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Faith - This original work by Paul McKlveen starts simply with an open, airy texture then progresses to a middle section dotted with special techniques.
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Comp:
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McKlveen, Paul
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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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Faith of Our Fathers - The staid and honorable hymn tune, ST CATHERINE, is given an untraditional twist in this arrangement by Daniel Longhin. A fanfare-like opening leads the way to a staccato accompaniment figure before the melody enters in the upper bells.
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Comp:
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Hemy, H.
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Arr:
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Longhin, D.
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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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Fancye - This original work was comissioned by a youth bell choir and it certainly has the energy and enthusiasm of youth! Set in 10/8 meter with a brisk tempo and peppered with martellatos, mart-lifts, and stacatto mallet markings, the music lopes along for 30 measures before it settles into a 4/4 section that flows with Lv'd eighth-note accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Waugh, T.
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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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Fanfare - Taken from a Renaissance dance, this tune may be simple but it has a style that is both fresh and exciting. A great choice for beginning and school groups, and one that more experienced choirs can learn with just a couple of rehearsals.
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Comp:
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Gervaise, C.
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin and Roth, Karen
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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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Fanfare - A very short, easy arrangement of the tune from "The Great Gate of Kiev" arranged to use as a program introduction with bells alone or add brass.
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Comp:
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Moussorgsky, M.
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Arr:
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Sherman, A.
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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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Fanfare - A very short, easy arrangement of the tune from "The Great Gate of Kiev" arranged to use as a program introduction with bells alone or add brass.
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Comp:
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Moussorgsky, M.
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Arr:
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Sherman, A.
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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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Fanfare and Ostinato - An Area XI Composition Contest Winner which has a short fanfare of 24 measures followed by a delightful ostinato of varying keys, treatments and moods.
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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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Medium
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Fanfare Flourish - Although easy to play, this original from Ron Mallory makes a great opener for just about any setting. There are no stopped sounds or bell changes, allowing bells to be played away from tables if desired.
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Comp:
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Mallory, Ron
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Fanfare on Duke Street - Arranger Ron Mallory uses syncopated rhythms to enliven this great hymn of the church, making it useful for both traditional and contemporary services. A lot of fun to listen to and to play!
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Comp:
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Hatton, John
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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: | 4-
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Fanfare on O Tannenbaum - Introduce your next Christmas program with this short (34 measures) fanfare on the traditional tune. Fun and exciting to ring.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Fantasy on Alleluia Quarters - Using "Alleluia Quarters", the composer has made a vigorous and tuneful fantasy characterized by meter changes. Written for the second Scottish Handbell Festival in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland.
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Comp:
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Wilson, M.
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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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Fantasy on Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming - Unlike the usual flowing arrangements of this German carol "Es ist ein Ros'", this setting makes use of steady eighth-note pulse to move the music along. Different techniques are supplemented to add interest and variety.
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Comp:
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German
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P.
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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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Fantasy on St. Columba - Melodic augmentation, extended phrases, fast-flowing eighth-note accompaniment and optional chimes all combine to present this Irish hymn tune in a fresh new way.
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Comp:
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Traditional Irish
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Arr:
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Behnke, John A.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Farandole - Kevin McChesney has transcribed this classic from Bizet for 3-7 octaves of handbells and two optional belltrees. Although the belltrees are optional, they certainly add a lot of flash to the performance.
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Comp:
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Bizet, Georges
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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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Advanced
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Farandole - Kevin McChesney has transcribed this classic from Bizet for 3-7 octaves of handbells and two optional belltrees. Although the belltrees are optional, they certainly add a lot of flash to the performance.
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Comp:
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Bizet, Georges
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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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Advanced
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Festal Jubilation - Give your 2 octave choir a good workout with this festive piece! Tolling and TD are used throughout.
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Comp:
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Edwards, D.
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Arr:
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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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Festal Song -
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Comp:
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Noller, Donald
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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N/A
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Festival Celebration - This bright 37-measure original composition fits well as a call to worship or opening concert selection.
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Comp:
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Burroughs, Bob
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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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Festival Fanfare on Hyfrydol - This setting by arranger Kevin McChesney is a triumphant and majestic take on this well-known and versatile tune.
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Comp:
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Prichard, Rowland H.
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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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Festival Finale on The Doxology - Repeated patterns of 16th notes make this interesting to ring. Brass parts available. Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba.
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Comp:
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Psalter
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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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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Festival Finale on The Doxology - Repeated patterns of 16th notes make this interesting to ring. Brass parts available. Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba.
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Comp:
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Psalter
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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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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Festival Finale on The Doxology - Repeated patterns of 16th notes make this interesting to ring. Brass parts available. Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba.
