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Ah Holy Jesus

Cruger, Johann, arr. Ashley, Linda, From the Top Music

The Lutheran passion hymn tune HERZLIEBSTER JESU was written in 1630 and has been arranged by many classical composers including J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms and more. It appears in many hymnals today. This is a straight-forward Level 2 setting for handbell ensembles of 8 ringers using 2 bells each.

Ah Holy Jesus

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1132	3 oct HB Ensemble for 8 Ringers	$3.95

Ah Holy Jesus

Cruger, Johann, arr. Ashley, Linda, From the Top Music

The Lutheran passion hymn tune HERZLIEBSTER JESU was written in 1630 and has been arranged by many classical composers including J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms and more. It appears in many hymnals today. This is a straight-forward Level 2 setting for handbell quintet.

Ah Holy Jesus

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MFM1161	3 oct HB or HC Quintet	$3.95

Amazing Love

Various, arr. Krug, Jason W., From the Top Music

Jason has combined two favorite hymn tunes into a lovely setting. BEECHER, written by John Zundel and SAGINA, by Thomas Campbell, are both most familiar as the musical setting for two of Charles Wesley’s lovely hymn texts.

Amazing Love

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20670	3-5 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.25

Aubrey's Waltz

Boccherini, Luigi, arr. Pfitzinger, Scott, From the Top Music

This piece is the 4th movement from Luigi Boccherini's String Quintet in C major, entitled "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid". Despite being called Passa Calle, it is not a true 'passacaglia' in form but was so named to refer to people walking along the street, singing to amuse themselves.

Aubrey's Waltz

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MFM20582	4-6 oct HB	$4.25

Black Magic Woman

Green, Peter, arr. Williams, Gina Marie, From the Top Music

This engaging Latin rhythm pop song with was made famous in 1970 by Santana on their Abraxas album and had been covered by many groups since. This arrangement is straight forward and true to the original work and features the option of eight percussion instruments – including cow bell!

Black Magic Woman

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20651HB	4-6 oct HB and 2 oct HC with opt perc	$4.95
MFM20651M	Full Score	$6.95
MFM20651P1	Percussion Part 1: Bongos, shakers, cowbell	$2.95
MFM20651P2	Percussion Part 2: vibraslap, claves, djembe, congas, cabasa	$2.25
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Brazilian Sleigh Bells

Faith, Percy, arr. Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

The Percy Faith favorite, "Brazilian Sleigh Bells", is a delightful and energetic dance-like piece reflecting the Samba style and Kurt has done a masterful job of scoring it for handbells.

Brazilian Sleigh Bells

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20675	4-6 oct HB with opt Sleigh Bells	$5.95

Capriccio Espagnol

Rimsky-Korsakov, Nicholai, arr. Benton, Robin, From the Top Music

Rimsky-Korsakov was quite proud of his Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34, which features five Spanish folk melodies. Robin selected several of the main themes for this arrangement, keeping them faithful to the original.

Capriccio Espagnol

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20596HB	5-6 oct HB with 4 oct HC and opt Perc	$5.95
MFM20596P	Percussion Parts	$2.95

Cat and Mouse Carol

Hutchinson, Ted, arr. Hakes, Derek K., From the Top Music

British singer and songwriter Ted Hutchinson wrote this delightful carol about a cat and a mouse in the stable where Jesus was born and tells this wonderful story with much expression and love. It was recently introduced to American audiences by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with David Archuleta (American Idol) as the vocalist.

Cat and Mouse Carol

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20674HB	3-6 oct HB with 3-6 oct HC	$4.95
MFM20674V	Vocal Solo	$2.25

Christmas Lullaby

Mattingly, Joe, arr. Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

This lyrical and beautiful song was written by Joe Mattingly, who is well-known for his many choral compositions. Kurt has created this setting which is true to the original, yet perfectly arranged for handbells. It begins featuring suspended bells interweaving "Silent Night" with "Christmas Lullaby" and supported by singing bells.

Christmas Lullaby

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MFM20624	3-6 oct HB with opt 3-6 oct HC	$4.95

Come All Ye Shepherds

Bohemian Folk Song, arr. Ashley, Linda, From the Top Music

The Nativity story is told through this carol which was originally from the Czech, “Nesem vam noviny” and tells of the Annunciation to the shepherds and their sharing of Christ’s birth. It is simple yet elegant and will be a favorite to include in your Christmas repertoire.

