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Badinage - This arrangement is a delightful piece for 4 octaves of bells. The word "Badinage" is defined as "playful banter" which is descriptive of the music.
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Comp:
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McKlveen, P.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Medium
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Bare Necessities - Everyone remembers this classic song from “The Jungle Book”. It got a modern update in Disney's 2016 reboot of the film, and now Kevin McChesney brings this fresh new version to handbells.
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Comp:
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Gilkyson, Terry & Debney, John
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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: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Bare Necessities - Everyone remembers this classic song from “The Jungle Book”. It got a modern update in Disney's 2016 reboot of the film, and now Kevin McChesney brings this fresh new version to handbells.
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Comp:
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Gilkyson, Terry & Debney, John
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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: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Barnum and Bailey's Favorite - Bells enter the Big Top with this lively arrangement of Karl King's circus march that became Barnum and Bailey's favorite. The fun begins with an optional parade whistle intro, then proceeds through a technique-laced accompaniment and chromatic melody.
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Comp:
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King, K.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 5+
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Beach Spring - Kevin McChesney presents a fairly straight-forward arrangement of this well-known hymn tune, making it useful for just about any moment in worship.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Be Exalted O God - "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let you glory be over the earth!" This verse from Psalm 57 is the inspiration for this original composition for bells and optional handchimes.
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Comp:
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McFadden, Jane
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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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Be Joyful - Handbell or handchime choirs should enjoy ringing the simple, happy tune of Bill Ingram's original composition, which is always conscious to keep all ringers involved. Mr. Ingram's textures are fully-scored with the melody appearing in different registers.
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Comp:
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Ingram, B.
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Arr:
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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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Bellegro - Sheer fun! At first glance one sees a page of black notes but the many repeated patterns make "Bellegro" within the reach of most 2-3 octave choirs.
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Comp:
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Honore, J.
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Arr:
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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 Medium
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Bells of Notre Dame, The - Arranger Valerie Stephenson has made this tune from Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame" accessible to level two ringers and up. The beginning simulates the tolling of the tower bells beginning "pp" and ending "ff".
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Comp:
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Menken, A.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song has compatible 2 octave and 3-5 octave settings which may be played with or without the brass quintet.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Merrett, Fred A.
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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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Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song has compatible 2 octave and 3-5 octave settings which may be played with or without the brass quintet.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Merrett, Fred A.
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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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Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song has compatible 2 octave and 3-5 octave settings which may be played with or without the brass quintet.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Merrett, Fred A.
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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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Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song has compatible 2 octave and 3-5 octave settings which may be played with or without the brass quintet.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Merrett, Fred A.
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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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Berceuse - Kevin McChesney's arrangement of Gabriel Faure's "Berceuse" (literally, cradle song) stays true to the sweet, lilting nature of the classical work. Originally written for solo violin and piano, it works very nicely on handbells as well.
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Comp:
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Faure, Gabriel
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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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Be Still My Soul - Advanced groups will revel in Alex Guebert's sophisticated and nuanced arrangement of Sibelius's master hymn FINLANDIA.
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Comp:
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Sibelius, Jean
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Arr:
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Guebert, Alex
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Best of Ring Together Christmas Favorites - This fully reproducible collection features music for Advent and Christmas curated from our popular Ring Together series. These are versatile, easy-to-learn settings that are perfect for both beginning choirs and for those with limited rehearsal time.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Various
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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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Best of Ring Together for 2-3 Octaves - This fully reproducible collection, curated from the popular Ring Together series, features a variety of arrangements suitable for use throughout the church year. These are versatile, easy-to-learn settings that are perfect for both beginning choirs and for those with limited rehearsal time.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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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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Birch Tree, The - This arrangement is a setting of an old Russian melody. Set in 2/4 time and marked "Lento, quarter=60", the music is open-spaced, flowing and thoughtful.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Waugh, T.
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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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Black Sheep, The - "The Black Sheep", variations on the nursery rhyme "Baa, Baa Black Sheep", is a delight to learn and entertaining. Martellato and mallets are used extensively.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Warzyn, J.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Blessed Jesus at Thy Word - The melody is woven in and out of accompaniment throughtout the piece giving all the bells a chance to sing out (or is that ring out?). The harmony is enriched at points with newer harmonies and the tempo is flavored with ritards and "a tempos".
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Comp:
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Ahle, J.
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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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Blessed Jesus At Thy Word - The German tune LIEBSTER JESU is here set for 3-5 octaves and would be perfect for worship or concert.
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Comp:
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Able, Johann R.
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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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Blessed Trinity - Arranger Ron Mallory artfully sets the hymn tunes best known as "Come, Thou Almighty King" and "Holy, Holy, Holy" in this full, majestic arrangement.
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Comp:
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Various
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Blue Bells of Scotland, The - Only 18 bells are used in this arrangement of the old Scottish tune. Mostly 8th and quarter notes, there is an optional coda section to add to its length.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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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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Book of Days - “Book of Days” is one of the greatest hits by Irish New Age artist Enya, and arranger Kevin McChesney now brings its flowing, rhythmic melody to handbells in a truly magical arrangement.
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Comp:
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Enya & Ryan, Nicky
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-7
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Brethren We Have Met to Worship - The Hymn tune "Holy Manna" is many times set in march-like or bold manner. This offering chosses a more reflective route with gentle rhythms in prayerful attitude. However, the music grows gradually in tempo and number of bells used. Eventually, the mood takes on a bold character before leading back to the opening mood.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Eithun, S.
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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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Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella - The wonderful French tune takes on new life and color with the use of mallets, SW, TD, PL, SK and BD. This one's a must for the Christmas season!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella - Alex Guebert's arrangement of the beloved carol tells its familiar musical story in a fresh and unique way that is full of surprises. The first verse reflects the anticipation of the mother and the light, dancing steps of her daugthers as they run to the stable to see the Christ-child.
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Comp:
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Traditional French Carol
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Arr:
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Guebert, Alex
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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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Bugler's Holiday - Leroy Anderson's lite orchestral classic was commissioned for bells by the Raleigh Ringers, and arranger Hart Morris has done it proud!
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Comp:
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Anderson, Leroy
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Arr:
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Morris, Hart
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Octaves:
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5-7
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Built on the Rock - Advanced choirs will thrive on Alex Guebert's arrangement of this great hymn, filled with technical fireworks and wonderful musical textures.
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Comp:
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Lindeman, Ludvig M.
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Arr:
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Guebert, Alex
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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