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Hail to the Lord's Annointed - The well-known Ellacombe hymn tune is set in mostly chordal style with variations from the traditional harmonies. The title makes this piece accessible for the Advent season.
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Comp:
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Hofkapelle, H.
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Arr:
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Kinyon, B.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Hakuna Matata - From Walt Disney's Pictures' "The Lion King," this short rhythmic selection is ideal as a program piece or as an encore.
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Comp:
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John, E./Rice, T.
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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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Medium
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Handbell Odyssey - This short (21 measure) arrangement of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" ("Space Odyssey" Theme) is ideal as an introductory fanfare. Use with organ and/or brass quartet and timpani.
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Comp:
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Strauss, R.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Handbell Odyssey - This short (21 measure) arrangement of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" ("Space Odyssey" Theme) is ideal as an introductory fanfare. Use with organ and/or brass quartet and timpani.
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Comp:
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Strauss, R.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Happy Birthday - Now handbell choirs can ring birthday wishes for members of their group, their director, or even audience members with these fun arrangements of the timeless tune.
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Comp:
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Hill, Mildred J. & Patty Smith, Dr.
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Happy Birthday - Now handbell choirs can ring birthday wishes for members of their group, their director, or even audience members with these fun arrangements of the timeless tune.
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Comp:
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Hill, Mildred J. & Patty Smith, Dr.
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Happy Farmer, The - This "happy" tune incorporates a great deal of staccato to give it bounce. Only two pages in length, with some repeats, but no page turns.
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Comp:
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Schumann, R.
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Arr:
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Myers, K.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Arranged for minimum rehearsal time for both bells and instruments. Brass ensemble includes two trumpets, French horn, trombone & bass trombone/tuba. Set includes seven bell parts, a full score, and brass parts.
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Arr:
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Justice, David/Hall, O. 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
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - That Kevin McChesney flair comes through in this bright, bold arrangement of the traditional Christmas favorite. It works perfectly as a stand-alone piece, but helpful program notes give suggestions for using it as a prelude or chorale or as an accompaniment to congregational singing.
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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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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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Some unusual harmonic twists and turns set this arrangement of Mendelssohn's Christmas favorite apart from other handbell settings.
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Arr:
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Fallen, Jeff and 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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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Arranged for minimum rehearsal time for both bells and instruments. Brass ensemble includes two trumpets, French horn, trombone & bass trombone/tuba. Set includes seven bell parts, a full score, and brass parts.
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Arr:
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Justice, David/Hall, O. 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
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Hay River Anthem - This lively anthem from Kevin McChesney features a melodic C-instrument part and driving percussion. From Kevin: “This was written for the high school bell choir and percussion group in Hay River, a community of about 3,000 in the Northwest Territories of Canada. This makes it the second BIGGEST town in the Northwest Territories, and the nearest bell choirs are 700 miles away in Edmonton. It was an exciting, interesting place with wonderful people, and I hope this piece reflects that.”
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Hay River Anthem - This lively anthem from Kevin McChesney features a melodic C-instrument part and driving percussion. From Kevin: “This was written for the high school bell choir and percussion group in Hay River, a community of about 3,000 in the Northwest Territories of Canada. This makes it the second BIGGEST town in the Northwest Territories, and the nearest bell choirs are 700 miles away in Edmonton. It was an exciting, interesting place with wonderful people, and I hope this piece reflects that.”
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Comp:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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He is Born - Staccato effects, such as thumb damp, ring touch, pluck, and mallet figure highly in this setting of "Il Est Ne", the old French carol, and give the effect of a hand drum. Attention to bell changes rather than rhythm is the key to a satisfying performance for church or concert.
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Comp:
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Il Est Ne
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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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He Is Born - An accessible and creative arrangement of the French Christmas carol, this lively setting by William White and Jefferey Hall is sure to please.
