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Gabriel's Oboe - Originally from the motion picture The Mission, this tune is often voted one of the loveliest melodies in existence and has since become a standard of instrumental repertoire.
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Comp:
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Morricone, Ennio
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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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Gavotte - A Bb trumpet adds to the Baroque atmosphere of this arrangement from Boyce's 4th Symphony (1760). The bass bells should have fun with the interesting bass line that is rung and malleted.
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Comp:
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Boyce, W.
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P.
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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
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Gethsemane's Prayer - "Thoughtful and distant" is the character marking given to this original compostition. The 3/4 meter lilt of the music and subtle dynamic shading reflect Christ's pathos in Gethsemane's garden. The work's 59 measures lends itself to a meditative spot in worship.
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Comp:
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Eithun, S.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Giocoso - The musical term "giocoso" means "humorous", and composer Paul McKlveen achieves this mood by contrasting staccato and legato sections.
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Comp:
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McKlveen, Paul A.
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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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Give Me That Old Time Religion - A song of worship and fun, this easy arrangement of the 18th Century gospel song is useful in church, concert, recreation, etc. Easy rhythmically and for 3 octaves.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Eernisse, G.
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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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Gloria - "Gloria" - a wonderfully versatile title for worship, concert, or festival!
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Gloria Fanfare - This short Cathy Moklebust arrangement is a bold fanfare on “Angels We Have Heard on High”.
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Comp:
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French Carol
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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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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Gloria Hodie - Rockin' out on old traditional carols? You bet! The carols in question – 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and On This Day Earth Shall Ring - are driven forward by a pulsing beat in the bass bells, with contrasting slower sections and optional handchimes providing even more listening interest. The total result is another winner from the team of Julie Turner and Kevin McChesney, sure to challenge your ringers and amaze your audience.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin & Turner, Julie
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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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God Be in My Head - Peter DeMets original work is here set for 3, 4, or 5 octaves of bells and SATB voices by skilled arranger Kevin McChesney. The SATB score is included in the back of the folio and permission is granted to make copies for the purchasers choir.
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Comp:
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de Mets, P.
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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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God of Grace and God of Glory - The combination of a magnificent hymn tune and one of our best handbell arrangers makes this setting a "can't miss" for your choir! A spirited choice for worship, festival, or concert, this arrangement even includes a snippet of "Amazing Grace"!
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Comp:
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Hymn Tune
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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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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God Rest Ye Merry - This setting of "God Rest Ye Merry" is a lively, bright arrangement of the traditional Christmas favorite. The Level 2 rating makes this setting accessible for almost any choir.
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Comp:
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Traditional English Carol
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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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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - The traditional English carol is set here with differing accompaniment figures--chordal, treble, ostinato, and moving bass line. Other special techniques and articulations are scored in both the melody and the accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Traditional English Carol
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Arr:
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Pysh, Gregory M.
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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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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Challenge your ringers this Christmas with an energetic setting of the title tune in medley with "Sing We Now of Christmas."
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Comp:
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Traditional
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Good Christian Friends Rejoice - Rejoice indeed! Arranger Ron Mallory brings contemporary flare to this rhythmic setting of the traditional Christmas carol.
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Comp:
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German Carol
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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: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Good Christian Friends Rejoice - Are you looking for a short, lively Christmas piece for 2-3 octaves of bells of chimes ? Then this 40-measures (with repeats) bouncy rendition of the carol In Dulci Jubilo should fit the bill. The rhythms are easy, but imaginative and keep the ringers attentive, and may be rung or played by plucking, thumb damp, or malleting.
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Comp:
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In Dulci Jubilo
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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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Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing - This piece is a rich, full arrangement of a popular hymn for Easter.
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Comp:
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Vulpius, Melchior
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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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Good King Wenceslas - Although this Christmas favorite is 64 measures long, there are no page turns. A good Christmas piece for beginning choirs.