Come All Ye Shepherds

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MFM20676	3-5 oct HB	$4.25

Coventry Carol

Traditional English Carol, arr. Peck, Chris, From the Top Music

This favorite old English tune is nicely arranged for handbells in a peaceful and introspective style. The tempo is slow at 56 bpm; LV is used throughout but careful attention to damping the LV passages will be required.

Coventry Carol

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MFM20599	5 oct HB	$4.25

Duelin Banjos

Smith, Arthur , arr. Handley, Andrea, From the Top Music

This toe-tapping Bluegrass piece, written by Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith in 1954 and made famous in the movie Deliverance, has been artfully arranged for handbells! It can be performed as a ‘duel’ between ensembles or between bass and treble bells.

Duelin Banjos

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MFM20579	4-6 oct HB	$4.25

Duke Glenn and Woody

Various, arr. Reese, Alan D., From the Top Music

These hit Big Band tunes from the 1940s will bring back memories of swing dancing and the fabulous bands of Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and Duke Ellington. Al has used a variety of articulations that perfectly emphasize the rhythms and style of these pieces.

Duke Glenn and Woody

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MFM20672	4-6 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.95

Fantasy on Shchedryk (Ukrainian Carol)

Leontovich, Mykola, arr. Blanton, Michael T., From the Top Music

Mykola Leontovich wrote this familiar tune as a Ukrainian New Year's song, "shchedrivka", which translates as 'little swallow' and tells the tale of a swallow flying into a home as a harbinger of wealth in the spring. Over the years, this delightful tune has become associated with the holidays thanks to new lyrics that had nothing to do with swallows but everything to do with Christmas!

Fantasy on Shchedryk (Ukrainian Carol)

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20607	5-7 oct HB	$4.95

Farandole

Bizet, Georges, arr. Park, H., From the Top Music

Georges Bizet wrote L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 as “incidental” music to accompany a play. There are 27 different pieces in this suite and "Farandole" is one of the most familiar since it has become a favorite tune for ‘line dancing’ in the streets in southern France during festivals.

Farandole

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1159	5 oct HB Quartet	$5.95

Flashdance What a Feeling

Moroder, Giorgio, Forsey, Keith and Cara, Irene, arr. Mallory, Ron, From the Top Music

This exciting tune was written for the hit movie, Flashdance, and was an immediate hit. It earned a platinum record and has remained popular since, having been covered by many artists over the years. Ron has used a variety of techniques effectively placed to emphasize the natural rhythm of the work plus created scores for optional bass, drums, and keyboard.

Flashdance What a Feeling

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20673HB	3-6 oct HB with opt 2 oct HC	$4.95
MFM20673K	Keyboard or Synthesizer	$2.25
MFM20673M	Full Score	$6.95
MFM20673P	Percussion Parts	$2.25
MFM20673S	String Bass Part	$2.25
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Free Fall

Krug, Jason W., From the Top Music

Winner of the 2019 Area 3 Composition Contest, "Free Fall" is an energetic original composition for either 2-3 or 3-6 octaves of handbells with optional percussion. The piece also carries the subtitle "Rejoice and Be Glad" for use in sacred settings.

Free Fall

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MFM206253	2-3 oct HB w opt Percussion	$4.25
MFM206255	3-6 oct HB w opt Percussion	$4.25
MFM20625M	Full Score	$5.95
MFM20625P	Percussion Part	$2.95
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Holy Silent Night

Various, arr. Holdsworth, Rick, From the Top Music

Rick has married two favorite Christmas hymn tunes in a pleasing arrangement for handbells. It is simple, elegant, and lovely. The addition of handchimes ringing “Infant Holy” and the bells ringing “Silent Night” leaves the listener with a lovely, peaceful ending.

Holy Silent Night

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MFM20631	3-5 oct HB with 3-5 oct HC	$4.25

It Is Finished

Gross, William E., From the Top Music

This powerfully sorrowful, original work features a lyrical, haunting melody filled with much expression throughout. LV passages support the melody and beautiful segues will inspire the ringers and listeners as the music moves through the last hours of Christ’s life until He dies on the cross.

