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CGB159 A Welsh Folk Tune Slumber Song
A sensitive setting of the traditional Welsh tune "Suo Gan." The melody will be familiar to many, as it was used in the film Empire of the Sun.
Voicing: 3 octaves handbells
Arranger: Margaret R. Tuc...
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CGB161 Crown Him with Many Crowns (Handbell Score)
A festive setting of the well-known "Diademata" for handbells and organ, with opt. handchimes and opt. timpani. The piece may be used as accompaniment to congregational singing of the hymn, or alone a...
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CGB163 Hymn to Joy
The fanfare-like introduction leads into a setting of Beethoven's well-known "Hymn to Joy." The peace is very accessible and uses minimal bell changes.
Voicing: 3 octaves handbells
Composer: Ludwig ...
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CGB167 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
A fresh, accessible setting of the Lowell Mason's well-known hymn tune "Olivet." If desired, some melodic material may be played on handchimes as indicated in the score.
Voicing: 3 octaves handbells ...
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CGB170 Let All Things Now Living
An exuberant setting of the well-known Welsh folk tune, "The Ash Grove". The accompaniment is filled with rhythmic interest shifting back and forth between a 3/4 and 6/8 feel. A flowing middle section...
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CGB173 Savior of the Nations, Come (2 or 3 octaves)
A hauntingly expressive setting of the hymn tune "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiden Heiland." If available, the percussion add to the flavor of the piece.
Voicing: 2 or 3 octave handbells with optional ch...
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CGB175 Meditation on Beautiful Savior (3, 4, or 5 octaves)
Our all-time best selling handbell piece! This very moving treatment of the hymn tune "Schonster, Herr Jesu" has become a classic in handbell literature. The arranger allows the familiar tune to be pr...
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CGB176 Song of the Angels
This is an accessible, attractive Christmas piece combining the two well-known carols: "Angels From the Realms of Glory" (REGENT SQUARE) and "Go, Tell It on the Mountain" (GO TELL IT).
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CGB178 What Is this Lovely Fragrance
This setting of the traditional French carol is warmly treated. The optional handchimes are used to highlight some of the melodic material. In the midst of the piece appears a short quote of "Lo, How ...
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CGB182 Meditation on Hyfrydol
A gentle, sensitive setting of the well-known hymn tune which is most commonly sung to the texts "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling," "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus," and "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus."
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CGB184 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow
These attractive and accessible settings capture the individual charm of five American folk hymns: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (JEFFERSON); Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; The Hills Are Bare at Beth...
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CGB185 Masters in this Hall
This accessible arrangement of the joyous English carol is brimming with excitement and energy.
Voicing: 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells
Arranger: Arnold B. Sherman
Level: 4+
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CGB192 Lift High the Cross (Full Score)
The exuberant nature of the hymn tune "Crucifer" is amplified in this festive setting intended to accompany congregational singing.
Voicing: 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells with organ, congregation, and...
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CGB193 Lift High the Cross (Handbell Score)
The exuberant nature of the hymn tune "Crucifer" is amplified in this festive setting intended to accompany congregational singing.
Voicing: 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells with organ, congregation, and...
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CGB194 Lift High the Cross (Brass Parts)
The exuberant nature of the hymn tune "Crucifer" is amplified in this festive setting intended to accompany congregational singing.
Voicing: 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells with organ, congregation, and...
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CGB196 Crown Him with Many Crowns (Brass Parts)
This set of brass parts was written as a substitution for the organ part in the previously published setting for handbells (CGB160) and organ (CGB161). This includes parts for 2 trumpets, horn in F, a...
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CGB197 Of the Father's Love Begotten
This arrangement of the familiar 13th-century plainsong melody "Divinum Mysterium" incorporates the effective use of dynamic and tempo changes, creating a graceful and ethereal flow throughout.
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CGB199 The First Noel (2 or 3 octaves)
This gentle arrangement of a traditional carol is set in a sweeping rhythmic style with a lush "let vibrate" accompaniment.
Voicing: 2 or 3 octaves handbells
Arranger: Kevin McChesney
Level: 2
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CGB203 My Song Is Love Unknown
Based on the tune Rhosymedre, with three verses that are musically descriptive of the Passion story. An original melody serves as introductory, interlude, and concluding material, and the work ends wi...
