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A River Of Peace
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1019424
Instrumentation: 2-3 Octaves
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Angels and Shepherds, The
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0879224
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-1 (Very Easy)
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Blessed Assurance
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0609021
Instrumentation: 3-5 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-3 (Medium Easy)
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Christmas Angel Fantasia
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0679321
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-3 (Medium Easy)
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Christmastide Fanfares
Brass » Brass Quartets|Descant Publications
Product No.: DE0739333
Instrumentation: 2 Trp, 2 Trb
Difficulity: Grade-4 (Medium)
Christmastide Fanfares is the natural follow-up to the successful "Eastertide Fanfares" released in 1993. Mark Shepperd has turned his hand to music of the Christmas season, and has produced another useful collection for the church or concert instrumentalist.
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Come All Christians
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1029621
Instrumentation: 2-3 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-2 (Easy)
Come All Christians
Sharon Elery Rogers combines the timeless hymn tunes 'Duke Street' and 'Madrid' to fashion this very accessible handbell arrangement. Moves primarily in homophonic quarter notes. Shakes, thumb damps and ring touches are used to change the textures.
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Come Thou Almighty King
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0879221
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-2 (Easy)
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Duke Street
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0879222
Instrumentation: 2 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-1 (Easy)
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Easter Fantasia
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0679022
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
Difficulity: Grade-3 (Medium Easy)
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Eastertide Fanfares
Brass » Brass Quartets|Descant Publications
Product No.: 08739355
Instrumentation: 2 Trp, 2 Trb, Organ
Difficulity: Grade-4 (Medium)
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Everlasting Song
Solo » Solo Trumpet|Descant Publications
Product No.: 08739352
Instrumentation: Trp, Piano
Difficulity: Grade-4 (Medium)
Everlasting Song
Everlasting Song contains a variety of hymns, spirituals, and gospel songs arranged in many styles. From sparkling and powerful, to warm and sensitive, even swinging jazz, Mr. Lucas explores the expressive capabilities of the trumpet. As always, the accompaniment has that classic Jim Lucas touch; independent and interesting but never overshadowing. This collection includes a supplemental instrumental part for the convenience of the soloist.
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Festival Fanfares
Brass » Brass Quartets|Descant Publications
Product No.: DE0739432
Instrumentation: 2 Trp, 2 Trb, Organ
Difficulity: Grade-4 (Medium)
Festival Fanfares
Mark Shepperd has composed the third in a series of fanfares, this time setting the tunes KIRKEN (Built On the Rock) and MELITA (My Hope Is Built). These pieces, like the Eastertide and Christmastide Fanfares which precede them, can be used as opening fanfares, preludes, or postludes. In addition, the KIRKEN fanfare is particularly suitable for Reformation Day, and may be used as a hymn introduction.
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Good King Wenceslas
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0849122
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Hodie
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0609123
Instrumentation: 3-4 Octaves
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Holy Holy Holy
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0799322
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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A simple but effective arrangement using mostly half, quarter and 8th notes. Well suited for the less experienced group.
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If With All Your Hearts
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0939721
Instrumentation: 3-4 Octaves
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If With All Your Hearts
Bob Wayne has produced a wonderful setting of the classic solo from Mendelssohn's Elijah for 3 to 4 octaves. As an option, portions of the piece can be played on chimes.
This transcribed excerpt from Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah is 55 measures in length. A variety of performance options are available: 3 or 4 octaves of handbells with 3 or 4 octaves of handchimes. A sprinkling of techniques are added to the work for effect and there are a variety of textures from arpeggiated and block chords to staccato passages and shakes at ff. A challenge for musical interpretation awaits your choir with this selection.Price:$2.95 -
Immortal Invisible
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0879423
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Simple and effective! Use as a bell choir solo or to accompany congregational singing. Rhythmically easy using half, dotted half & quarter notes only.
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In His Love
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1029622
Instrumentation: 2 Octaves
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Jingo Calypso
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1029823
Instrumentation: 3-5 Octaves
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Laudes Domini
Solo » Solo Flute|Descant Publications
Product No.: DE0299332
Instrumentation: Fl, Piano
Difficulity: Grade-5 (Medium Advanced)
Laudes Domini
David McIntyre, well-known as a pianist, here shows his knowledge of his second instrument, the flute. This collection of familiar hymn arrangements explores the potential of the flute in the worship setting. As an added bonus, the piano accompaniments are interesting and function collaboratively, not just as simple support.
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O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0609824
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Partners In Praise
Keyboard Duet|Descant Publications
Product No.: 08739307
Instrumentation: Piano 4-hands
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Partners In Praise
This volume of sacred piano four-hand duets highlights the heritage of gospel hymnody. These eight arrangements for medium to advanced pianists are sure to inspire listeners and performers alike. Mr. Lukas treats both primo and secondo parts as true partners, giving each pianist a chance to play the melody, and to communicate the "Lucas touch."
