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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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| American Medley, An:
Various,Page, Ann Laura,AP |
| This spirited arrangement combines "America the Beautiful", "God of Our Fathers", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". There are many dynamic and tempo changes as the personality of the hymns evolves. Make the most of the contrasts and ring musically. |
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| Because He Lives:
Gaither, William J.,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Bill and Gloria Gaither's classical gospel hymn has found its way into numerous hymn books and Christian worship traditions. |
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| Be Exalted O God:
McFadden, Jane,,JH |
| "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let you glory be over the earth!" This verse from Psalm 57 is the inspiration for this original composition for bells and optional handchimes. |
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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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| By Streams of Living Water:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| This short but artfully crafted 53-measure medley utilizes tunes associated with the hymns "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" |
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| Ding Dong Merrily On High:
French,Eithun, Sandra,AG |
| Playful bell motives abound in this joyful arrangement of a favorite Christmas bell tune. |
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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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| 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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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Kocher, Conrad,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This varied arrangement of the hymn tune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. |
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| Grand Celebration:
Hakes, Derek K.,,AG |
| This easier level 2 original composition "celebrates" with bells, optional chimes and a plethora of techniques including toll swings, echoes, mallets, thumb damps, and shakes. It is set in a march tempo and is fully scored to keep all ringers involved. |
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| Grazioso:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish. |
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| Haleluya:
Traditional Tanzanian Melody,Stults, Tyleen,RR |
| Optional congas and a shaker add their spice to this rendition of a taditional Tanzanian melody. Staccato technique along with syncopated rhythmic patterns add to the fun all the way to the ending 94th measure. |
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| How Can I Keep From Singing:
Lowry, Robert,Sherman, Arnold B.,RR |
| Truly a unique work, this piece features Robert Lowry's rhythmic hymn tune supported in part by a "singing bell" technique, which uses round sticks rubbed around the outer rim of the bell, for a truly ethereal sound. Full instructions for this technique plus a biography on Robert Lowry and the full lyrics for the hymn are included. |
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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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| Infant Holy Infant Lowly:
Traditional,McFadden, Jane,AG |
| This beautiful Christmas lullaby begins with a mellow feel and ultimately erupts with joy. |
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| It Came Upon the Midnight Clear:
Willis, Richard S.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's elegant setting of this familiar carol provides sufficient contrast throughout by incorporating a variety of elements including a verse of "Away in a Manger" in the middle section. |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho:
Traditional,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| For all of those 4 and 5 octave young ringers' choirs who have a difficult time finding fun, playable but interesting music in that octave range your search is over! Full texture, lots of fun techniques and a moderate tempo combine to make this piece a winner. Of course, more skilled choir would enjoy "ringing the walls down" as well! |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho:
Spiritual,Ziemelis, Miervaldis,AG |
| From the pen of a bell director in the country of Latvia comes this creative and jazzy arrangement of "Joshua Fit the Battle". |
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| Joy and Elation:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| The sparkling rhythms and memorable melody of this easy-to-learn original composition by Cynthia Dobrinski creates an exuberant, celebratory mood. |
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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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| 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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| Long Ago Prophets Knew:
Green, Fred Pratt,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| Paired with the renowned historic carol PERSONENT HODIE (familiar as "On This Day Earth Shall Ring"), Fred Pratt Green's Advent text has become a modern day classic. |
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| Meditation on Lord I Want to Be a Christian:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AG |
| A new interesting arrangement of this popular spiritual, the composer comments that she wished for this arrangement to set a contemplative tone for worship. |
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| Nutcracker Sweets:
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Five dances from Tchaikovsky's perennial holiday delight are seamlessly woven together to bring to listening audiences visions of all the magic and spectacle of this classic story. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke's passionate treatment of this beloved Advent hymn captures the quiet reverence and expectation of the season. |
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| Parade of the Tin Soldiers:
Jessel, Leon,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| This new, expanded version of a top-selling Christmas favorite is compatible with the original 3-4 octave version (MHP1453) by Martha Lynn Thompson. |
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| Pat a Pan:
Burgundian Carol,Gramann, Fred,AG |
| This exciting new Christmas addition to the Distinctly Bronze Series is well crafted by noted composer Fred Gramann. Sixteenth note rhythms abound - both malleted and rung, and drive the music. |
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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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| Praise His Name in the Dance:
Hakes, Derek K.,,AP |
| This original composition is an exhortation to "move with the beat." Mr. Hakes accomplishes this through alternating compound and simple meter, a jubilant tempo, and "body" percussion - stomps and claps- and mallet clicks. |
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| Prince of Peace:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| This joyous arrangement combines Handel’s “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” with the carol “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” (ADESTE FIDELES). The two editions are compatible for massed ringing. |
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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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| Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:
Bradbury, William B.,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke's setting of this well-known William Bradbury hymn pairs the tune with Bradbury's equally popular "He Leadeth Me." |
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| Song of Gladness:
Sherman, Arnold,,RR |
| This original composition was commissioned for the 2004 Rogue Valley Handbell Festival in Medford, Oregon. Playable by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 octave choirs; this bright, energetic, 78-measure piece is great not only for combined choir festivals, but also to start your ringing season off with a flourish! |
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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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| Twelve Bells for Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| The arranger writes: "At times it has been difficult to find arrangements for small ensembles which are not only interesting, but highly portable, sufficiently challenging for all ringers and which allow flexibility in bell assignments. This collection is an attempt to meet those needs." Contents include: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, For the Beauty of the Earth, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Simple Gifts and Amazing Grace. For Three to Six ringers. |
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| We Wish You a Merry Christmas:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,HP |
| Bursting with the joy of the season this clever, fun-filled setting is malleted throughout, making the occasional chromatics much easier to execute. |
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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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