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| All Things Bright and Beautiful:
Traditional,Tucker, Sondra K.,CG |
| Sondra Tucker's lively, straightforward C Major setting of the beloved hymn tune utilizes many special techniques for bells, including martellatos, shakes, and swings. |
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| Bells on the Go:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| During the Christmas season bells are found in worship, at the mall, in concert, at school, and even in the Santa Claus Parade! This collection of four Christmas/Holiday pops is a versatile resource. Titles include: "Jingle Bell Rock, Frosty the Snowman, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and Winter Wonderland." |
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| Bethlehem Dreams:
Redner, Lewis H.,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| A warm, glowing musical picture is painted through colorful impressionistic harmonies in this arrangement of "O Little Town of Bethlehem." |
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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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| Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella:
French Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This happy, dancing arrangement of the beloved French Christmas carol is playable either in three beats or one beat to the measure, depending on the ability of the group. |
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| Come Christians Join to Sing:
Traditional Spanish Melody,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| Stopped sounds, full chords and a grace note are featured in the opening of this fun-filled hymn arrangement. |
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| Ding Dong Merrily On High:
Traditional English Carol,Gramann, Fred,CG |
| Beginning with a quiet treble ostinato figure inspired by the lyrics "in heaven the bells are ringing," the ringing grows in intensity until it bursts forth with the first statement of the traditional English carol, "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High." |
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| Eternal Father Strong to Save:
Dykes, John B.,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| Programmatic in nature, this arrangement uses descending and ascending chromatics to imitate the undulation of the sea. This piece is set in C Major. |
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| Five for Fall for Beginning Ringers:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| All five selections in this collection offer opportunities to beginning ringers to participate in worship throughout the fall season. Titles include: "Beginning Praise", "A Thankful Heart", "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming", "Angels from the Realms of Glory", and "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child". |
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| God Is So Good - Jesus Loves Me:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| The echo and shake techniques are featured in this medley which alternated between two familiar tunes.
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:
Traditional English Carol,Pysh, Gregory M.,JH |
| The traditional English carol is set here with differing accompaniment figures--chordal, treble, ostinato, and moving bass line. Other special techniques and articulations are scored in both the melody and the accompaniment. |
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| Good King Wenceslas:
Traditional,McKee, Richard,HP |
| This wonderful carol seems a natural for the addition of percussion, mallets, thumb damping, and plucking--and that is just what arranger Richard McKee has provided. |
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| Hark the Herald Angels Sing:
Mendelssohn,Wissinger, Kathleen,HP |
| This level 1 setting provides easy access to a favorite Christmas hymn with quarter note rhythms and carefully separated parts in melody and accompaniment. All ringers are involved throughout the piece. |
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| He Keeps Me Singing:
Bridgers, Luther B.,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| Arranger Anna Laura Page has "peppered" her score of the old gospel hymn with chromatic harmonies and lots of fun articulations. |
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| Il Est Ne:
Traditional,Krug, Jason W.,BE |
| You'll want to include the optional hand drum, triangle, and tambourine scored in this dancing setting of the traditional French carol. Staccato technique in the bell score combines with the percussion to keep toes tapping to the music. This joyful piece is 113 measures. |
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| I Love You Lord:
Klein, Laurie,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| In this Ring & Sing setting by arranger Arnold Sherman, the beauty and simplicity of Laurie Klein's ever-popular praise song is perfectly captured as he combines it with the class hymn, "My Jesus, I Love Thee." |
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| In Bright Mansions Above:
Spiritual,Buckwalter, Karen ,CG |
| Partially inspired by John Gillespie Magee Jr.'s famous poem, "High Flight," this creative arrangement of the spiritual features a soaring accompaniment as well as majestic harmonies reflective of the "wind-swept heights" and "sun-split clouds." |
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| It Is Well With My Soul:
Bliss, Philip P.,Tucker, Margaret R.,CG |
| In this arrangement of the well-known hymntune ("Ville Du Havre"), the melody is first presented by the lower handchimes, while the upper bells give a flowing interpretation of the first line of the text associated with this tune ("When Peace Like a River"). This work begins in C Major, modulates to f minor, and then returns to C Major for the finale. |
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| I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry:
Ylvisaker, John C.,Thompson, Martha Lynn,CG |
| The ethereal opening and closing motifs, played on randomly-malleted suspended bells, suggest the mystery surrounding the beginning and ending of life. The music of the stanzas depicts the various stages of life as described in the hymn text. |
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| Let There Be Peace on Earth:
