Choristers Guild Handbell Music-Spring 2020 by ChoristersGuild1949

Spring 2020 Handbell Music Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter/Eastertide, Reign of Christ, General, Schools, Concerts, Festivals

Reproducible!

L1-, 1, 1+ & 2-

L2 and 2+

Praise L2+

Fred Gramann 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

All Glory, Laud and Honor L2

CGB1137

arr. Cathy Moklebust 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional Bf or C treble instrument

CGB1139

Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Flexible Favorites SERIES

Chime On Reproducible spirituals, folksongs, classical and original music for 2 or 3 octaves handchimes or handbells

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Praise

Reproducible handbell arrangements of hymns and spirituals for twelve bells (F5 to C7) with optional piano

Arranged by

Anna Laura Page

Pr Praisaise e Praisee Praisaise Pr

by Mitchell Eithun Sandra Eithun Bill Ingram Michael W. Joy Barbara Baltzer Kinyon Sharon Elery Rogers Valerie W. Stephenson

Praiseee Prais

Pr ais Prais ee Praisee a r P isaise r P

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Prais e Praisee Prais

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Colors of Joy L1+

Brenda E. Austin 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells

Reproducible!

CGB1157

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! L3

arr. Matthew Compton 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

La Vie en Rose Take Me to Your Heart Again L4

CGB1155

Elation

Colors of

Joy

Let Everything that Breathes Cathy Moklebust Praise the Lord (Psalm 150) 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells Handbell Score with optional chime tree, triangle, tambourine, L4 suspended cymbal, and 3 or 5 octaves handchimes

L1+, 2, 2+ & 3

Joyous original handbell compositions for 2 or 3 octaves

Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

Kevin McChesney

Luis Gugliemi / arr. Sandra Eithun 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

CGB1159 Master Ringer SERIES

Concert Showstoppers SERIES

La Vie en Rose

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord Psalm 150

Take Me to Your Heart Again

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CGB1147

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Spring 2020 Handbell and Handchime Music by Season/Genre

Page Title - Composer

Bells and Voices 17 22 27

Prayer of St. Francis – Eithun Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia – Mizell All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

Classical Arrangements

8 Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson

Compatible Editions (2-3, and 3, 4 or 5 [6] oct)

12 15 19 21 26 27

Elation – McChesney Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven – Moklebust Colors of Joy – Austin Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing – Hurlbutt What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

Concert Showstoppers Series

11 La Vie en Rose – Gugliemi/arr. Eithun 28 Saint Louis Blues March – Handy/arr. Mizell

Easter/Eastertide

10 Rejoice, the Lord Is King! – Compton 21 Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing – Hurlbutt

Flexible Favorites Series

27 All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

General Worship 3 4 6 7 10 12 14 15 17 18 19 22 23 26

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord – Moklebust Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page Praise – Gramann Sweet Hour of Prayer – Fast Rejoice, the Lord Is King! – Compton Elation – McChesney There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy – Buckwalter Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven – Moklebust Prayer of St. Francis – Eithun Somebody’s Knockin’ – Page Colors of Joy – Austin Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia – Mizell Love Divine – Behnke What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke

Handbells or Handchimes

Hymn Based (continued)

15 18 21 23 26 27

Lent

4 14 26

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven – Moklebust Somebody’s Knockin’ – Page Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing – Hurlbutt Love Divine – Behnke What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy – Buckwalter What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke

Level 1 8 12 19 26

Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson Elation – McChesney Colors of Joy – Austin What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke

Master Ringer Series

3 Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord – Moklebust

Music With Other Instruments 3 4 17 22 27 28

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord – Moklebust Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page Prayer of St. Francis – Eithun Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia – Mizell All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust Saint Louis Blues March – Handy/arr. Mizell

Original 3 6 8 12 17 19 22 25

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord – Moklebust Praise – Gramann Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson Elation – McChesney Prayer of St. Francis – Eithun Colors of Joy – Austin Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia – Mizell On Sun-Kissed Shores – Krug

Palm Sunday

27 All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

8 Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson 26 What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke

Reign of Christ

Hymn Based

4 8 12

4 7 8 10 14

Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page Sweet Hour of Prayer – Fast Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson Rejoice, the Lord Is King! – Compton There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy – Buckwalter

10 Rejoice, the Lord Is King! – Compton

Reproducible

Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson Elation – McChesney

Ringing Spirit Series

18 Somebody’s Knockin’ – Page

Schools 8 11 12 18 19 25 28

Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson La Vie en Rose – Gugliemi/arr. Eithun Elation – McChesney Somebody’s Knockin’ – Page Colors of Joy – Austin On Sun-Kissed Shores – Krug Saint Louis Blues March – Handy/arr. Mizell

Transfiguration

4 Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page

Twelve Bells

4 Hymns and Spiritual Songs – Page

Two Octaves 8 12 15 19 21 26 27

Chime On – Eithun, Ingram, Joy, Kinyon, Rogers, Stephenson Elation – McChesney Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven – Moklebust Colors of Joy – Austin Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing – Hurlbutt What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

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Love Divine L2

arr. John A. Behnke 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Love Divine

Click to see the pages of music while listening to the demo recording. CGB1148

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Don’t miss Hymns and Spiritual Songs, a new reproducible collection for 12 bells and optional piano. For advanced community groups, our new Concert Showstoppers Series offers terrific options for concert programming. This release includes La Vie en Rose and Saint Louis Blues March. Blessings! Please stay safe. Kathy Lowrie Handbell Editor

Commissioned by River City Ringers and friends to honor Joyce Miller in recognition of her 30 years with River City Ringers and over 45 years service to the handbell community.

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord Psalm 150

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Joyfully energetic (q = c. 120)

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LV SB A full score including reproducible optional parts for chime tree, triangle, tambourine, and suspended cymbal is available, code CGB1146. Copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1147

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord – Moklebust

Level 4

Master Ringer SERIES

3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional chime tree, triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbal, and 3 or 5 octaves handchimes • CGB1146 Full Score • CGB1147 Handbell Score Watch

CGB1147

Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord

Master Ringer Series • This delightful, joyful original composition is based on the words of Psalm 150. The psalm text is printed above the handbell part as a creative reference for the ringers and director. The main theme is presented by handchimes and singing bells in the slow, mystical introduction. An exciting, driving rhythmic section follows, accompanied by percussion, with various handbell techniques, multimeters, and key changes weaving in and out. A lush and lyrical section provides a calming respite, before a brief return to the mystical feel of the beginning. A grand, glorious ending makes this piece a must-have for the church or concert handbell ensemble.

Psalm 150

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Reproducible!

Levels 2 and 2+

Hymns and Spiritual Songs Reproducible handbell arrangements of hymns and spirituals for twelve bells (F5 to C7) with optional piano Reproducible!

