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| Abide With Me:
Monk, William H.,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke’s gift for lyrical melody and lush harmonies adds a new freshness to this beloved hymn. |
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| Adagio:
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus,Wilson, Malcolm C.,HP |
| This adagio is the theme from the 2nd movement of Mozart’s concerto for clarinet and orchestra (K622), his last instrumental work completed before his death. |
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| All Glory Laud and Honor:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| Set in G major throughout, this favorite Palm Sunday hymn tune musically brings to life all of the spectacle and pageantry of Christ's ride through the streets of Jerusalem. |
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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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| 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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| Celebration:
Gramann, Fred,,LC |
| Written for the 30th Bay View Week of Handbells (August, 2007), Fred's latest original composition for the idiom is pure excitement from beginning to end with its forward-moving rhythms and a joyful recurring theme. |
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| Coventry Carol:
Various,Larson, L.loyd,LC |
| The charm of this artfully written carol setting lies in its simple and direct approach. |
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| Darkest Hour:
Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| Arnold Sherman sets the mood for the Lenten season with his adaptation of this Joel Raney composition which incorporates strains from “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” “Were You There” and “Beneath the Cross of Jesus.” |
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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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| Easter Joy:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Using EASTER HYMN and MIT FREUDEN ZART, here's a great piece for the Easter season. |
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| Easter Proclamation:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Beginning with a solid introductory fanfare, your congregation will then be led through three anticipated Easter hymn tunes, each woven in place with soaring lines and exultant supporting harmony. |
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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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| Festive Peal on Hymn to Joy:
Beethoven,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Using all bells or chimes in the 2- or 3-octave set, Beethoven's sturdy tune is cast in G, C and A-flat major, with bell changes eased in comfortably before each new key. |
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| How Beautiful:
Paris, Twila,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| Arranger Lloyd Larson has set this exquisite ballad by Twila Paris for SATB, SAB or 2-part mixed voicing with a 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment which may be used to accompany any of the choral versions or as a stand-alone handbell piece. |
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| How Firm a Foundation:
Traditional,Tucker, Sondra K.,HP |
| Sondra Tucker’s energetic version of this revered American folk hymn is played almost entirely with mallets, and includes a simple optional part for 7 handchimes adding a beautiful reinforcement to the melody. |
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| How Great Is Our God with How Great Thou Art:
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| The theme of God's Greatness is captured in this 3-5 octave arrangement which blends the contemporary praise and worship song "How Great Is Our God" with Stuart Hine's classic hymn "How Great Thou Art". |
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| I Know That My Redeemer Lives:
Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| This versatile setting of the tune DUKE STREET by Cynthia Dobrinski features both the Easter text and the alternate text “Jesus Shall Reign” for general occasions and Christ the King Sunday. |
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| In Christ Alone:
Getty, Keith & Townsend, Stuart,Cota, Patricia,RP |
| This 4-5 octave arrangement of the popular contemporary hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend was a commission for a festival in Kansas. |
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| In Christ Alone:
Townsend, Stuart & Getty, Keith,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| Stuart Townend and Keith Getty's powerful new praise and worship song has been set for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional handchimes. |
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| It Is Well with My Soul:
Bliss, P.,Moklebust, C.,AP |
| Commissioned in memory of 21 lives lost on board the TWA flight 800 in July of 1996, this beloved Philip Bliss hymn tune, VILLE DU HAVRE, has a score for optional 3 octaves of chimes, violin or flute. On July 21, 1996 an angle cloud appeared above the bereaved community along with 21 smaller clouds and two rainbows. |
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| I've Just Come From the Fountain:
Traditional Spiritual,Sylvester, Susan (Nelson),CG |
| A "call and response" approach, characteristic of the style of spirituals, is used in this upbeat arrangement. |
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| I Will Arise:
Traditional,Tucker, Sondra K.,CG |
| Martellatos and syncopated echo techniques create added excitement and rhythmic drive in this setting of the early American hymntune RESTORATION. |
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| I Will Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Hills:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| This calm, meditative original composition directly reflects the text of Psalm 121 in a lyrical style, with gentle, flowing rhythms and sweeping melodies. |
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| Joyful Reflections:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| This lyrical original from Cynthia Dobrinski sets a happy, peaceful mood. |
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| Jubilation Fanfare:
Eithun, Sandra,,GI |
| This original work by Sandra Eithun is lively and uplifting. It is scored for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells and optional 3 octaves of chimes. |
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| Just As I Am:
Bradbury, William B.,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| William Bradbury's devotional hymn tune Woodworth goes through the gamut of emotions in this arrangement by Kevin McChesney. |
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| Lenten Contemplation:
Various,Moats, William E.,CG |
| The hymntunes SOUTHWELL, GETHSEMANE and HERZLIEBSTER JESU are included in this lovely medley of hymns associated with the Lenten season. |
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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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| 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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| Morning Has Broken:
Gaelic Melody,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Joel Raney explores the world of handbells combined with synthesizer and percussion in this captivating setting of the well-known Gaelic melody. |
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| My Lord What a Mornin':
African-American Spiritual,Morris, Hart,CO |
| Arranger Hart Morris has a reputation for fun but musically solid arrangements and this one is no different. The melody is preceded by a sycopated passage that sets up the accompaniment. Tempos vary, techniques are scattered about for precise effect, and accidentals lend their "bluesy" feel throughout all 69 measures. |
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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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| 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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| Ring Jubilee:
Geschke, Susan E.,,HP |
| Weaving together three delightful melodies, this original composition by Susan Geschke sparkles with energy and excitement. |
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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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| Staccato Giocoso:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| As the title implies, this original composition is a lively, light-hearted piece filled with staccato techniques throughout, such as mallets, plucking, thumb-damping, and martellato. |
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| Standin' In the Need of Prayer:
African American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| The traditional spiritual is brought to life in this upbeat arrangement. The malleted sections are joyful and energetic, while the contrasting middle section is mournful and reflective. |
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| Sweet Music:
Traditional Spiritual,Schulz-Widmar,HP |
| “Sweet Music” is a hidden gem in the genre of African-American spirituals. This setting by Russell Schulz-Widmar, with the words “Go and tell everybody Jesus Christ is risen!” is a fitting selection for Eastertide. |
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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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