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Adoration - Modality and 7th chords are 2 interesting elements of this simple piece.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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American Spiritual Medley, An - "Steal Away" and "Balm In Gilead" are arranged for 3 octaves of bells.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Barcarolle - This barcarolle in 6/8 time is a classic by Offenbach! Optional notes allow this piece to use bells from G3 to B6. Repeats add to the length of the piece, which has no page turns. Stepwise motion is also common in this title.
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Comp:
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Offenbach, J.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Bridal Chorus / Wedding March - Both traditional wedding marches included in one package. The music is printed on both sides of the page.
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Comp:
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Wagner. R./Mendelssohn, F.
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Arr:
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Rosene, P.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Certainly Lord - An arrangement of an American Spiritual is arranged for handbells with SATB choir, unison choir or handbells alone.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Hermany
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Chopsticks - Great for fun or concert!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McCleary, M.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christmas Eve Medley, A - A medley of "We Would See Jesus" and "In the Lovely Midnight".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Clock Talk - A fun piece which adds variety to any program. Adding optional treble bells insures a successful performance.
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Comp:
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DuMars
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come Thou Almighty King - Two verse statement of the hymn, the second being a variation.
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Comp:
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Giardini, F.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Deep River - This is a short arrangement of the traditional spiritual with optional bass bells C3 to B3.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Dixieland - "Dixieland" is a "jazzy" arrangement of "Dixie" using various ringing techniques. It is available in two editions, one for 3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs.
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Comp:
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Emmett, D.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Favorite Responses - Another in the Porta-Bell system of Bob Groth. These responses are arranged so the ringers use only 2 or 3 bells. A "stations" chart is given to help the director in assignments. Great for a "quick" response or for a few bells in a limited space.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Five Favorite Classics - This collection of classics is a good set for a level 2 - 2+ choir. Tunes included are "Trumpet Tune, To the Evening Star, Nocturne, Lullaby" and "Dedication." Note values are larger to aid reading.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Five Favorite Hymn Anthems - This collection of hymns is a good set for a level 2 - 2+ choir. Tunes included are "The Spacious Firmament, Hymn to Joy, Spirit of God, My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "The Heavens are Declaring." Larger note values aid reading.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Grandfather's Clock - If you need a fun piece this is for you!
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Comp:
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Work, H.
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Arr:
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Effefson, K.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Great Hymns of Praise - Another in the Porta-Bell system of Bob Groth. These hymns are arranged so the ringers use only 2 or 3 bells. A "stations" chart is given to help the director in assignments. Great for a quick selection or for a few bells in a limited space.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Incline Thine Ear - An original composition featuring the bass bells of the 4th and 5th octaves.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Innkeeper Innkeeper - An Advent anthem for solo voice (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass) and handbells. An optional part written for those who have choirchimes.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Innkeeper Innkeeper - An advent anthem for solo voice and handbells. The solo is for any medium voice.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Interlude in A - Written for the Wesley Handbell Ringers of Auroro, IL.
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Comp:
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Reed
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Jesus Savior Pilot Me - An easy arrangement of the "Pilot tune".
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Comp:
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Gould, J.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Jingle Bells - A short, easy, uncomplicated arrangement. Ideal for the Christmas Concert.
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Comp:
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Pierpont, J.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Largo - "Largo" is from the opera "Xerxes". 8 optional bells from the 4th octave are used in the treble at the conclusion.
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Lovely Appear - From the oratorio,"The Redemption". Adapted from Isaiah 52:7.
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Comp:
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Gounod, C.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Meditation - Published as a separate title but is also available in a suite, "Trilogy for Worship".
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Midnight Clapper Dance - Your choir stays alert with this challenging piece because of the rhythms, tempo variations, bells used in each octave and ringing techniques.
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Comp:
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Bailey, C.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Moonlight Sonata - A classic piece of the Romantic period!
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Comp:
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Beethoven, L.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Morning Prayer - A quiet, melodic piece for the 4 octave choir.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Nativity, the - A mini-cantata based on the nativity according to St. Luke. Written for 3 or 4 octaves of handbells, SATB choir, Baritone & Soprano Soloists and Keyboard (Piano or Organ).
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Noah - "Noah" which includes scripture readings, Prayer and Hymn singing is intended to be a meaningful part of the worship experience.
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Comp:
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Altschul/Solit
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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O Holy Night - A new, more readable arrangement of an all time Christmas favorite.
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Comp:
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Adam, A.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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O Holy Night - An easy arrangement of this Christmas favorite.
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Comp:
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Adam, A.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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O Jesus I Have Promised - Suitable for mass ringing because this hymn tune is arranged by octaves and usable by a 2 octave group, a 3 octave group, a 4 octave group and for a 5 octave group at the same time.
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Comp:
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Mann, A.
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Pontifest - A chordal piece using various chiming and/or ringing techniques. Written for choirchimes but can be rung with handbells.