Arranged by

Anna Laura Page Contents Day by Day Great Is Thy Faithfulness

L2 and 2+

Hymns and Spiritual Songs Reproducible han dbell arrangemen ts of hymns and spir for twelve bells (F5 ituals to C7) with option al piano Arranged by

Anna Laura Page

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land Seasons: Lent, Transfiguration, General This reproducible collection provides delightful arrangements of hymns and spirituals for 12 bells with optional keyboard accompaniment. The pieces may be played by six ringers using standard bell assignments. If some or all ringers wish to ring 4-in- hand, it may be played by as few as three ringers. Suggestions for various assignment options are included. Not only do these arrangements present opportunities for ringers to learn 4-in-hand ringing, it also offers satisfying music for services, schools and other events that may be played with fewer ringers.

Limited Print License With the purchase of this collection, you will be granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specific use.

Code CGB1153

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Day By Day

3 octaves Handbells used: 12

FAITHFULNESS William M. Runyan, 1870-1957 arr. Anna Laura Page

Gently (q = c. 80)

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BLOTT EN DAG Oskar Ahnfelt, 1813-1882 arr. Anna Laura Page

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mp The original purchaser is granted permission to reproduce this music.

The original purchaser is granted permission to reproduce this music.

CGB1153

Reproducible! L2 and 2+

Sample pages from

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs

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ST. DENIO Welsh hymn tune arr. Anna Laura Page 2

Handbells

Keyboard (optional)

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3 octaves Handbells used: 12

Arranged by

Anna Laura Page

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Reproducible handbell arrangements of hymns and spirituals for twelve bells (F5 to C7) with optional piano

Brightly (q = c. 96)

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CGB1153

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CGB1153

Composed for the 24th Annual Mid-Carolinas Handbell Festival, Charlotte, North Carolina (November 1-2, 2019) and for the 31st Capital Area Handbell Festival, Raleigh, North Carolina (November 8-9, 2019)

Praise

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* E7, F7, and F#7 not used in 4 octave version.

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CGB1137

Praise L2+

Level 2+

CGB1137 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Praise Pr Praisaise e Praisee Praisaise Pr

Composed with massed ringing in mind, this original work lends itself equally well to being rung by a single handbell choir. It is composed Watch in the Mixolydian Mode, thus the white keys on the piano from G to G with a lowered 7thdegree (F natural instead of the expected F#). The title can be easily adapted to different situations. Another teaching opportunity occurs on two occasions in this piece where “hemiola” is employed: m. 21-22 and m. 53-54. Help ringers to understand that two groups of three beats are replaced by three groups of two beats with the resulting accents on beats 1 & 3 in the first measure and beat 2 in the second measure.

Pr Praisaise e Praisee Praisaise r P

Prais

Prais e Praisee Prais

Praiseee Prais

Praise – Gramann

Fred Gramann 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

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CGB1137

Sweet Hour of Prayer L2

Sweet Hour of Prayer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fast

arr. Mary Lou Fast 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 octaves handchimes

CGB1140

Level 2

CGB1140 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 octaves handchimes Watch This arrangement of Sweet Hour of Prayer will work well as a prelude, an offertory, or during a time of reflection in a worship service. It would also be a lovely addition to a sacred concert. Teaching opportunities include encouraging ringers to bring out melodic sections (such as the handchime melody beginning with the pickup to measure 5, and the bass melody in measures 25-28.)

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Chime On Reproducible spirituals, folksongs, classical and original music for 2 or 3 octaves handchimes or handbells Reproducible! L1-, 1, 1+ & 2-

Chime On

music songs, classical and original Reproducible spirituals, folk lls dbe han or s ime dch han for 2 or 3 octaves

by Mitchell Eithun Sandra Eithun Bill Ingram Michael W. Joy Barbara Baltzer Kinyon Sharon Eler y Rogers Valerie W. Stephenson

Contents

Freedom March Londonderry Air Ring Merrily Sheep May Safely Graze Shimmering Reflections Simple Gifts Steal Away We Shall Overcome 8

by Mitchell Eithun Sandra Eithun Bill Ingram Michael W. Joy Barbara Baltzer Kinyon Sharon Elery Rogers Valerie W. Stephenson Levels 1-, 1, 1+ and 2Chime On is not only accessible, but it is also extremely versatile! It will be a valuable resource for school, church and community groups. Alternate sacred titles are included. Written by seven outstanding handbell composers and arrangers, the contents include a delightful variety of spirituals, folksongs, classical, and original music. The music works well on either handchimes or handbells. Chime on! Reproducible 2 or 3 octaves Handchimes or handbells Code CGB1154

Freedom March 2 or 3 octaves Handbells or Handchimes used: 15, (22)

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We Shall Overcome

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Reproducible! L1-, 1, 1+ & 2-

Sample pages from

Chime On

Watch

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Steal Steal Away Away

Reproducible spirituals, folksongs, classical and original music for 2 or 3 octaves handchimes or handbells

by Mitchell Eithun Sandra Eithun Bill Ingram Michael W. Joy Barbara Baltzer Kinyon Sharon Elery Rogers Valerie W. Stephenson

Ring Merrily 2 or 3 octaves Handbells or Handchimes used: 15, (21)

or 33 octaves octaves 22 or Handbellsused: or Handchimes Handbells 15, (22) used: 15, (22)

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optional 2 octave choirs omit notes in ( ).

African American spiritual arr. Bill Ingram

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Copyright © 2002 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. Copyright © 2002, this edition © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. TheThe original purchaser is granted permission to duplicate this music. CCLI license does not grant permission to photocopy this music.

CGB267

CGB1154

Dedicated to the Exultation Ringers of Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, Vancouver, Washington

Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

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optional 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves Handbells used: 28, (37), (45), (51), (54)

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DARWALL’S 148th John Darwall, 1731-1789 arr. Matthew Compton

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CGB1155

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! L3

Rejoice, the Lord Is King! – Compton

arr. Matthew Compton 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

Level 4-

CGB1155 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

Rejoice, the Lord Is King!

Built on a rhythmic motif, Matthew Compton gives us a fresh and joyous take on a well-loved hymn. A contrasting middle section provides Watch a moment of reflection, and a soaring counter melody carries the piece through to a rousing conclusion. Rejoice, the Lord Is King! will provide a celebratory addition to Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday, Easter/Eastertide, as well as other times in the church year. It will also make an excellent concert opener or closer.

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Commissioned by Twin Cities Bronze, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Amy Maakestad, Artistic and Music Director

La Vie en Rose

Take Me to Your Heart Again optional 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Handbells used: 37, (49), (59*), (69)

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Original French lyrics by Edith Piaf Music by Luis Gugliemi arr. Sandra Eithun

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La Vie en Rose Original French Lyrics by Edith Piaf Music by Luis Guglielmi Copyright © 1947 Editions Beuscher Arpege. Copyright Renewed. This arrangement Copyright © 2019 Editions Beuscher Arpege All Rights Administered by Sony/A TV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Reprinted by permission of Hal Leonard LLC Published 2019 by Choristers Guild.