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Partners In Praise, Vol. 2
Keyboard Duet|Descant Publications
Product No.: 08739350
Instrumentation: Piano/organ Duet
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Partners In Praise
Following in the tradition of the first release of this series, "Partners in Praise, Vol. 1," this collection is sure to be a favorite for the church accompanists who are asked to present special music during the service. "Partners in Praise, Vol. 2" is this time written for piano and organ in concert. Each book is equipped with a convenient pull-out for the second part making it necessary to purchase only one book.
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Praise And Thanksgiving
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0879223
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Only quarter, half and dotted half notes are used in this easy arrangement of the "Bunessan" tune making it ideal for the less experienced choir.
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Praise To The Lord The Almighty
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0849124
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Prelude In G Minor
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0849125
Instrumentation: 2 Octaves
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Use this piece to develope technique while preparing to ring in church or concert. Rhythmically simple but tempo requires ringing precision.
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Pretty Little Bells Of Christmas
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1029623
Instrumentation: 2-3-4 Octavs
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Pretty Little Bells Of Christmas
This arrangement combines several international Christmas carols including the Hungarian "The Angel's Song," the German Bohemian tune "Sleep," the French "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," and "Joy to the World." With all of the expressionistic ringing techniques, this arrangement will take some time to prepare but will be well worth the effort. Excellent for a festival presentation.
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Somebody's Knocking At Your Door
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0939825
Instrumentation: 3-5 Octaves
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The introduction of this arrangement of the old spiritual begins with persistent knocking that crescendos from piano to fortissimo! When it finally has the ringers attention the music takes off presto. Lots of speed ups and slow downs keep the ringers attention throughout the work. The gyro technique and chimes are used as well.
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Songs At The Cross
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB1029722
Instrumentation: 2 Octaves
Difficulity: Medium Easy
Songs At The Cross
This composition is a lovely medley of songs about the cross. Perfect for the beginning choir, or one with limited rehearsal time.
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Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0939624
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus
A delight to play, this arrangement features an opening quotation from "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and snare drum effects. Not difficult, and a sure crowd-pleaser.
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Thanksgiving Gathering, A
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0939821
Instrumentation: 3-4 Octaves
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The music of G.F. Handel and Eduard Kremser is combined in this 67 measure work for the Thanksgiving season or service of praise. The melodies are treated with a touch of counterpoint and optional chimes. The ending ends with a fortissimo and shakes.
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There Is Power
Solo » Solo Trumpet|Descant Publications
Product No.: 08739353
Instrumentation: Trp, Piano
Difficulity: Grade-5 (Medium Advanced)
There Is Power
In the tradition of the best-selling "Everlasting Song," "There Is Power," sets eight well-known hymn tunes for worship service or concert. This collection is unique in that it includes an optional second trumpet part, thus giving the performer flexibility to present these arrangements as solos or duets. As always, the Lucas piano part is interesting, supportive, and lends that special touch.
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Two Early American Melodies
Solo » Solo Flute|Descant Publications
Product No.: DE0599231
Instrumentation: Fl, Organ
Difficulity: Grade-3 (Medium Easy)
Two Early American Melodies
Mr. Keil has produced two gems for flute and organ. He has chosen two of the most well-known tunes and set them for easy accessibility by both players. Perfect for an offertory or communion selection, these are uncomplicated enough to provide opportunity for the young soloist to be heard in worship. These settings also stand alone or as a pair for concert use.
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Visions Of Rapture
Piano|Descant Publications
Product No.: DC0349031
Instrumentation: Piano Collection
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Visions Of Rapture
From the pen of composer and arranger Jim Lucas comes another great collection of favorite hymns for solo piano, orchestrated in his unique, contemporary stylings. Written in the improvisational style of his first piano collection, "Immortal, Invisible," this release carries on the Lucas traditions of flexible rhythm, contemporary harmonies and fresh melodic treatment. This beautiful collection was conceived and written solely to fill the void of solo piano literature for the accomplished church mus
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What A Fellowship
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0939723
Instrumentation: 3 Octaves
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What A Fellowship
This arrangement is a jazz-influenced combination of "Jesus Loves Me" and "What a Fellowship" that provides optional parts for handchimes for the choir that has them available. There are 'hot chords' that will surely please any listener.
A variety of musical elements are combined in this medley of two favorite hymn tunes. Cascading, broken-chords, jazz and dissonant harmonies, straightforward hymn voicing, soft, lush sounds and abrupt tempo changes. The listener will have a difficult time predicting what new thing will come next.Price:$2.95 -
Who Is On The Lord's Side?
Handbell|Descant Publications
Product No.: DB0609023
Instrumentation: 3-5 Octaves
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Price:$2.75