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Abounding Joy

Hakes, Derek K., From the Top Music

This original work, inspired by Psalm 16:11, is filled with joy from beginning to end. The engaging melody will be remembered long after the music has ended and this piece is bound to become a favorite in your group’s repertoire!

Abounding Joy

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MFM20750	3-6 oct HB with 3-6 oct HC	$4.95

Antoinette (March and Two Step)

Joplin, Scott, arr. Allen, Paul W., From the Top Music

"Antoinette" is a March and Two-Step written by Scott Joplin and released in 1906. It is rumored that it was dedicated to his friend, Marie Antoinette Williams. It is mostly Rung and malleted in the style of a march.

Antoinette (March and Two Step)

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MFM20753	3-6 oct HB	$4.95

Anything Goes

Porter, Cole, arr. Hanson, Nicholas A., From the Top Music

This favorite song by Cole Porter was written specifically for his musical of the same name which opened in 1934. Nick's arrangement is true to the original and beautifully adapted to handbell and handchime sounds and techniques which emphasize the rhythm and style.

Anything Goes

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20739	4-7 oct HB with 3 oct HC and opt percussion	$5.95

Art of Handbell Ringing

Kent, David R., From the Top Music

An excellent resource for directors to cross-train experienced musicians in the art of handbell ringing. A 'must-have' for all directors looking to help new ringers quickly become comfortable with the symbols and techniques that are 'unique' to handbell ringing.

Item #	Detail	Price
MFME105D	Director's Edition	$16.95
MFME105R	Ringer's Edition	$12.95

Bass Bell Techniques

Parsons, Thomas, From the Top Music

This booklet is devoted to solving the challenges that ringers of the largest bass bells face (F#3 and below).

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM0001BK	an excellent resource for directors and a "must read" for bass bell ringers.	$10.00

Bells of St. Andrews

Laumann, Craig, From the Top Music

This original work from Craig features a happy, lilting melody that will engage your Level 2 group from the very first measure. It features half and quarter-note chords that support the melody which is shared in both the bass and treble clefs.

Bells of St. Andrews

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MFM20729	3-5 oct HB	$3.95

Boatmen's Dance

Emmit, Dan D., arr. Boatright, Linda, From the Top Music

This tune was originally written as a 'minstrel song' for banjo in the mid-1800s and had lyrics telling the story about the boatmen on the Ohio River – who were known to be fun-loving and bawdy! Linda's amazing gift for arranging is apparent in this piece where she has captured the authentic spirit of the tune and created a lively arrangement for handbells.

Boatmen's Dance

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20741	5 oct HB with opt percussion	$4.95

Bumble Boogie

Fina, Jack, arr. Morris, Hart, From the Top Music

Musically, the boogie is described as "a repetitive, groove pattern (typically straight eighths) used in blues, originally played on piano". The style became popular in the 1930s and the term boogie may have originated from the Sierra Leone word ‘bogi’, meaning "to dance". In any event, Hart's arrangement of this 1946 Jack Fina title became popular again in the 1960s when it was recorded by the group B. Bumble and the Stingers.

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20782	5 or 6 oct HB with opt percussion	$5.25
MFM20782P	Drum score	$2.25

Carousel Funhouse

Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

This original composition offers a fresh, engaging title perfect for your Bronze level group. The lilting melodic patterns evoke memories of the various colored horses and other animals moving up and down in their own rhythm and pace while the entire carousel maintains its own steady pulse.

Carousel Funhouse

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MFM20754	5-6 oct HB with 3 or 7 oct HC	$5.95

Child Is Born, A

Jones, Thaddeus J., arr. Eithun, Mitchell, From the Top Music

Thaddeus Jones, a well-known trumpet player and composer, was one of 10 children born into a musical family in Detroit. His bio of achievements in both the U.S. and Europe is extensive and impressive. He wrote "A Child Is Born" as a gentle, jazz instrumental waltz in 1959. The English lyrics by Fred Jay were added a bit later.

Child Is Born, A

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MFM20718	3-6 oct HB with 3-7 oct HC	$4.25

Christmas Mix(olydian)

Various, arr. Scheffter, Barbara, From the Top Music

This delightful and creative setting of four Christmas favorites is in Mixolydian mode. The rhythmic opening section sets the basis of a melodic accompaniment pattern that weaves throughout the work while the various carol tunes are featured.