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Comp:
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Traditional French Carol
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Arr:
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White, William & Hall, Jefferey
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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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Heralds of Christ - A BIG work, this arrangement of the tune NATIONAL HYMN is set for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells with SATB voices, Organ or Keyboard, and optional Glockenspiel, C-instrument, or Handchimes.The choral parts offer two verses-one from "Heralds of Christ" the other from "God of the Ages." The opening alternates between fanfare material rung by the bells and sung verse phrases accompanied by the organ. The second verse smoothes out as the Glockenspiel or other instrument and organ accompany the voices. An instrumental section ensues before the final "blow-out" ending section.
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Comp:
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Warren, G.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Heralds of Christ - A BIG work, this arrangement of the tune NATIONAL HYMN is set for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells with SATB voices, Organ or Keyboard, and optional Glockenspiel, C-instrument, or Handchimes.The choral parts offer two verses-one from "Heralds of Christ" the other from "God of the Ages." The opening alternates between fanfare material rung by the bells and sung verse phrases accompanied by the organ. The second verse smoothes out as the Glockenspiel or other instrument and organ accompany the voices. An instrumental section ensues before the final "blow-out" ending section.
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Comp:
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Warren, G.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Heralds of Christ - A BIG work, this arrangement of the tune NATIONAL HYMN is set for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells with SATB voices, Organ or Keyboard, and optional Glockenspiel, C-instrument, or Handchimes.The choral parts offer two verses-one from "Heralds of Christ" the other from "God of the Ages." The opening alternates between fanfare material rung by the bells and sung verse phrases accompanied by the organ. The second verse smoothes out as the Glockenspiel or other instrument and organ accompany the voices. An instrumental section ensues before the final "blow-out" ending section.
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Comp:
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Warren, G.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Heralds of Christ - A BIG work, this arrangement of the tune NATIONAL HYMN is set for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells with SATB voices, Organ or Keyboard, and optional Glockenspiel, C-instrument, or Handchimes.The choral parts offer two verses-one from "Heralds of Christ" the other from "God of the Ages." The opening alternates between fanfare material rung by the bells and sung verse phrases accompanied by the organ. The second verse smoothes out as the Glockenspiel or other instrument and organ accompany the voices. An instrumental section ensues before the final "blow-out" ending section.
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Comp:
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Warren, G.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Here Comes the Sun - Julie Turner's contribution to our Handbells ROCK! series is this arrangement of one of the last hits from the Fab Four, written by George Harrison. It's the Beatles at their brightest, catchiest best.
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Comp:
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Harrison, George
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie
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Octaves:
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4-6
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Highland Cathedral - Originally composed by German musicians, "Highland Cathedral" is now a popular Scottish tune. It is often performed on bagpipes but has been arranged here for a full set of handbells with optional instruments.
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Comp:
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Korb/Roever
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie & 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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Highland Cathedral - Originally composed by German musicians, "Highland Cathedral" is now a popular Scottish tune. It is often performed on bagpipes but has been arranged here for a full set of handbells with optional instruments.
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Comp:
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Korb/Roever
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie & 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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Highland Cathedral - Originally composed by German musicians, "Highland Cathedral" is now a popular Scottish tune. It is often performed on bagpipes but has been arranged here for a full set of handbells with optional instruments.
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Comp:
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Korb/Roever
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie & 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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Holiday for Handbells - Composer Linda R. Lamb has given this original composition the subtitle "Intrada for the King of Glory," making it useful in worship services.
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Comp:
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Lamb, Linda
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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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Holy God We Praise Your Name - This lovely hymn is used primarily in the Catholic Church, but it appears in some Protestant hymnals as well. Even if your audience isn't familiar with the tune GROSSER GOTT, Kevin McChesney's beautiful arrangement could be used any time a moment of reflection is needed.
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Comp:
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Hymn Tune
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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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Holy Holy Holy - The familiar hymn tune NICAEA is a standard for Trinity Sunday (or any worship service, really) but this toe-tapping arrangement is anything but standard! Kevin McChesney has transcribed Don’s arrangement of “Holy, Holy, Holy” for 3-5 octaves of handbells. And it is sure to delight your ringers and your congregation.
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Comp:
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Dykes, John
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Holy Holy Holy - Based on the hymn tune NICAEA, this big, bold, and bright arrangement was written for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Kokomo Handbell Festival in Indiana.
