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Maestoso - Robert Schuman's bold composition has been set to offer a variety of options; it may be played by handbells alone, handbells and keyboard, handbells and brass quartet or quintet or handbells, keyboard and brass. A "big" sound is achieved by full chordal texture, shakes, full-chord marts and fortissimo dynamics. At 40 measures in length this arrangement should fit in nicely in a number of scenarios. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, trombone, Horn, and Tuba.
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Comp:
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Schumann, R.
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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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Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace - Dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Columbine High School and other acts of senseless violence, this original composition's mood is based upon the 13th century prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Accessible for 3, 4, o4 5 octaves of bells, brass, throughout the ninty-nine measure work.
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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: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Maple Leaf Rag - Optional temple blocs, claves or woodblocks add a spicy flavor to this rag-time favorite from the pen of Scott Joplin.
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Comp:
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Joplin, S.
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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March from the Nutcracker - Artfully arranged and accessible to 3,4,5,6 or 7 octaves of bells, this March from the pen of Peter Tchaikovsky's
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Comp:
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Tchaikovsky, P.
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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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March of the Crusaders - Melodic and rhythmically easy. Very chordal. Excellent for mass ringing.
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Comp:
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Cobb, B.
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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
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March of the Three Kings - The martial texture of this setting of the French carol is characterized by staccato articulations in march-like patterns, a dotted-rhythm melody, and strong chordal support of melody in the full sections of the work.
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Comp:
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French Carol
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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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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Martellato Madness - Shear fun and excitement! Rhythmically easy and a great show piece.
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Comp:
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Stephenson, V.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Meditation - The subtitle given this original composition is "Bell song". The character marking is "Lyrically, with expression". The mood of the work is reminiscent of a serendipitous stroll on a sunny day in an English garden.
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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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3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Meditation for Bells - As the name implies, this Level 2 original is mean to be played thoughtfully and refelctively, paying close attention to musicality and dynamic contrast.
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Comp:
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Childers, Brian
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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
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Meditation from Thais - A handbell solo using bells from A4 to C7 with 2 opt. notes, E7 and G7. Keyboard part is easy.
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Comp:
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Massenet
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Merry Old Medley - This Christmas medley of "Bring A Torch...", "Good Christian Men, Rejoice", and "Sussex Carol" is set in a light and dance-like manner.
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Comp:
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Various
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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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Mighty Fortress Is Our God - This big and bold arrangement of Martin Luther's best-loved hymn captures all of the majesty and glory of the “Battle Hymn of the Reformation."
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Comp:
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Luther, Martin
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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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Mighty Fortress Is Our God - The traditional favorite Ein Feste Burg gets a modern update in this setting from Tim Bode and handell arranger Kevin McChesney.
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Comp:
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Bode, Timothy
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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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Easy Medium
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Mighty Fortress is Our God, A - Use of changing meters, rhythmic variations and multiple techniques create an arrangement suitable for any festive event.
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Comp:
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Luther, M. L.
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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: | 5
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Rating:
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Medium
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Model of a Modern Major General - Delight your concert audience with this fun arrangement of the famous Gilbert and Sullivan tune from "The Pirates of Penzance." 90 measures of FUN!
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Comp:
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Gilbert and Sullivan
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Arr:
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Roth
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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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Moonlight Sonata - This abridged edition of Beethoven's beloved work is and accessible 40 measures in length. LV technique is used extensively with triplet rhythms to convey the "moonlight" atmosphere while open spacing and melody in octaves makes for an expansive sound.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Morning Has Broken - A lengthy introduction using LV accompaniment builds to a key change and then gently introduces this lovely Gaelic melody. After another modulation the melody appears in the upper bass clef with LV, eighth-note chordal accompaniment above and rolled bass clef chords below.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Page, A. L.
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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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Morning Meditation - From the pen of one of America's seasoned composers and arrangers comes this "meditation" which is at home in sacred or secular situations. Rhythmically easy and melodic.
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Comp:
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Averre, D.
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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 Medium
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Morning Prayer - An original composition by James Hirt, presents some challenges which are well worth the effort. This melodic 3-5 oct. composition sets a mood of meditation.
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Comp:
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Hirt, J.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Morning Song of Praise - The "Morning Song" tune from "Kentucky Harmony" is rhythmically easy and ringers are exposed to different ringing techniques (SK & Pl). Fresh and exciting.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Music Alone Shall Live - Sondra Tucker's flowing arrangement of this German folk song is simple to play but sweet to hear, and would be at home in worship, at school, or in a community concert.
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Comp:
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German Folk Song
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Arr:
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Tucker, Sondra 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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Music from Mary Poppins - Betty Garee was a true champion of handbell music, and her compositions are still rung widely today. In this delightful collection of music from the Disney classic "Mary Poppins", directors are presented a variety of performance options. Titles include: "A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cher-ee, Feed the Birds, and Let's Go Fly a Kite."
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Comp:
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Sherman, Robert & Richard
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Arr:
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Garee, Betty B.
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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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My Country 'Tis of Thee - Ring the "America" tune with quartet or choir. Mallets used throughout 2nd stanza. Martial accompaniment figure keeps piece briskly moving to conclusion.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Kerin
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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My God is Love - An original composition commissioned by the SC Baptist Convention for use in the 1994 state Handbell Festivals. Melodic and rhythmically easy.
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Comp:
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Starks, H.
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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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My Heart Will Go On - The notes and rhythms presented in this arrangement of the love theme from the blockbuster motion picture "Titanic" should be easily grasped, leaving time for concentration on musicality and mood.
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Comp:
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Horner, J./Jennings, W.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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My Heart Will Go On - The notes and rhythms presented in this arrangement of the love theme from the blockbuster motion picture "Titanic" should be easily grasped, leaving time for concentration on musicality and mood.
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Comp:
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Horner, J./Jennings, W.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy
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My Shepherd Will Supply My Need - Dick Wall takes the traditional tune which is immediately recognized by many and makes it into a fine piece for solo handbell ringer accompanied by piano. The setting is appropriate in any service of worship or in concert.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Wall, D.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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