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| Beneath the Cross of Jesus:
Maker, Frederick C.,Geschke, Susan E.,CG |
| This deeply-moving setting uses rich textures and lush harmonies to mirror the emotion of the text. |
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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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| Bwana Asifiwe:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter. |
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| Carol of the Bells:
Ukrainian Carol,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| The classic Ukrainian carol, commonly known as "Carol of the Bells," comes to life in this refreshing setting from arranger Arnold Sherman. |
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| Christ Arose!:
Lowry, R.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| This is a festive and dignified setting of Robert Lowry's beloved Easter hymn. |
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| Christ the Lord Is Risen Today:
Easter Hymn,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| This festive concertato is the perfect Easter Sunday opener. Text begins, "Alleluia, joy unending, praise ascending to the sky. Death is vanquished, life has triumphed. Christ is risen today!" |
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| C Jam Mood:
Davenport, Roderick,,CP |
| Your ringers are sure to ask to play this one again and again! Roderick Davenport's original piece makes a great opener or encore for concert and would most likely be a fun festival selection! |
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| Come and Find the Quiet Center:
White, Benjamin F.,Mizell, Carol Lynn,LC |
| Accompanied only with handbells and created as a processional anthem, this salient hymn setting of an inspired text beautifully establishes a reverent, worshipful aura. |
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| Come Christians Join to Sing:
Spanish Hymn,Simpson, F. Thomas,HP |
| Full of energy and drive and punctuated by the use of stopped sounds, this festive 2-3 octave handbell setting incorporates syncopated rhythms, interspersed with a traditional presentation of this hymn tune. |
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| Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy:
Southern Harmony,Bonner, Kathryn S.,LC |
| The beloved early-American melody takes on a fresh and delightful quality with this buoyant setting. |
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| Easter Book:
Various,Lamb, Linda & Ingram, Bill,RO |
| A complete resource for Easter! Titles include, "He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word", "The Hour Has Come", "All Glory Laud and Honor", "Were You There?", "Crown Him Triumphant" ("Crown Him with Many Crowns"), "Christ Arose", "Thine is the Glory", and "Hallelujah, What a Savior". |
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| Easter Rondo:
Various,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Vigorous strains of G.F. Handel's Messiah are brilliantly intertwined with tunes related to the hymns "The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done" and "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing," in this solid, confident scoring. |
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| Easter Song:
Herring, Anne,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Gospel musician Anne Herring was at the height of her career in 1974 when she released the energetic hit single "Easter Song". |
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| Fantasy on Kingsfold:
Hymn Tune,Wagner, H. Dean,HP |
| "O Sing a Song of Bethlehem," "To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord" and "Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine" are three hymn texts set to this lovely English tune which is in the minor mode. |
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| Good Christians All Rejoice:
Vulpius, Melchior,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| This fresh treatment of the hymn tune "Gelobt sei Gott" provides choirs with an exciting selection for the Easter season. |
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| Gospel Train, The:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| No one can dish up spirituals for the idiom as effectively as Valerie Stephenson, and this is undoubtedly one of her best. |
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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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| Hosanna Rejoice and Sing:
Traditional,Holstein, Jane,HP |
| For Palm Sunday, this triumphant introit sets a festive mood as the Call to Worship, based on two familiar hymns "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" and "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna." |
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| I Know That My Redeemer Lives:
Hatton, John,McChesney, Kevin,CO |
| Both hymn texts "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" and "Jesus Shall Reign" have been paired with the tune DUKE STREET (J. Hatton, d. 1793). This vigorous arrangement begins with an exciting malleted fanfarish adccompaniment that supports the tune. A contrasting section focuses on chordal accompaniment moving through fresh harmonies. |
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| I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing:
African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| The well-known spiritual comes to life in this joyful rendition appropriate for worship, festivals and concerts. |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. |
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| In the Shadow of His Cross:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| Set with prayerful care in a simple, direct style, two beloved hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Cross of Christ I Glory", are paired together in a touching meditation on God's unwavering love. |
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| I Sing the Almighty Power of God:
Traditional,McKechnie, Linda,JH |
| This confident setting of the hymn tune "Forest Green" combines 3 or 5 octaves of handbells with C instrument and optional keyboard. Flute is preferred but any C instrument will do. |
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| Jubilee:
Sherman, Arnold,,CG |
| Joy abounds in this original composition for handbells! A "jubilee" is a celebration, often of a special event, and the movement of this piece is non-stop from beginning to end. |
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| Kyrie:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| The melody in this original work is hauntingly reflective of the words "Kyrie eleison," meaning "Lord, have mercy." Kyrie is used during Lent, communion, or anytime a more penitent mood is desired. |
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| Merry Heart, A:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,CG |
| Excitement, fun, and flexibility abound in this original composition. The entire piece was written to be malleted, with occasional mallet rolls, but it may also be rung. |
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| Morning Canticle:
Tucker, S.,,CG |
| Sondra Tucker's original composition portrays morning in a lively manner calling up images of bird chatter, bright rays of sunshine, and the bees busy about their work, rather than the usual subdued, andante feel of most morning-mood selections. Two or three octaves of optional handchimes may be included. 63 measures in length. |
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| My Faith Looks Up to Thee:
Young, Gordon,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| Clear and uncomplicated, this prayerful setting by Kevin McChesney is adapted from an original setting for organ by Gordon Young. |
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| Old Rugged Cross, The:
Bennard, G.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| If the title doesn't make this a winner, Cynthia's arrangement will. A simple composition using rich harmonies. A sure winner in many congregations. |
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| One Bread One Body:
Foley, John,Tucker, Sondra K.,RW |
| Congregations should enjoy hearing this handbell setting of the favorite communion hymn. |
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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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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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| Rondeau:
Mouret, Jean-Joseph,Sherman, Arnold,CG |
| Jean-Joseph Mouret's evergreen opening movement from the "Suite De Symphonies No. 1" is an elegant expression of joy. |
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| Siyahamba I'm Gonna Sing:
Zulu and African-American Spiritual,Waldrop, Tammy,LC |
| A traditional South African freedom song and a well-known African-American spiritual are skillfully fitted together in a delightful offering that would be equally appropriate fare during the worship experience as well as on the concert stage. |
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| This Is My Father's World:
Sheppard, Franklin,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The tune TERRA BEATA is the basis for this flexible arrangement which includes optional parts for flute, organ and congregation. |
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| Tuya Es La Gloria:
Traditional Latin American Melody,Nelson, Susan T.,AG |
| A traditional Latin American melody, this piece may also be titled "We Sing of Your Glory." A part for 13 optional chimes in the upper 3-octave range, adds to the gentle ambiance of the score. The optional part may be played as a bell/chime solo, on any C instrument, and/or guitar. |
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| Variations on a Theme by Vivaldi:
Vivaldi, Antonio,Edwards, Dan R.,CG |
| This delightful adaptation from "The Four Seasons" utilizes shakes, mart lifts, thumb damps, plucks, and optional mallets. |
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| What Wondrous Love Is This:
Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| From Joel Raney's collection Piano Meditations for Communion, Arnold Sherman has adapted this setting for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells. |
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| When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:
Mason, Lowell/ Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| Originally written for piano, Joel Raney's setting of the popular Issac Watts and Lowell Mason hymn has been arranged for three to five octave handbells by Arnold Sherman. |
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