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Comp:
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Dykes, John B.
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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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Holy Holy Holy - Based on the hymn tune NICAEA, this big, bold, and bright arrangement was written for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Kokomo Handbell Festival in Indiana.
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Comp:
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Dykes, John B.
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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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Holy Holy Holy - Based on the hymn tune NICAEA, this big, bold, and bright arrangement was written for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Kokomo Handbell Festival in Indiana.
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Comp:
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Dykes, John B.
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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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Holy Holy Holy - Kevin McChesney's setting of "Holy, Holy, Holy" may be simple to learn, but the result is a big, big sound!
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Holy Holy Holy - The strong "Nicaea" tune is supported with a new harmonic structure which adds beauty and strength.
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Comp:
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Dykes, J.
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Arr:
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Emiliani, R.
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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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Holy Lord God of Hosts - Karen Roth's original work combines handbells, keyboard, and two vocal choir lines (trebles & basses or mixed) to present a stately and majestic offering for worship or concert.
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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: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Holy Lord God of Hosts - Karen Roth's original work combines handbells, keyboard, and two vocal choir lines (trebles & basses or mixed) to present a stately and majestic offering for worship or concert.
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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: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Holy Lord God of Hosts - Karen Roth's original work combines handbells, keyboard, and two vocal choir lines (trebles & basses or mixed) to present a stately and majestic offering for worship or concert.
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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: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Hosanna Loud Hosanna - Boisterous syncopation in fanfare style introduces and interrupts rhythmically-manipulated melody and then contrasts with a smooth, peaceful section before it breaks out again in a rush to an ending flourish.
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Comp:
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Ellacombe
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Arr:
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Edwards, D.
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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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Easy Medium
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How Can I Keep From Singing - The lightly-structured texture of this setting of Robert Lowry's hymn tune SINGING allows ringers to express the sentiment of the text. Flowing rhythms and strong chordal passages combine to keep all the ringers involved. Attention to dotted rhythms is important against the background of eighth-note accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Lowry, R.
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Arr:
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Warzyn, 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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Medium
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How Far I'll Go - Nick Hanson's masterful setting of this Oscar-nominated song from Disney's "Moana" flows and pulses with all of the excitement of the film.
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Comp:
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Miranda, Lin-Manuel
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Arr:
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Hanson, Nicholas 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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How Firm a Foundation - Level one and lots of fun, with all the extra and optional articulations such as echo, mallets, shake, and toll swing. Mostly chordal ringing with the melody remaining in the upper register. Good solid writing for all 3 octaves of bells/chimes, keeps all the ringers involved.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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How Great Our Joy - This traditional carol is easy enough to learn in one rehearsal of the brass and one rehearsal of the handbells. Must be performed with brass. Set includes seven HB parts and parts for Brass Quartet: two trumpets, French horn and trombone.
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Comp:
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German carol
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Arr:
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Justice, David/Honea, Andrew
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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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How Great Our Joy - This traditional carol is easy enough to learn in one rehearsal of the brass and one rehearsal of the handbells. Must be performed with brass. Set includes seven HB parts and parts for Brass Quartet: two trumpets, French horn and trombone.
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Comp:
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German carol
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Arr:
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Justice, David/Honea, Andrew
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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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Humoresque - The famous work by Tchaikovsky is expertly arranged for the handbell choir looking for music with a challenge and "out of the ordinary."
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Comp:
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Tchaikovsky, P.
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Arr:
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Sherman, A.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Martha Lynn Thompson's setting of this classical work by Johannes Brahms is the newest addition to the Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.
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Comp:
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Brahms, Johannes
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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: | 3+
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Huron Carol - Tim Waugh arranged this carol for a high school ensemble. The melody is played strictly in octaves or unison accompanied by an ostinato pattern of mixed rung and martellato techniques. Good for ensemble or young ringers.
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Comp:
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French
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Arr:
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Waugh, T.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Hymn to Joy - Beethoven's famous melody is set here in two accessible pages for beginning choirs. The few eighth notes are part of the melody line, which occurs in upper and lower bell parts.
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Comp:
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Beethoven
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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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