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Call Change Ringing - Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of bells in a number of changes of the original order. "Call Change Ringing" differs from the usual way in that a ringer calls out a change prior to its execution..
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Comp:
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Bakker, W.
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Arr:
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N/A
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Level: | N/A
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N/A
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Cambridge Carillon - Close your eyes as you listen and be transported outside King's College Cambridge with the sound of bells reverberating in the air all about you. The meter is a steady 3/4 with some ties across the bar line for effect. A few bell changes add the + in the level 1 rating.
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Comp:
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Dare, J.
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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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Carillon - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers in honor of their director, this transcription of Louis Vierne's original work captures the essence of a beckoning carillon.
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Comp:
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Vierne, L.
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Arr:
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Gramann, F.
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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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Carillon Tune - A little known tune is transformed into a stately composition ideal for less experienced groups. Whole, half and quarter notes are the main note values used.
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Comp:
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Wagner, D.
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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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Caroling Medley - Bells or chimes will find this medley of "Unto Us Is Born A Son," "Christians, Carol Sweetly" and "Adeste Fideles" accessible. The special techniques shake and mart lift are written in; however, they are optional.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Carol of the Bells - A magical, exciting, contemporary setting of the Christmas classic... you've never heard Carol of the Bells quite like this!
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Comp:
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Leontovych
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The modality and use of ringing techniques makes for a memorable performance.
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Comp:
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French melody
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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 Medium
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Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The tune of the French carol is set in two moods in this short, 34-measure selection.
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Comp:
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French
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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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Carol of the Drum - From the ever-creative pen of Michael J. Glasgow comes an arrangement of the Czech carol which inspired “The Little Drummer Boy.” Fresh harmonizations and new rhythms lead from exuberant joy to breathtaking tenderness, with optional snare drum and bass chimes.
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Comp:
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Czech Carol Melody
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Arr:
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Glasgow, Michael
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Carol of the Wise Men - This arrangenment of the Puerto Rican carol "De Tierra Lejana Venimos" was commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers. There are several layers to the music: challenging syncopations, lines and counter lines and flowing eighth-note accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Gramann, F.
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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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Catalonian Carol - Julie Turner's arrangement of the familiar Catalonian carol “Fum, Fum, Fum” also incorporates the old English carol “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, and the result is a light, Renaissance feel.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Celebratio - Optional percussion instruments add even more celebration to this festive, original composition.
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Comp:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Celtic Praise - This strong, lively tune by popular duo Secret Garden is set by Kevin McChesney for handbells, percussion, and violin. Each instrumentalist will need their own copy of the instrument part.
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Comp:
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Lovland, Rolf
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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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Champagne Rag - Ragtime music usually means sharps and flats and tricky rhythms, but this setting of the original work by Joseph F. Lamb is surprisingly accessible.
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Comp:
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Lamb, Joseph F.
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Children's Praise - This medley of children's songs includes: Praise Him, All Ye Little Children, Jesus Loves the Little Children and Jesus Loves Me. Although dotted eighth/sixteenth rhythms are used, the ringers will know the tunes and this should help.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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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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Chorale Prelude - Whatever your resources, you will find this music a delight! Use a full choir, add a C instrument, play as a bell solo with keyboard accompaniment. Use any or all - the choice is yours!
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Comp:
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Nelson, S.
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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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Easy
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Christmas Angel Medley - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Angels We Have Heard on High; & Angels From the Realms of Glory, are the sources of this 3 octave solo. Each score contains the piano/handbells parts plus a separate score for the soloist.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Weishaupt
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Angels Medley - "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are the three "angel" carols in this medley. The scoring is full, and keeps all ringers busy with a big sound.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Christmas Beginnings - Three pieces for performance and teaching. The "objective is not to make everything easy but to provide challenges which build confidence".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Young, P.
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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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Christmas Collage - Spice up your Christmas celebrations with this festive, 36-measured introit. A sparkling peal, which can be doubled in the 5th and 6th octaves, runs through the piece with melody in the lower ranges.
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Comp:
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Various
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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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Christmas Lullaby - A tender arrangement of the "Cradle Song", a tune by William Kirkpatrick. A rocking accompaniment and creative harmomic structure make a memorable Christmas selection.
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Comp:
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Kirkpatrick
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Lullaby - Medley of "Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick) & Infant Holy Infant Lowly (Polish)". The traditional carol tune "Cradle Song" is the basis of this tender setting for bells and 3 octaves of optional but preferable chimes.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christmas Meditation - This solo for bells and piano combines as a medley the following carols: "Come, Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly; The First Noel; and The Coventry Carol".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Anderson, C./Kramlich, D.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christmas Primer - A teaching gold mine! Use the music with a beginning choir or ensemble. Contains a glossary which explains basic music symbols as used in the music.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Christmas Primer 2 - Extensive performance notes and suggestions are given with this folio of four, level one holday tunes. These selections may be played by a beginning group of 6-8 ringers. They may also be used a duets or trios for ensemble ringers.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Christmas Processional and Medley - A repeatable processional begins this medley of "Joy to the World, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, and Angels We Have Heard on High". Fully scored with special techniques, including the gyro, sprinkled throughout for flavor.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hall, 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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Christmas Processional and Medley II - This medley of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "He Is Born," and "Angels From the Realms of Glory" begins with an optional 12-measure processional (performance ideas are included in footnotes).
