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2 Bells plus 1 for Lent and Easterarr.
Patricia Cota. With six practical settings for
the Lent and Easter season, this collection is a
great way to expand your bell program through
ensemble ringing. The arrangements, which
are sufficiently challenging for 4-6 ringers on 13
bells, allow for expressive playing and flexibility
in bell assignments as well. Titles: At the Cross;
Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Jesus Paid it All; My
Jesus, I Love Thee; Day of Resurrection and When
I Survey the Wondrous Cross.
10061895 Handbells for 4-6 Ringers . . . 7.95
l h Holy Jesusarr. William E. Moats. This
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arrangement of the hymn tune HERZLIEBSTER
JESU offers a beautifully crafted melody line that
makes an appearance in each register throughout
the piece, ensuring an equally enjoyable ringing
experience for everyone in your choir. No special
techniques are used, allowing the melody and the
message to shine through.
10366183 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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h, Holy Jesusarr. Lloyd Larson. Honor the
events surrounding Lent and their meaning with
this thoughtful and reverent treatment of Ah,
Holy Jesus. With a full spectrum of rich-sounding
chords, combined with a syncopated bass line
in the second section, this beautiful selection
is one you will reach for year after year for a
memorable performance every time!
10341906 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.50
l las! And Did My Savior Bleed?Hugh Wilson/
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arr. Peggy Bettcher. Beautiful harmonies prevail in
this reflective arrangement of the time-honored
Lenten hymn. Expressive and sensitive ringing is
encouraged to best depict the Isaac Watts text,
which speaks of Christ's suffering on the cross.
A gentler middle verse allows for the optional
use of handchimes on the melody. The dramatic
concluding verse utilizes bold, full chords before
settling into a reverent, yet peaceful setting.
10424212 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
l ll Creation, Wake and Sing!Bob Moore/
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arr. Philip Roberts. An exhilarating handbell
arrangement from a new GIA Choral Series
edition, All Creation, Wake Up and Sing! (G8291) for SATB voices and piano by Bob Moore.
It is well-suited for Easter Sunday and Eastertide.
"All creation, wake and sing! Christ is risen,
Christ is King!" The handbell arrangement can be
performed with the choral edition, but is an exciting
choice for handbells alone.
10419064 5/7 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L4 5.25
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ll Glory Laud and HonorCynthia Dobrinski.
Cynthia Dobrinski's arrangement of the St.
Theodulph tune maintains excitement and energy
from beginning to end with big chords and a
sprinkling of shakes, martellatos, ring touches,
swings, thumb damps, martellato lifts, and an echo,
as well as a malleted section. Ringers will enjoy the
fact that the full range is utilized well for both 2 and
3 octave choirs and that bell changes are minimal.
10003229 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
ll Hail the Risen King!Derek Hakes.
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Solidly scored, this well-cast medley is easy
to master, yet impressive in its presentation.
The bell changes are minimal, with just a
few accidentals used throughout. The tunes
included are Christ Arose; Llanfair; In Babilone
and Coronation, making it perfect selection to
celebrate your Easter service. It's a great learning
piece for your novice ringers, or simply a treat for
your more advanced players.
10003878 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Alleluia FanfareFred Gramann. Fresh,
contemporary sounds of joy carry the mood
in this thrilling original selection by one of the
handbell world's most respected writers. Consider
opening your Easter morning service with this
work, or any festive Sunday through the year. If
your first hymn is in C major, this will segue most
effectively as a service introit.
10187126 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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nd He Never Said a WordMichael Ryan. Set
in D minor with only a few bell or chime changes
(F sharp/C sharp), this masterfully interwoven
tapestry of two reflective seasonal hymn tunes
(Passion Chorale and Sufferer) creates a deeply
emotional soundscape.
10187127 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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ecause He LivesWilliam Gaither/arr.
Dobrinski. This beloved gospel song is boldly
enabled by its strong affirmation of assurance
in the risen Lord. Cynthia Dobrinski takes Bill
Gaither's classic to new heights in this dynamic
setting for handbells with optional chimes. Ideal
throughout the Easter season, it is uplifting and
accessible for almost every choir.
10058408 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
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he Best of Ring and Rejoice!ed. Michael
Helman. The handbell subscription series Ring and
Rejoice! has been bringing directors and ringers
quality two- and three-octave arrangements for
many years. This compilation of favorite bell and
chime gems will give you a wealth of stunning
material for your Palm Sunday, Holy Week and
Easter celebrations to enjoy for years to come!