CGB1159

La Vie en Rose Take Me to Your Heart Again L4

La Vie en Rose – Gugliemi/arr. Eithun

Level 4

CGB1159

Concert Showstoppers SERIES

CGB1159 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes Watch

Luis Gugliemi / arr. Sandra Eithun 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells and 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

La Vie en Rose

Concert Showstoppers Series • Written in France in 1945 and popularized in the U.S. during the 1950’s in the film Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn, this rich and sensitive signature song of singer Edith Piaf has been set for handbells and handchimes by Sandra Eithun. The literal meaning of the piece is “life in pink,” but can be translated to living life in rosy hues. The beauty of the lyrical lines and lush chords will be a lovely addition to any concert or advanced festival track, and is often instantly recognizable.

Take Me to Your Heart Again

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Elation Joyous original handbell compositions by

Kevin McChesney Published in compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves

Reproducible! L1+, 2, 2+ & 3

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Kev in McChesn ey

Contents

Antiphonal Celebration Johful Rhythm Jubilance

Reproducible!

L1+, 2, 2+ & 3

Elation

Joyous original handb ell comp ositio

ns for 3, 4 or 5 octaves

Kev in McChesn ey

Jubilant Fanfare

2 or 3 octaves, CGB1162 Limited Print License With the purchase of this collection, you will be granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specific use.

Mallet Melody (Percussive Praise) Levels 1+, 2, 2+ & 3

3, 4 or 5 octaves, CGB1163

Elation is a reproducible collection of joyous and energetic Kevin McChesney originals that will keep ringers happily busy. Excitement is enhanced through the use of a variety of handbell techniques, and the collection features one title that is played entirely with mallets. These uplifting pieces will add joy and festivity to worship services, concerts and festivals. 2 or 3 octaves, CGB1162 3, 4 or 5 octaves, CGB1163

Jubilant Fanfare optional

Mallet Melody Percussive Praise Percussive Praise

optional

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Mallet Melody

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Brightly (h = 72)

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œ bœ œ bœ

œœ œ œ a a aœ Œ œœ 2

œœœ Œ œ a Œ Œ

œ œ œœœ œœœ a a a aœœ œ Œ Œ œ

œœœ œ a aœœ œ

œœœ œ a

œœ œ a

œœœ œ a aœœ œ

Œ œœ a œ œ Œ œ a œœœ œ a aœœ Œ œœ œ

œœœ a

œ œœ œ œœ œœ a a a aœœ œ Œ Œ

Kevin McChesney

œœ œœ œ œœ a a aœ Œ œœ

œœœ œœ œ a aœ a aœœ Œ Œ œ

œ œœ œœ a a

œœ œœ Œ œ a 14

œœ Œ œ œœœ a a aœœ œ Œ Œ

œœ œœœ œ œ a a Œ Œ

œ Œ œ œœ a a aœœ Œ Œ œ

œ a aœœ œ œ

œœœ œœœœ a a Œ

An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is also available, code CGB311. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing. Copyright © 2015, this edition © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The original purchaser is granted permission reproduce this music. Copyright © 2015 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. CGB1163 The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI, LicenSing, or OneLicense.net.

CGB894

Reproducible! L1+, 2, 2+ & 3

Sample pages from

Elation

Watch

Elation

Joyous original handbell compositions for 2 or 3 octaves by

Kevin McChesney

Jubilance optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 34, (45), (56)

optional

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

Lively (q = 176-184; h = 92)

4 4

Kevin McChesney 2

(R) 4

An An edition edition for for 3, 3, 4 4 or or 5 5 octaves octaves is is also also available, available, code code CGB689. CGB689. The The two two editions editions are are compatible compatible for for massed massed ringing. ringing.

* All staccato notes may be played using TD, Pl, light martellato, or mallets.

CGB1163

Copyright © The 2000, this edition © 2019 Choristers Guild. All reserved. Printed in U.S.A. original purchaser is granted permission to rights duplicate this music. The original purchaser is granted permission reproduce this music. Copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

CGB????

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

4 7

)

(

)

(

optional

4 4

mp LV

[( )]

2 4

4 4

mp LV

2 4

[ ]

2 4

[ ]

R 13

LORD, REVIVE US Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter (ASCAP)

Largo (q = 63)

4 4

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ]. 5 octave choirs omit notes in < >.

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

optional

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 37, (48), (54) )

4 4

CGB1145

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy L3-

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy – Buckwalter

arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Level 3-

CGB1145 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

This tranquil, flowing arrangement by Karen Lakey Buckwalter is based on the 19th century American tune known as LORD, REVIVE US. The opening measures consist of an original motif which is interwoven throughout the piece as we travel through two verses of the Watch tune and end with the original motif. Several themes of the text are: God’s mercy is as wide as the sea, God’s grace is for everyone and God’s love is broader than what the human mind can measure. These basic beliefs of the Christian faith are prominent in this hymn making There’s aWideness in God’s Mercy an excellent option for many Sundays throughout the year.

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5 19

[ ]

]

41 ]>

mp LV

CGB1145

[

p LV

[ ]

6 31

CGB1145

rit.

CGB1145

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Alleluia, Song of Gladness

6 4

optional 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Handbells used: 31, (40), (48), (50)

6 4 optional 3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

LAUDA ANIMA John Goss, 1800-1880 arr. Cathy Moklebust (ASCAP)

Majestically (q = c. 88)

4 4

6 4

4 4

6 4

4 4

f LV

4 4

(

) (

)

[

]

17 [

6 4

4 4

6 4

4 4

]

An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is available, code CGB1151. Both editions are compatible for massed ringing.

Copyright ÂŠ 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1152

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Alleluia, Song of Gladness L2+

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moklebust CGB1151 2 or 3 octaves handbells CGB1152 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells

arr. Cathy Moklebust 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1151

Level 2+

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Watch The John Goss tune, LAUDA ANIMA, is the source of this majestic arrangement for 2-3 or 3-6 octaves which is appropriate throughout the church year. Beginning with a fanfare introduction, the first stanza is presented in a powerful, straight-forward style. Two softer, more flowing stanzas are next, featuring LV accompaniments, a treble counter-melody, the tune in the middle range, and an eighth note obbligato. A crescendo leads into the fanfare sounds of the introduction and a brilliant, shimmering conclusion.

Alleluia, Song of Gladness

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R 20

4 4 4 4

mp LV

6 4 6 4

6 4

4 4

LV 26

p LV 32

6 4

4 4

6 4

4 4

R 29

CGB1152

Endless Victory Reproducible handbell music for Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter

by Brian Childers Levels 1 & 1+

Reproducible! L1 & 1+

Endless Victory

Reproducible! L1 & 1+

Endless Victory is an accessible, reproducible collection of titles for Lent, Holy Week and Easter. It will be a wonderful, budget-stretching resource for developing choirs as well as more advanced groups looking for satisfying music that can be learned quickly. The included selections range from level 1 to 1+, and will provide sensitive and helpful handbell repertoire for each part of your Lenten journey through Holy Week, culminating in the joyous celebration of Easter and Eastertide.

