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All Day Long - This arrangement uses a traditional tune as the source and is a statement plus 4 variations. It is rhythmically easy.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Page, A. L.
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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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Easy
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All Hail King Jesus - A fanfare introduces this arrangement of Dave Moody's contemporary Christian praise chorus.
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Comp:
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Moody, J.
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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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All Is Well - A quiet and peaceful selection with an optional flute part. Perform year round by omitting the flute since only it contains fragments of "Silent Night."
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Comp:
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Smith, M.
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Arr:
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Christopher, K.
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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 Medium
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All My Heart This Night Rejoices - An optional narrator quoting the word of this hymn tune by Johann Georg Ebeling enhances the music of the Christmas hymn.
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Comp:
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Ebeling, J.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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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All Night All Day - Convincing with 2 or 3 octaves, this is a creative, rhythmic arrangement of the spiritual in which the rhythm is emphasized with the use of the plucking technique.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 1 - The Alpha Series is for 2-3 octave choirs and written to appeal to children through senior adult; it contains easy chordal arrangements.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 2 - "Easter Song" and "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" are the titles in this small collection.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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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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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 3 - "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella" and "Good King Wenceslas" are separately arranged in volume three of the "Alpha" series. This collection/suite is ideal for the beginning group.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T./Ingram, B.
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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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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 4 - This is number 4 in this series designed as accessible music for 2-3 octave choirs and appealing to a wide age range. It contains 2 spirituals: "Lord I Want to Be a Christian" and "Go Down Moses."
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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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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 5 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This 5th volume contains: "Morning Has Broken" and "It is Well With My Soul."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 6 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version contains "O How He Loves You and Me" and "I Love Thee".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Braman, B.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 7 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version contains: "Let Us Break Bread Together and Peace Like a River".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B./Hendricks
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 8 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version on grace contains "Grace Greater Than Our Sin" and "Amazing Grace".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Jones
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 9 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This joyous version contains: "Joyful Canticle" and "Hymn to Joy."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Amazing Grace - Thirteen bells ranging from D5 - G6 are scored in this solo version of the early American melody. Performance instructions are written right into the score.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Amen - Hart Morris has "done it again!" He packs his traditional bouncy beat and fun techniques into this favorite spiritual. The optional rhythm section includes parts for bongos, sandblocks, triangle and handclaps.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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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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Angels We Have Heard on High - Here is a golden opportunity to use 2 choirs, a 2 octave group and a 3-4 octave group. Use chimes and bells or 2 bell choirs.
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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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2-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Angels We Have Heard On High - Bagpipers and field drummers show up (figuratively speaking) in this arrangement of the favorite French carol. Grace notes played as martellatos give the effect of being in the Scottish highlands, while drum-like staccato rhythms punctuate the piece.
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Comp:
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French Carol
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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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 Medium
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Ascension - Handbells and Piano combine in this original work written in memory of one who "was devoted to the Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ."
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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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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As the Deer - Here's a set-up you don't see often, an arrangement JUST for three octaves with no parentheses! The favorite praise chorus is set in fast four, making good use of all the bells in the three octave range. The melody appears in upper and lower registers.
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Comp:
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Nystrom, M.
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Arr:
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Littleton, R.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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At Calvary - Nine measures of straightforward ringing introduce Jefferey Hall's arrangement of D.B. Tower's original gospel hymn. But hang on! In measure 10, the piece takes off for a bouncy ride!
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Comp:
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Tower, D.B.
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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Octaves:
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4-6
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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At the Cross - Good attention to the varying tempos, tenutos, and fermatas will help strengthen the musicality of this setting of Ralph Hudson's gospel hymn.
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Comp:
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Hudson, Ralph E.
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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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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Awake My Soul - Psalms 108 begins - "My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing praises, even with my soul" and it is on this and following verses that this original composition is based.
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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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2-6
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Away in a Manger - Ideal for the beginning or less experienced handbell choir, this is a very easy, quiet arrangement of the familiar favorite Christmas tune.
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Comp:
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Murray
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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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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Away In A Manger - A dreamy, lullaby mood is created in the second section of this traditional carol arrangement by the use of mallets on suspended high-treble bells.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Roth, Karen
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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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Beautiful Savior - Beginning at a piano dynamic and then increasing in both volume and texture this setting of the Crusader's Hymn is exciting and confident. A broad section appears with a malleted-bass line in eighths before moving to a strong chordal passage.
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Comp:
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Crusader
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Arr:
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VanKley, J.
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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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Behold the Lamb - Gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo has penned many favorite songs. This setting for handbells mirrors the feeling of the vocal work as it evokes devotion to Christ, the Lamb, as He died on the cross. The score is full but reflective and uses the echo technique to convey mood.
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Comp:
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Rambo, D.
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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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Easy Medium
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Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Though similar in title, this is not an arrangement of the well-known hymn, but rather is an original work by Gene Grier and Lowell Everson, arranged for handbells and solo voice by Karen Roth.