Titles include: All Glory, Laud and Honor; Hosanna,
Blessed Is He!; Be Known to Us in Breaking
Bread; Were You There?; O Sacred Head, Now
Wounded; Crown Him with Many Crowns and
Joyful, Joyful, Christ Is Risen.
10340426 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 8.95
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he Cross, the Grave, the Skies!John
A. Behnke. The full spectrum of emotions
experienced during the journey from Lent through
Easter is exquisitely reflected in six artistically
and masterfully crafted hymn-based works.
Each of the titles directly reflects the hymn text
that it calls to mind, creating an appropriate and
authentic musical vehicle for contemplation or
celebration. The handbell parts in the book are
reproducible, and most of the titles have multiple
applications that are listed on the contents page.
Highly recommended! Titles include: In the Cross
of Christ I Glory; O Dearest Jesus; O Sacred Head,
Now Wounded; Were You There; Joyful, Joyful We
Adore Thee and Hail Thee, Festival Day.
10294958 3/5 Octave . . AGEHR-L2+ 44.95
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aster Processional: Fanfare on Jesus Christ
is Risen TodayJeffrey Honore. An arrangement
by Jeffrey Honore of the favorite Easter tune EASTER
HYMN for 3 or 5 octave handbells with optional 1 or
2 trumpets. May be performed with 1 trumpet, 2
trumpets, or no trumpets.
10313105 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L4 5.75
Easter ProclamationLloyd Larson. Your
congregation will be uplifted as they hear three
Easter hymn tunes in this vibrant setting, each woven
in place with soaring lines and exultant supporting
harmony. A perfect introit for Resurrection Sunday,
this impressive arrangement sounds more difficult
than it rings. Titles include: Thine Is the Glory (Judas
Maccabeus); Christ the Lord is Risen Today; and
The Day of Resurrection (Lancashire).
10040628 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Easter SongAnne Herring/arr. Ryan. Gospel
musician Anne Herring was at the height of her
career in 1974 when she released the energetic
single Easter Song. We're pleased to be able to
offer her contemporary worship standard in this
2-or 3-octave setting that uses no subdivision
of the beat and only a few bell changes.
Easy and highly effective!
10021890 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
Easter SongAnnie Herring/arr. McChesney.
A triumphant musical production for one of the
most special times of the year, this inspirational
selection works beautifully with handbells alone,
but when you add the brass quintet or organ and
timpani, you get an amazing celebration of life at
the end of the Lenten season! This majestic festival
arrangement takes some work to prepare, but the
results will be well worth it!
10303654 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 6.95
10303656 Director's Manual . . . . . . . . . 9.95
10303658 Brass & Timpani . . . . . . . . . 20.00
H rown Him with Many Crownsarr. David
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Angerman. A grand and joyous setting, this piece
gives the less experienced choir opportunities to
learn and execute basic ringing techniques. This
well known hymntune is suitable for use during
Eastertide or for any festive occasion!
1979103 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.50
anfare for EasterSondra Tucker. Beginning
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quietly to interpret the first rays of sunlight on
Resurrection Sunday, this uplifting prelude combines
the familiar theme from Saint-Saens' "Symphony
No. 3" with the hymn tune Victory. This is simple
to learn for your bellchoir, well-crafted for brass and
organ, and builds to a mountainous expression of
joy that effectively sets the festive mood for Easter
Sunday worship. The perfect prelude or offertory for
this most celebratory day!
10080692 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10080696E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . 29.95
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ells of Easter MorningDouglas E. Wagner.
In contrast to the loud trumpeting of Easter
morning, this delightful work focuses on the quiet
joys of Christ's resurrection. Tunes associated
with Now the Green Blade Riseth and Come
Away to the Skies are included. No bell or
chime changes are necessary.
10187139 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l ll Glory, Laud and Honorarr. Robin Benton.
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Enhance your Palm Sunday service with this bold,
stately arrangement of All Glory, Laud and Honor.
Include the optional trumpet solo to add excitement
and majesty to the celebration of Christ's
triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
10424967 3/5 Octave
with Trumpet . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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lleluia, What Wondrous Love (Eight
Reproducible Hymn Settings for Lent and
Easter)Douglas E. Wagner. The intense drama,
pageantry, and ultimate triumph experienced by
our Lord during His last days on earth are vividly
portrayed in these eight easy and familiar hymntune settings. Playable by handbells or handchimes,
each title is cast in a single key with no additional
accidentals or subdivision of the beat. Directors will
find this reproducible collection to be a rich resource.
