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2011 WELS Handbell Festival Music
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An Expression of Joy (by John Behnke)
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AG35300 [AP]
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For 3-5 octaves, this song has an infectious melody and works well for church or concert.
As played at the 2012 WELS Handbell Festival
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Chime In: Lent and Easter (by John Behnke)
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| Level 1 |
| 2-3 Octaves |
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AG23036 [AP]
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This selection contains two arrangements: “Go to Dark Gethsemane” and “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”.
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Christ is Made the Sure Foundation (by Joel Raney)
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3-6 octaves handbells; 3-5 octaves handchimes
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HPC
5500P Handbells, organ, trumpet, timpani, cymbal, triangle, snare drum, conductor (reproducible) [HO]
HPC
5500 SATB and piano [HO]
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Stirring and energetic throughout, this hymn setting builds to a broad, stately finale.
As played at the 2012 WELS Handbell Festival
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Fantasy on Hyfrydol (by Hal Hopson)
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| Level 2+ |
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2 octaves or 3-5 octaves
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HP1048 [HO] or HP2078 [HO]
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Tall cluster chords introduce this favorite hymn tune setting.
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First Song of Isaiah (arr. Valerie Stephenson)
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| Level 2 |
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3-5 octaves
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AP36501 [
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Ample techniques are used throughout this setting based on the original choral work by Jack Noble White.
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (by Dobrinski)
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3-7 octaves
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HP2495 [HO]
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There are no bell changes and all rhythms are kept simple. A great learners piece.
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Holy Manna (by Judy Phillips)
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| Level 2 |
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3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves
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AG36044 [AP]
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The sound of Americana is captured in this brilliant arrangement of a well-known melody.
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Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (by Cathy Moklebust)
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| Level 3 |
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CGB250 [CG], CGB249 [CG], or
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915 [CG]
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Easter Hymn is the basis for this big arrangement for Easter morning.
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Let All Things Now Living (arr. Anna Laura Page)
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2-3 octaves
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MCGB674 [CG]
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Great beginner piece with optional flute, finger cymbals or tambourine.
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Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (by John Behnke)
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| Level 2 |
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3-5 octaves
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CO977378 [
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Here is a lovely setting for handbells, flute and optional handchimes.
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Morning Has Broken (by McChesney)
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3-5 octaves
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RW8209 [RW]
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This setting is a very lovely and straightforward setting of the popular traditional hymn.
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Our Great Redeemer’s Praise (by
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| Level 3 |
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2 octaves or 3 octaves
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RRHB0018 handbell score [RR]
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Touches of Baroque style filter through this original composition.
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Our Great Redeemer’s Praise (by
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2 octaves or 3 octaves
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RRFS0018 full score/organ score/optional choral part
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Touches of Baroque style filter through this original composition.
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Savior of the Nations Come (by Cathy Mokelbust)
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| Level 2 |
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2-3 octaves or 3-5 octaves
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CGB173 [CG] or CGB300
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A mysterious and melancholy melody that reminds us of the birth of our Lord and anticipates his coming again.
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Speak, O Lord (by Peggy Bettcher)
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3-5 octaves
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MHP
2527 [HO]
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A contemporary hymn that reminds us that God reveals himself to us through Scripture, prayer and preaching.
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When Morning Guilds the Skies (by Karen Roth)
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2-3 octaves or 3-5 octaves
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CGB597 [CG] or CGB598 [CG]
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This setting of the well-known hymn offers excellent opportunities for expressive, musical ringing.
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