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Water is Wide, The - Beginning ringers will have ample opportunity to work on musical expression in this arrangement of the traditional folk melody (sometimes known as "Enduring Love"). The tempo is graceful,the mood reflective, with dynamics ranging from forte to mezzo piano. The simple rhythms in 4/4 meter are sometimes tied across the bar line for seamless sound, and are a good teaching tool for beginning ringers.
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Ingram, B.
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Waters of Sion - This piece creates two feelings: one of dry rigidity and one of lyricism. The martellato-lift is used on the da capo section. Useful for church or concert.
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Comp:
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Hale, L.
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Medium
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What Child Is This - Rhythmically easy, this arrangement is ideal for the less experienced choir. Ringing techniques plus optional use of harp or piano create heightened interest for both ringer and listener.
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McKechnie, D. L.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Winner's March - Do you have a beginners bell choir that rings 3, 4, or 5 octaves? Then you should find this 40 measures, original composition a valuable resource. March rhythms, lots of "tall" chords, contrasting dynamics, minimal bell changes and an opportunity to use up extra "energy" makes this one a "winner" for beginning ringers!
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Comp:
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Mitchell, K.
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3-5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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With Cross and Banners - With just the right mix of simple rhythms, special effects, and contrasting dynamics, this arrangement of the hymn tune ST. GERTRUDE is a good step-up piece from Level 1 to Level 2.
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Sullivan, Sir Arthur
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Geschke, Susan E.
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3-5
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Level: | 2-
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Rating:
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Easy
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With Timbrel and Dance - Simple rhythms and harmonic freshness heighten the dance-like quality of this original melody. Optional finger cymbals and tambourine reinforce the textual aspect of bells as percussion instruments.
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Comp:
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Tucker, M.
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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