There are four Lenten/Holy Week titles, one Palm
Sunday title, and three Easter titles.
10186977 3 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 44.95
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hrist the Lord Is Risen Todayarr. Cynthia
Dobrinski. Ascribed by Charles Wesley as Hymn
for Easter Day, this is a summary of both the
experience and meaning of Christ's resurrection.
This 3-5 Octave arrangement may be performed as
a solo with organ and bells only, or to accompany
the singing of the hymn, with optional soprano
descant. Either way, Trumpet/Timpani or Brass
Quartet may be added. Powerful!
1951953 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
1951961 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 7.95
1951979 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1951987 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 24.95
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hime in Lent and EasterJohn A. Behnke.
This selection contains two arrangements;
one for Lent (Redhead/Gethsemane) and one
for Easter (Gelobt Sei Gott), for two or three
octaves of handchimes. Beautifully used vibrato
and swing techniques create arrangements
that keep everyone involved.
10187002 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
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hrist Is Risen Indeed!Lee J. Afdahl. This
wonderful medley of Easter hymns includes ST.
KEVIN, VICTORY and LANCASHIRE. A recurring motif
of ascending peals links the tunes and creates a
fluid, energetic setting. Set against a backdrop of
moving eighth notes, ST. KEVIN gives way to optional
handchimes for contrast in the stately middle tune,
VICTORY, then finishes with LANCASHIRE, featuring
scale passages and an exciting conclusion for a
memorable Easter service!
10341765 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.75
l hrist the Lord Is Risen Todayarr. Jason
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W. Krug. Jason Krug offers a lively and majestic
new arrangement of Christ the Lord Is Risen
Today with just enough pomp and circumstance
to create a perfect opener for your Easter
service! The fanfare opening and interesting
modulations are combined with call-and-response
passages between the upper and lower bells to
enhance the feeling of exultation and triumph for
a true celebration of faith!
10425019 3/6 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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rown Him with Many CrownsGeorge J.
Elvey/arr. Moklebust. This arrangement of the
hymn tune DIADEMATA begins with a vibrant fanfare,
which reappears between the two stanzas as an
interlude, and is also used to close the piece in a
familiar and comforting, yet majestic setting. Bell
changes are few, and the only techniques used are
LV and shakes, making this dynamic arrangement
very accessible and useable in worship, concert,
and festival. Optional parts for C or Bb treble
instrument are also included and add that extra
special touch. Compatible editions for 2-3 or
3-5 octaves are available.
10342539 2/3 Octave opt. C
or Bb Inst. . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10342540 3/5 Octave opt. C
or Bb Inst. . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Easter Joyarr. Michael Helman. Greet
Resurrection morning with this exciting, majestic
arrangement of three beloved Easter hymns
(LLANFAIR, DUKE STREET and ST. KEVIN) that lets
your ringers shine and offers the opportunity
to feature a trumpet soloist or brass quintet. A
variety of handbell techniques will keep your
ringers interested as they present this uplifting and
triumphant Easter masterpiece.
10340395 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10340396 Instrumental Parts
Brass Quintet . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l antasy on Two Songs of Lovearr. Philip
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Roberts. Written in memory of his parents, Phil
Roberts 'marries" the shape-note tune, Wondrous
Love, to a seventeenth century English love
song, Blow the Candles Out. Both piecesare set
in Dorian mode as sacred meets secular. The
singing bell technique is gently employed in this
unique and beautiful setting.
10368803 3/6 Octave opt. 3 to 6 Octave
Handchimes . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.75
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rom Grief to GloryDouglas Wagner. This
compendium of settings for the two-octave
ensemble presents music which follows the
complete Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday journey
of Christ. The multiple levels of difficulty take into
account the various stages of development of
ensembles ringing in two-octave choirs, from the
Level 1+ setting of Jesus Walked This Lonesome
Valley to the Level 3 arrangement of Handel's
Hallelujah Chorus (which uses only 19 bells).
Other hymns include: The Old Rugged Cross,
Wondrous Love, When Jesus Wept, Hosanna,
Loud Hosanna, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today and
Now the Green Blade Riseth.
8066040 2 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L1-L3 9.95
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