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Series Title: Flexible Favorites
(Choristers Guild)
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Song Title |
Composer(s) |
Arranger(s) |
Octaves |
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All Glory Laud and Honor |
Teschner, Melchior |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: Palm Sunday options abound with this accessible, flexible arrangement of the tune ST. THEODULPH. An easily-memorized processional is provided, with options for incorporating a C or Bb instrument if desired.
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Christ Is Alive Let Christians Sing |
Williams, Thomas |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: This latest publication in the “Flexible Favorites” series is usable throughout the Easter season as well as for Palm Sunday or Advent, using the alternate title Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates.
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Crown Him With Many Crowns |
Elvey, George |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: This arrangement of the hymn tune DIADEMATA begins with a fanfare, which reappears between the two stanzas as an interlude, and is also used to close the piece.
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In the Cross of Christ I Glory |
Conkey, Ithamar |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: The hymn tune RATHBUN is treated in a flowing, soothing style, in this very accessible arrangement for bells and optional C or Bb instrument.
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I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light |
Thomerson, Kathleen |
Moklebust, Cathy |
2-5 |
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Review: The latest addition to the “Flexible Favorites” series for bells and optional instruments, Kathleen Thomerson’s popular hymn tune HOUSTON has been treated simply and delicately with minimal bell changes and techniques, making this a very accessible arrangement.
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Now Thank We All Our God |
Cruger, Johann |
Page, Anna Laura |
2-5 |
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Review: Now Thank We All Our God is a majestic and accessible setting of the beloved traditional hymn. With full chords that accompany the prominent melody, beginning ringers will find this to be a favorite that can be used throughout the year, and especially during the Thanksgiving season.
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Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart |
Messitur, Arthur Henry |
Tucker, Margaret R. |
2-6 |
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Review: After a short, fanfare introduction, Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart presents the hymn tune MARION in three settings: 1. traditional 4/4 hymn form, 2. a more meditative setting in 3/4 time, with the melody in mid range, played by optional handchimes, and 3. a stately setting in 4/4 time with a flowing bass bells accompaniment.
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks |
Handel, George Frideric |
Eithun, Sandra |
2-5 |
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Review: Handbells and optional instrument team up again in this next addition to the Flexible Favorites series. The memorable carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" is intermingled with hints of other carols provided by the optional instrumental line to create a fun and accessible setting in two compatible versions.
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