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| All Glory In the Highest:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Sparkling settings of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Angels We Have Heard On High" are blended together in this well-crafted Christmas medley. |
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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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| 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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| Canon of Grace:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| Two beloved melodies "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel and "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, are combined in this arrangement with open-spaced textures and few bell changes. Dynamics range from p to ff and offer a distinct challenge to developing ringers. |
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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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| Chanson:
Lowenberg, Kenneth,,AG |
| This lovely, lyrical original work is very accessible for two or three octave handbell choirs. |
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| Come Thou Almighty King:
Giardini, Felice de,Johnson, Victor C.,LC |
| Johnson's talent for writing beautiful harmonies and nuance is supported by an accessible organ accompaniment, and the optional fanfare-like parts for brass and timpani and three octaves of handbells serve to further enhance this joyous invitation to worship! |
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| Deck the Halls:
Old Welsh Tune,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This lively arrangement of the familiar carol is entirely malleted with the exception of two shakes (C6 and C7). This high-energy piece is sure to be a favorite! |
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| Ding Dong Merrily On High:
Traditional English Carol,Gramann, Fred,CG |
| Beginning with a quiet treble ostinato figure inspired by the lyrics "in heaven the bells are ringing," the ringing grows in intensity until it bursts forth with the first statement of the traditional English carol, "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High." |
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| Festive Peal:
Thompson, Karen,,AG |
| Use this dynamic original work as a concert opener or as great attention-grabbing prelude. Easy to memorize and accessible for most handbell choirs, this piece will surely join your choir's list of favorites. |
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| First Song of Isaiah:
White, Jack Noble,Stephenson, Valerie,AP |
| This setting of Jack Noble White's original choral work is fully scored and especially engaging with the inclusion of the optional handchimes and C Instrument (such as a flute or violin). |
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| Give Me Jesus:
Traditional Spiritual,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Commissioned by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble in memory of a founding member of the group, this piece uses the singing bell technique extensively to convey the text of the spiritual "Give Me Jesus". |
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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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| He Is Born:
French Carol,Lamb, Linda,CG |
| "He Is Born" is a lively arrangement of the traditional eighteenth-century tune IL EST NÉ. The dance-like character of this arrangement artfully illustrates the words of the carol, which tell us to "play the oboe and bagpipes merrily." |
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| He Shall Feed His Flock:
Handel, George Frideric,Edwards, Dan,AP |
| This arrangement of the favorite alto aria from Handel's "Messiah" is set in gently pulsating textures accessorized by well-placed articulations and handchime scoring. |
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| Israel's Joy:
Hebrew Folk Song,Lamb, Linda,AP |
| Appealing to children, youth and adults, this setting of a Hebrew folk tune pulses with energy and musical color. |
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| Jesus Shall Reign:
Hatton, J.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "Jesus Shall Reign" is an exciting arrangement of the familiar hymn tune, DUKE STREET, for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It is appropriate for general church services as well as Trinity, Christ the King and mission emphasis Sundays. |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho:
Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie,AP |
| Ringers mallet tabled handbells, click mallet handles and even shout out loud in this spunky setting of this favorite spiritual. |
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| Joy and Celebration:
Afdahl, Lee J.,,AG |
| This exciting original work for three, four, or five octaves of handbells and three or five octaves of optional handchimes features idiomatic writing with LVs, echoes, and bell peals that make this piece fun to ring and hear. |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. |
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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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| Masters In This Hall:
Traditional,McChesney, Kevin,AG |
| This exciting, rhythmic Christmas show stopper for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octave bell choirs is ideal for concert or service settings. Wonderful dynamic contrasts throughout the piece help to enhance the music mood. |
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| Meditation on There Is a Fountain:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| "Meditation on 'There Is a Fountain'" is a beautifully flowing setting of the early American melody for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes. |
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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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| Noel Festival:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| This creative medley of three different carols wonderfully coveys the Christmas spirit through "Noels." "Noel Festival" incorporates "African Noel, Sing We Now of Christmas, and The First Noel." |
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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 at the Manger:
Various,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| With a musical emphasis on "Away in a Manger" (the "Cradle Song" tune) and "Rocking Carol," the comforting melody of Humperdinck’s "Evening Prayer" offers an appropriately contrasting middle section. |
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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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| Prelude on Thaxted:
Traditional,Helman, Michael,AG |
| Beautifully arranged as a commission by Area VII in honor of past Chair Alanna Taragawa, this setting of the powerful Holst tune, which has been used with a number of modern hymn texts, makes wonderful use of handbells and handchimes. |
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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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| Ring:
Lamb, Linda,,AP |
| Filled with special techniques, including handbell handle clicks, this original works serves as a teaching as well as a performance piece. |
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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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| Sarabande:
Krug, Jason,,BE |
| "Nostalgically" is the character marking for this original work, written in 3/4 meter in f minor. Optional handchimes are featured in the melody line in several sections of the work. |
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| Sheep May Safely Graze:
Bach, J. S.,Rogers, Sharon E.,CG |
| This gently flowing music is based on one of Bach's most beautiful, haunting tunes. |
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| They'll Know We Are Christians:
Scholtes, Peter,Honore, Jeffrey,CO |
| The creative use of mallets underscores this popular folk melody and integrates a driving rhythmic pattern reminiscent of an African American spiritual. |
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| Two Carols for Christmas:
Various,Krug, Jason,AP |
| Straightforward, creative and fresh, the two carols, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Pat-a-Pan" are handy resources for the Christmas season. |
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| Welcome Place:
Williams, J. Paul,Raney, Joel,HP |
| J. Paul Williams and Joel Raney have joined forces to provide a much-needed anthem addressing the church’s role as a welcoming place in this world. |
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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 We All Get To Heaven:
Various,Waldrop, T.,AP |
| "When We All Get to Heaven" is a lively, fun-filled setting of the familiar gospel hymn for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It incorporates the hymn "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and offers a delightful choice for church and festival. |
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