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Basic Training for Bells—
Venita MacGorman.
This 2-3 octave collection
introduces the essential skills needed for ringing
handbells and handchimes, presenting rote
exercises for the ringers to drill each new skill.
Music throughout the book, arranged in both
two and three octave versions, includes hymn
arrangements, classical transcriptions and
original pieces. The music provides all ringers the
opportunity to put each newly learned technique
into practice.
8063965 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 12.95
Beginning Busy Ringers (First Lessons for
the Younger Beginning Ringer)—
Kirtsy Mitchell.
Teaching music with chimes or
bells from the very beginning has never been more
fun! This reproducible teachers edition contains
56 pages of music, exercises, teaching pages,
puzzles, and games that are perfectly geared to
children's bell choirs. Creative and educationally
sound, it is nicely paced to keep children involved
and still bring them to a level of proficiency that will
give them a sense of real accomplishment.
10040610 3 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 29.95
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Classic Tunes That Teach—
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson.
As in all Tunes
that Teach books, the reproducible arrangements in
Classic Tunes That Teach develop in difficulty as you
progress through the book. Each tune is presented
in separate two and three-octave arrangements to
aid in readability. With adaptations for church and
school settings, this valuable resource is perfect for
introducing classical repertoire to your ringers. Titles
include: Trumpet Festivo (Purcell); Trumpet Tune
(Corelli); Aria from "12th Concerto Grosso" (Handel);
Trumpet Sinfonia (Purcell); Rigaudon (Campra);
Rondeau from "Symphonies de Fanfare" (Mouret);
Fanfare from "Symphonies de Fanfare" (Mouret);
Psalm 19/The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
(Marcello); Praise Ye the Father/Marche Pontificale
(Gounod) and The Rejoicing from "Music for the
Royal Fireworks" (Handel).
10490036 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . . . . AGEHR-L2 34.95
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The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship—
Hal Hopson.
This is the first in a planned series
of texts from one of today's leading composers/
arrangers of church music. Mr. Hopson gives us a
wealth of "tried and true" suggestions taken from
his years as a practitioner directly involved with
music for worship. The book is divided into two
main sections entitled Enlivening Worship Through
Handbells and The Creative Use of Handbells in
Hymnsinging. Each section is filled with useful hints
and specific examples which directors of choirs of
any size or level of experience will find invaluable.
Complete with authorized reproducible pages of bell
music, this is a working manual that every director
should have in their possession.
5603642 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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Famous Classical Themes—
arr. Sharon Elery Rogers.
This collection offers
reproducible handbell or handchime arrangements
of several well-known themes from the classical
music world. Ringers will enjoy the opportunity of
ringing these wonderful masterpieces in school,
community and worship settings. Handbell
techniques include pluck mallet, martellato and
shakes. Suggestions are included for adapting
techniques for use on handchimes. Titles include:
Fanfare - Rondeau; Theme from Tchaikovsky's
"Concerto No. 1"; Sheep May Safely Graze;
Theme from "Swan Lake"; Theme from Brahms'
"Symphony No. 1"; Sleeping Beauty Waltz and
March Militaire.
10489544 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . .AGEHR-L2-L2+ 34.95
Hal Leonard Handbell Method—
Beverly Simpson.
The Hal Leonard Handbell
Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring
handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician
or you don't read music at all yet, this step-by-step
guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques
you need for ringing in a handbell or handchime
choir. Instructions include: Ringing & Damping;
Basic Music Reading; Practice & Performance
Pieces; Staccato Techniques; Dynamics; Stretches
and Warm-ups and more! A helpful Director's Guide
is also included, offering insights and rehearsal
suggestions for several pieces in the book.
Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with
photos and illustrations throughout.
10470184 3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
Handbell and Handchime Notation (2010
Edition)—AGEHR.
Here is a reference book
that should sit on the desk of every handbell
director. Published as a by-product of the Eighth
National AGEHR Conference covering handbell
notation, this booklet is divided into three sections:
Handbell and Handchime Notation; Handbell and
Handchime Difficulty Level System; and Solo and
Ensemble Notation. Topics or questions that could
arise from printed handbell music are meticulously
discussed, as well as the latest ringing techniques,
including those specifically designed for the soloist.
Reproducible pages and musical examples are
included in this resource that will be a useful tool
for directors and ringers for years to come.
10016696 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
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Learn to Ring—arr. Martha Lynn Thompson.
