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Sacred Silence - A variety of techniques, including the singing bell, and optional handchimes figure prominently in this moving arrangement that uses both “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” and “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Dennis, Karissa
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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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Salut D Amour - This arrangement of an Edward Elgar piano classic (translation: “Love's Greeting”) is simple to learn for most intermediate choirs and features flowing melodies and lush harmonies.
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Comp:
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Elgar, Edward
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Arr:
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Richards, Darrell
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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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Savior of the Nations Come - This wonderful arrangement by Sandra Eithun continues the tradition of challenging, advanced music for which the Raleigh Ringers series has become known. This is a work of great sophistication and beauty that can be used for Advent, general worship, or concert.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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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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Savior of the Nations Come - This wonderful arrangement by Sandra Eithun continues the tradition of challenging, advanced music for which the Raleigh Ringers series has become known. This is a work of great sophistication and beauty that can be used for Advent, general worship, or concert.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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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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Savior of the Nations Come - This wonderful arrangement by Sandra Eithun continues the tradition of challenging, advanced music for which the Raleigh Ringers series has become known. This is a work of great sophistication and beauty that can be used for Advent, general worship, or concert.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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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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Scherzo - Enjoy the fun of this lively original piece by Judy Phillips, complete with catchy rhythms, key and meter changes, and an optional tambourine!
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Comp:
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Phillips, Judy
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Arr:
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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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Season of Joy - McKlveen's aim in this original composition was to reflect the joy of Cinncinati, Ohio's Knox Presbyterian Church on their 100th anniversary for which this piece was commissioned.
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Comp:
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McKlveen, P.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Serve the Lord with Gladness - Based on themes from "Canarios" by Gaspar Sanz, this bell piece demands rhythmic precision due to its shifting meter (6/8 to 3/4).
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Comp:
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Sanz, Gaspar
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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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Showdown - Give your ringers something truly fresh in this original composition by John Behnke. This spirited piece contains barn-dance rhythms and melodies in a "showdown!"
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Comp:
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Behnke, J.
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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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Silent Night - Although this is a "stand-alone" handbell arrangement (optional handchimes, organ and congregation) it is most effective when used as a congregational accompaniment to the singing of this favorite Christmas carol.
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Comp:
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Gruber, F.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Silent Night - A simple, easy arrangement of the ever popular Christmas tune.
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Comp:
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Gruber, F.
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Silent Night - Mallets on suspended bells are scored throughout this arrangement of Franz Gruber's famous carol.
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Comp:
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Gruber, Franz
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Silent Night - Perform this arrangement as a solo with 2 antiphonal bell tree accompaniments placed in different areas of the sanctuary. 3 ringers and Organ/Piano are used.
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Comp:
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Gruber, F.
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Arr:
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Weishaupt
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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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Silent Night - Although this is a "stand-alone" handbell arrangement (optional handchimes, organ and congregation) it is most effective when used as a congregational accompaniment to the singing of this favorite Christmas carol.
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Comp:
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Gruber, F.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Silent Night - Although this is a "stand-alone" handbell arrangement (optional handchimes, organ and congregation) it is most effective when used as a congregational accompaniment to the singing of this favorite Christmas carol.
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Comp:
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Gruber, F.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Sing and Dance - This original composition is based on Psalms 30:11-12, "You have turned my mourning into dancing."
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Comp:
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Mitchell, Kirsty
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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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Sing We Now of Christmas - This bold and glorious setting of the traditional hymn is easy-to-memorize and can be rung by 2-15 ringers, make it perfect for use as a Christmas processional.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Six in Hand Technique, The - Tired of ringing four-in-hand? Then learn six-in-hand from this thorough "how to" manual by Fred Merrett. The manual contains three musical selections with keyboard in three graded levels.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Merrett, F.
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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 Medium
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Sleepers Wake - Optional handchimes are scored to add dimension to Kevin McChesney's transcription of one of J.S. Bach's most beloved works.
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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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Snow Lay on the Ground, The - Lowell Everson's setting of the traditional Eglish carol is here arranged for 3, 4, or 5 octaves of bells and optional handchimes. The snowy mood is set by use of lilting rhythms in 6/8 and 3/4 time, a section of chimes on the melody, and a free-form passage in contrasting 4/4 meter.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Everson, L./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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Easy Medium
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Solace - Is your bell choir bored? Shake them up with this bouncy, ragtime original by Scott Joplin and arranged by Sharon Rogers. Full of sparkle and jump achieved by well-paced special effects and fun rhythms.
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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: | 5
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Rating:
|
Advanced
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Solemn Prayer (Suspended In Space) - Both sacred and secular titles (Suspended in Space) are given for this accessible, easy-to-learn original. As both titles suggest, this would be perfect for any solemn or thoughtful occasion.
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Comp:
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Krug, Jason
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Arr:
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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 Medium
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Solo Ringing! Musically - A complete guide to solo handbell ringing! Chapters include Repertoire, Ringer's Tool Kit, Rehearsal Techniques, Advanced Techniques, and more.
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Comp:
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Kastner, Michael & McChesney, Kevin
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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N/A
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Songs of Christmas - Arranger Valarie Stephenson uses different techniques and textures to emphasize the Christmas carols used in her handbell quartet.
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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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3-4
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Southern Lullaby - Subtitled, "All the Pretty Little Horses," this arrangement includes an optional windchimes part which enhances the magical mood. Changing meter and all manner of special techniques including gyro and echo are called upon to carry the listener to dreamland.
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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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Medium
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Spanish Dance - Subtitled "Baile Espanol," this original composition moves along at quarter=100.
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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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Special Effects for Handchimes - The use of handchimes, both as a regular choir and as an interesting addition to the handbell sound, is widespread. This resource book explains how handchimes can perform the special effects often used on handbells.
