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Ezekiel Saw the Wheel' and 'I Go Shoes' are skillfully arranged for show and fun! Use tap dancer or tap shoes as percussion. Techniques include SK, Mallet, TD, PL, RT. This piece should be a great cha...

The contemporary Christian song, 'Give Thanks, ' is surrounded with excerpts of Pachelbel's 'Canon. '

Very chordal. By the author of 'Begin to Ring'. Rhythm instruments suggested to keep a steady beat. Uses a variety of ringing techniques.

This delightful music is fast paced rhythmically with syncopation and meter changes. The title tells all. It is available in two editions, one for 3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs. Set in...

A different harmonic structure, fanfares at strategic places and a big ending give a stately air to this wonderful tune.

For the ensemble looking for a challenge! Notes in music and performance notes are most helpful.

The past comes alive with this piece from the 'boogie' era! Play bass bells with mallet or PL throughout. This World War 2 song about a great trumpet player would be great in a concert or school setti...

Add a lively note to your next program with this arrangement of a wonderful march. Mallet, Mart.

The use of stopped techniques emphasize the joy and energy of this arrangement.

This version of 'Unto Us a Child is Born' is a joyous Christmas anthem for handbells, organ with optional SATB choir based on ancient Latin text and tune. The bell part is written in block chords but...

This version of 'Unto Us a Child is Born' is a joyous Christmas anthem for handbells, organ with optional SATB choir based on ancient Latin text and tune. The bell part is written in block chords but...

This version of 'Unto Us a Child is Born' is a joyous Christmas anthem for handbells, organ with optional SATB choir based on ancient Latin text and tune. The bell part is written in block chords but...

The introduction of new harmony adds a 'freshness' to an old tune.

Ms. Dobrinski chose to set the NETTLETON tune for her commission for the 25th anniversary of CHURCH MUSIC EXPLOSION. The piece works well for 3, 4 or 5-octaves of choirs and performance notes are give...

This meditation on the 'Nicaea' tune combines bells, chimes and keyboard. Soloist and accompanist share the melody.

Composers and arrangers know that it is more difficult to write an interesting 'simple' piece than to write one 'no holes barred!'. John Carter rises to the challenge in this straight forward, but eng...

This pentatonic arrangement is based on an old song of the Kyoto district in Japan. Optional percussion and choir chimes add to the Asian flavor. Layer upon layer of melody and countermelody are added...

The title of this original composition would suggest a strong major key. However, this work convincingly begins in a 'joyful' minor key (C minor). The B section moves to Eb major with a 'plucky' stacc...

Rhythmically this treatment of Palestrina's tune is not difficult. The added techniques lend the music its charm and challenges novice ringers to grow. A special effect is acheived in the arrangements...

The optional violin/flute, Double Bass and choir chimes add to the contemplative nature of this Southern Harmony hymn tune. The middle section quickens a bit with the melody being played on the option...

Christine Anderson, expertise solo ringer and arranger, teams up with Doug Wagner to present a well-crafted solo/piano hymn medley. The Rock is a medley of the hymns 'A Shelter in the Time of Storm',...

This notorious proclamation of joy is offered here, equally dynamic for your turn 2-3/4-5 octaves of bells. The commanding sounds of the familiar are magnified by embellishments which strengthen and f...