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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RR |
| Sandra Eithun's ethereal Level 2 setting of "Amazing Grace" artfully employs the Singing Bell technique. |
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| America God Shed His Grace On Thee:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| Here’s a majestic medley incorporating "America the Beautiful," "America," and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" that will thrill and inspire your congregation or audience. |
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| Call to Celebration:
Angerman, David,,CG |
| "A Call to Celebration" is a festive, original composition filled with energy. |
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| Cantabile:
Li, Emily,,AG |
| From the creative pen of Hong Kong composer and bell director Emily Li, this gorgeous song will capture your choir with its flowing melodies and wonderful harmonies. |
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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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| 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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| Celtic Praise:
Lovland, Rolf,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| This strong, lively tune by popular duo Secret Garden is set by Kevin McChesney for handbells, percussion, and violin (or C instrument). Each instrumentalist will need his or her own copy of the instrument part. |
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| Christmas Carillon, A:
Various,Tucker, M.,CG |
| Margaret Tucker combines 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells with optional 3 octaves of handchimes in this medley of five carols. The introduction is a unison bell peal (the carillon) which "thickens" out as it leads into Joy to the World. |
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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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| Do Lord:
Traditional Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| This lively rendition of the spiritual includes a contrasting middle section with chimes that reflects the stanza's "when I'm in trouble" and "when I am dying." |
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| Exuberant Joy:
Sherman, Arnold,,CG |
| The title sets the mood perfectly for this upbeat, original handbell composition. |
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| Exultate:
Bauder, Josh,,AG |
| This spirited original work pulses with energy created by syncopated rhythms and techniques scored for precise emphasis. Most of the work is written in 6/8, but notation is given that it may be felt in 3/4 as well. |
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| Fanfare and Exaltation:
Edwards, Dan R.,,CG |
| Ringers are sure to enjoy this vibrant selection. The exhilarating and percussive opening and closing sections are contrasted by a beautiful and lyrical middle theme. |
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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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| Fum Fum Fum:
Traditional Spanish ,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This all-malleted piece will be an exuberant addition to your Christmas repertoire. Instructions are provided for the assorted mallet clicks that add visual as well as aural excitement to the work. |
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| Give Thanks:
Smith, Henry,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| We are delighted to offer Susan Geschke's expanded 3-5 octave edition of this ever-popular Henry Smith song. The simple elegance and uplifting passion allow handbells to participate seamlessly in a praise and worship setting. |
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| Grand Old Yankee Doodle Extravaganza:
Cohan, George M.,Edwards, Dan R.,CP |
| Everyone loves a rousing patriotic selection, so ringers and listeners will both be thrilled with this medley of George M. Cohan tunes arranged with the classic touch of Dan Edwards. |
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| He Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, William,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| William Bradbury wrote the original hymn, Lorie Line created a beautiful setting for keyboard and cello, and now Kevin McChesney has transcribed this setting for handbells. |
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| Holy Spirit Breath of God:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,LC |
| The Singing Bell technique creates an ethereal atmosphere as the work opens and journeys on its way through tunes associated with the hymns "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" and "Open My Eyes, That I May See." |
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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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| How Majestic Is Your Name:
Smith, Michael W.,Hakes, Derek,LC |
| A musical and visual celebration of God's great love, this fun-filled setting utilizes mallets and mallet clicks as well as ring touches, martellatos, and echos. Ringers are sure to love this one! |
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| I Heard the Voice of Jesus:
English Melody,Bonar, Horatius & Schulz-Widmar, Russell,HP |
| Here is a mesmerizing, much-loved English folk melody, KINGSFOLD, set to a Scottish poem which speaks of the words of Jesus. |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
,Morris, H.,RR |
| An immediate mood is set as this somber spiritual begins with wind chime and random ringing. The saxophone enters on the melody plaintively and ad libbing. |
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| In Remembrance:
Red, Buryl and Courtney, Ragan,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Perhaps no song over the past 35 years has been more useful in communion than Buryl Red's "In Remembrance", and Bill Ingram's arrangement captures the simplicity and beauty of this wonderful song. |
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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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| Jerusalem My Happy Home:
American Hymn Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Based on the early American tune LAND OF REST, this lively and varied arrangement features optional parts for flute, cello, congas or djembe, bongos, chime tree, shaker or maracas, suspended cymbal, and claves. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, William,Glasgow, Michael J.,RR |
| Michael Glasgow brings a lush and beautifully elegant treatment to “Jesus Loves Me.” This unique setting is introspective, reflective and prayerful. 2-3 octave and 3-6 octave versions of the arrangement are provided in the same score, and may be played either separately or together, with optional piano or chamber orchestra. |
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| Just a Closer Walk With Thee:
Traditional Gospel,Greer, Bruce ,RW |
| A New Orleans-style arrangement of the favorite gospel hymn for Bb clarinet and handbells, this “old-time” handbell favorite has been arranged for three octaves only or three to five octaves! You'll need a good clarinetist as the clarinet part is tricky (think Rhapsody in Blue) and NOT optional. |
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| On Eagle's Wings:
Joncas, Michael,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| This highly popular title is sung and played in worship by countless congregations worldwide, and now it is available in a 2–3 octave setting. |
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| On This Day Earth Shall Ring:
Piae Cantiones,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This energetic treatment of the tune PERSONENT HODIE may be used at any time during the Christmas season and is also a great festival choice. |
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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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| Prairie Suite:
Wissinger, K.,,AG |
| Prairie Suite by Kathleen Wissinger for 3-6 octaves of handbells and 3-5 octaves of handchimes has three movements: People of the South Wind, Sunflower Dance, and Reach for the Stars. |
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| Praise for the Morning:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| This lovely piece combines the hymns "Holy Holy Holy", "Morning Has Broken", and "Jesus Shall Reign". With no subdivision of the beat or bell/chime changes required, ringers at any level of proficiency will have no problem quickly preparing this solid medley of tunes associated with three "morning" hymns. |
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| Prayer for Peace:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| This piece "is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania on 9/11/01." |
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| Red White and Blue A la Carte:
Various,Waldrop, T.,RO |
| July 4th usually suffers the lack of handbell music due to its place on the church music activity schedule. Not now! This folio includes six, easy to work up, patriotic selections for church, concert or 4th of July parade. |
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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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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, K.,JH |
| This series is designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the ringing choir, and acts as a teaching tool in a step-by-step fashion. |
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| Simple Dance:
Traditional English Carol,Glasgow, Michael,CG |
| This fun, accessible setting of the ever-popular "Simple Gifts" tune (often referred to as "Lord of the Dance") incorporates a hint of the carol "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" in a lilting waltz. |
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| Still Still Still:
Traditional German Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This delicate arrangement of a traditional German carol uses groups of softly descending eighth notes to illustrate an image of gently falling snow on Christmas Eve. |
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| Three American Folk Hymns:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Three of the finest examples of early American hymns are brought together in this creative scoring. Tunes included are "Beach Spring", "Nettleton", and "Resignation." |
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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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| 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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