Endless Victory Reproducible Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter handbell music for 3, 4 or 5 octaves

by Brian Childers

Watch

by Brian Childers

Reproducible

2-3 octaves (CGB1095)

Contents

All Glory, Laud, and Honor (ST. THEODULPH) Go to Dark Gethsemane (REDHEAD) Were You There (WERE YOU THERE) The Stone Rolled Away (Original) Thine Is the Glory (JUDAS MACCABEUS)

Limited Print License With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specific use.

3-5 octaves (CGB1096)

Reproducible Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter handbell music for 2 or 3 octaves

Available in two editions: 2-3 octaves (CGB1095) 3-5 octaves (CGB1096)

Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Henderson, Nevada and the Bells of St. Francis. You are a miracle in the desert!

Full Score

3 5

Prayer of St. Francis

poco rit.

3 octaves Handbells used: 36 )

(

)

(

St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226, adapt.

poco rit.

Sandra Eithun

Reverently (q = 80)

4 4

Solo or Unison Voices

Handbells (optional)

Reverently (q = 80)

4 4

4 4 4 4

Lord

Reverently (q = 80)

Keyboard

a tempo

make

mp a tempo

Available scores: CGB1141 Full Score CGB1142 Handbell Score CGA1606 Choral Score (voices and piano)

stru ment

your peace, and

12 LV

mp a tempo

CGB1141

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1141

Prayer of St. Francis - Handbell Score Sandra Eithun L2 Unison choir or solo voice with piano and optional 3 octaves handbells

Prayer of St. Francis – Eithun

CGB1142

Level 2

Unison choir or solo voice with piano and optional 3 octaves handbells CGB1141 Full Score • CGB1142 Handbell Score • CGA1606 Choral Score

Prayer of St. Francis

Watch This adaptation of the text from the well-known prayer of St. Francis is a stand-alone, unison or solo anthem with keyboard, or it can be enhanced with 3 octaves of handbells. The updated lyrics and fresh melody make this a lovely way to showcase the combining of bells and voices, sharing the talents of many with any congregation or audience. www.choristersguild.org

Lord 13

help me to

see

that you’re pre

sent in

Speak to those who’ve harmed,

this place. 16

LV LV

vib.

words 17

f LV LV

vib.

par vib.

don;

When we feel in doubt, 25

faith will be our guide. 26

CGB1141

Commissioned by Maple Grove United Methodist Church, JuBELLate Handbell Choir, Columbus, Ohio in honor of the late Glover L. Shearron, Sr. (1934-2017) who lived his life singing, playing and appreciating music of all genres, but mostly handbells. He believed the beautiful sound and peacefulness emanating from the Handbell Choir music was from the angels above!

3 7

Somebody’s Knockin’

optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 33, (41), (48)

optional

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

SOMEBODY ’S KNOCKIN ’ African America spiritual arr. Anna Laura Page

With excitement (q = c. 100-104)

4 4 4 4

R 4

[

]

* The x noteheads indicate mallet clicks for all ringers.

CGB1144

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1144

Somebody’s Knockin’ L3

Somebody’s Knockin’ – Page

Level 3

SERIES

Somebody’s Knockin’

Ringing Spirit Series • Somebody’s Knockin’ is a spirited setting of the beloved African American Spiritual. With syncopated rhythms, articulations, and the use of mallets and mallet clicks, it will be a favorite choice for church services, special performances and school settings. Ringers will have fun learning to ring and mallet precisely while providing an exciting and musical experience for all. This piece is a new addition to our Ringing Spirit series.

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4 19

A bit slower (q = c. 92)

f (melody) 22

R 25

rit.

R CGB1144

CGB1144

Ringing Spirit

CGB1144 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells Watch

arr. Anna Laura Page 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

CGB1144

Colors of Joy

4 13

optional

[

]

3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Handbells used: 22, (29), (36), (37)

optional

4 4 4 4

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

With a bounce (q = 110-120)

Brenda E. Austin (ASCAP)

*Sk 23

An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is also available, code CGB1156. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing.

[

]

* All stems up notes continue shaking to the end of the measure.

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1157

Colors of Joy L1+

Colors of Joy – Austin

Brenda E. Austin 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1156

Level 1+

CGB1156 2 or 3 octaves handbells CGB1157 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells

Colors of

Joy

As with joy, handbells can take on many colors. This composition brings out many different “colors” of the instrument. The variety of Watch techniques are great for developing ringers to learn all the sounds of the instrument. Rehearsing in sections will be helpful, practicing the similar sections together. For example, the “A” material found in measures 1-8, 9-16, 41-48 and 65-72 is essentially the same. By playing all of those “A” sections, the choir will realize that they already have a large portion of the piece learned. Ringers and listeners are sure to enjoy the many “Colors of Joy” heard throughout the piece.

www.choristersguild.org

5 29

[

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

f mf Pl

R 37

[

]

R [

]

[

] 57

* Echos apply to the whole notes. CGB1157

CGB1157

Reproducible!

Levels 1 and 2

Our God Reigns

Reproducible!

L1 and 2

Our God Reigns

Reproducible hymn arrangem ents for with or without keyboard acco 12 bells (F5-C7) mpaniment

arr. Sandra Eithun

Reproducible hymn arrangements for 12 bells (F5-C7) with or without keyboard accompaniment

Contents Morning Has Broken (BUNESSAN) Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley (LONESOME VALLEY) That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright (PUER NOBIS NASCITUR) Prelude on Kelvingrove (KELVINGROVE) Breathe on Me, Breath of God (TRENTHAM) Rejoice, the Lord Is King (DARWALL)

arranged by

Sandra Eithun Varying in mood and ranging in difficulty from level 1 to 2, this collection of favorite hymns arranged for 12 bells and optional keyboard will become a “go-to” resource that your small or shorthanded ensemble can turn to time and again. Requiring short amounts of rehearsal and fewer ringers, this collection features arrangements within the F5 – C7 range in a variety of keys. The optional keyboard part offer a fullness to the settings when ringers are limited.

This reproducible collection is designed to meet the needs of handbell choirs by helping to stretch their music budgets. With the purchase of this collection, the original purchasing organization (church, school, or community ensemble) is granted permission to make copies as needed for their ringers. This permission to reproduce applies to this product only, and does not transfer to other churches or organizations.

Seasons: Lent Easter Pentecost General Reproducible! CGB1056

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing

optional

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 36, (47), (57) (

)

(

)

(

optional 3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ]. 5 octave choirs omit notes in < >.

Triumphant (q = c. 112)

3 4 3 4

GELOBT SEI GOTT Melchior Vulpius, 1570-1615 arr. Patricia Hurlbutt (ASCAP) 2

An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is available, code CGB1149. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing.