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CGB215 Land of Rest
Utilizing LV's and a fresh harmonic treatment, this expressive arrangement creates a pleasing approach to the American folk tune, "Land Of Rest."
Voicing: 3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells
Arranger: Kevi...
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CGB216 Easter Alleluia
Optional use of instruments makes this festive setting of "O Filii Et Fillae" highly versatile. Handchimes enhance the texture, percussion adds excitement, and the solo instrument provides variety.
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CGB217 Sounds of Joy
An exciting, perky melody combines with a variety of ringing techniques to create an original composition of joy. The echo technique is used to produce a mysterious, reflective mood in the middle sect...
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CGB218 Morningdance
This piece is a tapestry of beautiful tunes. The delicate, original introduction is followed by Bunessan (Morning Has Broken), in a flowing, meditative style. Shaker Song (Simple Gifts) is presented i...
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CGB220 Meditation
Useful in both sacred and secular settings, this contemplative piece combines a haunting melodic line with full-bodied harmonies and subtle ringing challenges.
Voicing: 2 or 3 octaves handbells
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CGB221 Coventry Carol
The optional use of handchimes offers color to this gentle, harmonically rich setting of the beloved English carol.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 2 octaves handchimes
Arranger: ...
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CGB224 Three Hymns of Praise
Who says level one music has to be dull? These joyful settings of "Terra Beata," "Italian Hymn," and "Dix" offer bell groups the opportunity to learn some very expressive techniques: echo, swing, shak...
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CGB225 The Morning Trumpet
This high-energy arrangement of a Sacred Harp tune includes a tranquil middle section to contrast with up-tempo beginning and conclusion. Bell changes are mostly associated with key changes.
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CGB23 Toccata in A Minor
An original composition that is joyful in character despite the minor key in which it is written. This composition was the first prize winner in the "Agehr" Area V festival for 1976.
Voicing: 3 or 5 ...
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CGB230 Music of Creation (Handbell Score)
This accompaniment of the anthem (CGA875) adds a new independent touch that does not duplicate the piano part. Using articulations and full chords that are fun to ring, it furnishes a joyful setting a...
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CGB237 Joy and Hope Abounding (3 octaves)
A joyful and beautiful original composition that alternates between a 3/4 and 6/8 feel. Upbeat and happy in the beginning and ending sections with extensive use of mallets on tabled bells. A lush, res...
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CGB238 Mary Had a Baby
This setting of the beloved spiritual creatively weaves together with another endearing spiritual, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," played by handchimes. Together, the two melodies enhance one another in a b...
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CGB239 I Was Glad (Handbell Score)
This stirring anthem based on Psalm 122 sounds difficult but is easier than it sounds. Children's voices imitate the adult sopranos in the opening and closing sections in a quasi Renaissance style sup...
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CGB241 Three Hymns for Worship
This set of three hymns includes "Fairest Lord Jesus" (Crusaders' Hymn), "For All The Saints" (Sine Nomine), and "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" (St. Denis). The arrangements are relatively short...
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CGB244 What Wondrous Love Is This
This quiet, flowing setting of the Sacred Harp melody incorporates the beloved "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross." Especially appropriate for the Lent and Holy Week.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbe...
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CGB245 All Glory, Laud and Honor (Processional, Prelude and Hymn Accompaniment)
The joyful, easily memorized processional can stand alone or lead directly into the prelude. The bass bells (or optional handchimes) ring the familiar hymn tune in the prelude. A carillon style handbe...
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CGB246 Variations on a French Carol
This setting of the traditional tune "Noel Nouvelet" is given a fresh and original treatment through the use of a variety of bell techniques. The tune is associated with both Christmas and Easter text...
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CGB247 Festive Variations (2 or 3 octaves)
Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well a...
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CGB248 The Liturgy of the Palms (Handbell Score)
Narrator and choir combine together in this powerful new anthem to recount the Palm Sunday event as told in the gospel of Mark. The narrator begins the story which is soon continued by the choir as it...
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CGB249 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Full Score)
Written for use as a congregational hymn accompaniment or as an arrangement for handbells alone, this setting of the tune EASTER HYMN is very flexible. The piece includes a fanfare introduction, 4 sta...
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CGB250 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Handbell Score)
Written for use as a congregational hymn accompaniment or as an arrangement for handbells alone, this setting of the tune EASTER HYMN is very flexible. The piece includes a fanfare introduction, 4 sta...
