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| All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name:
Holden, Oliver,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's rousing setting of the CORONATION tune is three minutes of festivity that would be an excellent opening selection for any concert or worship service. |
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| As the Deer:
Nystrom, Martin,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| This gorgeous, new setting of Martin Nystrom’s song was written in memory of a young man who bravely served in Iraq and sacrificed his life for his country. |
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| Behold the Star:
Traditional Spirituals,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| This energetic and exciting setting of the traditional spiritual “Behold the Star” also features the favorite “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow.” |
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| Bell Peal on How Great Our Joy:
Traditional German Carol,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| Combine shepherds on a hillside with an English bell tower and you'll have a good idea of this carol setting! |
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| Birthday of a King:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| Practically scored but full of emotion and flair, this artful setting includes several well-written variants of a perennial favorite. |
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| Calypso Lullaby:
West Indies Carol,Raney, Joel,HP |
By combining the lively WEST INDIES CAROL with a new text and an original lullaby, Joel Raney has crafted a spirited Christmas celebration for SATB, SAB, or Two-Part treble choirs.
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| Celebrate With Joy:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| Written in memory and celebration of the life a 12 year old, Cynthia Dobrinski's original composition with its jaunty theme and interspersed lyrical lines captures a joyfully celebratory and mildly contemporary mood, which will be welcomed by both youth and adult choirs alike. |
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| Chime In Advent and Christmas:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| This flexible collection features three seasonal arrangements written especially for handchimes. Titles include "O Come O Come Emmanuel", "The King Shall Come", and "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" (also known as "Good King Wenceslas"). |
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| Christmas Bell Tidings:
Various,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| This clever pairing of two instantly recognizable carols rings steadily from beginning to end, with the melodies occurring both independently and in inspired combinations. |
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| Christmas Meditation:
Various,Helman, M.,AG |
| Away in the Manger and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" are combined in this gentle arrangement. F major moves to Ab major and back again. Chimes are used in the lower melody. |
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| Come Thou Almighty King:
Traditional Italian Hymn,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| Brimming with energy created by a driving, percussive malleted bass line, this festive new hymn setting from Kevin McChesney is for 3-5 octaves. |
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| Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Based on the Southern Harmony tune JEFFERSON, this Advent arrangement creates a quiet but energetic, hurried feeling. |
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| Do You Hear What I Hear:
Regney, Noel & Shayne, Gloria,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| “Do You Hear What I Hear?” has truly become a classic of the Christmas season, and now arranger Bill Ingram offers a very satisfying setting for handbells. |
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| First Noel:
Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Beginning and advanced choirs alike will be delighted by this up-beat and joyous Christmas offering from Cynthia Dobrinski. |
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Traditional,Frizzell, J.D.,AG |
| AGEHR is proud to add J. D. Frizzell to our roster of fine handbell composers with his new work, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” |
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| Frosty the Snowman:
Nelson, Steve & Rollings, Jack,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Exchange your gloves for mittens and have fun with this easy setting of the popular holiday tune. |
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| Gift of Grace, The:
Amazing Grace,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Performance options for this arrangement based on "Amazing Grace" include optional 3,4, or 5 octaves of handchimes, optional solo C instrument or optional C instrument duet (C instrument score provided in the back of the folio). The combination of the various instruments makes for "graceful" timbres and colors of expressiveness. |
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| God of Grace and God of Glory:
Hughes, J.,McChesney, K.,CO |
| A high-energy arrangement, McChesney opens up with bouncing staccato which reoccurs throughout the arrangement. Harmonies are traditional with a twist, but do manage to stay in one key. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:
Traditional English Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| You will definitely “wow” your audience with Cynthia Dobrinski’s exciting and rhythmic 3-7 octave rendition of this traditional English carol. |
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| God With Us Emmanuel:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Publisher Agape's number one anthem for 2008 was Joel Raney’s “We Wait in Hope: A Candle Lighting Ceremony for Advent.” "God With Us, Emmanuel" follows the same format. |
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| Holly and the Ivy:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| This 76-measure work pairs a lively rendition of “The Holly and the Ivy” with a more lyrical setting of “Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine” that may be played on handchimes. |
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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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| I Am Thine O Lord:
Doane, William H.,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| This heartfelt arrangement of the beloved hymn will be a meaningful addition to worship services, concerts and festivals. |
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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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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, Gustav,Eithun, Sandra,GI |
| An elegantly graceful offering teeming with rich chords, this arrangement is stunning in its simplicity and beauty. |
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| I've Got the Joy (Down in My Heart):
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| Bursting with joy, this arrangement of the familiar song is malleted throughout. |
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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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| Joyful and Triumphant:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| After a brilliant introduction, this arrangement features three familiar tunes ("O Come All Ye Faithful, He is Born, and While by My Sheep") in succession and closes with a reprise of “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, George F.,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| At 51 measures, this lively, upbeat setting of the popular tune by George F. Handel would fit perfectly in a quick moment during Advent or Christmas worship. |
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| Love Divine All Loves Excelling:
Zundel, John,Raney, Joel & Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| This elegant Joel Raney/Arnold Sherman arrangement combines the familiar hymn tunes BEECHER and HYFRYDOL in a stunning ballad for 3-5 octaves. |
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| Night of the Father's Love:
Various,Choplin, Pepper,LC |
| Pepper Choplin’s creativity shines in this evocative intertwining of a 13th-century chant with one of the most popular carol tunes ever penned. |
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| Nocturne In C Minor:
Hascall, Nancy,,GI |
| Subtitled “Moonlight,” this original work is in the mold of Beethoven’s tranquil Moonlight Sonata and has been crafted for 3 to 6 octaves. |
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| Now the Green Blade Riseth:
,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| "Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells. |
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| O Little Town of Bethlehem:
Redner, Lewis H.,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| This tender rendering of the familiar Christmas favorite will offer a quiet, meditative addition to any holiday concert or worship service. |
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| O Little Town of Bethlehem:
Redner, Lewis,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| From the Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced ensembles comes this musically sophisticated, but very accessible, setting of the Christmas classic. |
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| Over the Rainbow:
Arlen, Harold & Harburg, E.Y.,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| 2009 is the 70th Anniversary of the classic movie The Wizard of Oz and the inspirational theme song made popular by Judy Garland, "Over the Rainbow." |
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| Rock-a My Soul:
Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| If your ringers love to mallet, this all-malleted piece is for you. The spirited chromatic melody and boogie-woogie bass lines will challenge ringers, and the work is also visually enjoyable with the addition of “mallet clicks” in the accompaniment parts. |
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| Seek Ye First:
Lafferty, Karen,Hollander, Lynne,AP |
| This classic praise song is paired with Pachelbel's Canon. A simple arrangement, it is a good choice for beginning ringers. |
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| Shepherd's Song:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| The Handel tune “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” is combined with the “Gloria” chorus from “Angels We Have Heard on High” in this joyful arrangement by Bill Ingram. |
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| We Three Kings:
Hopkins, John H.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The depiction of the three kings journeying to Bethlehem on camelback is skillfully captured as the musical forces join together to paint the familiar text and conjure images of long ago wise men following yonder star. |
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| We Three Kings:
Hopkins, John H.,Stephenson, Valerie W.,AP |
| We Three Kings (sub-titled "With Attitude!) is a delightful romp through the carol tune KINGS OF THE ORIENT arranged for 3-5 octaves of handbells by Valerie Stephenson. Two mallets per ringer will be needed. |
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| You Raise Me Up:
Lovland, Rolf and Graham, Brendan,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| This inspirational setting of the hit song made popular by Josh Groban is here arranged for the first time for handbells. |
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