performance options. |
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