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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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| All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name:
Various,Morris, H.,RR |
| This full-chordal rendition of the hymn tunes CORONATION and MILES LANE offers a variety of creative uses. |
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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 the Beautiful:
Traditional,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Majestic and touching, this arrangement makes the perfect addition to any patriotic event. At times simple and peaceful, and at others bold and bombastic, this very solid arrangement will give ringers the chance to explore different moods and emotions as the piece explores different textures and keys. |
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| Angels From the Realms of Glory:
Smart, Henry,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| This Cynthia Dobrinski setting is a festive addition to the Christmas repertoire. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
,Lamb, L.,RW |
| "Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart...." so begins the text to the lovely Irish folk melody known as the hymn tune SLANE. Arranger Linda Lamb uses nontraditional harmonies to open this piece before she settles into a chordal passage of the tune. |
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| Cambridge Carillon:
Dare, J., ,JH |
| Close your eyes as you listen and be transported outside King's College Cambridge with the sound of bells reverberating in the air all about you. The meter is a steady 3/4 with some ties across the bar line for effect. A few bell changes add the + in the level 1 rating. |
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| Chime In Songs of Praise:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Continuing the popular Chime In series, here are two wonderful arrangements in one folio "Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". |
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| Christmastide:
Various,Sherman, A.,RR |
| Christmastide is a medley of six familiar Christmas carols: "Joy to the World," "He Is Born," "Away in a Manger," "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen," "Sing We Now of Christmas," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." The arranger uses various techniques and textures to contrast the carols and add interest. This arrangement was written for a Twelfth Night Christmas Handbell Festival. Available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs. |
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| Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing:
,Ingram, B.,RO |
| It is rare to find a selection that is equally playable by 2, 3, 4, or 5 octaves of handbells! And, if you are thinking the music must be fraught with ( ), [ ], and < >, then think again! There are very few of these markings, making the music easy to read. The tune is WARRENTON from The Sacred Harp. It is set in a lively, joyful manner with all ringers involved. A great selection for a mass ringing involving choirs of various octaves. |
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| Fanfare and Reflection:
Krug, Jason,,AG |
| Winner of the 2011 Area 2 Young Ringers Composition Contest, "Fanfare and Reflection" begins with dramatic crescendo shakes, followed by a triumphal original tune. |
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| Fill My Cup Lord:
Blanchard, R.,McChesney, K.,RW |
| The text of this long-time gospel favorite expresses a longing to be filled with God's Spirit. Kevin McChesney follows the textual thought, building throughout the arrangement to a strong, full-chordal statement of the theme. |
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| First Noel:
English Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs. |
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| Four Christmas Favorites:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,CP |
| Beginning chimers and ringers alike will enjoy the different techniques and musical figures employed to convey the character of each selection in this folio from the TODAY'S HANDCHIMES series. |
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| Gethsemane's Prayer:
Eithun, S.,,JH |
| "Thoughtful and distant" is the character marking given to this original compostition. The 3/4 meter lilt of the music and subtle dynamic shading reflect Christ's pathos in Gethsemane's garden. The work's 59 measures lends itself to a meditative spot in worship. |
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| Give Me Oil in My Lamp:
Traditional,Thompson, Karen,AG |
| The perfect piece for a children's choir, this accessible arrangement keeps everyone busy and happy. |
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| Gloria Hodie:
Various,McChesney, Kevin & Turner, Julie,JH |
| Rockin' out on old traditional carols? You bet! The carols in question – 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and On This Day Earth Shall Ring - are driven forward by a pulsing beat in the bass bells, with contrasting slower sections and optional handchimes providing even more listening interest. The total result is another winner from the team of Julie Turner and Kevin McChesney, sure to challenge your ringers and amaze your audience. |
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| Go Tell It on the Mountain:
Spiritual,Duncan, Andrew,AG |
| Make your Christmas celebration come alive with this fun and compelling arrangement of "Go, Tell It On the Mountain." |
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| He Is Exalted:
Paris, Twila,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| No subdivision of the beat or bell/chime changes are necessary in this spirited setting of a popular praise and worship standard. |
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| He's Got the Whole World:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This arrangement of the well-known tune is all malleted, with mallet rolls on sustained notes. The mallet clicks are clearly explained and offer visual as well as aural interest. |
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| Holy Holy Holy:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| Syncopation, mallets and a peppy tempo are not usually characteristics of pieces with this title! However, arranger Anna Laura Page changes all that with her delightful score, which includes a lilting section of the hymn, “Take Time to Be Holy.”
