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Jazz Fanfare and Alleluia - Commissioned by the Greater Houston Handbell Association for FebFest 1997, the tenth anniversary. The opening fanfare is syncopated and shifts the beat emphasis around through changing meter and ties.
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Comp:
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Tucker, M.
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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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Jazz Fanfare and Alleluia - Commissioned by the Greater Houston Handbell Association for FebFest 1997, the tenth anniversary. The opening fanfare is syncopated and shifts the beat emphasis around through changing meter and ties.
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Comp:
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Tucker, M.
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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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Jazz Fanfare and Alleluia - Commissioned by the Greater Houston Handbell Association for FebFest 1997, the tenth anniversary. The opening fanfare is syncopated and shifts the beat emphasis around through changing meter and ties.
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Comp:
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Tucker, M.
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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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Jazz Fanfare and Alleluia - Commissioned by the Greater Houston Handbell Association for FebFest 1997, the tenth anniversary. The opening fanfare is syncopated and shifts the beat emphasis around through changing meter and ties.
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Comp:
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Tucker, M.
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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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Jericho - Julie Turner brings us this fun, yet challenging, piece that paints a musical picture of the well-known Bible story of Jericho.
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Comp:
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Traditonal Spiritual
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Arr:
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Turner, Julie
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - The enduring and timeless classic by J.S. Bach is set here in an engaging, well-crafted, and lovely arrangement by Kevin McChesney. While always a popular choice for weddings, this one would fit well in just about any worship service or concert.
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Comp:
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Bach, Johann Sebastian
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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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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - The 3 ringers are actively playing the traditional obligato part throughout. This is suported by the accompanist who also plays the chorale tune. Each ringer's part is on a different staff.
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Comp:
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Bach, J. S.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Medium
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Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross - The introduction of this favorite gospel song finds the bells in flute-like counter-melody above the true melody rung on chimes in the lower register. Flowing textures ensue with a final passage of suspended bells on the tune "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." The ending is a nice change from the usual big endings, giving the listener a chance to reflect on the cross.
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Comp:
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Crosby, F.
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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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Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross - Fresh arrangement with an easy, harmonically interesting accompaniment. End the solo with an unaccompanied bell tree.
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Comp:
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Crosby, F.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy
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Jesus Lover of My Soul - A forceful introduction opens this arrangement of the old hymn tune.
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Comp:
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Roth, K.
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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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Jesus Loves Me - Ron Mallory's arrangement of everyone's favorite children's hymn is not just for kids - although it would be GREAT for them! It would also make a great choice for a “quick workup” piece with minimal rehearsal or to showcase a less-experienced choir at their musical best!
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Comp:
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Traditional
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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: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Jesus Shall Reign - Alternating ringing and marting set up a march-like mood for the quick entrance of the majestic hymn tune. The sections are contrasting and marked with "Exuberance" and "Gently", giving ringers an opportunity to work on musical expression.
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Comp:
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Hatton, J.
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Arr:
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Eithun, S.
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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 Medium
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Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley - The arrangers make this note: "This handbell solo is intended to reflect several emotional responses to the grace of Jesus - contemplation, sadness, celebration."
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Kastner, M./McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley - Timeless spiritual sensitively arranged. Harmonies and techniques (LV, Vib, SW, Sk, Mallet) contrast mood and style.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jig on Morning Song - Sondra Tucker takes a traditional hymn ("Consolation" or "Morning Song") and gives it an original spin that is lively, rhythmic, and - of course – dancing. You've never heard it done quite like this!
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Comp:
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Tucker, Sondra
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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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Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine - This lovely carol in lilting 6/8 meter contrasts a lively 1st section with a calmer 2nd section.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Haan, R.
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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 Medium
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Joseph's Song - This arrangement of a Gene Grier original begins with a short, free passage before the tune begins in a faster, measured tempo. Two octaves of optional handchimes and mallets on suspended bells add a starlight quality to the music in certain passages.
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Comp:
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Grier, 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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Joy and Remembrance - The beginning of this original by Paul McKlveen is as lively and joyous as its name implies. Eventually, this gives way to an expressive, flowing, and reflective middle section before returning to the original tempo and mood.
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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: | 3-
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joyful Canticle - Kevin McChesney's joyful original provides a good workout for handbell techniques.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joyful Heart, A - The compound meter and multiple techniques add joy to this lovely original melody.
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Comp:
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Page, A. L.
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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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Easy Medium
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Joyful Interlude - A marvelous piece for 3 octaves. First appearance is deceiving but one finds depth and a challenge. Sensitivity to tempo changes and voice leading lead to a rewarding piece.
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Comp:
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Bonde, Allen
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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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Joy to the World - A versatile composition for 2-3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with full symphony orchestra or combinations of strings and woodwinds or strings and brass. It is also scored for optional SATB chorus and/or audience sing-a-long.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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Arr:
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Bartsch Jr, John T.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joy to the World - A versatile composition for 2-3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with full symphony orchestra or combinations of strings and woodwinds or strings and brass. It is also scored for optional SATB chorus and/or audience sing-a-long.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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Arr:
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Bartsch Jr, John T.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joy to the World - A versatile composition for 2-3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with full symphony orchestra or combinations of strings and woodwinds or strings and brass. It is also scored for optional SATB chorus and/or audience sing-a-long.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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Arr:
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Bartsch Jr, John T.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joy to the World - This setting of the Christmas classic is very easy to put together with little rehearsal time, but the result is a nice big, joyful sound.
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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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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Joy to the World - A versatile composition for 2-3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with full symphony orchestra or combinations of strings and woodwinds or strings and brass. It is also scored for optional SATB chorus and/or audience sing-a-long.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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Arr:
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Bartsch Jr, John T.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joy to the World - At 51 measures, this lively, upbeat setting of the popular tune by George F. Handel would fit perfectly in a quick moment during Advent or Christmas worship.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Joy to the World - It’s for good reason that this is one of the popular and meaningful Christmas hymns of all-time, and Julie Turner gives it a fresh take that is both lively and exciting.
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Comp:
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Handel, George F.
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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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Easy Medium
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Jubilance - A short, bright, happy piece written for 1992 Nassau Festival available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs. Perfect for festival and massed ringing.
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Comp:
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Sherman, A.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jubilance - A short, bright, happy piece written for 1992 Nassau Festival available in two editions, one for 2-3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs. Perfect for festival and massed ringing.
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Comp:
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Sherman, A.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jubilation Praise - "O praise ye the Lord, all things that give sound; each jubilant chord, re-echo around." This quote from the pen of Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) is the inspiration for this original composition for handbells and optional handchimes in the upper, 3-octave range. The moods range from maestoso to allegro to dolce as the bells ring in fully-scored textures.
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Comp:
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Winter, S.
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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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