Christmas Mix(olydian)

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MFM1170	5 oct HB with 4 oct HC for 6 Ringers	$19.95

Ciderkin and Frolic

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

Caleb has conceived and created an amazing piece reminiscent of Early American folk music, filled with exciting rhythm and energy, including a melody that will stay with you after this toe-tapping work has ended. This original composition moves along at a jaunty pace.

Ciderkin and Frolic

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MFM20702	4-7 oct HB with 4-7 oct HC	$5.95

Earth Day Celebration (Sacred Circle)

Nelson, Susan T., From the Top Music

This original composition, commissioned by the Oklahoma City Handbell Ensemble, is written in Native American style, sound, and philosophy – which includes the belief that ... "the earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth." It is written in F# pentatonic minor because it is said that Native Americans believe the earth resonates in that key.

Earth Day Celebration (Sacred Circle)

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20743HB	5 oct HB with 3 oct HC, Native American flute, and perc	$4.95
MFM20743W	Flute part	$1.25

Entrada

Stewart, Kevin, From the Top Music

Kevin has created the perfect music to begin a concert or prelude to worship. It has a lovely and memorable melody that is rung alternately in both treble and bass and the addition of notes malleted on the table, TD and RT emphasize the gentle syncopation which occurs throughout the score.

Entrada

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MFM20740	3-5 oct HB	$4.25

Excursion

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

The word excursion is defined as "a short trip, especially one that is engaged in as a leisure activity"... But this piece doesn't allow ringers to remain leisurely! Written in fondness of the composer's home in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, this piece depicts, in music, one of the composer's favorite drives as described in the sub-title which features mountainous curves and switchbacks, rolling hills, and pasture land.

Excursion

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MFM20744	5-7 oct HB	$5.95

Fantasy on Scarborough Fair

Traditional English Ballad, arr. McKlveen, Paul A., From the Top Music

This traditional English folk song has been traced to the Middle Ages and many believe it referred to a Fair held in Yorkshire - in the County of Scarborough - during that time. Being a folk song, the lyrics tell a story and focus on young lovers placing demands on each other which can never be met.

Fantasy on Scarborough Fair

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MFM20761	3-5 oct HB with 3-7 oct HC	$4.95

Glory Hallelujah to the Newborn King

Traditional Spiritual, arr. Boatright, Linda, From the Top Music

This creative adaptation of a favorite spiritual is lively and rhythmic and will be a fresh, new piece for your Christmas and holiday programs. It begins with malleted bass line and nicely placed accented chords in the treble all of which set the style for this title. Accented notes and dynamics provide interest throughout.

Glory Hallelujah to the Newborn King

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MFM20714	5-6 oct HB with 5 oct HC	$4.25

Here We Come A Carol Ringing

Various, arr. Kent, David R., From the Top Music

When asked to name some favorite holiday and Christmas tunes, many will come to mind and it may be difficult to pick just one favorite! Well ... Randy has combined many favorite carols in a masterful arrangement that shows his innate musicality, technical knowledge, and skill. Creatively interwoven melodies and changing rhythmic patterns and styles make this especially appealing.

Here We Come A Carol Ringing

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MFM20727	5 oct HB with opt percussion	$5.95

Huron Carol

Traditional Canadian carol, arr. Wagner, H. Dean, From the Top Music

The Huron Carol is Canada's oldest Christmas song, written by a Jesuit missionary, Jean de Brebeuf, in the 1640s. The inspiration for it grew out of the relationship between the missionaries and the indigenous Wendat people. The melody is based on a French folk song and is hauntingly lovely.

Huron Carol

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MFM20692	3-6 oct HB with opt 2-7 oct HC and percussion	$4.95

If I Were a Bell

Loesser, Frank, arr. Riker, Rob, From the Top Music

What a perfect tune to be transcribed for handbells! Written by Frank Loesser for his 1950 musical Guys and Dolls, this joyful tune quickly became a jazz favorite propelled to the top of the jazz charts by the Miles Davis Quintet and it remains a staple among jazz musicians to this day.

