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| Almighty:
Watson, Wayne,McChesney, Kevin,RP |
| This bright, energetic setting of Wayne Watson's contemporary classic is easy to master and will set your contemporary or blended worship service on fire!
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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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| And He Never Said a Word:
Various,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Set in d minor with only a few bell or chime changes (F sharp/C sharp), this interwoven tapestry of two reflective seasonal hymn tunes creates an emotional, mournful backdrop for meditation and prayer. |
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| Beach Spring Stomp:
The Sacred Harp,Honore, Jeffrey,CO |
| You may omit the first 12 measures of this boisterous setting of BEACH SPRING, but then you'd miss all the fun! Bass clef ringers stomp, clap, or mallet an opening 5/4 rhythm while the treble ringers use mallets to beat on music stands, music, or clap lightly. After all this "stomping" gets going, the tune enters and the fun continues! This piece is perfect for energetic youth choirs! |
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| Bells of Easter Morning:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| In contrast to the loud trumpeting of Easter morning, this delightful work focuses on the quiet joys of Christ's resurrection. |
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| Beneath the Cross of Jesus:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,BE |
| 13 optional handchimes in the upper 3 octave range add their ambiance to this reflective, poignant rendition of the hymn tune ST CHRISTOPHER. The score is open and light with flowing eighth-note accompaniment throughout most of the 76 measures. |
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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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| 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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| Celtic Grace:
Geschke, Susan,,HP |
| Weaving together original melodies with phrases from “Amazing Grace,” Susan Geschke’s latest piece reflects a sense of quiet joy with a Celtic flavor. |
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| Crown Him Lord of All:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| In the style of a brilliant symphonic overture, three robust hymn tunes ring forth with strength and conviction. The highly recognizable tunes, "Diademata" (Crown Him With Many Crowns), "Darwall's 148th" (Rejoice the Lord is King), and "Coronation" (All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name), will be loved by the congregation and ringers alike. |
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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 Triumph:
Various,Frizzel, J.D.,LC |
| With orchestral strength and tonal variety, four of the most often-heard Easter hymn tunes combine in a glorious outpouring of praise for Easter morning. Tunes include, "Regent Square, Truro, O Filii et Filiae, and Easter Hymn." |
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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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| Gospel Ring:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,BE |
| This energetic selection combines two upbeat gospel hymns, "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" and "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." Full of dotted rhythms, staccato effects and harmonic changes, your ringers should enjoy working on this challenge. |
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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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| Hosanna:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,LC |
| With so much music to prepare for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in such a short period of time, directors will appreciate the ease at which this masterful arrangement is made ready for performance. The tunes included are, "All Glory Laud and Honor, Hosanna Loud Hosanna, and Ride on Ride on in Majesty!" |
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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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| Hymn of Promise:
Sleeth, Natalie,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski’s new arrangement of Natalie Sleeth’s endearing hymn treats each of the three verses with a distinct approach that variously utilizes suspended bells played by mallets, vibrato, thumb damps, echoes, and optional 3-6 octave handchimes. |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. |
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| I've Got Peace Like a River:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie,HP |
| Valerie Stephenson begins this setting by combining the unique singing bell technique on the lower bells with the melody on lower (optional) handchimes and wind chimes, and establishes an ethereal, serene mood. |
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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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| King of Glory:
Israeli Folk Song,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| "The King of Glory" is an exciting, energetic piece based on a traditional Israeli folk melody. |
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| King of Kings and Lord of Lords:
Ancient Hebrew Melody,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| This lively, fun to ring setting from Martha Lynn Thompson is based on an ancient Hebrew melody. |
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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| The flavor of this piece is truly meditative with variations in tempo from freely to steady time to broadly; with grandeur. |
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| My Spirit's Gonna Shine:
Spiritual,Edwards, Dan,CP |
| Dan Edwards skillfully blends “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” with “This Little Light of Mine” in this joyful arrangement that makes use of an interesting variety of techniques. |
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| Near the Cross:
Various,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| Fanny Crosby’s hymn text, “Near the Cross,” is a meaningful, devotional prayer that is especially useful for the Lenten season or communion service. |
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| Percussive Praise:
McChesney, K.,,CG |
| This vibrant piece is played entirely with mallets. Appropriate for secular or sacred settings. Boomwhackers can be used with this title. |
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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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| Processional Alleluia:
Causey, C. H., ,BE |
| An anthem for SAB choir with handbells (3 octaves) and organ. Also indicates vocal descant (soprano). Highly recommended! |
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| Raise a Loud Hosanna:
Traditional,McDonald, Mary,LC |
| Continuing her acclaimed hymn-concertato series, Mary McDonald has crafted a setting of the traditional tune ELLACOMBE guaranteed to become a staple for Palm Sunday worship. |
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| Renewed Spirit:
Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG |
| This AGEHR Area XII Composition Contest winner is a lilting original piece that will lift the spirits of ringers and listeners alike. |
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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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| Soon and Very Soon:
Crouch, A.,Morris, H.,HP |
| The easy rock feel of this gospel favorite is preserved in this exciting arrangement from Hart Morris. |
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| Standing on the Promises:
Carter, R. Kelso,Lamb, Linda,RO |
| With driving rhythm throughout, this great “Americana” hymn sparkles. The dotted eighth-sixteenth note pattern so familiar in this melody is used throughout, and a section with optional handchimes adds nice contrast. |
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| Sweet Spirit:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Using “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” and “Spirit of the Living God”, this full-bodied arrangement also makes good use of optional handchimes-–both to emphasize melody and as accompaniment. |
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| They'll Know We Are Christians:
Scholtes, Peter,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| Written during Peter Scholtes's pastorate at St. Brendan's church on Chicago's South Side in the 1960s, this captivating folk hymn has enjoyed worldwide popularity ever since. |
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| Thine Is the Glory:
Handel, George Frederick,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| George Frederick Handel's strong melody is set here in triumphant fashion. Strong, chordal ringing spiced with accidentals along with tempo and dynamic changes characterize the music as it moves to a big ending. It is 71 measures. |
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| This Little Light of Mine:
Spiritual,Moats, William,CG |
| This delightful arrangement of the familiar spiritual is divided into two major sections with different tempos and meters. The piece is fun to ring, and the use of mallets and stopped techniques adds to the energy and excitement. |
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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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| When Jesus Wept:
Billings, W.,Wagner, D.,BE |
| Based on a canon by William Billings, this setting is for 2-part chorus and keyboard with optional handbells. |
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