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Comp:
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Rosene
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Popcorn Polka - Fun to play and is easy to put together.
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Comp:
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Bailey, C.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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Porta Bell System of Carolling 77 - Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Away in a Manger, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, What Child is This, Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Bell System of Carolling 78 - Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Carol of the Bells, Deck the Halls, O Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Good Christian Men Rejoice, We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Bell System of Carolling 79 - Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Shepherds! Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep, Once in Royal David's City, Coventry Carol, Once Long Ago, Let Our Gladness Know No End, Willie Take Your Drum, Watchman Tell Us of the Night, As Lately We Watched, O Come Little Children," and "There's a Song in the Air."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Carol Four - Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for four ringers to go carolling with only 11 bells and music. This versatile and useful collection is an excellent resource to have for the Christmas Season. Among the 10 tunes included are: "Joy To The World, Deck the Halls, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, Jingle Bells, Angels We Have Heard on High, Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming, Upon the Housetop, O Come All Ye Faithful, Carol of the Bells," and "Good Christian Men Rejoice."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Carol Supplement - Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for four ringers to go carolling with only 13 bells and music. This versatile and useful collection is an excellent resource to have for the Christmas Season. Titles include: "O Little Town of Bethlehem, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Coventry Carol, The First Noel, Good King Wenceslas, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Angels from the Realms of Glory, We Three Kings" and "Silent Night."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Anthems - This set allows four people to ring ten selections using 12 bells or chimes without interchanging the bells or chimes. Titles include: "Jubilate, Rejoice!, Rock of Ages, Just As I Am, Balm of Gilead, Shall We Gather at the River, Ye Servants of God, Fanfare of Praise, O Come Rejoicing," and "Incline Thine Ear."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Holy Week - The newest in the Porta Four series, this collection using 13 bells is appropriate for the Holy Week before Easter. Traditional selections are included for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Titles include: "Hosanna Loud Hosanna, All Glory Laud and Honor, Let Us Break Bread Together, Break Thou the Bread of Life, Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow, Go to Dark Gethsemane, Beneath the Cross of Jesus, Were You There?, Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today" and "Alleluia the Strife is O'er."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Hymns - "Porta Hymn Four" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Jesus Lover of My Soul, Come Thou Almighty King, For the Beauty of the Earth, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, Now Thank We All Our God, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Lord Dismiss Us With thy Blessing, Master No Offering Costly and Sweet" and "O Worship the King, All Glorious Above."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Hymns Supplement - "Porta Hymn Four Supplement" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Jesus Shall Reign, Take Time to Be Holy, The Spacious Firmament, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, When They Ring the Golden Bells, Come Ye Thankful People Come" and "Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Ramsdell, L./Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Patriotic - Ten easy patriotic selections for concert or worship services are included in this folio for four ringers, 13 handbells (or chimes) and no bell changes between ringers. Selections include: "America, America the Beautiful, The Star-Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God of Grace and God of Glory, Columbia Gem of the Ocean, Peace in Our Time, God of Our Fathers, Eternal Father Strong to Save" and "God Beneath Thy Guiding Hand".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Ramsdell, L.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Four Wedding - "Porta Four Wedding" is volume six in a series of collections enabling four ringers to ring ten familiar selections using 13 bells or chimes without the need to interchange bells between ringers. Titles include: "Trumpet Tune, Barcarolle (O Night of Love), Tell Me Why, Largo, Andantino, O Perfect Love, Liebestraum (Love's Dream), Trumpet Voluntary, Dedication" and "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Porta Fun Four - "Porta Fun Four" is a collection of ten easy fun songs for four ringers using 12 handbells or choirchimes and without interchanging bells between ringers! Titles include: "Chopsticks, Oh Susanna, Pizzicato Polka, Long Long Ago, Little Brown Jug, De Camptown Races, Grandfather's Clock, Nursery Rhyme Fantasy, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" and "Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be?"
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Groth, R.
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Octaves:
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1
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|
Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Psalm 121 - Begins and ends with big chords. The middle section has a lovely tune. Easy.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Song to a Newborn Babe - Music for Christmas, infant baptism or general use. A separate song sheet is available.
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Comp:
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Love
|
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
|
Easy
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Theme - An easy arrangement of the theme from the "Piano Concerto in C Major", No. 21.
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Comp:
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Mozart, W.
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|
Arr:
|
Groth, R.
|
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Octaves:
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3-4
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|
Level: | N/A
|
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Rating:
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Medium
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Tints and Shades (Contrasts) - A piece of short contrasting sections, contrast in dynamics structure and tonality.
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Comp:
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Groth, R.
|
|
Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-4
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|
Level: | N/A
|
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Rating:
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Medium
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Trilogy for Worship - 3 pieces:"Morning Prayer; Meditation; & Adoration" comprise this small collection for the 4 octave choir.
|
|
Comp:
|
Groth, R.
|
|
Arr:
|
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Octaves:
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4
|
|
Level: | N/A
|
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Rating:
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Easy
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