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| 10,000 Reasons:
Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt,Ingram, Bill,RP |
| This hymn-like ballad by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman is one of the most popular new praise songs released in some time. This arrangement by Bill Ingram is presented in the key of F-major and with the lyrics inserted; it would be very easy for a soloist or the congregation to sing along. |
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| Allegro Con Moto:
Krug, Jason,,GI |
| Selected by the Handbell Musicians of America as a music example that showcases the best in the handbell art form, Allegro con moto (fast, with motion) is lively, upbeat, and full of rhythmic drive and melodic energy. |
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| Because He Lives:
Gaither, William,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The perfect opening to your Easter Day worship, this introit from Joel Raney on Gloria and Bill Gaither's beloved Easter hymn says it all, "Because he lives, I can face tomorrow." The 3-5 octave Handbell Part is included.
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| Be Still My Soul:
Sibelius, Jean,Krug, Jason,RR |
| The FINLANDIA hymn tune has be used with numerous texts, and it is beautifully presented here in a fresh setting by Jason Krug. |
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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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| Day of Celebration:
Childers, Brian,,FM |
| A spirited original composition with a driving rhythmic accompaniment and a melody that will stay with you long after rehearsal or performances, this piece is guaranteed to bring a joyful atmosphere whenever it is performed. |
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| Easter Joy:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Greet Resurrection morning with this exciting arrangement of three beloved Easter hymns that lets your ringers shine and offers the opportunity to feature a trumpet soloist or brass quintet. The tunes included in this stunning setting are "Llanfair, Duke Street, and St Kevin." |
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| Enduring Joy:
Dobrinski, Cynthia ,,HP |
| Abounding with energy and lilting in spirit, master composer, Cynthia Dobrinski, has crafted this joy-filled original composition for 3-6 octaves of handbells. The inspiration comes from the scriptural reference "the joy of the Lord is your strength." |
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| Fantasia on Ebenezer:
Traditional,Waldrop, Tammy,LC |
| This rhythmically interesting and strong arrangement of the tune EBENEZER includes martellato, martellato lifts, and malleting that will make this piece a favorite for your ringers. |
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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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| 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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| Gymnopedie:
Satie, Erik,Roth, Karen,JH |
| Karen Roth's transcription of the keyboard classic by Satie is a good choice for beginning community choirs and school groups, and may also be used in church as a prayer. |
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| Here I Am to Worship:
Hughes, Tim,Edwards, Dan,RP |
| This great worship song by Tim Hughes has become a standard in many different types of church services. |
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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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| 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 Want Jesus to Walk With Me:
Traditional Spiritual,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| From arranger Tammy Waldrop here is a rhythmic, soulful setting of this popular spiritual. Staccato sections contrast with smooth sustained passages featuring optional chimes. |
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| Jerusalem My Happy Home:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,BE |
| In contrast to the normal upbeat tempo, this arrangement is presented in slower, wistful fashion. |
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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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| Jubilant Rondo:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,CG |
| This engaging composition features a jaunty theme and constant energy throughout. Written in 4/4 meter, the use of dotted rhythms contributes to the piece’s bouncy, joyful quality. |
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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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| Leaning on the Everlasting Arms:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,LC |
| This beloved hymn tune is given a fresh treatment in this accessible, up-beat arrangement. |
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| Lift High the Cross:
Nicholson,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Commissioned for a church anniversary, Dobrinski captures the triumphant spirit of this grand hymn tune. It is good for any festive occasion. |
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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
Silesian Folk Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Our all-time best selling handbell piece is now available in an edition for 2 octave choirs! This very moving treatment of the hymntune, SCHÖNSTER, HERR JESU, has become a classic in handbell literature. |
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| Mighty Jehovah (Russian Dance):
Traditional,Edwards, Dan,CP |
| This haunting melody with great rhythmic interest is fun to play and a joy to hear. It will work fine without the rhythm instruments, but the easy rhythm parts (triangle, finger cymbal, tambourine) add so much! |
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| Nocturne No. 3:
Helman, Michael,,AG |
| This title is the sequel to best-sellers "Nocturne in C Minor" and "Nocturne No. 2". |
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| Now the Green Blade Riseth:
,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| "Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells. |
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| Praise Him Praise Him:
Allen, Chester G. ,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| Kevin McChesney brings us this big, bold arrangement of a gospel favorite. |
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| Prayer:
Sager, Carole Bayer & Foster, David,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This inspirational song was made famous by singers Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli and in 1999 won David Foster the Golden Globe Award for best song of the year. Set for 3 to 5 octave handbells and optional 3 to 5 octave handchimes and sythesizer, arranger Joel Raney captures the serene beauty of this powerful ballad. The synthesizer strings part is included. |
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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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| 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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| Rolling In the Deep:
Adkins, Adele & Epworth, Paul,Hanson, Nicholas ,HP |
| British singer-songwriter Adele had the largest crossover hit in the United States in the past 25 years with this blues, gospel chart topper. Nicholas A. Hanson's masterful transcription translates perfectly to handbells. |
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| Sing Hosanna Sing:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| The shouts of "Hosanna" are joyously announced in this easily-learned Palm Sunday original from Joel Raney for SATB voices with an optional part for Children's Choir and 7 Handbells (part included). |
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| Song of Gladness:
Sherman, Arnold,,RR |
| This original composition was commissioned for the 2004 Rogue Valley Handbell Festival in Medford, Oregon. Playable by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 octave choirs; this bright, energetic, 78-measure piece is great not only for combined choir festivals, but also to start your ringing season off with a flourish! |
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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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| Tapestry on Be Thou My Vision:
Traditional,Linker, Janet & McFadden, Jane,BE |
| This majestic arrangement of the tune SLANE is a perfect chance to incorporate other instrumentalists with your handbell choir. The interplay between the handbells and keyboard really sells the piece, but the addition of the optional C instrument completes the picture handsomely. |
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| Three Hymns for Easter Day:
Wesley, C.,Courtney, C.,BE |
| "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," "The Strife Is O'er," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" are the three hymn settings included in this folio. Each hymn has a choral introduction and coda with the hymn in stanza form in the middle. The optional bell accompaniment rings for the majority of each setting. |
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| Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Praise:
Traditional,Tucker, Sondra,LC |
| Don't allow the 10/8 time signature to scare you away from this bold, energetic arrangement of the American hymn-tune NETTLETON. The repetitive nature of the rhythmic patterns in the first half of this piece will make the rhythm easier for ensembles to master. |
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| Viva La Vida:
ColdPlay,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| Prolific handbell arranger Kevin McChesney follows up Keith Richards' arrangement of Coldplay's "Clocks with another Coldplay title in an arrangement that begins with easy-to-master malleted patterns, and builds with excitement as the melody soars in the treble bells. |
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| Water is Wide, The:
,Stephenson, V.,BE |
| Optional 3-5 octaves of chimes are a plus in this legato, contemplative setting of the traditional English folk song. Passages of eighth-note accompaniment gently support the melody. An interesting technique, vibrato on chimes, is explained in a foot note. 56 measures in length. |
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| With a Joyful Spirit:
McKlveen, Paul,,AG |
| This 2013 Area 2 Festival Conference Division winner is a joyful original piece that features handchimes, suspended mallet work, echoes, and martellatos, and a wonderful melody making this piece a winner for all. |
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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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