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CELTIC PRAYER - Julie Turner and Jefferey A. Hall - 3-5 octave handbells - Level III

An original work that is evocative of faraway places; and simultaneously bringing the listeners and ringers to a place of thoughtfulness and beauty from deep within. Artistry abounds in this composition. The contrasting middle section and the optional use of chimes add depth to this fine piece suitable for use in worship or concert (school groups may wish to retitle to Celtic Song, Celtic Tune, or Celtic Air). Truly lovely music from the hearts of two wonderful writers.

CELTIC PRAYER - Julie Turner and Jefferey A. Hall - handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment

An original work that is evocative of faraway places; and simultaneously brings the listeners and ringers to a place of thoughtfulness and beauty from deep within. Artistry abounds in this composition. Truly lovely music for solo and keyboard from the hearts of two wonderful writers.

CELTIC SUITE - Traditional Irish/arr. Kevin McChesney - 3-5 octave handbells with optional percussion - Level III-

MacALLISTRUM'S MARCH (With Timbrel And Dance/March/Procession) - Traditional Irish/arr. Kevin McChesney - 3-5 octave handbells handbells with optional percussion - Level III-

CHACONNE - Kevin McChesney - 4-7 octave handbells - Level V

Written in honor of David Davidson (1948-2009), this is an original work of great power, artistry, and heartfelt emotion. The primary motive upon which the sequence of variations is based begins with the notes D-B - the initials of Distinctly Bronze, Mr. Davidson's premiere event that forever raised the level of advanced ringing. Ringers and audiences will be lifted up in profound ways as they experience this tribute to one of the true masters of handbells.

CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER - Swedish melody/arr. Judy Phillips - handbell quartet

Lovely and simple in its construction - a gem for any ensemble!

CHILDREN'S QUARREL AFTER PLAYING (FROM "PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION") - Modest Mussorgsky/trans. Kevin McChesney - 4-5 octave handbells (B2 optional) - Level V

It goes by fast! A speedy, exciting concert selection for advanced choirs.

CHRIST IS ALIVE! - Musica Sacra/arr. DWMorgan - brass quartet - Level 3

A Level 3 arrangement for an Easter/General Worship musical offering suitable for a Prelude or Postlude. This arrangement requires solid performers on all parts but does not present significant technical challenges. The arrangement is in F Major and is accessible for worship offerings and school or community groups.

CHRIST JESUS LAY IN DEATH'S STRONG BANDS - J.S. Bach/arr. DWMorgan - brass trio - Level 2

An arrangement of J. S. Bach’s harmony in a trio setting. The arrangement does not require extensive technical capability, but will provide opportunities to develop phrasing, breath control and dynamics.

The file download includes the full score and the individual parts for Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, and Trombone (as well as transposed parts for Horn in F or Horn in Eb substitute).

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY - arr. Judy Endean - 2 octave handbells - Level I+

Perhaps better rated a full level II due to a good number of eighth-note rhythms, bell, key and meter changes. A straight-forward arrangement of LYRA DAVIDICA with linear and chordal textures.