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Modest vocal demands make this an ideal Christmas anthem for small choirs and youth ensembles.

The haunting and flowing melody of this traditional English tune is set to a rippling accompaniment emmulating wind and the stirring of the Spirit. 

Pamela Martin’s words reflect the paradox of Christ’s kingly position and His earthly suffering.  These themes are further developed as we proclaim that our sin caused His suffering...

 Parts for shekere/rainstick (or shaker/rainstick), agogo (or cowbell) and djembe (or hand drum). Companion products (printed copies): Khumbula Ubuhle (Remember Goodness)

 For 5-6 octave handbell choir and optional percussion.  Level 4 Companion products (printed copies): Khumbula Ubuhle (Remember Goodness) - percussion parts

 Written for 3-6 octave handbell choir.  Level 4+.  A delicate, haunting opening melody line belies the frantic motion coming later in the piece.  With frequent shifts in tempo,...

In this SATB anthem, the composer and lyricist take the listener to the meditative time of night just before a new day begins. It is a time of promise, potential, and, most importantly, prayer. 

Utilizing the hymn-tune WOODWORTH, this SATB anthem is appropriate for Lent or general use. 

3-5 octaves with optional G2. Level 2.  Arranged by Kevin McChesney from the Tim Bode piano arrangement.

This bouyant SATB Christmas anthem expresses the celebratory and joyous mood surrounding Christ's birth. 

Organ solo with optional trumpet (part included in the score).  Beethoven's Hymn to Joy and Martin Luther's Ein' Feste Burg

3-5 octaves, optional 3 octaves of handchimes, level 3.  General use

John Ness Beck has crafted a grandious SATB setting of Deuteronomy 33 for general use and Thanksgiving. Utilizing the hymn-tune MIT FREUDEN ZART, the anthem also incorporates congregational...

 Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Optional handchimes

 Optional solo trumpet part Companion products (printed copies): Joyous Overture on AZMON and DUKE STREET full score

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional second 3-5 octave handbell choir and 3-5 octaves of handchimes.  Big and bold describe this joining of two well-loved tunes. Written for...

 Arranged for organ, 3-5 octave handbell choir, optional 3-5 octave second handbell choir with 3-5 octaves of handchimes and optional trumpet or brass quartet and timpani.  Level 3...

 Parts for 2 trumpets, French horn or trombone, trombone and timpani Joyous Overture on AZMON and DUKE STREET full score

3- octaves - level 3, optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes  -

 Adapted from Beethoven's Symphony IX for organ solo.  For Easter and general use.  Also sold in the collection The Very Best of Diane Bish. The Very Best of Diane Bish

 Transcribed from the Diane Bish solo organ arrangement for 5 octave handbell choir.  Level 6.  Original music by Ludwig Van Beethoven.

The familiar text has been given new life in a somewhat ironic minor setting - the use of this tonal center helps to add an air of festivity and maturity. The repition of part-writing makes it a...

 Arranged for 3-5 octaves, level 3+.  ANTIOCH by G. Handel.

John Ness Beck, 1161A, Christmas, trumpets Companion products: Christmas Carols and Codas trumpet parts Joy to the World!

Joy to the World (ANTIOCH) has been "dressed up" by John Ness Beck to help encourage audience participation and a sense of community among the choir and church. Beck provides a suggessted performance...