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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: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Good King Wenceslas - A delightful, fun duet using the full range of bells from C4 to G7. No keyboard accompaniment. Mallets and martellato add to the enjoyment for both ringers and listener.
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Comp:
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Cantiones
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Arr:
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Warzyn
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Good Old Summertime, The - Fun songs ("In the Good Old Summertime; After the Ball; The Band Played On; & Daisy Bell") filled with numerous ringing techniques guarantees a dazzling piece for summer choirs, concerts or frolic.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Go Tell It on the Mountain - Ron Mallory presents his take on everyone's favorite Christmas spiritual, and the result is a lively, jazzy affair that is sure to have everyone's toes tapping!
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Comp:
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Traditional Spiritual
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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: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Grand March - This Julie Turner original is perfect for youth groups, developing choirs, or any handbell ensemble looking for a fun piece that can be worked up in a relatively short amount of rehearsal time.
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Comp:
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Turner, Julie
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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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Greatest Show - The riveting energy of The Greatest Showman took the film world by storm. Now, the movie’s intensely captivating opening is available for your festivals and concerts! Since Barnum is credited with bringing handbells to the USA, it’s perfectly fitting to build your own ringing circus around this fun arrangement, which is truly faithful to the original.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Glasgow, Michael and Hanson, Nicholas
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Octaves:
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5-7
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Level: | 4-
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Greatest Show - The riveting energy of The Greatest Showman took the film world by storm. Now, the movie’s intensely captivating opening is available for your festivals and concerts! Since Barnum is credited with bringing handbells to the USA, it’s perfectly fitting to build your own ringing circus around this fun arrangement, which is truly faithful to the original.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Glasgow, Michael and Hanson, Nicholas
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Octaves:
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5-7
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Level: | 4-
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Great Gate of Kiev, The - Confidence builder! No subdivided beat! Every ringer included. Chordal. A work guaranteed to result in instant success for new ensembles.
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Comp:
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Moussorgsky, M.
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Arr:
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Wagner, D.
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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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Great Is Thy Faithfulness - One of our most talented arrangers has penned this beautiful and glorious setting of one the great hymns of the Church.
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Comp:
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Runyon, William M.
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie
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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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Greensleeves - The original instrumentation for this addition to The Raleigh Ringers Series includes 5-7 octaves of handbells, 4 octaves of handchimes, finger cymbals, a chime/mark Tree, and triangle. All these instruments are combined to produce a melancholy mood through flowing rhythms and colorful textures.
NEW for 2023! Cathy has scored orchestra parts to further enhance this familiar favorite.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Moklebust, Cathy
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Octaves:
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5-7
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Greensleeves - The original instrumentation for this addition to The Raleigh Ringers Series includes 5-7 octaves of handbells, 4 octaves of handchimes, finger cymbals, a chime/mark Tree, and triangle. All these instruments are combined to produce a melancholy mood through flowing rhythms and colorful textures.
NEW for 2023! Cathy has scored orchestra parts to further enhance this familiar favorite.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Moklebust, Cathy
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Octaves:
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5-7
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Guantanamera - This lively Latin American folksong, which includes optional maracas, bongos, cabasa and triangle, was arranged for use at a Latin American Festival. Syncopation abounds as well as a "boat load" of special techniques - all in 64 measures - Fun!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P./LeGarde, 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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Guantanamera - This lively Latin American folksong, which includes optional maracas, bongos, cabasa and triangle, was arranged for use at a Latin American Festival. Syncopation abounds as well as a "boat load" of special techniques - all in 64 measures - Fun!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P./LeGarde, 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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Gymnopedie - Karen Roth's transcription of the keyboard classic by Satie is a good choice for beginning community choirs and school groups, and may also be used in church as a prayer.
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Comp:
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Satie, Erik
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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: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Gymnopedie No. 1 - From the pen of a famous turn of the century composer comes this quiet, lyrical work now arranged for the soloist. Easy accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Satie, E.
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Arr:
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Wagner, D.
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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
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