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Comp:
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Rosene, Dr. Paul
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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-
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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N/A
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Speechless - The 2019 live-action version of Aladdin united legendary Disney-veteran composer Alan Menken and the brilliant duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to give the world a new Princess Jasmine with the stirring ballad "Speechless".
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Comp:
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Menken, Alan
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Arr:
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Glasgow, Michael J.
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Octaves:
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4-6
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
|
Med Adv
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Speechless - The 2019 live-action version of Aladdin united legendary Disney-veteran composer Alan Menken and the brilliant duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to give the world a new Princess Jasmine with the stirring ballad "Speechless".
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Comp:
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Menken, Alan
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Arr:
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Glasgow, Michael J.
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Octaves:
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4-6
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
|
Med Adv
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Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart - A thoughtful and easy-to-learn arrangement of the favorite hymn, this would be perfect for a prayerful moment in worship.
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Comp:
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Atkinson, Frederick
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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:
|
Easy Medium
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Spring Morning - The composer succeeds in painting a musical picture of a lovely, clear Spring morning. The theme , stated in the opening measures, is used throughout in different octaves and keys.
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Comp:
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Vandenbelt
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Stairway to Heaven - Handbells ROCK! One of the most popular classic rock tunes of all time comes to handbells in this arrangement by Ron Mallory.
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Comp:
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Page, Jimmy & Plant, Robert
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
|
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Octaves:
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3-7
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Level: | 3+
|
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Rating:
|
Medium
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Star Spangled Banner, The - Handbells, brass and percussion or various combinations of these will make your next presentation of our National Anthem one to remember. 2-3 octave choirs read from one side of the handbell score and 4-5 octave choirs read from the other side.
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Comp:
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Key, Francis S.
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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:
|
Easy
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Star Spangled Banner, The - Handbells, brass and percussion or various combinations of these will make your next presentation of our National Anthem one to remember. 2-3 octave choirs read from one side of the handbell score and 4-5 octave choirs read from the other side.
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Comp:
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Key, Francis S.
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Arr:
|
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:
|
Easy
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Star Spangled Banner, The - Handbells, brass and percussion or various combinations of these will make your next presentation of our National Anthem one to remember. 2-3 octave choirs read from one side of the handbell score and 4-5 octave choirs read from the other side.
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Comp:
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Key, Francis S.
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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:
|
Easy
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Star Spangled Banner, The - Handbells, brass and percussion or various combinations of these will make your next presentation of our National Anthem one to remember. 2-3 octave choirs read from one side of the handbell score and 4-5 octave choirs read from the other side.
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Comp:
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Key, Francis S.
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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:
|
Easy
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Still Still Still - A versatile arrangement of the favorite Austrian carol, set for bells and piano (or for a beautiful change, bells and harp).
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Comp:
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Hilsberg, Donald C.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
|
Easy Medium
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Still Still Still - A versatile arrangement of the favorite Austrian carol, set for bells and piano (or for a beautiful change, bells and harp).
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Comp:
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Hilsberg, Donald C.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
|
Easy Medium
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Still Still Still - Cathy Moklebust has contributed many Christmas classics to our Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced ensembles. This offering finds Cathy again doing what she does best, crafting an ethereal and lovely arrangement with lots of lovely musical twists and turns.
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Comp:
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German Carol
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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: | 5
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Rating:
|
Advanced
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Still Still Still - A versatile arrangement of the favorite Austrian carol, set for bells and piano (or for a beautiful change, bells and harp).
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Comp:
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Hilsberg, Donald C.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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St Nick's Medley - Works well as a solo with 2 octaves but becomes livelier with the addition of the 2nd part. Easy accompaniment. SK, Mallets, Mart. (Medley is "Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Up on the Housetop".)
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Sanders
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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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Strife Is O'er the Battle Won - The ultimate Easter selection! Lots of options for other instruments – trumpet, flute/C instrument, percussion – allow you to make this one your own. Use of mallets and percussive rhythm make this one a MUST for your service.
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Comp:
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Palestrina, Giovanni P. da
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Strife Is O'er the Battle Won - The ultimate Easter selection! Lots of options for other instruments – trumpet, flute/C instrument, percussion – allow you to make this one your own. Use of mallets and percussive rhythm make this one a MUST for your service.
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Comp:
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Palestrina, Giovanni P. da
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Suo Gan - Before becoming a part of many hymnals, “Suo Gan” was originally a Welsh lullaby, then a standard in bagpipe repertoire. This creative arrangement from Kevin McChesney uses handbells, a C instrument, and percussion to take ringers and listeners on a unexpected musical journey.
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Comp:
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Welsh Lullaby
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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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Suo Gan - Before becoming a part of many hymnals, “Suo Gan” was originally a Welsh lullaby, then a standard in bagpipe repertoire. This creative arrangement from Kevin McChesney uses handbells, a C instrument, and percussion to take ringers and listeners on a unexpected musical journey.
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Comp:
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Welsh Lullaby
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Arr:
|
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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Sweet Hour of Prayer - The spirit of this ever popular gospel tune is captured in Mrs. Parrish's arrangement.
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Comp:
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Bradbury, W.
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Arr:
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Parrish, M. K.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Sweet Hour of Prayer - Perform this popular gospel hymn as a solo or as a duet. A flowing piano accompaniment supports the bells. Play once and you will receive requests for a command performance!
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Comp:
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Bradbury, W.
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Arr:
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Gumma, V.
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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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Symphonia on Hyfrydol - One can almost hear orchestral instruments through the use of special tecniques, brass-like fanfares, string-like lyrical lines and percussion-like effects that resemble timpani and field drums in this 143 measure setting of the grand old hymn tune "Hyfrydol".
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Comp:
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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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