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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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Christmas Tapestry - Linda McKechnie weaves her own original tune together with the Christmas favorites "Deck the Halls," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and "Gloria in Excelsis".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McKechnie, Linda
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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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Christmastime Rejoicing - Use as a 6-in-hand solo or with several people ringing the 8 bells. Notes on how to perform as a solo are included.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Trios - Includes two titles and simple techniques.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Kerin, S.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christ Triumphant - Use your handbell trio! "Crown Him with Many Crowns" and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice and Sing", are skillfully arranged.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Kerin
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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 Medium
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Christ Triumphant Alleluia - A powerful work based on three familiar tunes, "St. Kevin", "Llanfair" and "Lyra Davidica". Perform with 3-6 octaves of bells, with optional organ, two trumpets, or brass quintet.
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Comp:
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Various
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Classical Gas - Written for the handbell group REZOUND!, this arrangement of the pop standard is a true showstopper!
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Comp:
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Williams, Mason
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Arr:
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McKlveen, Paul
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Classic Celebration - Sub-titled "Celebrate His Glory," this original work by Bill Ingram resembles the music of the classical era.
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Comp:
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Ingram, Bill
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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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Med Adv
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Cold December Flies Away - Cathy Moklebust gives her short arrangement (28 measures) the character designation: bouncy and light. Uses thumb damp, pluck and mart accompaniment and parts for optional triangle, tambourine and sleighbells.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Colors of the Wind - Treat your choir and audience to the wonderful music from Walt Disney's "Pocahontas" which is delightfully arranged by Paul and Sue McKlveen.
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Comp:
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Menken, A./Schwartz, S.
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P. & S.
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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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Come Christians Join to Sing - Actually, this arrangement should be titled, "Come, Christian, Join to Sing and Dance!" The original, "straight" melody line is altered with syncopation and fun rhythms and dances along throughout all 89 measures. A great choice for leading into congregational singing of the hymn.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Come Christians Join to Sing - This two-page hymn arrangement is a pull-out from the popular volume "Ring Together Praise" of the "Ring Together Series". Ringers have the opportunity to work on precision, chordal ringing, changing dynamics, the shake technique, and following "road map" musical directions (repeat signs).
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Comp:
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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: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come Thankful People - An extended introduction builds interest through a repetitious accompaniment figure and bits of melodic material spread throughout in the bass. A full section is next with lost of full chords and a running, malleted bass line.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waugh, 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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Medium
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - This arrangement is based on the hymn tune, NETTLETON. The introductory material appears throughout the piece to smoothly bridge the sections. The tune is set in full chords, in a staccato section, with the echo technique and lots of LV.
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Comp:
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Wyeth, J.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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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Come With Hearts Rejoicing - This original composition sets forth an 8-bar, melody that travels through seven key changes for variety and interest. The joy ful melody reflects the injunction of the title.
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Comp:
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Young, P.
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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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Medium
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Come Worship the King - An eight measure fanfare introduces this meldey of the hymns "O Worship the King & Come Ye Thankful People Come". March-like rhythms and special staccato techniques continue throughout the work and support the melodies, which are found in all the octave registers.
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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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Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain - If you’re looking for a BIG Easter work, this arrangement certainly fits the bill!
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Comp:
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Sullivan, Arthur Seymour
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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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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Comfort, Comfort Ye My People - This commissioned work by composer Kevin McChesney is based on Psalm 42.
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Comp:
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Psalm 42
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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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Contemplation - Subtitled, A Prayer for Mercy, this original composition builds upon a simple melody with a repeated note motif. Marked with emotion, the texture is sparse in the beginning, but grows in strength to the ending, broad section.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Cottonbell Strut, The - Sheer fun! This piece of medium-advanced difficulty is great program music for the 3 to 5 octave choir. Ideal for concert or play to demonstrate your choir's ringing ability.
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Comp:
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Anthony, K.
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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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Creation Hymn - The Heaven's are Telling is the text usually associated with this tune. This easy, festive arrangement is appropriate in worship or concert.
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Comp:
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Haydn, F. J.
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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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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Easy Medium
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Crown and Scepter - Appropriate for Easter or any festive event, this dignified piece in compound meter delights ringers and listeners with its harmonic structure and ringing techniques.
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Comp:
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Young, P.
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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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Crown Him With Many Crowns - An exciting arrangement of this grand hymn tune! For handbells, organ and optional brass ensemble. A real winner!
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Comp:
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Elvey, G.
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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: | 5
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Rating:
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Medium
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Crucifixion - This original work takes the listener through the gamut of emotions that the cross of Christ brings to believers.
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Comp:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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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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Crystal Fountain, The - The use of mallets at the beginning and end set the mood of ringing crystal. Combine that with the calm setting of a beautiful Canadian folk tune and you have a extraordinary selection.
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Comp:
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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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