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Majesty and Glory of Your Name, The - A contemporary gospel song by Tom Fettke and Linda Johnson. Good use of bells in all octaves except upper 5th octave. Widespread use of mallets.
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Comp:
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Fettke, T./Johnson, L.
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Arr:
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Greer, B.
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Octaves:
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5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Majesty / My Tribute - A bargin! Two contemporary gospel tunes in one cover. Optional unison voices on "Majesty".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B./Waldrop, T.
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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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Many Mansions - Based on the familiar Largo section from Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 and John 14:2 "In my Father's house are many mansions... I go to prapre a place for you," this arrangement was commissioned in memory of a beloved ringer.
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Comp:
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Dvorak, Antonin
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie & Hall, Jefferey A.
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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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Meditation on a Scottish Melody - The hymn "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown", with text by Charles Wesley, is the basis of this simple arrangement.
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Comp:
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Wesley, Charles
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Meditation on Would You - A lyric arrangement of a tune from a musical of the 70's arranged for handbells and optional flute. Melodic. Arpeggiated accompaniment throughout.
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Comp:
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Red, B.
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Arr:
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Spann, E.
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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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Medium
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Moment Meditation - Sandra Eithun's original composition in 42 measures presents a gentle melody in the upper registers accompanied by half and quarter-note chords below. Easy to read syncopation occurs across the bar-line in the introduction and interlude.
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Comp:
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Eithun, S.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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More Gospel Gems - This sequel to "Gospel Gems" is a treasure trove of favorites in the gospel tradition. The work starts out with the spirited, "There Is Power in the Blood", moves on to "I Am Thine, O Lord", adds staccato accompaniment to "Since Jesus Came into My Heart"
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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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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More Love to Thee - The hymn tune GORDON is combined with "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in this thoughtful arrangement.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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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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More Precious Than Silver - The popular praise chorus "More Precious Than Silver" is set together with the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus", or CRUSADER'S HYMN.
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Comp:
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DeShazo, L.
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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: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Morning Has Broken - A very lovely and straightforward setting of the popular traditional hymn.
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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
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Morning Song - Kevin McChesney is one of those fortunate people who actually "live" in Colorado and don't just visit! Perhaps his lovely home setting inspired the calm peaceful mood of this original work. The melody is mostly accompanied by dotted half-note chords and
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Comp:
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McChesney, K.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Morning Song - Simple major key changes (from G to Eb and back to G), gradual dynamic changes, and the occasional dotted rhythm provide steps of challenge for beginning ringers.
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Comp:
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McChesney, K.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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My Lord What a Morning - Two octave choirs will find a good variety of rhythms in this 35 measure arrangement of the old spiritual. The two keys used are G major and Bb major with a simple modulation. The melody appears in varying registers, giving all a chance to express this beautiful melody.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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My Savior's Love - Ideal for the gospel hymn lover! Two tunes, "And Can It Be" & " I Stand Amazed" are used in this medley. The accompaniment is arpeggiated and constantly moving.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Anderson, C./Hamilton
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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