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I'd Rather Have Jesus - Gospel Singer George Beverly Shea of the Billy Graham Crusade team, expressed the desire of many Christians in this song with a text by Rhea Miller. Set here for 4-5 octaves and medium voice, the emotion of devotion builds throughout each section and ends resolutely, "I'd rather have Jesus than anything this old world affords today."
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Comp:
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Shea, G. B.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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If I Take the Wings of the Morning - The mood and music for this original work, commissioned in memory of a loved one, is based on the scripture Psalm 139:9-10 which begins: "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea...thy right hand shall hold me."
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Comp:
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Stephenson, Valerie
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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If I Take the Wings of the Morning - The mood and music for this original work, commissioned in memory of a loved one, is based on the scripture Psalm 139:9-10 which begins: "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea...thy right hand shall hold me."
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Comp:
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Stephenson, Valerie
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Love You Lord - This medley combining the contemporary song "I Love You, Lord" with the traditional "More Love To Thee" creates a pleasing offering.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hendricks, Ronnie
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I'm Gonna Ring When the Spirit Says Ring - The title tune is paired with another American spiritual, "Everytime I feel the Spirit." Both tunes are rhythmically satisfying with just the right amount of challenge. Special techniques such as RT, martellato, and pluck or mallets add their spice to the quick-tempoed 61 measures.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, D.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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In Celebration - Bright and pulsing with energy, this original work by Brian Childers will conjure up the spirit of celebration in even the gloomiest of listeners!
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Comp:
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Childers, Brian
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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In Faith the Triumph - This original composition from Jason Krug has a big sound and offers an opportunity to focus on musicality, with the LV technique, optional handchimes, and varying dynamics all figuring prominently in the piece.
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Comp:
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Krug, Jason
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Infant Holy Infant Lowly - Sometimes the most direct arrangement can be the most moving. Ron Mallory's gentle setting of this enduring Christmas classic beautifully tells the story of Jesus in the manger.
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Comp:
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Polish Melody
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Inspiration - You'll find plenty of joyous spirit in Ron Mallory's lively original. This is a winner for traditional, contemporary, or blended worship, made all the more versatile by its variety of octaves and an array of optional additional instruments. There is no separate instrument part, but instructions are given on how to incorporate the instruments suggested.
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Comp:
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Mallory, Ron
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In the Cross of Christ I Glory - From expressive and intimate to broad and glorious, Ron Mallory's arrangement of the Lent/Easter favorite will endure and will be uplifting for congregations, audiences, and ringers for years to come.
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Comp:
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Conkey, Ithamar
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In the Eyes of a Child - This flowing original work features beautiful melodic lines and harmonies.
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Comp:
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Phillips, Judy
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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In the Garden - A staccato effect in an unhurried tempo offers up initial accompaniment to this beloved hymn tune.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Into Your Kingdom - This mesmerizing original work takes its inspiration from the plea of the thief on the cross to Jesus to "remember him when He comes into His kingdom."
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Comp:
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Galyon, Joe
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Israeli Tune - The source of the festive, easy, chordal arrangement is "Shalom Haverin".
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Smith, J.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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I Surrender All - Winfield S. Weeden's gospel hymn finds a fresh treatment in this arrangement for any devotional moment in worship.
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Comp:
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Weeden, Winfield S.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - This setting of the beloved carol is sure to add beauty and soul to Advent and Christmas concerts and worship services.
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Comp:
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Willis, Richard Storrs
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Want Jesus to Walk with Me - The plaintive strains of this African American spiritual tune are first heard in the bass bells with accompaniment in the upper registers. A smooth textures is achieved through the LV techniques and a consistent, eighth-note pulse.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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