It Is Finished

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MFM20512	3-7 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.25

Jesus What a Wonderful Child

Spiritual, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia , From the Top Music

Patricia has arranged this Gospel-style Christmas song for handbells. It is written in 12/8 and swings along in a triplet feel throughout. Addition of marts and LVs along with counter-melodies and the engaging, flowing melody make this a delightful piece for your Christmas performance in worship or concert.

Jesus What a Wonderful Child

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MFM20610	3-5 oct HB	$4.25

Kalinka

Larionov, Ivan, arr. Peters, Elizabeth, From the Top Music

“Kalinka”, Russian for the snowball tree, is a famous folk song written by Ivan Laionov in 1860. This handbell arrangement is true to the original and will be a hit in your concerts and also great fun to ring!

Kalinka

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MFM20643	5 oct HB	$4.25

Late Night Blues

Pfitzinger, Scott, From the Top Music

This original piece is true to the blues/swing style throughout. The blues pattern is established in the accompaniment and features upbeat staccatos that may be played director’s choice, although the composer prefers RT.

Late Night Blues

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MFM20575	4-6 oct HB	$4.95

Los Peces en el Rio with Fum Fum Fum

Traditional Spanish Carols, arr. Seemann, Brian, From the Top Music

"Los peces en el rio" is a popular Spanish carol in Spain and Latin America. The title translation is “the little fishes in the river” and refers to the little fishes being excited to see God born, as are the birds in the air and the roses in bloom.

Los Peces en el Rio with Fum Fum Fum

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MFM20632	5-7 oct HB	$4.25

Moorish Dance

Verdi, Giuseppe , arr. Bauer, Lawrence, From the Top Music

This lively tune from Act 2, Scene 1 of Verdi’s opera Aïda has been arranged for handbells. It features bells malleted on the table (or other stopped technique) intermittently interspersed with rung notes throughout. It moves along at a fast pace that can be adapted for your group’s ability.

Moorish Dance

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MFM20523	5-6 oct HB	$4.25

Mosaic

Various, arr. Radford, Betty B., From the Top Music

"Mosaic: Folk Songs of Canada" was chosen by the Handbell Musicians of Canada as their selection for the 19th International Handbell Symposium in Hong Kong in 2020. It features five Canadian folk songs: "Flunky Jim", "Feller from Fortune", "Red River Valley", "Ho Ho Watanay", and "Vive la Canadienne". Each of these unique tunes has been creatively arranged into this engaging collection. (Lyrics to these folk songs are included.)

Mosaic

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20633	3-7 oct HB with 3 oct HC and opt Percussion	$5.95
MFM20633P	Percussion Parts	$2.25

Nearer My God to Thee

Hymn Tune, arr. Gross, William E., From the Top Music

Will Gross has once again given a favorite hymn fresh and creative treatment. It begins with a calm, introspective setting that soon segues into a rhythmic pattern, set by ringers striking the pattern on the foam, book and/or stand.

Nearer My God to Thee

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MFM20576	3-5 oct HB	$4.95

Noel We Sing

Daquin, Louis Claude, arr. Barrow, Lee G., From the Top Music

Louis Claude Daquin was a virtuoso organist and baroque composer who published a set of twelve Noëls in the early 1700s. One of the most famous is number X, "Grand jeu et Duo" – which has been nicknamed “The Echo Noel” due to the ‘echo’ nature of dynamics.

Noel We Sing

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MFM1136	3 oct HB Ensemble for 6 or 7 Ringers	$4.25

O Come Little Children

Schultz, Johann, arr. Usher, Marquise, From the Top Music

This simple and engaging German tune was written in 1790 as a secular song, but was joined with lyrics written by a Catholic priest and published in 1837. Marquise has created this arrangement featuring the sweet melody supported by a gentle syncopated rhythm and flowing LV accompaniment. The optional flute descant part adds an extra sparkle.