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CGB251 Harmonies for Hymns (Chordal Accompaniments for Ten Familiar Hymns)
This collection of ten easy, choral accompaniments for familiar hymns can be used in a variety of ways: to accompany group singing; to accompany a solo voice or instrument (melody line for voice, Bb, ...
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CGB256 Festive Variations (4 or 5 octaves)
Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well a...
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CGB258 Antiphonal Celebration
This festive original piece is written in 6/8 meter and makes frequent use of antiphonal dialogue between treble and brass bells. The piece combines a lyrical melody with strong rhythmic energy.
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CGB260 In the Bleak Midwinter
Gustav Holst's beloved tune, "Cranham", has been tenderly arranged for combined choirs of 3-5 octave handbells and 2-3 octave handchimes. The handchime part may be played on a keyboard and is easier t...
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CGB265 How Can I Keep From Singing? (Handbell Score)
Originally a Quaker hymn, this handbell transcription of a Michael Burkhardt choral arrangement is a powerful and spiritual taste of Americana. The lovely gentle melody is supported by warm harmonies ...
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CGB271 Good King Wenceslas
This arrangement offers developing choirs an exciting opportunity to perfect many articulations. The familiar carol emerges in the beginning of the piece above the detached accompaniment of thumb damp...
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CGB274 Were You There
Dan R. Edwards has arranged this hauntingly beautiful African-American spiritual in a similar manner to his popular "Let Us Break Bread Together"(CGB227). An excellent selection for Lent, Maundy Thurs...
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CGB275 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
The beloved Easter hymn to the tune "St. Kevin" is set in a festive arrangement appropriate for any occasion. The Trumpet fanfares, add grandeur to the thick, rich bell textures. A contrasting middle ...
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CGB276 Let Happy Hosannas Ring
A festive fanfare section, complete with shakes and toll swings, is followed by a section of bell peals and thus the triumphant mood of this original Palm Sunday selection is established. A strong, jo...
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CGB279 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
This arrangement of the traditional Indian tune uses TD, echo, and shake. If desired, the final chord may be doubled on handchimes.
Voicing: 3 octaves handbells
Arranger: Linda R. Lamb
Tune: Folk s...
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CGB280 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
This meditative setting of the popular hymn creates a prayerful atmosphere for worship and reflection and may be played on handbells or handchimes. The simple charm of this arrangement will be enjoyed...
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CGB284 Rejoice Greatly (2 or 3 octaves)
This joyous original composition weaves together three delightful melodies with energy and excitement. The tempo remains bright and bouncy throughout. Since there are no bell changes, ringers can easi...
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CGB287 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
This arrangement features the hymn tune "Grosser Gott, Wir Loben Dich". The middle section in a minor key includes a bridge from the slower section into the restatement of the hymn tune. This piece is...
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CGB290 Timbrel and Dance
This exciting original piece will captivate listeners as they hear the syncopated melody interact with several accompaniment figures. McChesney combines various techniques with easily learned rhythm p...
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CGB293 Largo
For those times when a gentle, lyrical piece is desired, here is McChesney's transcription of the beautiful "Largo" from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto. The optional guitar playing the melody adds variety to...
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CGB294 We Hasten with Eager Footsteps (Wir Eilen mit Schwachen)
This piece, which was the second movement of the cantata, was originally written for soprano and contralto duet, accompanied by cellos, double bass, and organ. The handbell arrangement incorporates al...
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CGB296 Divertimento No 3 in E-Flat Major
"Divertimento No. 3 in E-Flat Major" is said to have been written by Mozart when he was only seventeen years old. This Allegro (the final movement) was originally scored for oboes, clarinets, English ...
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CGB300 Savior of the Nations, Come (3, 4 or 5 octaves)
Expanded version of the popular 2 or 3 octave arrangement (1996) of the German tune "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland." Mystical and ethereal sounding, this arrangement conveys the quiet anticipation char...
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CGB302 Rejoice Greatly (4-5 octaves)
This joyous original composition weaves together three delightful melodies with energy and excitement. The tempo remains bright and bouncy throughout. Since there are no bell changes, ringers can easi...
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CGB304 All Creatures Great and Small (A Suite for Handbells)
Young ringers will enjoy developing special handbell techniques in this five piece suite. An arrangement of "All Things Bright and Beautiful" is followed by short, original pieces depicting ants, lion...
