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| Handbells Repertoire |
| Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace by Kevin McChesney Written to commemorate the Columbine High School tragedy |
| A Gaelic Blessing John Rutter, arr. Mary Kay Parrish Beautiful melody and harmony |
| Jesus Loves Me arr., Arnold B. Sherman Beautiful arrangement, popular with many church bell choirs |
| Spirit Wind by John T. Bartsch, Jr. Exciting piece that builds momentum right up to the end |
| God of Grace Cwm Rhondda, transcribed by Martha Lynn Thompson Lots of mixed meter in this arrangement - organists will recognize it right away |
| In Heaven the Bells are Ringing Douglas E. Wagner Traditional carols with lots of techniques and mixed meters |
| Prisms by WIliam A. Payn Music evokes images of its name |
| Hymn to Joy arr., Michael R. Keller Another favorite of many church bell choirs |
| Amen! Traditional Spiritual, arr., Hart Morris Lots of techniques, rhythms ala Hart |
| Angels From the Realms of Glory arr., Cynthia Dobrinski Another great arrangement of a traditional carol |
| Pat-a-Pan French carol, arr. Hart Morris This piece has a medieval feel that exudes Christmas - oh, for a krumhorn! |
| Carol of the Bells arr., Chip Davis, Transcribed by Roxanne B. Golden Rainstick, windchimes, mallets all blend for an exciting piece |
| Christmas in About Three Minutes arr., Douglas E. Wagner How many Christmas song snippets can you identify in 3 minutes |
| Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano, arr., David R. Kent Feliz Navidad, prospero ano y felicidad! Merry Christmas! |
| Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, arr., Robert Ivey Watch out - you may be drafted to ring the sleigh bells on this one |
| Up on the Housetop Traditional, arr., Arnold B. Sherman You will find yourself humming the words! |
| One Small Child by David Meece, arr., Tammy Waldrop Local church choirs will accompany with chimes and a child's voice |
| Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Traditional, arr., David Justice, O.D. Hall |
| Solo Repertoire |
| Jesu Bambino, with guitar Peitro Yon, arr. Frank Buttler, Ken Hayes (unpublished) A Christmas classic - Venite Adoremus - O come, let us adore Him! |
| Some Children See Him, with guitar Alfred Burt, arr. Frank Buttler, Ken Hayes (unpublished) Alfred Burt wrote carols as gifts. This is one of his most beautiful. |
| Variations on Greensleeves, with guitar Traditional English, arr. Frank Buttler, Ken Hayes Lots of techniques in this familiar melody |
| Little Drummer Boy, with guitar Traditional, arr. Frank Buttler, Ken Hayes Our finest gifts we bring to lay before the King |
| Blue Christmas Bill Hayes and Jay Johnson, arr. Frank Buttler Bell-vis (in all his glory) and the Bell-vettes |
| Cradle Lullaby arr. Roxanne Golden Beautiful combination of classical and traditional Christmas |
| Precious Lord, Take My Hand George Allen, arr., Bill Wieszczek Beautiful gospel melody with guitar accompaniment |
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