CGB1150

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

CGB1150

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing arr. Patricia Hurlbutt L2+ 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hurlbutt CGB1149 2 or 3 octaves handbells CGB1150 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

CGB1150

Level 2

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing

Watch Arranger Patricia Hurlbutt effectively captures the dance-like quality of the 16th century tune, GELOBT SEI GOTT. In addition to expressing the triumph of Easter, encourage ringers to create a lightness and buoyancy by observing the strong downbeat and lighter upbeats of the triple meter. Marts are prominent in the middle section which leads to a key change and a grand final stanza. www.choristersguild.org

4 21

[

]

[ (

]

)

CGB1150

Composed for Music & Arts Week at Lake Junaluska Carol Lynn Mizell, Handbell Clinician, 2019 The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts

Jubilant Passacaglia

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 23, (27), (31)

Part 1 HB

&œ

#œ

optional

#œ

Part 1 HB

? # # 44 

optional

Part 2 Bass

Part 3 Solo Inst.



? # # 44  n  n Solo inst. or P&F™ bells 1 ## 4 – n – & 4 1

optional

#œ

3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Opt. Handchimes used: 25, (27), (30), (31)

– #–

–

– #–

–

& –

œ œ

      #   #   #      #  #   #    #   

2 octaves Opt. Petit & Fritsen™ handbells used: 8

Part 1 HB

#œ

#œ #œ

Jubilant Passacaglia

(q = 108) # Moderato j j2 4 & # 4 œœœ ... œœœ œœ .. œœ œ œ œ n œ œ œ 1

Bass bells or inst.

Part 4 Treble HB

n OO n OOO

# 4 OOO & # 4 OOO

Part 5 Chimes

# 4 & # 4 œ. 1

Vocal 1 All / Alto

Vocal 2

# 4 & #4 

The music lends itself well to ringing with more than one group. Solo voices, choir, or congregation may join in singing the optional vocal parts.

All / Tenor & Bass

Vocal 3 All / Soprano

n n

 

– – n– – 

œœœ œœœœ œ œ œœ œœœœœ

n OO n OOO

OOO OOO

LV 3

O n OO n OO

OOOO OOOO

OOO O

4 j œ œ œ w

œ.

OOO OOO

O n OO n OO

OO O

j j2 œ œ. œ œ œ œ nœ œ œ

to God, and sing with a grate - ful heart, bless - ings that a - bound.

Come

*A soloist may choose which part to sing on sequences 6 and 7.

 

OOO O

œ œ œ œ œ œ

 3

n OO n OOO

LV 2

O n OO n OO O

? # # 44 OOO

n n

OOO OOO

 

œ* œœœ œ œ

Treble bells or inst. # 4 œœœœ œ œ & #4

n 

– – n

LV optional

Jubilant Passacaglia is a short repeating passage which is designed to be played seven times. Here is the suggested sequence for one group of ringers: 1. Part 1: Handbells alone, continuing to repeat as other parts are added. 2. Part 1 & Vocal 1 (all voices) 3. Add Part 2; voices switch to Vocal 2 (all voices). 4. Add Part 3; voices switch to Vocal 3 (all voices). 5. Add Part 4; voices continue Vocal 3 (all voices). 6. Parts 1 through 4: tacet Add Part 5 (ringers switch from handbells to handchimes) All voices in harmony* (softly throughout) Vocal 1: altos Vocal 2: tenors and basses Vocal 3: sopranos 7. Handbells return to Parts 1-4. Vocal parts continue in harmony. All begin softly and crescendo to the end. NOTE: If a separate group of ringers is used for handchimes, they may continue to the end.



Words & music by

4 Carol Lynn Mizell j œœ œœ œœ   œ 

œœ .. œ.



# 4 œ n & #4 œ

Sing with

joy,

œ œ œ œ œ œ



Come

cel - e - bra - tion.

fore

God,

join

in the

sing of

hope,

sing with

all your might.

œ œ n

œ œ nœ œ w

* Part 4 lower notes are for three octave handbell choirs only. Copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U. S. A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. CGB1136

CGB1136

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI, LicenSing, or OneLicense.net.

Jubilant Passacaglia & Carol Lynn Mizell Meditative Passacaglia 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells L2 with optional voices and 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes

Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia – Mizell

Level 2

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&

CGB1136 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional voices and 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes

Jubilant Passacaglia Meditative Passacaglia

Watch In the spirit of Taizé music, Jubilant Passagalia & Meditative Passacaglia add cumulative layers of bells and chimes and voices to invoke a worshipful mood. Either piece may be played by bells alone. These flexible pieces may be led by a single handbell choir, or multiple choirs may participate. The optional vocal lines may be added by a soloist or choir. The entire congregation may be included as well.

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& www.choristersguild.org

Meditative Passacaglia

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 19, (24), (25)

optional opt. œ œ œ œ œ bœ œ #œ œ œ œ & œ œ œ œ œ bœ œ

For Bells Angels Handbell Choir, First United Methodist Church, Denton, TX

3, 5, or 6 octaves Opt. Handchimes used: 15, (16), (17)

œ œ œ œ œ œ

optional

Part 1 HB

& b 44 œ œ F œ ? 44 œœ b œ

? b 44 1

Part 2 Bass

O O P

.

œœœ œœœ œœœ œ œ œ

Bass chimes or inst.

Part 4 Treble HB

Part 5 Chimes

Vocal 1 Alto & Bass

Vocal 2 Sop. & Ten.

œ- œ  .

œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ 2

O O

All

Vocal 1 Voices Alto & Bass

Vocal 1 Alto & Bass

œ- œ 

O O

Sop. & Ten.

Vocal 2

œ œ œ œ œœœœ œœœœ œœœœ œœœœ

P LV OO & b 44 OO

? b 4 OOO 4

4 & b 4 œ œ . & b 44 

O Lord God,

Guard

OOO OOO

OOO 

me,

OOOO OOOO

OOOO

œ- œ  . 

OOOO OOOO

OOOO

hear my prayer.

guide



OOO OOO

OOO

œ- œ 

OOO

Sop. & Ten.

Com - fort me

and

œ œ

di - rect

with your

Alto & Bass

Vocal 2 Sop. & Ten.

Vocal11 Vocal Alto & Bass

Vocal 2

Vocal 2 Sop. & Ten.

OOOO OOOO

OOOO

œ- œ  .

lov - ing

Alto & Bass

OOOO

Vocal22 Vocal Sop. & Ten.

Vocal 1

Vocal 1 Alto & Bass

Vocal 2

Vocal 2 Sop. & Ten.

ways.



Mold

me,

use

me,



&b œ œ -



8 Handbells alone



œ- œ  œ



p cresc. F dim. .. œ- œ  . œ- œ  . O Lord God, hear my prayer.  ..    me,

.

Guide my thoughts,



me,

guide

œ- œ  . 

Guide my steps,

use

praise.

the



me,

œ- œ  .

œ œ

lov - ing care.

with your

di - rect my

ways.

j œ w

Ev - er let me thank

- ful

giv

the

me,

ways.

