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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
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
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
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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.
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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
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 49.95
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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Pathways to Musical Ringing (#1 Articu-
lations)—Sandra Eithun & Michael Joy.
Sandra Eithun and Michael W. Joy have created the
Pathways to Musical Ringing collection in order to
offer music that teaches a specific musical element
(in this volume, Articulations) to encourage success
and foster growth in musicianship. These pieces
have been carefully written or selected from folk,
classical and sacred repertoire in order to spotlight
particular techniques and articulations that are
unique to handbells. All pieces in the collection are
appropriate for church, school or festival settings. As
an additional benefit for beginning ensembles, all of
the selections have no page turns, with the exception
of Berceuse. The ten pieces in this collection range in
difficulty from level 1 through 2 and some also offer
an alternate title for use in sacred venues.
10524623 2/3 Octave . . . . .AGEHR-L1-L2 34.95
10524625 3/5 Octave . . . . .AGEHR-L1-L2 34.95
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Read 'n' Ring—Michael Burkhardt.
This revolutionary approach to teaching music
literacy with handbells or handchimes takes the
ringer from rote and chord playing to reading
part scores and the full grand staff! Written as a
sequential music education method, Read 'n' Ring
contains arrangements with separate two- and
three-octave settings alongside classroom-tested
exercises to develop note-reading skills and
reinforce basic musical concepts. Teaching titles
include: Debbie's Song; A Spring Carol; New
World Symphony, Movement 2 (Dvorak); "Surprise"
Symphony No. 94, Movement 2 (Haydn); Simple
Gifts; Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Movement 2 (Mozart),
and Symphony No. 7, Movement 2 (Beethoven).
10523615 2/3 Octave Reproducible . . . . . . . 44.95
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
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