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Comp:
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Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
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Arr:
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Roth, Karen
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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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Be Thou My Vision - The beautiful Irish hymn tune SLANE is the basis for this handbell solo with piano or harp accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Irish Hymn Tune
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Arr:
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Miller, J. L.
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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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N/A
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Be Thou My Vision - "Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart...." so begins the text to the lovely Irish folk melody known as the hymn tune SLANE. Arranger Linda Lamb uses untraditional harmonies to open this piece before she settles into a chordal passage of the tune.
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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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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Bless That Wonderful Name - Bill Ingram's knack for solid writing (and keeping everyone busy) surfaces again in this medley of "Bless That wonderful Name and Blessed Be the Name".
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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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Easy Medium
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Born God's Only Son - Optional voices are featured in the selection, making it an effective ensemble selection for the Christmas season. If voices are not available, the piece works just as well for handbells alone.
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Comp:
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Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
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Arr:
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Roth, Karen
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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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Brethren We Have Met to Worship - "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" is rhythmically delightful, and the various techniques that are used add to the joy of this arrangement.
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Comp:
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Moore
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Arr:
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Littleton
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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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By and By - "By and by, by and by, I'm going to lay down my heavy load!" So goes the text to the tune of this African-American spiritual.
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Comp:
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African American Spiritual
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Arr:
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Roth, K.
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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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Camp Meeting Medley - "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, I'll Fly Away," and "Hallelujah! We Shall Rise" are included in this medley. Techniques used are Pl, mallets, Sk, LV and Mart.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Harlen, B.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Carillon of Joy - A basic rhythm underlines this energetic original composition. Melodic, chordal, and festive, this carillon is a great choice for any celebratory moment in a worship or concert.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Carillon of Joy - A basic rhythm underlies this energetic original composition. This carillon is melodic, chordal and festive!
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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
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Christ Arose - A festive arrangement for a festive day! A chordal medley using the "Christ Arose" & "Llanfair" tunes.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Lullaby - Uses "Infant Holy" and "Cradle Song" over an arpeggiated moving accompaniment.
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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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Christ the Lord is Risen Today - This is lively and creative combining two familiar tunes, "Easter Hymn" and "Llanfair". Meter changes keep the music alive and moving.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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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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Come Just As You Are - Based on an anthem by Joseph Sabolick, this arrangement captures the essence of the title's exhortation. Smooth-flowing LVed passages give way to chordal texture with the melody in upper octaves and then to a march-like section of malleted accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Sabolick, J.
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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
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Count Your Blessings - Mix white, beach sand, turquoise water, palm trees, warm sun, a parrot or two and Lyndel Littleton's arrangement of this favorite gospel hymn for a taste of the Caribbean! Both the melody and accompaniment are syncopated with several techniques added to give the effect of steel drums and other island sounds. For further imagery add the optional instruments triangle, maracas, claves, bongos, string bass and guitar. Refreshing!
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Comp:
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Excell, E.
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Arr:
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Littleton, R.
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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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Do Lord - Just plain fun! Ringers can "let go" and enjoy this bright and lively music for 3-5 oct.
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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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Easter Processional and Medley - EASTER HYMN, LLANFAIR, and HYMN TO JOY proclaim great tidings in this medley of Easter favorites, with optional processional and 2-5 octaves of optional handchimes.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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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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Elijah Rock - Bill Ingram loves putting "fun techniques" into his arrangements, and this spiritual is the perfect host for such effects. The syncopation, introduced in the first measure, is repetitive and easy to learn. The score is full and keeps all ringers involved.
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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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El Shaddai - Mallets set the mood of "El Shaddai" with the melody entering in the bass. Verses are treated differently, building to a big chordal climax.
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Comp:
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Card, M./Thompson, J.
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Arr:
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Greer, B.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Ezekiel Saw the Wheel - Linda McKechnie pulled out "all the stops" in her arrangement of this toe-tapping, old spiritual! Crammed full of chromatic accompaniment and iced with Biblical narration, the melody persists in declaring that Ezekiel saw something "mighty strange" up in that sky!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McKechnie, D. L.
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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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Faith Like a Child - An original composition built around a lovely tune. Much of the piece is chordal.
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Comp:
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Page, A. L.
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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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Fanfare of Praise - 25 measures of full ringing with a few shakes thrown in highlight this original composition for novice handbell or chime ringers.
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Comp:
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Frier, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Fantasy on a French Carol - Arranger Hal Hopson employs differing textures and meters to present the French carol Il est Ne. An opening section in 2/2 is a lovely passage of original material leading up to the entrance of the carol in the mid-range bells. The next section is in 3/4 and rhythmically alters the original tune through rests and elongated note values. A return to 2/2 finds the melody doubled in the lower octaves while a running commentary of alternating eighth notes runs above.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Hopson, H.
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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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Festival Overture - The title "Festival Overture" well suits this original composition from a writer/clinician that conducts numerous festivals each year. Big sounding, but "ringer friendly" the triumphant/ceremonial mood is set by a mixture of melody and block sound.
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