Here is a reproducible collection of easy hymn
settings designed for use by beginning handbell or
handchime choirs throughout the year. Each title is
presented in both 2-octave and 3-octave settings.
Only two of the 18 titles have eighth notes, and
those are used sparingly. A few non-percussive
techniques have been used, but they may be
omitted if desired. Titles include: Away in a Manger;
Holy, Holy, Holy; Jesus Loves Me; How Firm a
Foundation; Come, Christians, Join to Sing; All Hail
the Power of Jesus' Name; Good King Wenceslas;
We Three Kings; Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus; Watchmen, Tell Us of the Night and more!
10452275 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . . . . AGEHR-L1 39.95
Multicultural Tunes that Teach—
Martha Lynn Thompson.
A sequel to the best-
selling Tunes That Teach, this collection features
seventeen handbell selections with separate
two-octave and three-octave arrangements.
Tanzanian, Israeli, Afro-American, Brazilian, Swahili,
Argentine, Hasidic, Cuban, Chinese, Bohemian
and Latin American tunes are all represented in this
reproducible collection which moves pedagogically
from Level 1 to Level 2.
10080383 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
Music of the Masters—arr. Sharon Elery
Rogers.
Beginning handbell ensembles get their
chance to play some of the most famous melodies
in history with this practical collection arranged by
Sharon Elery Rogers. A completely reproducible
resource for the handbell director, this compilation
includes reductions of six famous works that can
be used in teaching, concert performance or as
short preludes or offertories in worship settings.
Titles: Prelude, Opus 18, No. 15 (Chopin); Pavane
(Ravel); Great Gate of Kiev (Mussorgsky): Musette
(J.S. Bach); Allegro Moderato (Haydn) and Eine
Kleine Nachmusik (Mozart). Short composer
biographies are also included in the score.
10049319 2/3 Octave
AGEHR-L1-L1+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Music of the Masters No. 2—arr. Sharon
Elery Rogers.
This second budget-stretching
volume offers six more reproducible reductions
of famous classics by six different composers,
with teaching suggestions and biographical
pages on each composer. Music of the Masters 2
continues where the first volume left off, helping
the developing choir expand their skills with
progressing levels of difficulty. Titles include:
Theme from "Finlandia" (Sibelius); To a Wild Rose
(MacDowell); Andante from "Violin Concerto"
(Mendelssohn); Canon in D (Pachelbel); Andante
Cantabile (Tchaikovsky) and Theme from the
"Unfinished Symphony" (Schubert).
10356691 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 39.95
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Starting Point (Volume 1)—
arr. Sandra Eithun.
The Starting Point collection
offers simple music to beginners to foster their
success. The nine arrangements strategically employ
repetition, limited techniques, and zero page turns to
provide a foundation for future ringing experiences.
Difficulty ranges from level 1- through 1+, and styles
include folk, classical, sacred and original repertoire.
Ideal for use in school, sacred, or festival settings!
Titles: Reverie; Quietude; Trumpet Voluntary (Clark);
Down to the River to Pray; Scarborough Fair; We
Shall Overcome; Waltz in C; and Nocturne and
Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini.
10456964 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . AGEHR-L1-L1+ 34.95
10456965 3/5 Octave
Reproducible . AGEHR-L1-L1+ 34.95
Tunes that Teach—Martha Lynn Thompson.
This new music education resource is a valuable
resource to get your beginning choir started
and running quickly! Completely reproducible, it
includes a glossary of handbell and musical terms,
notation symbols, ringer activity pages and a
variety of exercises based on tunes that are used
in both church and school settings. Titles include:
English Country Dance I & II (All Things Bright and
Beautiful); Austria; Ash Grove; Native American
Melody; German Melody; Theme by Haydn (Let All
Things Now Living) and Trumpet Tune in C.
10040609 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 39.95
Tunes that Teach No. 2—Martha Lynn
Thompson.
Tunes that Teach and Multicultural
Tunes that Teach have been so popular that Martha
Lynn Thompson now bring us the third book in the
series. Tunes that Teach 2 offers eleven creative,
reproducible arrangements, in both two-octave and
three-octave settings, of music from other cultures,
folk songs that have become well-known hymns,
and classics. The music progresses through the
book from easy to more challenging, which makes
this an ideal teaching resource for both church
and school. Titles include: Trumpet Tune (Vivaldi);
Theme from "Finlandia" (Sibelius); Carol of the
Bells; Ukrainian Folk Song and more!
10340457 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . . . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
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