O Come Little Children

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MFM206343	3-4 oct HB with 3 oct HC and opt flute	$4.25
MFM206345	5-6 oct HB with 5-6 oct HC and opt flute	$4.25
MFM20634W	Flute Part	$1.75

Overture for a Festive Day

Daniel, Joseph D., From the Top Music

This original composition is perfect for any celebration – thus the title "Overture for a Festive Day" plus the alternate title of "Prelude for a Joyous Day". It begins with a fanfare – which occasionally re-appears throughout the piece.

Overture for a Festive Day

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MFM20452	5 oct HB	$4.95

Por Una Cabeza (Argentine Tango)

Traditional, arr. Berryman, Stephanie, From the Top Music

The Tango originated in Buenos Aires in the 1700s and has continued to shape the Argentine culture ever since. This tune was written in the early 20th century and continues to be a favorite across many cultures. This setting features a variety of dynamics, some abrupt, and emphasizes both fiery passion in the minor chords offset by the lovely sweetness of the major chords.

Por Una Cabeza (Argentine Tango)

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20578	5-6 oct HB	$4.25

Prelude and Chant

Spicer, Robert, From the Top Music

Robert Spicer has created a wonderful piece that will be perfect for a variety of uses; as an introit to worship, an opening to a sacred or secular concert, a processional and more.

Prelude and Chant

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MFM20574	5 oct HB	$3.95

Prelude in G Minor

Rachmaninoff, Sergei, arr. McGlasson, Scott, From the Top Music

Rachmaninoff created this well-known piano solo which Scott has beautifully transcribed for handbells. It begins in march style – Alla Marcia – with much energy, malleting notes on the table, interspersed with key melody segments that are rung. The melody appears in all octaves and is featured predominantly in the 3s and 4s.

Prelude in G Minor

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MFM20484	5-6 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.95

Processional in G

Hurlbutt, Patricia, From the Top Music

This is a joyous, straight-forward ‘processional’ which is appropriate for worship or concert. It begins in G major which leads to continuing the main theme in Bb major. Section ‘B’ features handchimes in G minor ringing a beautiful new melody accompanied by the bells.

Processional in G

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MFM20562	3-5 oct HB with opt 2 oct HC	$4.25

Rescue, The

Perucco, Dan, arr. Usher, Marquise, From the Top Music

"The Rescue" features a dedicated cajón part which adds excitement to this well-crafted work. Composed in 6/8 time, it exudes energy throughout and features an engaging melody supported by strong rhythms and occasional counter-melodies.

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20645HB	4-7 oct HB with opt Cajon	$4.95
MFM20645M	Full Score	$4.95
MFM20645P	Cajon Part	$2.95

Ring Unto the Lord

Laumann, Craig, From the Top Music

This lively work begins with a Latin feel in the shaker and adds the other four percussion instruments every two measures until the bass bells enter with rhythmic line that continues throughout. The engaging melody is featured in various bell octaves along with treble handchimes.

Ring Unto the Lord

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20367HB	3-5 oct HB with opt 3-5 oct HC	$4.25
MFM20367M	Full Score	$4.95
MFM20367P	Percussion Parts	$4.25

Ring With 6 Vol 3

Various, arr. Boatright, Linda , From the Top Music

For the third volume of her Ring With Six series, Linda has arranged "Boar's Head Carol", "Deck the Halls", "The Holly and the Ivy", "Masters In This Hall", and "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" for a small ensemble of 6.

Ring With 6 Vol 3

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1148	3 oct HB Ensemble for 6 Ringers	$4.95

Ring with 6 Vol 4

Various, arr. Boatright, Linda, From the Top Music

For the fourth volume of her Ring With Six series, Linda has arranged the Advent and Christmas songs "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus", "Comfort, Comfort Now My People", "Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel", "Once in Royal David’s City", and "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow" for a small ensemble of 6.

Ring with 6 Vol 4

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MFM1149	3 oct HB Ensemble for 6 Ringers	$4.95

Romance Without Words

Faure, Gabriel, arr. Jordan, David, From the Top Music

Gabriel Fauré wrote three “Romances sans paroles” as a set while still a student. This is the third of the group. It begins with a lovely melody that continues with subtle variations to the end.

