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Advent and Christmas Quartets - Each ringer's part is on a separate system. The 2 quartets individually arranged are "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" and "Good Christian Men Rejoice."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hirt
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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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Ah Holy Jesus - It is rare to find an arrangement that will work for 2, 3 or 4 octaves, but this setting of the hymn tune Herzliebster Jesu does just that.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Wagner, H. D.
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Ah Holy Jesus - A deeply moving melodic composition expressing a reflective and profound Lenten mood, this arrangement of the classical hymn tune is by John Carter.
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Comp:
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Cruger, J.
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Arr:
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Carter, J.
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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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Air - A simple arrangement of an original tune which sounds like a folk melody. A flute or recorder may be used to add variety.
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Comp:
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Nelson, S.
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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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Alba - "Alba", an original composition by Enrique Granados, is sub-titled "Song Without Words". Arranger Kevin McChesney uses layers of sound to bring out the Spanish flavor inherent in the melody.
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Comp:
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Granados, E.
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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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Easy Medium
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Allegro - Michael Keller's transcription has done justice to Mozart's "Allegro" from the "Jupiter" Symphony #41 in C. Special performance notes are given to accomplish symphonic techniques on the bells.
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Comp:
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Mozart, W.
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Arr:
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Keller, 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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Alleluia in 5/8 - This commissioned original work is set in 5/8 time, with eighth-notes moving along in energetic spurts - often marked with staccatos for extra spice.
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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: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Alleluia the Strife is O'er - This arrangement for 2-3 octaves by Greg Kerkorian is full sounding and easy to learn. It is based on the "Victory" tune by Palestrina.
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Comp:
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Palestrina, G.
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Arr:
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Kerkorian, G.
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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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All Glory Laud and Honor - Echo, LV, pluck, thumb damp, and mallet articulations are scored in this simple setting of the Palm Sunday hymn.
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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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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - Accessible to young ringers as well as experienced groups, this arrangement includes three hymn tunes that employ this majestic text.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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All Things Bright and Beautiful - Looking for a piece to transition up to Level 2 repertoire? This short 28 measure arrangement of the familiar hymn tune ROYAL OAK may just be the answer!
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Comp:
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Royal Oak
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Arr:
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Hall, Janet
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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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Amazing Grace - Combine your resources with any combination of bells, organ and/or brass; and you will understand why this is not just another arrangement of the "too often arranged" tune. It is ideal for church or concert!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McKechnie, D. L.
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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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American Medley - Ideal for a national holiday or any patriotic setting, this fresh arrangement of "The Battle Hymn" and "Dixie" by a newly found handbell composer delights audience and ringer.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Yurick
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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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And Can It Be - An old gospel song is creatively arranged using meter and key changes. Rhythmically easy and chordal, most of the meter changes occur on only one page, so once you get past those you are home-free!
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Comp:
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Campbell, T.
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Anthem - If you are looking for a meaty composition for a concert setting, then this original work from Kevin McChesney is for you!
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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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Arab Dance - Peter Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker is visited again by arranger Kevin McChesney. In the mysterious "Arab Dance" a good job is done of simulating the orchestral effects of differing instruments.
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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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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Aria in F Major - Easy rhythm and familiar melody result in instant success for the new and experienced solo ringer. The piano or organ accompaniment is easy.
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Arioso - This "Arioso" is a fine arrangement of the Bach "Arioso" for the solo ringer using 18 bells. Scored for bells and keyboard, the set contains full score and a large print bell solo score.
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Comp:
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Bach, J. S.
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Arr:
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Callahan, F.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Arise Shine Thy Light Has Come - A light malleted middle section is surrounded by a rhythmic, chordal section filled with energy and life.
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Armed Forces Medley - This music is an appropriate salute to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines! Each service is represented by its song and the piece may be played as a medley or each tune separately.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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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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Art of Rapid Ringing - This is a manual for developing skills at rapid ringing. Included are " Philosophy, basic principles, warm-ups to develop the kinesthetic senses and practical exercises for the choir."
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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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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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N/A
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Ash Grove - This rendition of the lovely folk tune is in memory of Laura Vogel, who loved the melody so much she composed her own lyrics for it (which are included in the folio).
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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: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Ash Grove, The - The beloved Welsh folk melody is introduced in this arrangement by playing chords in scale-wise motion. The texture alternates between chordal and linear - thick and sparse.
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Comp:
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Welsh
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Arr:
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Farm, E.
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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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As Lately We Watched - The simple beauty of the traditional Austrian carol is enhanced in this three-section setting. The beginning section is open and airy in feel; the second combines an upper melody with a flowing, eighth-note accompaniment of mostly open 6th intervals.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Edwards, D.
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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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Austrian Carol - The spirit of this wonderful tune is captured in this easy arrangement for 3 to 5 octaves. Optional use of chiming instruments with the bells creates a beautiful, warm Christmas selection.
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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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Ave Maria - This setting of Charles Goundod and J. S. Bach's original composition showcases a C instrument (preferably oboe) that is NOT optional.
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Comp:
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Gounod, C./Bach, J. S.