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CGB31 Away in a Manger
This simple, yet beautiful tune is very well suited to handbells. Take great care in preparation of the work so that the melody always predominates over the accompaniment. This is particularly crucial...
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CGB312 Shalom Chaverim
Shalom Chaverim is an exciting arrangement of the familiar Israeli song. The piece begins quietly, but soon the tempo picks up and rollicks toward a thrilling finish! Techniques used are martellato, m...
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CGB313 Song of Celebration
This delightful, original work is a rhythmic composition in 6/8 meter with a lively, modal melody. An occasional 3/4 feel and the incorporation of thumb damps and shakes provide excellent variety and ...
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CGB320 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (Full Score)
Intended for congregational singing, this arrangement includes a fanfare introduction and four stanzas containing joyous harmonies and soaring descants. If desired, the handbell part can be played alo...
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CGB322 Greensleeves (What Child Is This)
The 16th century English ballad is scored for double choir of 3, 4 or 5 octaves of handbells and 2-3 octaves of handchimes. The chime part is easier than the bell part, making this piece a good choice...
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CGB327 Songs of Praise
The hymns "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" ("Lobe Den Herren"), "This Is My Father's World" ( "Terra Beata"), and "I Sing the Mighty Power of God" ("Ellacombe") are combined in this medley of praise...
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CGB328 Exultation (Articulations)
This bouncy original piece exposes ringers to many handbell techniques: thumb damp, martellato, martellato lift, echo, grace notes, and mallet (with bells resting on table) or pluck. Suggestions are p...
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CGB330 The Lord is My Light and My Salvation (Handbell Score)
This stately setting of Psalm 27 includes a simple refrain that offers the congregation an opportunity to join the choir in singing the anthem while the verses of the Psalm are beautifully interpreted...
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CGB331 Communion Meditations: Set of Flexible Length Pieces for Communion/Other Times
This collection of four pieces includes two familiar communion hymn tunes ("Adoro Te Devote" and "Eucharistic Hymn") and two original compositions ("O Taste and See" and "Eat This Bread, Drink This Cu...
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CGB333 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
This spirited, accessible arrangement of the familiar Haydn hymn tune "Austrian Hymn" provides plenty of involvement for all of the bells. Although it is easy to prepare, it sounds full and impressive...
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CGB335 Toccata (2 or 3 octaves)
The arrangements of "Joy To the World," "Once in Royal David's City" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" will keep ringers busy in both two and three octave groups. These pieces will be useful to newly f...
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CGB337 Thine Is the Glory (Full Score)
This arrangement of the familiar, triumphant hymn features several options including bells alone, bells with organ and/or brass, bells and choir (with or without organ and /or brass), bells and congre...
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CGB341 This Joyful Eastertide
This sparkling setting of the festive Easter hymn "Vruechten" calls for no special techniques, but the rousing eighth-note countermelodies and accompaniment will keep ringers on their toes. A truly jo...
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CGB342 A Time to Rejoice
This lively, dance-like original composition is written in 9/8 meter. It is a festive, happy piece, appropriate for a joyful celebration. The use of shake, thumb damp, mallets, martellato, LV, ring to...
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CGB346 Hark, the Glad Sound
This easy-to-ring piece makes ringers look and sound polished. A sprinkling of martellatos adds to the fun. Bursting with energy from start to finish, this arrangement is an uplifting addition to wors...
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CGB347 Simple Gifts (2 or 3 octaves)
This setting of the well-known, traditional Shaker hymn is ideal for the beginning choir, or for any choir needing music that can be prepared quickly. The primary inner workings of the score revolve o...
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CGB348 Simple Gifts (3, 4 or 5 octaves)
This setting of the well-known, traditional Shaker hymn is ideal for the beginning choir, or for any choir needing music that can be prepared quickly. The primary inner workings of the score revolve o...
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CGB349 Processional on Good King Wenceslas
The optional percussion instruments add festive flavor to this processional and carol setting. The percussion sets the tempo for the processing ringers, making it easy for them to feel the beat and rh...
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CGB351 Ring Joyfully (2 or 3 octaves)
This exciting original composition is published in two editions. The bright tempo and various ringing techniques will challenge the ringer as well as maintain interest for the listener. Easily mastere...
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CGB354 The God of Abraham Praise
In this energetic arrangement of the hymn tune "Leoni," the melody appears in both treble and bass bells, with a variety of accompanimental treatment. The melody is highly ornamented in the final sect...