œ- œ œ œ œ.



use

God

œ œ œ

and

Guide my steps,



Com -fort me

œ- œ  .

.

Guard

Mold

giv - ing



guide

me,

&b œ œ &b



Guide my thoughts,

Mold



hear my prayer.

me,

- ing

œ- œ 

Com-fort me

and

God

œ œ

with your

œ œ œ

praise.

God

j œ w

the

CGB1136

œ- œ  .

ways.

œ- œ œ œ œ.

lov - ing care.

Ev - er let me thank - ful

be.

di-rect my

giv - ing

be.

œ œ

and di - rect

œ- œ  .

& b .. 

œ œ

j œ

Ev - er let me thank - ful



guide

lov - ing care.

œ- œ œ œ œ.

Guide my steps,



me,

& b .. œ œ  . -

hear my prayer. Com - fort me with your

œ- œ  .

be.

praise.

From Jubilant Passacaglia & Meditative Passacaglia Words and music by Carol Lynn Mizell Copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U. S. A. Reprinted for congregational use by permission of the publisher.

O Lord God,

.

Carol Lynn Mizell œ- œ  œ œ œ- œ  .

œ- œ  .

Guard

Vocal11 Vocal

care.

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI, LicenSing, or OneLicense.net.

&b 

Guard

* Part 4 lower notes are for three octave handbell choirs only.

CGB1136

œ- œ  .

Handbells alone

&b œ œ -

Vocal 1

O O

œ œ

4 &b4

O Lord God,

OOOO OOOO

Words & music by

Adagio (q = 60 ) 2 8

Vocal 2

œ œ œ- œ  .

œœœ œœœ œœœ œœœ œ œ œ œ

Meditative Passacaglia

Guide my thoughts,

Words & music by

Carol Lynn Mizell

For Bells Angels Handbell Choir, First United Methodist Church, Denton, TX

Solo, Choir, or Congregation

 4   – – – –  &b4 œœ f LV optional *œœ œ œ œ œ Treble bells or inst. œ œ œœœœœœ œ œœœ œ œ # œœ œœ œœ œ œ œœ 4 œ œ œœœœ œ b & 4 1 Solo inst. or P & F™ bells 2

Part 3 Solo Inst.

     – –      – – – – – optional        optional

1 Adagio (q = 60 )

2 octaves Opt. Petit & Fritsen™ Bells used: 7

CGB1136

.. ..

In recognition of Burnell Hackman’s 35 years of directing handbells by Peace Lutheran Church, Saint Louis, Missouri

Love Divine

optional

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 33, (38*), (50)

f LV

*D7, E7, F7, G7 not used in 4 octave version

optional

Lovingly (q = c. 112)

3 4

f LV

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

HYFRYDOL Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-1877 arr. John A. Behnke (ASCAP) 2

3 4

mf R

LV 17

mf 5

f LV

mf R

CGB1148

Love Divine L2

Love Divine – Behnke

CGB1148

Level 2

CGB1148 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells Watch

arr. John A. Behnke 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Love Divine

A bell motif provides the unifying element of this new Level 2 arrangement of the well-known hymntune, HYFRYDOL, entitled Love Divine. All ringers are kept busy as the piece builds rhythmically and dynamically from start to finish. This lovely and regal new arrangement of the hymn, “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” is usable through the church year, in concert, or for massed ringing.

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4 25

p LV

R 46

p LV

mf R

CGB1148

p LV

mf LV

CGB1148

Reproducible!

Spring Ring! Tammy Waldrop Reproduci

L1, 1+ an d 2-

ble! Reproduci d 2L1, 1+ an

Reproducible!

! Spring Ring for

Spring Ring !

Levels 1, 1+ and 2-

ible music imes Reproduc or handch s handbells ve ta oc 3 2 or

for 3, 4 or

Reproduc ible music 5 octaves handbells or handch

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Tammy W

aves 2 or 3 oct

Handbells or handchimes

Tammy W

Contents: The GatheRing (easily memorized); Amazing Grace (in 4/4 meter); Sweet Hosannas Ring! (a setting of “All Glory, Laud and Honor”); Morning Has Broken (a step-up piece which incorporates Grieg’s “Morning Song”); and Spring Ring! (an original composition full of techniques and fun!)

aldrop

Published in two compatible editions

The reproducible Spring Ring! collection, published in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave editions, is a valuable resource of accessible music for general and lenten worship, Palm Sunday, concerts, and festivals.

ble!

3, 4 or 5 octaves Reproducible!

The original purchaser is granted permission to reproduce as needed for their ringers.

Handbells or Handchimes 2 or 3 octaves, CGB829 3, 4 or 5 octaves, CGB830

Commissioned by Isle Bells in loving memory of C.J. Remember to dip your toes in the water while you can.

On Sun-Kissed Shores Kapa Kai Pili Me Ka Lā

optional

3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Optional Handchimes used: 31, (39), (46), (47)

2 )]

[

optional 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves Optional Handchimes used: 18, (21), (24), (25)

optional

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ]. 5 octave choirs omit notes in < >.

Laid-back swing (q = 120)

4 4

Jason W. Krug (ASCAP)

]

[

[(

]

)]

4 4 4

[

* For echo effect on chimes, tap tines with finger lightly on the indicated beats.

[(

]

[

[(

]

(bring out melody)

CGB1143

On Sun-Kissed Shores (Kapa Kai Pili Me Ka Lā) L3+

On Sun-Kissed Shores – Krug

Jason W. Krug 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes

CGB1143

Level 3+

CGB1143 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes

On Sun-Kissed Shores

Watch With a laid-back feel, this original, memorial composition depicts the ocean waves and swaying palm trees of Hawaii. A ukulele-like figure accompanies a memorable, easy-going melody which gradually becomes richer and more fully scored. It then gives way to a slower, reflective iteration of the theme before returning to the opening feeling once again. Appropriate for concert use or during a celebratory church service, this piece is sure to become a favorite of both ringers and listeners!

Kapa Kai Pili Me Ka Lā

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5 16

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[

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[

] 2

2 28

[

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[

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[

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[

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[

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[

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[

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4 30

[

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LV 3

4 [

CGB1143

]

[

]

[

What Wondrous Love Is This

        9

optional

                                           

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells or handchimes used: 26, (32), (39)

    

optional

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ]. 5 octave choirs omit notes in < >.

Expressively, unhurried (q = ca. 88)

     

 

         

 

   

 <[ ]> 

 ]>

  



  



 

  7



WONDROUS LOVE Southern Harmony arr. Susan E. Geschke

 

 

 

 <[ ]> 

 

 ]> 8

     

 

 

    

  



      

  

 21     

    

   

  



An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is also available, code CGB621. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing.

Copyright © 2009 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. The CCLI license does not grant permission to photocopy this music.

CGB622

13           

  

  

 

   

 

  

 

    

  

  

               

  

    

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

[

  

         

  

]  

 

  

 

       

  



 

 

     

 

  

  [ ]     [ ]        

rit.