Romance Without Words

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MFM1102	4 oct HB Duet with piano accompaniment	$7.25

Sao Paulo

Peters, Elizabeth, From the Top Music

This fresh, new, original composition is accurately representative of Brazilian rhythm and style. The bass line drives the rhythm throughout and features a nice mix of mallets, LVs, and ringing.

Sao Paulo

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20641	5-7 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.95

Sharing Christmas Vol 1

Various, arr. Habicht, Ann, From the Top Music

This is a collection of 9 Advent and Christmas songs for 3 to 6 musicians. These are all familiar songs, though some bear titles that may not immediately 'ring a bell'. The arrangements are creative, fresh, and easily accessible for Level 2 skills.

Sharing Christmas Vol 1

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1150	3 oct HB Ensemble for 3-6 Ringers	$34.95

Shepherd's Hey

Grainger, Percy Aldridge, arr. Eithun, Mitchell, From the Top Music

Percy Grainger was born in Australia, educated in Europe, became a U.S. citizen in 1918, and is considered one of the preeminent composers of the 20th Century. He is known for developing British ‘folk’ music into wonderfully innovative works called “British Light Music” for a variety of instruments.

Shepherd's Hey

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20606	5-6 oct HB with opt 5 oct Alternate Bells or Cymbells®	$4.95

Solace

Bach, Johann Sebastian, arr. Radford, Betty B., From the Top Music

This lovely arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C# Major BWV 872 has been beautifully scored for handchimes and handbells. It begins with LV handchimes followed by LV handbells supporting the beautiful melody.

Solace

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20594HB	3-5 oct HB with 3-5 oct HC	$4.25
MFM20594M	Full Score	$4.95
MFM20594S	Violin Part	$1.25
MFM20594SC	Cello Part	$1.25
MFM20594WC	Clarinet in Bb	$1.25
MFM20594WF	Flute Part	$1.25
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Sumer Is Icumen In (The Cuckcoo Song)

13th Century Medieval Round (Rota), arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, From the Top Music

"Sumer Is Icumen In" translates as ‘summer has arrived,’ and is sometimes known as “The Cuckoo Song". This mid-13th century rota – or round – is dated back to a manuscript from the mid-1200s. Patricia has created a delightful arrangement complete with ‘cuckoo’ bell snippets represented in the score, and the development is delightful from beginning to end.

Sumer Is Icumen In (The Cuckcoo Song)

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MFM20587	3-6 oct HB	$4.25

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Norworth, Jack, arr. Holdsworth, Rick, From the Top Music

"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was written by Jack Norworth in 1908 and was one of the Tin Pan Alley songs. It has become the ‘official anthem’ of baseball in America and is typically sung in the seventh-inning-stretch at most baseball games.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

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MFM20602	5 oct HB	$4.25

Tapestry

Riker, Robert Scott, From the Top Music

This original composition is rhythmic with an engaging melody that is scored in varying voicings throughout. The addition of sonorous LV inner voicings plus the addition of the very low bass will keep everyone engaged.

Tapestry

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MFM20660	5-7 oct HB	$5.95

Tavaszi Szel Vizet Araszt (God Is With Us)

Traditional Hungarian Folk Song, arr. Peters, Elizabeth, From the Top Music

This lovely Hungarian song literally translates to “The spring wind makes the waters rise” and references the melting of the winter snow and coming spring. This sweet melody has been beautifully arranged for handbells and includes some very nice rhythmic variations and counter-melodies.

Tavaszi Szel Vizet Araszt (God Is With Us)

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MFM20644	3-6 oct HB	$4.25

Thundersnow

Peters, Elizabeth, From the Top Music

Thundersnow is an unusual kind of thunderstorm, with snow falling instead of rain. It typically occurs in regions of strong upward motion within the cold sector of an extra-tropical cyclone. This tone poem captures the feel of the gently falling snow becoming more intense and yes – even lightning and thunder - portrayed by creative, rhythmic malleting, mart-lifts and shakes.

Thundersnow

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20642	5-6 oct HB with opt Sleigh Bells	$4.95

Trinity

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

"Trinity" was the 1st Place Winner for the 2019 Houston Bronze Ensemble’s 30th Anniversary Composition Contest and is comprised of three movements. Each of the three has a direct connection and theme corresponding to an element of Houston Bronze history.