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Arr:
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McFadden, J.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ave Maria - Arranged from the familiar Bach/Gounod music. Part of the "Solo Ringing! Musically" series.
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Comp:
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Bach, J. S./Gounod, C.
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Arr:
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Kastner, M./McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ave Verum Corpus - Only 46 measures in length, this arrangement is solidly set for 3-4 octaves and focuses on the pure rung sound of the bells. Accidental changes do occur frequently in some passages.
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Comp:
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Mozart, W.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Away in a Manger - Wife Cathy arranged the handbells and husband David contributed the organ score for this sweet arrangement. Both tunes "Away in a Manger" and "Cradle Song" are used.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C./Moklebust, D.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Azmon - Excitement best describes this piece for handbells, organ, trumpet and timpani. Each part, simply written, combines to provide festive music.
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Comp:
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Glazer, C.
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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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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Badinage - This arrangement is a delightful piece for 4 octaves of bells. The word "Badinage" is defined as "playful banter" which is descriptive of the music.
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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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4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Barnum and Bailey's Favorite - Bells enter the Big Top with this lively arrangement of Karl King's circus march that became Barnum and Bailey's favorite. The fun begins with an optional parade whistle intro, then proceeds through a technique-laced accompaniment and chromatic melody.
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Comp:
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King, K.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 5+
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Be Exalted O God - "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let you glory be over the earth!" This verse from Psalm 57 is the inspiration for this original composition for bells and optional handchimes.
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Comp:
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McFadden, Jane
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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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Be Joyful - Handbell or handchime choirs should enjoy ringing the simple, happy tune of Bill Ingram's original composition, which is always conscious to keep all ringers involved. Mr. Ingram's textures are fully-scored with the melody appearing in different registers.
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Comp:
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Ingram, B.
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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
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Bellegro - Sheer fun! At first glance one sees a page of black notes but the many repeated patterns make "Bellegro" within the reach of most 2-3 octave choirs.
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Comp:
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Honore, J.
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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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Bells of Notre Dame, The - Arranger Valerie Stephenson has made this tune from Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame" accessible to level two ringers and up. The beginning simulates the tolling of the tower bells beginning "pp" and ending "ff".
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Comp:
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Menken, A.
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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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Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song can be used with the 3-5 octave arrangement and the brass quintet.
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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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2-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Be Thou My Vision - Creative use of meter to add new life to an old tune. Piano accompaniment is easy and compliments the familiar tune.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Wall
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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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Birch Tree, The - This arrangement is a setting of an old Russian melody. Set in 2/4 time and marked "Lento, quarter=60", the music is open-spaced, flowing and thoughtful.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Waugh, T.
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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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Black Sheep, The - "The Black Sheep", variations on the nursery rhyme "Baa, Baa Black Sheep", is a delight to learn and entertaining. Martellato and mallets are used extensively.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Warzyn, J.
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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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Blessed Jesus at Thy Word - The melody is woven in and out of accompaniment throughtout the piece giving all the bells a chance to sing out (or is that ring out?). The harmony is enriched at points with newer harmonies and the tempo is flavored with ritards and "a tempos".
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Comp:
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Ahle, J.
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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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Blue Bells of Scotland, The - Only 18 bells are used in this arrangement of the old Scottish tune. Mostly 8th and quarter notes, there is an optional coda section to add to its length.
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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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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Brethren We Have Met to Worship - The Hymn tune "Holy Manna" is many times set in march-like or bold manner. This offering chosses a more reflective route with gentle rhythms in prayerful attitude. However, the music grows gradually in tempo and number of bells used. Eventually, the mood takes on a bold character before leading back to the opening mood.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Eithun, S.
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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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Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella - The wonderful French tune takes on new life and color with the use of mallets, SW, TD, PL, SK and BD. This one's a must for the Christmas season!
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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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Call Change Ringing - Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of bells in a number of changes of the original order. "Call Change Ringing" differs from the usual way in that a ringer calls out a change prior to its execution..
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Comp:
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Bakker, W.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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N/A
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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N/A
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Cambridge Carillon - Close your eyes as you listen and be transported outside King's College Cambridge with the sound of bells reverberating in the air all about you. The meter is a steady 3/4 with some ties across the bar line for effect. A few bell changes add the + in the level 1 rating.
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Comp:
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Dare, J.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Carillon - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers in honor of their director, this transcription of Louis Vierne's original work captures the essence of a beckoning carillon.
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Comp:
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Vierne, L.
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Arr:
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Gramann, F.
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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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Carillon Tune - A little known tune is transformed into a stately composition ideal for less experienced groups. Whole, half and quarter notes are the main note values used.
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Comp:
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Wagner, D.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Caroling Medley - Bells or chimes will find this medley of "Unto Us Is Born A Son," "Christians, Carol Sweetly" and "Adeste Fideles" accessible. The special techniques shake and mart lift are written in; however, they are optional.
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Comp:
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Various
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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: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The modality and use of ringing techniques makes for a memorable performance.
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Comp:
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French melody
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The tune of the French carol is set in two moods in this short, 34-measure selection.
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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