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Waltzing Along Together - An original tune using only quarter and half notes. Short and ideal for the beginning choir. Uses the shake.
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Comp:
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Merrett, F.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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We Are the Champions - This classic rock anthem by Queen, with its message of intensity and empowerment, is the power ballad to beat all power ballads, and arranger Nicholas Hanson brings its glory to handbells as only he can. Your audience is sure to get out the lighters and start swaying for this one!
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Comp:
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Mercury, Freddie
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Arr:
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Hanson, Nicholas A.
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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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Med Adv
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Welsh Christmas Lullaby - Jefferey Hall's flowing, prayerful, and lovely setting of the traditional Welsh melody SUO GAN will be sure to create moments of beauty and magic in your Christmas concert or service.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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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
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Westminister Carol - An arrangement with linear movement using the tune traditionally associated with "Angels We Have Heard on High" (Westminster).
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Comp:
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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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We Will Be True - Handchimes join with bells to present this medley of three hymn tunes.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hakes, Derek K.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Those who hear you perform this music will know that you truly wish them a very Merry Christmas. Delightful and fun!
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Wexford Carol - This lively arrangement of a traditional Irish tune is a delightful addition to bell literature because of the sprightly melody, harmonic structure and various techniques.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Nelson, S.
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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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Easy
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What a Friend We Have in Jesus - A wonderful flowing accompaniment, requiring some piano skills, supports and compliments the lyrical melody of a grand gospel tune.
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Comp:
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Converse, C.
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Arr:
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Miller, J.
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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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What Child Is This - Beg, borrow or steal a cello player to perform this enchanting setting of the English folk tune GREENSLEEVES. The instrument part is NOT optional - it plays the melody throughout while handbells provide accompaniment.
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Comp:
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English Folk Melody
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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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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What Child Is This - Beg, borrow or steal a cello player to perform this enchanting setting of the English folk tune GREENSLEEVES. The instrument part is NOT optional - it plays the melody throughout while handbells provide accompaniment.
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Comp:
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English Folk Melody
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey A.
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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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What I Did for Love - This hit song from the long-running Broadway show, A Chorus Line has been recorded by numerous pop and adult contemporary artists. Now master arranger Kevin McChesney brings this familiar tune to handbells in a lovely setting sure to add magic to any concert.
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Comp:
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Hamlisch, Marvin
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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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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - A wonderful tune supported by an accompaniment of harmonic beauty.
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Comp:
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Mason, L.
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Arr:
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Kastner, M./McChesney, K.
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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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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - This was introduced in '94 as a solo. This title is an arrangement of the popular solo for 3-5 octave choir.
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Comp:
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Mason, L.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K./Kastner, M.
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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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When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Dedicated to the arranger's father and all U.S. veterans, this rousing setting of Patrick Gilmore's tune should be a hit with audiences.
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Comp:
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Gilmore, Patrick S.
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Arr:
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Hall, Jefferey 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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When You Wish Upon a Star - Complete with the beginning "recitative", this setting of the Disney favorite should be one ringers will love to rehearse, and benefit from all the'll learn through the myriad chromatic bell changes! A nice touch with mallets on suspended bells garnishes the ending moment.
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Comp:
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Washington, N./Harline, 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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Med Adv
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While By My Sheep - This arrangement from Kevin McChesney highlights the fact that this Christmas hymn is also called the "Echo Carol", through its use of dynamic contrasts and the interplay between bells and chimes.
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Comp:
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Traditional German Carol
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - This traditional tune by Handel is set against a flowing alternating accompaniment, a chordal marcato section with playful plucks, a legato section and a full ending statement as the theme.
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P.
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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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Whispering Hope - Early sales indicate that this nostalgic gospel song is a winner. Perform as a solo or duet. The bell parts and the keyboard accompaniment are easy.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Kennerly, 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
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Whole New World - This Oscar-winning classic from the legendary Disney animated movie “Aladdin” has regained popularity with the release of the popular live-action film. Relive a truly magical movie moment as Kevin McChesney's soaring arrangement captures the romance and splendor of the timeless scene of Aladdin and Jasmine's wondrous flight.
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Comp:
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Rice, Tim and Menken, Alan
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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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Winter - Using set ups as suggested in this music make possible a very musical performance of the grand music of Vivaldi.
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Comp:
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Vivaldi
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Arr:
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Kastner, M./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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Med Adv
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With Brass and Handbells Praise the Lord - A festive selection for handbells and organ or brass ensemble. The suggested ensemble is for low brass (4 trombones and tuba), but provisions are available to use 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba.
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Comp:
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Leisring
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Arr:
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Frederick
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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
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With Brass and Handbells Praise the Lord - A festive selection for handbells and organ or brass ensemble. The suggested ensemble is for low brass (4 trombones and tuba), but provisions are available to use 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba.
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Comp:
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Leisring
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Arr:
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Frederick
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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
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With Brass and Handbells Praise the Lord - A festive selection for handbells and organ or brass ensemble. The suggested ensemble is for low brass (4 trombones and tuba), but provisions are available to use 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba.
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Comp:
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Leisring
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Arr:
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Frederick
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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
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With Brass and Handbells Praise the Lord - A festive selection for handbells and organ or brass ensemble. The suggested ensemble is for low brass (4 trombones and tuba), but provisions are available to use 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba.
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Comp:
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Leisring
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Arr:
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Frederick
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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
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With Joyful Hearts - Based on the story of Solomon's dedication of the temple and the accompanying feasts (2 Chronicles 7:8-10), this original work pulses with energy and joy.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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With Joyful Hearts - Based on the story of Solomon's dedication of the temple and the accompanying feasts (2 Chronicles 7:8-10), this original work pulses with energy and joy.
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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With Tambourine and Dancing - Based on Psalm 150:4, this original by Ron Mallory features a driving rhythm, lots of staccato notes, and a lively tempo.
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Comp:
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Mallory, Ron
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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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Wonder and Joy - Hymn tunes "Wondrous Love and Ode to Joy" are combined with quiet intensity in this arrangement se entirely in C minor/Eb major. A simple syncopation of quarter-half-quarter in 4/4 time underpins much of the first section adding pulse to the quarter=88 tempo mark. The music broadens with the entrance of Beethoven's tune with full chords in the upper registers.
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Comp:
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Various
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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
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Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney played every instrument on this 1979 Christmas hit but thanks to arranger Ron Mallory and the Handbells ROCK! series, you won’t have to!
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Comp:
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McCartney, Paul
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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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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Med Adv
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