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Comp:
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Psalter
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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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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Festive Chime, A - If you have chimes and bells you need this music! Some changes of meter from simple to compound. Energetic, but rhythmically not difficult.
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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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Festive Dance - This rhythmic original from Joseph Daniel pulses with energy, making it an energetic choice for school or community group concerts.
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Comp:
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Daniel, Joseph
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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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Festive Dance - Georges Bizet's work, otherwise known as "Farandole" has been transcribed by Kevin McChesney for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves! The powerful theme is emphasized with marts, mart-lifts, shakes and ring touch techniques.
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Comp:
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Bizet, G.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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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Festive Exultation - The first 3 measures set the mood of this commissioned music which is fast and festive requiring ringing skills. Passages are notated for optional chimes. SK, mart, TD, LV, SW, mart lift.
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Comp:
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Wilson, M.
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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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Finale from Serenade for Strings - This transcription of the masterful Tchaikovsky work was written for Distinctly Bronze and will thus prove to be a challenge for even the most daring advanced choir. The slow and subdued opening, based on a Russian folk song, gives way to a fast and frolicking main theme.
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Comp:
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Tchiakovsky, Pyotr
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Arr:
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Avila Baez, Carlos J.
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Octaves:
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6
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Level: | 6
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Firebird Finale - Advanced ringers will enjoy this rendition of Igor Stravinsky's masterwork, written as part of The Raleigh Ringers Series. It combines 4-7 octaves of bells, 2 octaves of handchimes, and 2 octaves of solo handbells.
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Comp:
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Stravinsky, Igor
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Arr:
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Smith, Douglas
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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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First Noel - Arranger Karen Roth forgoes percussive techniques in favor of the simple, beautiful sound of rung handbells in this setting for Advent or Christmas.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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First Noel - The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.
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Comp:
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English Carol
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Arr:
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Moklebust, Cathy
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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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First Noel - The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.
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Comp:
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English Carol
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Arr:
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Moklebust, Cathy
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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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Flight of the Bumblebee - Your advanced handbell choir is going to love the challenge this arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakoff's classic affords!
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Comp:
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Korsakoff-Rimsky, N.
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Arr:
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Thompson, Martha Lynn
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 6
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Fly Me to the Moon - Ron Mallory brings Bart Howard's jazz standard to handbells, and the results are spectacular! This wonderfully crafted arrangement skillfully uses the bells to create a remarkable resemblance to the big band sound.
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Comp:
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Howard, Bart
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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For the Beauty of the Earth - This setting of the hymn tune DIX is a good transition piece for choirs who ring mostly level I material.
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Comp:
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Kocher
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Arr:
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Tucker, Sondra
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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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For the Beauty of the Earth - A wonderful setting of the favorite hymn tune DIX, by one of the best new writers in our genre!
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Krug, Jason W.
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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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For Unto Us a Child is Born - G.F. Handel's beloved chorus from Messiah comes alive for handbells in this arrangement marked to be played "Joyfully, dancing and rhythmic."
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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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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Med Adv
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For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Handbell arranger Kevin McChesney brings us Lorie Line's contemporary take on the famous chorus from Handel's “Messiah” in this setting for 3-7 octaves and keyboard.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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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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For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Handbell arranger Kevin McChesney brings us Lorie Line's contemporary take on the famous chorus from Handel's “Messiah” in this setting for 3-7 octaves and keyboard.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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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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Four Short Pieces - These simple, straightforward original compositions are useful for anthems, introits, offertories, times of prayer, benedictions - any type of service music.
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Comp:
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Roth, Karen
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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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Friends on Parade - A simple, short piece ideal for the beginning or less experienced choir. Only 2 8th notes in piece. Most ringers remain busy.
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Comp:
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Merrett, F.
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Arr:
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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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Fum Fum Fum - The "fum" in the title of this Spanish carol of celebration is meant to imitate the percussive strumming of the guitar, and arranger Nick Hanson runs with that theme in this highly percussive and exciting setting.
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Comp:
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Catalan Carol
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Arr:
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Hanson, Nicholas A.
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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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Funiculi Funicula - Plucking, mallets and martellato add fun to an old Italian tune which is the source of this winning composition of the 1990 Area IV Best Arrangement Competition.
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Comp:
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Denza, L.
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Arr:
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Kliever, A.
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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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Fur Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven's classic piano work, composed for a family member, Elise, is now a worthy challenge for handbell choirs. The transcription maintains the intergrity of the original piano score and requires ringers to feel the mood of the work together as a team. Sure to be a favorite for concert!
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Comp:
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Beethoven, L.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Furioso - The title of this original work captures the mood and tempo perfectly.
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Comp:
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McKlveen, P. A.
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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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