 

*Measures 18 and 65: The echo technique applies only to the bass clef.

CGB622

What Wondrous Love Is This arr. Susan E. Geschke L1+ 2 or 3 octaves handbells or handchimes

What Wondrous Love Is This – Geschke CGB621 CGB622

Level 1+

2 or 3 octaves handbells or handchimes 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells or handchimes

What Wondrous Love Is This

Watch Published in two compatible editions, this tender setting of the beloved Appalachian folk song may be played by either handbells or handchimes. With minimal bell changes and easy techniques such as shake and echo, this piece provides an excellent opportunity for expressive, sensitive ringing. This arrangement is especially effective during Lent and Holy Week or any time of quiet meditation.

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[ ]      25

       29

[

]  

  

  26    

  

  

   

                     37

     CGB622

 

    38

  

   

   

a tempo

     33

    

  

          41



   

  

  

      

 



  

                

     

         

     



 

  

           

 

   

  

  

         45

    

 

  

  

     

         

   

 

R      

  

   <[ ]>    

  rit.

rit.

 

  

       

    <[ ]>  

a tempo

    

 

 

   

          

       

  

  

         

           

  

49          

 

 

 

  

a tempo





  

  Sk          

           

  CGB622

CGB621

Processional on All Glory, Laud, and Honor

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

optional

3, 4 or 5 octaves Handbells used: 31, (41), (51)

optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells used: 22, (23*), (28)

** **

optional

4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

optional

*G7 not used in 4 octave version. **E4, A4, and A5 used only in optional measures 5-8.

ST. THEODULPH Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635 arr. Cathy Moklebust (ASCAP)

(

[

4 4

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

4 4

Fine

(

4 4

C Instrument (optional)

)

4 4

(

)

4 4

(

)

Optional introduction

)

(

ST. THEODULPH Melchior Teschner, 1584-1635 arr. Cathy Moklebust (ASCAP)

Majestically (q = ca. 92)

4 4

III

)

3 octave choirs omit notes in ( ). 4 octave choirs omit notes in [ ].

Handbells

RT Sk

4 4 4 4

Performance options: This arrangement may be played by handbells alone, with or without instrument and/or congregational singing. The refrains and stanzas may be used to accompany congregational singing. This is a standard harmonization found in many hymnals, and the keyboardist may play right from the hymnal. Use the refrains and stanzas referenced below as desired on the various stanzas and refrains of the hymn. If desired, the optional introduction (measures 1-6) and the optional ending (measures 47-50) may be omitted when used for congregational singing.

Performance suggestions: The processional may begin with any part, adding other parts on each repeat, or by starting with all parts together. Repeat as many times as necessary until ringers are in their positions and ready to accompany the singing of the hymn, playing of the setting on pages 4-9, or until desired. End the processional on the beat 1 of measure 4. A solo instrument or keyboard may play the hymn tune (melody only) at any point during the processional. In this case, the handbells should play measures 1-4 for the first, second, and fourth phrases of the hymn tune, and play the optional measures 5-8 on page 3 for the third phrase of the hymn tune. Parts for C or Bb instruments are printed on page 11. An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is available, code CGB1138. The editions are compatible for massed ringing.

For reference: A - Standard Refrain B - Standard Stanza C - Standard Refrain D - Enhanced Stanza E - Enhanced Refrain This setting may follow the “Processional on All Glory, Laud, and Honor” printed on pages 2-3. Parts for optional C or Bb instruments are printed on pages 12-15. Copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher.

CGB1139

The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI or OneLicense.net.

All Glory, Laud and Honor L2

All Glory, Laud and Honor – Moklebust

arr. Cathy Moklebust 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional Bf or C treble instrument

Level 2

CGB1138 2 or 3 octaves handbells with optional Bb or C treble instrument CGB1139 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional Bb or C treble instrument Watch Flexible Favorites Series • Palm Sunday options abound with this accessible, flexible arrangement of the tune ST. THEODULPH. An easily-memorized processional is provided, with options for incorporating a C or Bb instrument if desired. Following is an arrangement of the hymn, with options given for congregational singing and instrumental accompaniment. It may also be played by handbells alone. The handbell arrangement is compatible with most hymnal harmonizations, so an organist or keyboardist may play directly from the hymnal.

CGB1139

Flexible Favorites SERIES

All Glory, Laud and Honor

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5 4

RT 4

6 15

rit.

(

)

rit.

(

f) 7

(

q = ca. 100

CGB1139

3 Handbell Score

ƒ  # [ œ & œœœ F >> ? # œœœœ œ Sk

Commissioned by Cast of Bronze, Christopher Nabors, Director

Saint Louis Blues March

œ bœ œ œ #œ œ (#œ bœ ) œ bœ ) œ œ b œ œ #œ b œ ) œ œ #œ œ (#œ bœ ) œ (#œ & b œ) œ ( # œ b œ ) œ œ # œ œ ( # œ b œ ) œ ( # œ b œ ) œ œ ( # œ ) (

5, 6, or 7 octaves Handbells used: 57, (62), (68)

b œ œ (# œ b œ ) œ œ # œ œ ( # œ b œ )œ ( # œ )œ b # œ b œ œ ( # œ b œ ) œ œ ( # œ b œ )œ ( # œ œ ( # œ b œ ) œ ( # œ b œ ) ( œ b œ ) œ ( # œ b œœ )) œœ ( b œ ) œ b œ œ œ b œ ( œ b œ ) œ (# œ œ

# . & n œœ  . > > ? # n œœœœ œ 8

b

 

optional

n

b

n

∑

#

∑

? # 4 œœœœ Œ œœœœ Œ 4 œ œ a a

œœ œœ œ a

A full score is also available, code CGB1134. The drum set part is included in the full score.

œœ œœ œ a

#



March Tempo (q = 120) Swing! (ŒÂ = Œ Ç‰)

#4 & 4 1

b



n



(#



b



b )

#

W. C. Handy, 1873-1958 arranged for band by Jerry Gray adapted for handbells by Carol Lynn Mizell

∑

F > > œœ œ œœ Œ œœœ Œ œ œ

œœ œœ Œ œ a

> œœ œœ œ

Œ Œ

œ nœ œ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ 6 . œ œ . œ œœœ œœ œœ Œ > > > > > > œœœ œœœ œœœ œœ Œ œœ œ œ 3

 9 [ b œœœ

optional

3 or 7 octaves Handchimes used: 17, (19)

~~~~~~

∑

 11 # [n œ & œœ > > ? # n œœœ œ

> œœ œœ Œ œ

œœ Œ > > œœœ œœ Œ

œœ > > œœœ œ œ

