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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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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional ,Robert, Dennis,CP |
| All of the more difficult parts in this Level 1 arrangement are found in the keyboard part, allowing this beloved American melody to be played by beginning choirs. |
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| America Give Thanks:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,AP |
| Perfect for the Thanksgiving season, this arrangement of favorite American hymns includes "America the Beautiful," "We Gather Together," "For the Beauty of the Earth," and "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come." |
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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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| Angels Sang at Bethlehem:
Various,Prins, Matthew ,LC |
| Cascading peals, confident harmonies, and uplifting modulations add to this celebration of glory to the newborn King. Tunes featured in this piece are "Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels from the Realms of Glory, and Angels We Have Heard on High."
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| Bell Peal on Hark the Herald Angels Sing:
Mendelssohn, Felix,Lamb, Linda,AP |
| This third installment in Linda Lamb’s “Bell Peal” series weaves bell tower motifs into the melody of this favorite Christmas carol. |
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| Calypso on He Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, William,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| “Calypso on ‘He Leadeth Me’” is a happy and care-free rendition of the William Bradbury hymn tune. |
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| Celebration on Azmon:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,LC |
| Opening with a bright, contemporary fanfare, this energetic work presents a popular hymn tune in creative rhythmic, lyric, and chord-based variations. |
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| Celtic Silent Night:
Gruber, Franz,Raney, Joel,HP |
An essential component of every Christmas service or concert is the inclusion of “Silent Night,” and this is sure to become a choral favorite with its authentic Celtic rhythms and unique harmonies.
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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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| Dearest Jesus We Are Here:
Bach, J. S.,Mallory, Ron,AG |
| With a gorgeous melody that could have only been written by Bach, this transcription of his beautiful organ prelude is now playable on handbells, handchimes, or a combination of both. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Grace and Thanksgiving:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| "Grace and Thanksgiving" offers reflective music for the Thanksgiving season especially, but also for any moment of thankful worship. |
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| Hark the Herald Angels Sing:
Mendelssohn, Felix,Moklebust, Cathy,HP |
| “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” has been arranged in an energetic, sparkling and rhythmic style. |
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| He Knows My Name:
Bradbury, William & Walker, Tommy,Lamb, Linda,RP |
| Linda Lamb's setting of the popular praise song by Tommy Walker is beautifully simple, with optional handchimes providing both contrast and added interest. |
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| Here I Am to Worship:
Hughes, Tim,Labenske, Victor,AP |
| This setting of the popular worship chorus is artfully arranged for beginning ringers. |
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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 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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| I Wonder As I Wander:
Appalachian Folk Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This delicate arrangement of the beloved Appalachian tune will be a poignant addition to Christmas services or concerts. |
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| Jesus Is Mine:
Knapp, Phoebe,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Marked “Unhurried; with conviction” this lovely new setting of “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine” is as fresh as spring dew. |
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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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| 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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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
French Folk Tune,Thompson, Karen,CG |
| An arrangement that elegantly portrays the mood of Advent, this rendition of "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" is unique and versatile. |
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| Little Drummer Boy:
Czech carol,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| This tune has long been a secular/sacred favorite Christmas song. This setting includes an optional processional and a part for triangle and hand drum. |
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| Midnight Clear:
Willis, Richard Storrs,Tucker, Sondra,AP |
| Sub-titled “A Christmas Nocturne,” this elegant arrangement of “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” shimmers with impressionistic harmonies, bright melody and flowing accompaniment. |
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| Mighty Fortress Is Our God:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,HP |
| This hymn is one of the most beloved, stoic and strong hymns by Martin Luther. Along with optional trumpet, it declares the absolute power of God and was a rallying cry for the Reformation. |
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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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| Reflection on Holy Manna:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,LC |
| Beginning and ending with singing bell technique, tender echoes of a well-loved early American hymn tune ring out to touch the heart and soothe the soul. |
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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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| Revelation Song:
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| The theme of “God’s Holiness” is captured in this 3-5 octave arrangement which blends a popular contemporary praise and worship song with a well-known hymn whose texts are based on chapters 4 and 5 from the Book of Revelation. |
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| Skater's Waltz:
Waldteufel, Emile,Tucker, Sondra,AG |
| This piece will have listeners humming along to the famous "Skaters Waltz" tune. Wonderfully arranged for handbells and optional handchimes, here's a perfect seasonal selection for community and church holiday concerts. |
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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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| Wake Awake:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Page, Anna Laura,CG |
| This familiar setting, also known in German as Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme – or, in English, Wake, awake, for night is flying – is an energetic, dance-like piece that lends itself well to handbells. |
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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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