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CGB359 Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky
In this distinctive arrangement the simple, flowing Chinese melody is introduced with optional chimes, set beneath an ostinato-like pattern on upper bells played with mallets. After a modulation a sec...
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CGB36 Christmas Bell Fanfare
An original composition with snippets of two familiar Christmas carols, this piece would make a wonderful fanfare prelude to any Christmas service.
Voicing: 2 octaves handbells
Composer: Douglas E. ...
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CGB367 Bwana Asifiwe (Praise the Lord) (Handbell Score)
This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter. The African percussion instruments needed are two drums and small and large shakers, bu...
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CGB368 Bell Song Canticle of the Bells
This gentle, lyrical original composition displays the ability of handbells to play delicate, flowing melodic lines. Suitable for either a concert program or a worship service, the piece also allows a...
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CGB372 Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (2 or 3 octaves)
Ethereal and delicate, this is a very easy setting of the 17th century French tune "Adoro Te Devote." Options are suggested for random ringing (with or without mallets) and the use of handchimes, if d...
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CGB373 Now the Silence
The popular contemporary song "Now the Silence" is given a flowing treatment that will create a prayerful atmosphere for worship and reflection. Easy to put together, ringers will enjoy sounding good ...
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CGB377 Go Not Far From Me, O God
This arrangement of the Zingarelli motet for mixed chorus is effectively transcribed for handbells and optional handchimes by Martha Lynn Thompson. The slow, somber opening section in F minor is very ...
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CGB381 Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Here is a delightfully different piece for Easter. The lively, march-like arrangement of the 13th-century French tune, "Orientis Partibus", includes parts for snare drum and tambourine. Techniques use...
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CGB385 Perseverance
A confident, steadfast march-style characterizes this original composition. Repeated rhythms and full chordal ringing, along with passages of thumb damps, plucks/mallets, and a few shakes, make this a...
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CGB388 The Rock of Faith (Full Score)
Kevin McChesney's stirring medley of hymns includes "Faith of our Fathers (St. Catherine)," "My Hope is Built (The Solid Rock)," and "Blessed Assurance (Assurance)." The essential keyboard part may be...
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CGB392 Amazing Grace
Set in a rather poignant manner, the first two stanzas are followed by an optional third stanza combining "Amazing Grace" with "Taps." The work goes on to two more stanzas, concluding with all the bel...
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CGB394 Psalm of Gladness
Both treble and bass bells share melodic material in this memorable original piece. The use of thumb damps and plucks or mallets provides contrast.
Voicing: #, 4, or 5 octaves handbells
Composer: Ke...
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CGB399 Oh, How I Love Jesus
Appropriate at any time of the year, this flowing setting of the popular American melody is very effective as a devotional prayer for worship and reflection.
Voicing: Handbells; 2 or 3 octaves
Compo...
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CGB402 Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (3, 4 or 5 octaves)
The French tune, "Une Jeune Pucelle," has been adorned with several handbell techniques, and is accompanied by chime tree, finger cymbals, and tambourine. The mystical quality and steady rhythm of the...
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CGB403 Silent Night
Flexibility is offered in this setting of the beloved Christmas carol by Franz Gruber. It may be rung as a stand-alone piece in its entirety. Or, stanza one may be used to introduce choir or congregat...
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CGB409 Taste and See (Handbell Score)
This original composition may be rung as a solo handbell piece, or combined with SATB choir and optional cantor, congregation and piano using the companion choral score. The congregation may join the ...
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CGB41 Fanfare and Alleluia
An original composition for any time of the year when a festive piece is needed. There are no bell changes.
Voicing: 2 octaves handbells
Composer: Douglas E. Wagner
Level: 2
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CGB413 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! (Handbell Score)
This majestic, festive concertato on the hymn tune "Hyfrydol" is designed for congregational singing, and includes optional parts and alternate texts as listed above, making this a very useful arrange...
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CGB414 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! (Organ Score)
This majestic, festive concertato on the hymn tune "Hyfrydol" is designed for congregational singing, and includes optional parts and alternate texts as listed above, making this a very useful arrange...
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CGB417 The March of the Kings (La Marche des Rois)
This 700-year-old tune is a carol in marching style from Provence, France. One version of the carol appears in Bizet's "Farandole" from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 and a portion of Bizet's idea is used a...
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