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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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| Blessed Assurance:
Knapp, Phoebe P.,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Listeners will immediately be captivated with a bold opening fanfare and a strong, straightforward tune in this setting of the familiar hymn. |
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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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| Canticle of Praise:
Various,Sherman, Arnold,AG |
| This masterful arrangement of ELLACOMBE (commonly known as the hymns "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" and "I Sing the Almighty Power of God") comes alive with a dancing syncopation. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 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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| Mary Did You Know:
Lowry, Mark & Greene, Buddy,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| This tender arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song weaves handbells, handchimes, and lyrical scoring into a beautiful musical tapestry. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Requiem and Remembrance:
Krug, Jason,,RW |
| From the talented pen of Jason Krug comes this original that creates a prayerful, intimate moment in worship or concert. |
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| Rhapsody:
Phillips, Judy,,RR |
| "Rhapsody" may be programmed with two other pieces, "Reverie" (RRBL5049) and "Roundelay" (RRBL5050), to create a three movement work entitled "Triptych". This movement features a passionately active accompaniment with undulating dynamics and fluid LV passages. 3 octaves of handchimes add their shimmer to the mix. |
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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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| 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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| Spanish Dance:
McChesney, Kevin,,JH |
| Subtitled "Baile Espanol," this original composition moves along at quarter=100. |
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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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| 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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