Trinity

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20621	5-7 oct HB with 5-7 oct HC	$7.95

Trinity Aria "Contemplation"

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

Aria ~ Contemplation: This piece actually started as a solo piano sheet coming from a series of compositions written that were based on pastel colors. Caleb expanded it for bells as it fit very well musically and thematically.

Trinity Aria "Contemplation"

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MFM206212	5-7 oct HB with 5-7 oct HC	$4.25

Trinity Fanfare "Celebration"

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

Fanfare ~ Celebration: This movement solely represents 30 years of making music together as Houston Bronze Ensemble and is pure celebration of that fact and begins very simply with the melody being played over singing bells in the bass.

Trinity Fanfare "Celebration"

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MFM206211	5-7 oct HB with 5-7 oct HC	$4.25

Trinity Finale "Progression"

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

Finale ~ Progression: With themes of musical excellence and growth in the ensemble, there is an exciting future for Houston Bronze Ensemble (for whom this piece was written). Beginning with one final moment of reflection, the piece then explodes at a vivace tempo in mixed meters of 3/4 and 6/8 and introduces a new theme in C Major.

Trinity Finale "Progression"

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MFM206213	5-7 oct HB with opt 5-7 oct HC	$4.95

Tritsch Tratsch Polka

Strauss, Johann, arr. Blanton, Michael T., From the Top Music

This high-spirited Tritsch Tratsch Polka (chit-chat) was written by Strauss in 1858 and perhaps entitled ‘chit-chat’ since the Viennese people of that time apparently had a passion for gossip! Another opinion referred to a burlesque show entitled Der Tritschtratsch which was appearing on stage in Vienna.

Tritsch Tratsch Polka

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MFM20600	5-7 oct HB	$4.95

Via Dolorosa

Sprague, Billy and Borop, Niles, arr. Ko, Kevin, From the Top Music

This powerful and expressing song has been arranged for solo handbells with piano accompaniment. It is true to the original with several treatments that set it apart and add unique interest to the setting.

Via Dolorosa

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1147	3 oct HB Solo with Piano Accompaniment	$6.95

Were You There

Traditional Spiritual, arr. Stewart, Kevin, From the Top Music

This spiritual was likely written in the 19th century by enslaved African-Americans and was published in Old Plantation Hymns at the turn of the 20th century. It is reported that it was one of Mahatma Ghandi’s favorite hymns. Kevin has shown wonderful creativity in this handbell arrangement while remaining true to the original melody and spirit of this song.

Were You There

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MFM20585	3-5 oct HB with 3-5 oct HC	$4.25

What a Wonderful World

Weiss, George David and Thiele, Bob, arr. Smith, Carol, From the Top Music

Ruth Artman created a lovely arrangement of this favorite song made famous by Louis Armstrong. Carol Smith used the Artman arrangement and crafted it for handbell solo with piano accompaniment and optional flute.

What a Wonderful World

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1141	2 oct HB Solo with piano accompaniment and opt flute	$7.25

What a Wonderful World

Weiss, George David and Thiele, Bob, arr. Childers, Brian, From the Top Music

This tune was written for and recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967 and was immediately a hit in the UK. It was another year or so before it caught on in the United States. Its lovely melody and sweet lyrics are quite engaging, which accounts for this song being covered by so many artists these past 50 years.

What a Wonderful World

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MFM20639	3-5 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.25

What D'ye Mean You Lost Your Dog?

Daly, Joseph, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, From the Top Music

This arrangement combines three, early-20th century novelty tunes: "Where’s That Dog-gone, Dog-gone Dog of Mine?"; "O Where, O Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"; and "B-I-N-G-0". Techniques include ring and conductor’s choice of mallets, plucks, or thumb damps. Lyrics are provided for context.

What D'ye Mean You Lost Your Dog?

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20583	3-5 oct HB	$4.95

Whispering Hope

Winner, Septimus, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, From the Top Music

A gentleman with the interesting name of Septimus Winner was a self-taught musician who had thousands of compositions to his credit, among them "Whispering Hope", written in 1868. The lyrics are not specifically religious – yet it appears in 48 hymnals – likely due to its lovely message of hope.

Whispering Hope

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20563	3-5 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.25

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