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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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| Alleluia:
Manuel, R.,Tucker, S.,MO |
| Ralph Manuel's original, beautiful, cantabile melody has been transcribed here for 3, 4 or 5 octaves of bells. Ringers will be challenged to ring gentle syncopations, expressive 16th note patterns, and to change between three keys effectively. The texture is light and airy and lends itself to a devotional moment in worship. This 54-measure work is arranged in G Major, Eb Major, and Gb Major. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 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 Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing:
Nettleton,Moklebust, C.,CO |
| Commissioned by a church in celebration of their 50th anniversary, this arrangement makes use of the tune NETTLETON from John Wyeth's "A Repository of Scared music, 1813." Mallets on tabled bells in bouncy, fanfare rhythms provides the accompaniment for the first section. This is contrasted by a delicate section that incorporates five chimes in the 2-0ctave range on the melody. |
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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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| 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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| Festal Dance:
Waugh, Timothy,,CG |
| FESTAL DANCE is a spirited handbell composition which evokes a feel of the Renaissance with or without the auxillary instrumentation. Moving from a graceful movement with a triple feel into a stately duple section and then returning to elements of the opening section, ringers will enjoy the challenge of rhythm and musicality that this piece provides. Written in f minor, this piece is 84 measures. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
Ringers will enjoy showing their patriotism with this installment of the Ring Together Series.
Selections include: "The Star-Spangled Banner", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "America the Beautiful", "National Hymn", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". |
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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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| Soon and Very Soon:
Crouch, Andrae',McChesney, Kevin,FB |
| "Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King!" In the late 1970's, Andrae' Crouch wrote this song of hope, which has been included in numerous hymnals and songbooks across the denominations. |
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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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| To God Be the Glory:
Doane, W.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| This energetic music can be performed with 1 or 2 choirs and opt. organ/brass/timpani. Bell techniques abound. Dynamic control a must! |
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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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