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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 Deep the Father's Love for Us:
Townend, Stuart,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| The ethereal sound of the "singing bell technique" is utilized in the opening and closing sections of Peggy Bettcher's effective arrangement of Stuart Townend's popular contemporary Lenten hymn. |
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| Joyful Praise:
Geschke, Susan E.,,CG |
| The newest addition to the popular series of original pieces by Susan Geschke, this exciting composition is available in two fully compatible editions, making it ideal for massed ringing events. |
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| Joy to the World:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Looking for a piece that can be memorized and played anywhere because no tables are needed? Look no further than this unique arrangement that wonderfully combines "Joy to the World" and "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". |
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| Jubilance:
Sherman, A., ,JH |
| A short, bright, happy piece written for 1992 Nassau Festival available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs. Perfect for festival and massed ringing. |
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| Just A Closer Walk:
Miles, C. Austin,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This spirited arrangement includes a great walking bass line for the bass bell ringers, along with gyros, shakes and lots of malleting for all. |
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| Keep Your Lamps:
Spirituals,Glasgow, Michael,HP |
| This colorful setting of the traditional spiritual based on Matthew 25:1-13 features a bass line incorporating the spiritual “Elijah Rock.” Appealing in its variety this clever setting is sure to delight ringers and listeners alike. |
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| Lead On O King Eternal:
Smart, Henry,Krug, Jason,AG |
| The melody is given to both treble and bass bells, interspersed with strong chords and dramatic mart lifts in this well-crafted arrangement of a powerful tune. |
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| Living for Jesus:
Lowden, C Harold & Gordon, A. J.,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| Three octaves of optional handchimes play "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in the middle section of this gospel hymn medley. |
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| Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming:
,Pysh,JH |
| The wonderful Advent/Christmas tune is here simply arranged for the 2 octave choir. The melody in the middle stanza is in the lower voice, giving these ringers an opportunity to share melodic material. |
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| Melody of Hope:
Tucker, Sondra,,CG |
| This tender, original song combines lyrical music with a memorable melody. The legato lines provide teaching opportunities in phrasing and expressive playing for developing choirs. |
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| Morning Joy:
Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,,CG |
| Originally composed for a children's handbell choir, "Morning Joy" sparkles with its generous use of mallet techniques. Ringers of all ages will appreciate its simple but radiant effervescence, making it appropriate for use on most Sundays, including Easter morning! |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphe,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| One of the all-time beloved Christmas songs is arranged in a very accessible Level 3 setting by Bill Ingram. |
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| Old Rugged Cross, The:
Bennard, G.,Sherman, A.,RW |
| An interesting introduction begins this piece and is then used as interludes and the conclusion. Verses begin quietly and each of the three grows until the climax is reached in the third verse. |
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| Plink Plank Plunk:
Anderson, Leroy,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| Here is a fun-to-ring 3-5 octave arrangement of Leroy Anderson's novelty showcase, "Plink, Plank, Plunk" performed entirely with mallets (bells on the table) and an occasional mart. |
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| Rejoice He Is Risen:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| Energy and joy abound in this original composition. While written for the Easter season, with its subtitle, "Rejoice in the Spirit," it is appropriate any time throughout the church year. The two compatible editions make this piece an excellent festival selection. |
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| Resounding Jubilation:
Edwards, Dan,,AG |
| The title of this catchy, original piece says it all, and its memorable melody will be a resounding success, providing great jubilation. |
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| Ring Joy:
Mitchell, K., ,JH |
| Triangle, rhythm sticks, and drum percussion instruments help keep the beat in this 3/4 metered original work, complete with the counts written right into the score for easy tracking of the music. Ever the educator, composer Kirtsy Mitchell writes to help beginning ringers advance their skill through satisfying music, and music reading challenges. |
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| Sway:
Ruiz, Pablo Beltran,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| To honor their 25th year, San Francisco Area’s Bay Bells has commissioned this handbell setting of Pablo Beltran Ruiz’s well-known mambo tune, “Sway” (“Quien Sera”). |
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| You Raise Me Up:
Graham, Brendan & Lovland, Rolf,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This inspirational song was based on a traditional Irish tune and first appeared as an instrumental piece on the Secret Garden album "Once in a Red Moon." |
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