If I Were a Bell

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MFM20742	5-7 oct HB with 5 oct HC	$5.95

I Wonder As I Wander

Niles, John Jacob, arr. Morris, Hart, From the Top Music

John Jacob Niles was born in Kentucky and had a keen interest in the folk tunes that were heard throughout the Appalachian mountain region, and as an avocation, collected and wrote down many of these folk tunes. The story goes that he heard a bit of this melody while in eastern North Carolina and was inspired to create this now-famous Christmas song.
Hart was asked to arrange this lovely tune for harp and handbells and together they are a perfect combination of texture and tone for an enchantingly beautiful setting.

I Wonder As I Wander

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20759HB	3-5 oct HB with opt harp, keyboard or synthesizer	$4.25
MFM20759K	Harp part	$3.25
MFM20759M	Full Score	$5.25

La Grace (Grazioso)

Telemann, Georg Philipp, arr. Gingrich, Shawn, From the Top Music

La Grâce is from Telemann's Marches Héroiques "Heldenmusick" published in 1728. The lyrical melody is carried in the treble throughout, supported by chords in the mid-voices and a gently-malleted bass pedal line. There are a few dynamics throughout which fit the musical line perfectly.

La Grace (Grazioso)

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM207373	3-4 oct HB	$3.95
MFM207375	5 or 7 oct HB	$3.95

Let All Together Praise Our God

Hymn Tune, arr. White, Jeffrey A., From the Top Music

Lob Gott, ihr Christen, written by German Lutheran cantor Nikolaus Herman in 1560, was arranged for organ by renowned composer and organist, Charles W. Ore. Now Jeffrey White has transcribed Ore's setting for handbells – and it is a gloriously beautiful and exciting work – perfect for Advent, Christmas or any celebratory worship service – plus it will make an amazing addition to any concert!

Let All Together Praise Our God

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MFM20757	3-5 oct HB with 4 oct HC	$4.25

Noel

Various, arr. Gramann, Fred, From the Top Music

"Noël", also known as "Noël X, Grand jeu et Duo", is the tenth piece from a collection of variations by Louis-Claude Daquin in which he improvised on traditional French Christmas songs. In those days and times, the word Noël had come to mean Christmas itself – though the word originally signified a round-dance in Old French and Middle English.

Noel

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20780	3-5 oct HB	$4.95

Oblivion

Piazzolla, Astor, arr. Avant, Bob, From the Top Music

"Oblivion", a tango by 20th-century Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, was written in 1982 and featured in an Italian film in 1984 where it gained worldwide fame. It evokes sadness yet is lush and passionately intense in its harmonic sophistication.

Oblivion

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20781HB	5 or 7 oct HB with either a 4 oct HC Duet or a Violin and Viola Duet	$4.25
MFM20781HC	4 oct handchime duet part	$3.25
MFM20781M	Full Score	$4.95

O Come All Ye Faithful

Hymn Tune, arr. Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

Kurt has given this quintessential favorite a fresh contemporary flavor and added optional clarinet for that extra texture. The piano accompaniment is flowing with a bit of gentle rhythm included and adds unexpected but subtle interest.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1177	3 oct HB Solo with opt Bb clarinet	$7.95

On Wings Like Eagles

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

This original work was inspired by Isaiah 40:30-31 "... those who hope in the Lord ... will soar on wings like eagles ...." A lovely but simple melody is established immediately and is creatively expanded through different ranges, voicings, and a few contrapuntal motifs.

On Wings Like Eagles

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MFM20764	3-7 oct HB with 3-6 oct HC	$4.95

Por Una Cabeza Tango

Gardel, Carlos, arr. Avila Baez, Carlos J., From the Top Music

The Tango has been described as passionate, electric, sensual, and as the "language to the heart". Carlos has arranged this amazing music for handbells with a flowing obbligato handbell part that makes this perfect for a concert or festival where a few extra ringers are available.

Por Una Cabeza Tango

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20749	5-6 Oct HB with 4 Oct HC	$5.25
MFM20749HC	4 oct chime part	$2.25

Rest in God's Grace

Laumann, Craig, From the Top Music

Craig Laumann has created this original, flowing, lyrical work written in 3/4 time. The use of LV creates a gentle dance-like feel supporting a beautiful melody. A variation on the original melody is featured in handchimes with bells gently malleted or rung with LV in the 6's as a sweet accompaniment.

Rest in God's Grace

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20731	3-5 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.25

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree

Marks, Johnny, arr. Morris, Hart, From the Top Music

American songwriter Johnny Marks is famous for writing more than 90 songs – many being Christmas favorites. This includes "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "A Holly Jolly Christmas" "and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", among others. Hart has used his gift of adding variations and fabulous rhythmic touches to create an irresistible arrangement of this tune!

