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4 Entrada—Michael Mazzatenta. This lively and
easy original piece in 6/8 meter will provide a joyful
beginning to a worship service or a concert. With no
bell changes and consistent patterns, this piece has
the potential to be memorized, or played without
tables, anywhere you wish. Its energy is contagious!
10810968 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
4 Exultation—Matthew Compton. Exultation is
a spirited new original piece with a catchy and
memorable theme. Mart lifts and mallet work make
this piece dance along. Yet contrast is provided with
beautiful lyric interludes. Suitable for any occasion!
10810969 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.50
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Festival Celebration—Michael Helman.
Commissioned to celebrate the tenth anniversary
of the Florida State Handbell Festival in honor of
festival founder Valerie Stephenson. Michael
Helman brings us this exciting original work perfect
for festivals, concerts, and worship. The rhythmic
opening leads to a contrasting lyrical section with
LVs and chimes, followed by a malleted return
of the opening material. Festival Celebration is a
crowd-pleaser for sure!
10843216 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.50
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Fortitude—Kathleen Wissinger. "Fortitude" is
a welcome addition to ringTrue's "Split Level
Series" pieces written with targeted L1 positions
to seamlessly (and invisibly) integrate new or L1
ringers into an established group, to allow multi-
level or multi-grade groups to successfully perform
together, or to allow established ringers to practice
4iH in easier positions. Three compatible scores
are included in the folio: Written for Linda Ashley's
group in which the seasoned ringers played in the
bass range, "Fortitude's" L2 core piece (A1) covers
4 ringing positions G4-G5 (chimes optional), with
the option of adding two more L2 positions at CD4
and EF4. Adding L1 ringers above and below adds
depth: C4-F4 (and down to C3) ringers may play
from the L1 Bass score (A3); Any number of ringers
from A5-C7 may play L1 either from the main score
or from the more easily read L1 Treble score (A2).
A few ringers to a full range Chime Choir II may join
the performance, playing from the two L1 scores
A2 treble and A3 bass "Fortitude" offers a strong,
rhythmic statement in school, concert, festival or
worship settings (using the sacred sub-title "A
Strong Spirit"). Audiences will take note of the
richness of this original piece in C minor since most
of the attention is in the bass.
10781747 2/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 5.00
l Four Square—Kathleen Wissinger. This split-level
handbell composition is a useful resource when
teaching students about composition and when
you have students with experience and beginners
in the same group. Numerous variations on how
to present a melody are used in this level 1/level 2
composition. Wissinger hits a grand slam with her
imaginative "out of the box" thinking for teaching
handbells and engaging young musicians.
10844123 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.00
l Haunted House—Scott Pfitzinger. This unique
piece is a musical walk-through of a haunted
house. In addition to using a variety of techniques,
such as TD, mallet rolls, mallet work, and shakes,
spooky sound effects like whispering, screams, or
even an evil laugh are encouraged as you play. Its
creativity is sure to be a hit.
10911598 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
l Hatikvah—arr. Brenda Austin. This wonderful
arrangement of Israel's national anthem includes
two distinct sections. The first is moderately
slow and flowing while the second is livelier and
majestic. This arrangement uses thumb damps and
plucking to accompany the melodic line. There are
also exercises and numerous suggestions on how
to teach the developmental concepts of this piece
include in the music.
10883243 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
4 In the Beginning—Kathleen Wissinger. Take
a group of lively, creative 5th graders who are
in their 2nd year of ringing, lead them through a
carefully sequenced composing project and here's
the result! A fun, accessible L2 piece with lots of
personality and lots of techniques, of course! The
titles include In the Beginning and Opus Primus.
Everyone rings and learns lots of music theory along
the way: relative minor keys, augmented rhythms,
inverted chords and scales, sequencing, repetition,
variation and more. This piece focuses on
pedagogically sound music that carefully teaches
particular concepts and skills through pieces that
are also performance-worthy, so class/rehearsal
time is well-spent.
10844122 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.00
l Joyous Jubilee—Brian J. Heinlein. An original
piece from a gifted composer that contrasts major
against minor. Echoes, mallet work, and bell peals
are used effectively in this very accessible and fun
Level 2 piece. Great for the Easter season or for any
festival time, this piece can be used in worship or
for a concert.
10810970 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
l Londonderry Air—arr. Cathy Moklebust. The
heartwarming Irish tune
LONDONDERRY AIR is given
a gentle, traditional treatment and will be a very
usable addition to the worship or concert repertoire.
This arrangement includes the optional use of oboe
or other C instrument as well as handchimes. A
simple original melody serves as an introduction,
interlude, and closing.
10821624 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.95
l Mixolydian Madness—Ron Mallory. This piece
is the winner of the Area 3 Youth Handbell Festival
Composition Contest. Chosen from many entries,
this piece is unique, as it works for small or large
ensembles. It makes great use of techniques,
including mallet lifts, mallet work, and shakes,
and is composed in mixolydian modes of A, F, and
D. The optional percussion includes tambourine,
triangle, finger cymbals, or windchimes.