~~~~~~~~ Œ Œ

~~~~~~~~~ Œ

> > b œœœ œœ œ a

œ nœ œ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œ Œ > > œœ œœ Œ 3

Copyright © 1914 by W. C. Handy. Copyright renewed 1942 by W.C. Handy. Band arrangement copyright © 1948 by W.C. Handy. Copyright renewed. Published by Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc., New York, NY 10023 This arrangement copyright © 2019 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI, LicenSing, or OneLicense.net.

CGB1135

 œ Œ œœ œœœ > > > > œœœ œ œœ Œ œœœœ Sk

[

~~~~~~~ Œ Œ

œ nœ œ œ œ nœ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œœœ Œ > > œœœ œœ Œ 3

œ œ œ 3 œ œ œ b œ œ œ 10  . œœœ œœœ Œ Œ > > b œœ . œœ œœ œœœ Œ œœ œœœ œœœ œœœ Œ œ œ œ Mallet G2 œ > > > a 3

. œ . > > œœ œœ

œ > > œœ œ œ aa

œ > > œœ œœ Œ œ a

bœ Œ ‰J



∑

CGB1135 Saint Louis Blues March Handbell Score L5

Saint Louis Blues March – Handy/arr. Mizell

W.C. Handy / arr. Carol Lynn Mizell 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with 3 or 7 octaves handchimes and drum set

Level 5

Concert Showstoppers SERIES

5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with 3 or 7 octaves handchimes and drum set CGB1134 Full Score (including drum set part) • CGB1135 Handbell Score

Saint Louis Blues March

Concert Showstoppers Series • W. C. Handy is often referred to as the Father of the Blues. His ever popular “Saint Louis Blues” was first Watch published in 1914, and has been performed by an impressive list of artists through the decades. “Saint Louis Blues March” was arranged for band by Jerry Gray in 1948, and was first played during the Big Band era by groups led by Glenn Miller and Tex Beneke. The stunning excitement of that band arrangement has now been brought to handbells! This stirring march utilizes a great variety of handbell techniques and offers wonderful challenges for all ringers.

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œ 17 # nœ œ œ  & œœœ œœœ œœœ B

f ?# œ œ

œ œ

œœ

œ b œœ b œœ œ bb œœ œ

# œ œ œ  & œ œœ œœ Œ 21

? # œœœ œ

b œœ

‰ #œ œ œ bœ œœ 

œœ .. n œœ 19 œ .. n œ œœ. œœ

œœ b œœœ b œœœ œ œ œ œ bœ

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Wade in the Water

Reproducible, water-themed music for 12 bells (F5 to C7) with optional piano

Reproducible! L2 and 3

Wade in the Water

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hemed music Reproducible, water-t with optional piano for 12 bells (F5 to C7)

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Anna Laura Page

Contents Wade in the Water Deep River Hornpipe (from Water Music) Shall We Gather at the River Down to the River to Pray

Anna Laura Page Wade in the Water is a collection of five familiar tunes that have “water” in their theme. The handbell parts in each piece are written for 12 bells, and are playable by 3 to 6 ringers. They may be played by 6 ringers with two bells each, or as few as 3 ringers if all are ringing four-in-hand. The accessible piano accompaniments are a lovely addition but are totally optional. These settings are intended to provide fun pieces that may be used in various venues with fewer ringers. The collection includes both “full scores” for a conductor and/or pianist, and extracted handbell parts for the ringers. All pages may be reproduced by the original purchaser. Limited Print License

CGB1104 Levels 2 & 3 Reproducible

With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specific use.

NEW from Choristers Guild!

“If you believe that children don't have to wait till they grow up to make a real difference in God's world, then I wrote this for you!” – Mark Burrows This musical for unison/two-part voices affirms that God has placed something beautiful in everyone and is calling us to share it with the world. CGC66 Called, available at www.choristersguild.org

Full Score

Piano/Rhythm

Oboe

Flute(s)

Ef Alto Saxophone(s)

Bf Clarinet(s)

Tenor Saxophone(s)/Bass Clarinet(s)/Baritone Saxophone TC Euphonium(s)/

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Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Arrangements for Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra

by Stan Pethel

Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination Flexible for any number or combination of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment

Violin(s)

Viola

Cello/Double Bass

Spirituals of Faith Spirituals of Faith Spirituals of Faith Spirituals of Faith Percussion

Arrangements for Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra

Spirituals of Faith

by Stan Pethel

Arrangements for

Flexible for any number or combination Solo to Full Orchestra of instruments withInstrument piano or CD accompaniment

by Stan Pethel

Stan Pethel

Arrangements for

Horn(s) in F

Trombone(s)/Bassoon(s)/BC Euphonium(s)

Tuba

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Arrangements for Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra

by Stan Pethel

Arrangements for Flexible for any number or combination Solo Instrument of instruments to withFull pianoOrchestra or CD accompaniment

by Stan Pethel

Arrangements for Flexible for any number or combination Solo Instrument Full Orchestra of instrumentsto with piano or CD accompaniment

Flexible for any number or combination Solo to Full Orchestra of instruments withInstrument piano or CD accompaniment

by Stan Pethel

Arrangements for

Arrangements for Flexible for any number or combination Solo Instrument Full Orchestra of instrumentstowith piano or CD accompaniment

Flexible for any number or combination Solo to Full Orchestra of instruments withInstrument piano or CD accompaniment

by Stan Pethel

Flexible for any number or combination of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment

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Bf Trumpet(s)

Flexible for any number or combination of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment

Arrangements for Solo Instrument to Full Orchestra Books

Full Score ..........................................................................CGIN37 Piano/Rhythm ....................................................................CGIN38 Flute(s) ...............................................................................CGIN39 Oboe ...................................................................................CGIN40 Bf Clarinet(s) ......................................................................CGIN41 Ef Alto Saxophone(s) .........................................................CGIN42 Horn(s) in F.........................................................................CGIN43 Bf Trumpet(s) .....................................................................CGIN44 Trombone(s)/Bassoon(s)/BC Euphonium(s).......................CGIN45 Tenor Saxophone(s)/Bass Clarinet(s)/TC Euphonium(s) ...CGIN46 Baritone Saxophone ...........................................................CGIN47 Tuba ...................................................................................CGIN48 Violin(s)...............................................................................CGIN49 Viola....................................................................................CGIN50 Cello/Double Bass ..............................................................CGIN51 Percussion ..........................................................................CGIN52

Accompaniment CD

Spirituals of Faith Accompaniment CD .............................CGCD73

Flexible for any number or combination of instruments with piano or CD accompaniment Spirituals of Faith is designed to allow for maximum flexibility of use. With the exception of the percussion book, each book includes a Solo and an Ensemble part for each of the ten spirituals. Basic performance can be with a solo instrument and piano or a solo instrument and accompaniment track. Add to this any combination of instruments using the ensemble parts up to and including full orchestra. While there are some passages that may be a challenge for younger players, most of the arrangements are within the skill level of a Grade III band or orchestra composition and are accessible by players from eighth grade and above. They are good lengths for preludes, offertories, and featured instrumental performance in the church or school setting. For similar flexible instrumental arrangements, please explore our Hymns of Praise and Carols of Christmas, Set 1 series.

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