Miller, S./Jackson, J.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Sy Miller and Jill Jackson gave to the world what is perhaps the strongest desire of us all in their original work here arranged for 2-3 octaves of handbells. Simple rhythms, a moderate tempo, full score, and few bell changes should allow beginning choirs to succeed quickly with the music. Measures total 100. |
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| Light In the Darkness:
Yiddish Folk Tune,Tucker, Margaret R.,CG |
| A memorable original melody serves as the introduction and interludes in this arrangement of a charming Yiddish folk tune. |
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| Little Drummer Boy:
Czech carol,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| This tune has long been a secular/sacred favorite Christmas song. This setting includes an optional processional and a part for triangle and hand drum. |
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| Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming:
Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The world of handbell music continues to expand and reach an ever-broadening audience as composers find new ways to combine handbells with other instruments. This spellbinding setting from Joel Raney does just that by combining a synthesizer string pad with handbells and handchimes. |
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| Masters In This Hall:
Traditional English Carol,Edwards, Dan R.,CG |
| A variety of handbell techniques are employed in this delightful arrangement of the familiar carol. This title is set in a minor. |
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| Noel Joyous Noel:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| Joyful malleted sections are featured in this arrangement combining a charming French folk song with "Angels We Have Heard on High." "Noel, Joyous Noel" is set in C Major throughout. |
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| O Little Town of Bethlehem:
Traditional,Helman, Michael,LC |
| n the same style as the composer's highly successful setting of "Silent Night, Holy Night" from last season, this new pairing of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "Once in Royal David's City" is rich in texture and color. |
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| Once In Royal David's City:
Gauntlett, Henry J.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's setting of this lovely carol sets a tranquil mood enhanced by optional 3-6 octave handchimes and a beautiful flute part. |
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| One Night In Bethlehem:
Austrian Melody,Lamb, Linda R.,RO |
| Three traditional carols are combined in this arrangement: "Still, Still, Still," "Away In a Manger" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." |
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| One Small Child:
Meece, David,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| The charm and grace of David Meece's contemporary Christmas classic shine through in Lloyd Larson's choral setting. Larson offers a 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment and a new SAB choral voicing. The handbell setting can stand alone without voices. |
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| Our Hymn of Grateful Praise:
Various,Helman, Michael,AP |
| Original introductory and transitional music is combined with the hymn tunes DIX ("For the Beauty of the Earth") and ROYAL OAK ("All Things Bright and Beautiful") to create music for the Thanksgiving season or any moment of grateful worship. |
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| Prayer:
Warzyn, Jeanne C.,,AG |
| Entitled "Prayer," this beautiful, lyrical, original piece is accessible to every bell or chime choir and is perfect for church, concert or festival. |
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| Processional Celebration:
Page, Anna Laura,,CG |
| This jubilant, original piece begins with a processional of four individual, easy-to-memorize lines, entering one after another. |
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| Rise Up Shepherd and Follow:
African-American Spiritual,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's new arrangement of this classic Christmas spiritual is sure to be a hit with both church and concert audiences. |
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| Sherekea Usafari:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| The upbeat and rhythmic African flavor of this original composition will delight both ringers and listeners. This piece begins in C Major, transitions to F Major, and back to C Major. |
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| Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus:
Kirkpatrick, William J.,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| The gentle, meditative treatment of this beloved hymn provides handbell choirs with an opportunity for flowing, legato ringing. Optional chimes in the middle section add contrast and interest. |
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| When In Our Music God Is Glorified:
Traditional,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| From Arnold Sherman, here is a versatile setting of one of the finest hymns from the 20th century. Fred Pratt Green's text and the tune Engelberg by Charles Stanford are arranged for 3-6 octave handbells, with optional 3-4 octave handchimes, organ (with optional trumpet) or brass. SATB choir can also be added. |
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| Will the Circle Be Unbroken:
Gabriel, Charles H.,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
With words by Ada R. Habershon and music by Charles H. Gabriel, this favorite has been sung and played by amateurs and professionals alike since its debut in 1907.
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| With Praise and High Thanksgiving:
Various,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| This energetic outpouring of gratitude and praise is solidly scored with plenty of bells/chimes used to keep ensemble members busy. |
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| Zacchaeus:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Lively mallets and thumb damps bring to life the delightful traditional children's song about Zacchaeus, the man who climbed up into the sycamore tree. |
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