10911603 2/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.50
4 New Day—Brenda E. Austin. Composer Brenda E.
Austin brings us this sparkling original composition
full of wonderful techniques including echo, thumb
damp and martelatto. This upbeat composition is
available in two fully compatible editions, making it
ideal for massed ringing events. Joyous and fun!
10821642 2/3 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.95
10821644 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.95
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Per Fiddler—arr. Kathleen Wissinger. A beloved
Norwegian folk song, Per Fiddler, springs to life
with a lively waltz bass and an intriguing little
countermelody. This "Split-Level" L2 piece from
ringTrue is fully-scored for 3 or 5 octaves with
specific Level 1 positions that seamlessly integrate
new ringers into an established group or allow
multiple-level and multiple-grade choirs to include
all ringers. If you ever have one or a few new ringers
show up to a rehearsal, pull this piece out, and they
will feel like they fit right in, while your established
ringers are sufficiently challenged. Three
compatible scores allow all ringers to be successful
at their own level. Both A2 and A3 have no page
turns and offer options for digital projection to make
the learning process quicker and more accurate.
Use Per Fiddler with International culture or folk
music studies in school (students could even sing
with it and do a simple dance), as a featured piece
in concerts or Festivals and in worship settings with
the sacred title With Strings and Harp.
10781748 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 5.00
l Ritmico—Ron Mallory. "Rhythm" is the keyword
for this original piece that includes mallet clicks,
foot stomps, and hitting mallets on hard surfaces
like notebooks or stands. It is designed to work
well for small and large ensembles, from two
to five octaves. Rightly described as a super-fun
"Stomp" piece, it will be a concert hit with ringers
and audiences alike.
10911604 2/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
4 Saranam—arr. Sondra Tucker. Sondra Tucker
expertly weaves he tunes
SARANAM and GORDON into
a meaningful composition. The piece is scored for
3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes.
The bells and chimes play simultaneously as
the melody is highlighted with brief respites of
interesting chime chords alone. Beautiful sonorities
speak of peace and serenity.
10805613 3/6 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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Scheherazade—Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr.
Robin Benton. Everyone will enjoy these famous
themes that have been arranged for the handbell
medium. This is an accessible arrangement in an
easy key with meters in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8.
Differing tempos enhance the changes in mood
and intensity. Flexibility and dramatic intensity will
produce a fine performance choice. 109 measures.
10781761 4/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
4 Sonnet—Sondra K. Tucker. This lovely original is
sure to be a hit with five octave choirs. The 12/8
rhythm and the lyrical melody draw the listener into
another time. This sonnet makes you feel you are
in an elegant dance of an era gone by. Well-crafted
and a very beautiful artistic piece of music.
10844128 5 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.00
l This Joyous Celebration—Patrick Meyer. This
upbeat and bouncy original work, suitable for
worship or concert use. Set in a lilting six-eight time,
the melody moves throughout the ensemble, giving
all ringers the chance to shine. The middle section
introduces a countermelody in the high treble bells,
giving ensembles a chance to work on the balance
of parts and musicality. The closing verse returns to
the original key for its celebratory conclusion.
10907876 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Tower Praises—Karen Lakey Buckwalter.
Composed for the Greater Dallas Handbell
Association, Tower Praises begins as though
we were hearing tower bells from afar in the
countryside. The entire piece has many slow,
drifting scale passages which are paired with an
original melody. This melody is both hidden in
the middle bells and can also be found in broad,
sweeping, forte passages. The center section is
based on the English "method" of tower ringing
known as "Plain Hunt Major" and takes ringers
back in history to the roots of tower ringing.
10796497 3/6 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.50
4 Trinity Fanfare—Alex Guebert. Alex Guebert's
knowledge of handbells comes shining through in
this exciting new original piece. Whether played by
3, 4, or 5 octaves of bells, this piece sounds full
and majestic and is easy to play. In no time at all,
your bell choir will sound wonderful in this Level
2-minus composition.
10810973 3/5 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l Vivamente—Michael Mazzatenta. Ascending
higher and higher, this original work by Michael
Mazzatenta will have you playing, as the title says,
"in lively fashion." Besides the earworm melody of
the opening section, the middle section employs
handchimes and lovely contrast. But "lively"
returns with its ascending scale motive for a
thrilling conclusion. For church or concert, this is
a wonderful addition to the repertoire.
10810974 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.50
l Vivamus!—Michael J. Glasgow. The title of this
exciting piece is drawn from the enthusiastic Latin
exclamation meaning "let us live!". Abundant use
of special techniques provides perfect teaching
moments for single choirs or festival ringers and
a clever incorporation of melodic retrograde
provides a bit of a scherzo. This joyful, lively piece
is accessible and fun: with a couple of key changes
but limited accidentals throughout, it provides a
recipe for ringers to be active as well as successful!
10907889 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.50
l Wonderdance—Robert Scott Riker. Winner of the
Handbell Musicians of America's David R. Davidson
Composition Contest, this original piece portrays a
shepherd playing a lonely pipe tune on a hill when
he is interrupted by angels announcing the birth of a
Savior. A spirited dance ensues as the music flows
from heaven to earth and back. This composition is
perfect for advanced ringing ensembles.
10674469 5/7 Octave. . . . . . AGEHR-L5 5.95
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