Rockin Around the Christmas Tree

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20699HB	5-6 oct HB with opt bass and percussion	$4.95
MFM20699M	Full Score	$5.95
MFM20699P	percussion part	$1.75
MFM20699S	string bass part	$1.75
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See Amid the Winter's Snow

Hymn Tune, arr. Childers, Brian, From the Top Music

Brian has arranged this sweet and lyrical carol for solo handbells and a few optional handchimes with piano. It begins with sustained arpeggiated piano chords that support the lovely handbell solo melody line, leading to the gentle, flowing, and expressive carol.

See Amid the Winter's Snow

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1180	3 oct HB Solo with piano accomp and opt 2 oct HC and bell tree	$6.95

Se Essa Rua Fosse Minha (If This Street Were Mine)

Brazilian Folk Tune, arr. Eithun, Mitchell, From the Top Music

Lore has it that this delightful little Brazilian folk tune was perhaps written in the 1800s in honor of Princess Isabel. Whatever its origin, it has become a favorite of children, as it is in the style of a nursery rhyme and has extensive lyrics – which are included with the score.

Se Essa Rua Fosse Minha (If This Street Were Mine)

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20735	3-5 oct HB with 3-5 oct HC	$4.25

Soliloquy on Hyfrydol

HymnTune, arr. Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

'Hyfrydol' is a Welsh term which translates to "beautiful, melodious, and pleasing" and is a favorite hymn tune appearing in many, many hymnals. Composed by Rowland Prichard while he was still in his teens, it was first published in a children's songbook in 1844. Kurt has given this tune a more introspective nuance, keeping the arrangement simple and calm, yet creative and engaging – making it perfect for use during Lent and other worship services.

Soliloquy on Hyfrydol

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20752	3-6 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.95

Three Christmas Trios

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

Linda has shared her amazing gift for arranging by interweaving seven familiar Christmas tunes into three engaging stand-alone titles for handbell trio.

Three Christmas Trios

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1183	Reproducible 3 oct HB Trio Collection	$19.95

Transit Time

Meyer, Kurt, From the Top Music

"Transit Time" was inspired by the past few years' increased focus on shipping and delivery of packages and mail to your home. One definition of transit time reads 'The amount of time spent when moving goods from its origin to its destination, which may or may not include intermediate stops and/or transfers.' One can only imagine the transportation journey your order or letter may experience ... and Kurt has put that imagined journey into music!

Transit Time

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20736	3-6 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.95

Trepak

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich, arr. Lamb, Robert James, From the Top Music

The Nutcracker is a traditional holiday favorite around the world – with good reason! All of its delightful scenes are lyrical and filled with energy, and the fact that Tchaikovsky incorporated the celesta makes it a natural for handbells!

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM1178	3-5 oct HB Quartet (set of 4)	$14.95

Verano Porteno

Piazzolla, Astor, arr. Avila, Carlos J. and Martinez-Ortiz, Rafael D., From the Top Music

"Verano Porteño" is the 'Summer' movement of Astor Piazzolla's Cuatro Estanciones Porteñas - The Four Seasons. This tango is a bit different from the usual Argentine tango in that it includes calm and reflective sections in addition to the more driving rhythmic style. Carlos and Rafael have crafted a fabulous setting for handbells and handchimes.

Verano Porteno

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20724	5 oct HB with 3 oct HC	$4.25

Waltz of the Flowers

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich, arr. Eithun, Mitchell, From the Top Music

This familiar and delightful waltz from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite has been nicely arranged for handbells and optional flute or C-instrument. Although the added instrument will be lovely icing on this musical cake, it plays well using just bells.

Waltz of the Flowers

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20730	3-5 oct HB with opt flute or C-inst	$4.25
MFM20730W	flute or C-inst part	$2.25

Yankee Doodle

Traditional, arr. Lamb, Linda R., From the Top Music

Here is a delightful new and fresh setting of this traditional tune – as American as apple pie and ice cream – and it transcends all ages and generations. Linda has set it to a storyline beginning with a jaunty and optimistic feel reflecting the Colonies first declaring their independence from King George III's England.

Yankee Doodle

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20728	3-5 oct HB with 2 oct HC	$4.25

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