83 results for G major

Elgar – Land of Hope and Glory – Eight handbells

Also to known by the title Pomp and Circumstance, this famous Elgar processional provides the musical backdrop for many ceremonies and celebrations. Here’s our “surprisingly easy” eight-bell arrangement. Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still, and wider, shall thy bounds be …

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Worship Teams

The following is from a series of articles I wrote for Living Water, the choir I directed at Valley Church (Cupertino, CA) from 1987-2003, and at First Presbyterian Church (Mountain View, CA) from 2003-2011. While Living Water is no longer in action, the ideas I had the opportunity to present are just as valid now …

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Songwriting

The following is from a series of articles I wrote for Living Water, the choir I directed at Valley Church (Cupertino, CA) from 1987-2003, and at First Presbyterian Church (Mountain View, CA) from 2003-2011. While Living Water is no longer in action, the ideas I had the opportunity to present are just as valid now …

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Solo Ringing

Why? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Part 1 What you need: Musical literacy: It’s absolutely essential to know how to read music. Beyond that, you also need a good grasp of the special symbols used in handbell scores). Handbell technique: You’ll need playing experience with bells (well, duh!). Flexibility: …

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Rehearsal Technique

The following is from a series of articles I wrote for Living Water, the choir I directed at Valley Church (Cupertino, CA) from 1987-2003, and at First Presbyterian Church (Mountain View, CA) from 2003-2011. While Living Water is no longer in action, the ideas I had the opportunity to present are just as valid now …

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Concert Preparation

The following is from a series of articles I wrote for Living Water, the choir I directed at Valley Church (Cupertino, CA) from 1987-2003, and at First Presbyterian Church (Mountain View, CA) from 2003-2011. While Living Water is no longer in action, the ideas I had the opportunity to present are just as valid now …

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Choral Diction

The following is from a series of articles I wrote for Living Water, the choir I directed at Valley Church (Cupertino, CA) from 1987-2003, and at First Presbyterian Church (Mountain View, CA) from 2003-2011. While Living Water is no longer in action, the ideas I had the opportunity to present are just as valid now …

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The Graceful Lily

The Graceful Lily Dedicated to Susie Lancaster I Corinthians 15:20 Preview: (Just a note: This MP3 is a men’s ensemble voicing of the original unison score – because those were the voices I could record…) Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Church Calendar: Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter This song was motivated by …

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Strength Is From the Lord

Strength Is From the Lord Dedicated to Charles Ankney Psalm 46:1 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Strength, whether we think we have it or whether we think we need it, is from God. He is the source of all power, and therefore is the One to whom we should turn when …

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Creation Song

Creation Song Dedicated to Amy Chan Psalm 19:1-6 Preview: Price: $ US Psalm 19 tells us that creation practically screams the praises of God. If rocks could sing, they would. If trees could jump up and down, they would. If clouds could do their own skywriting, they would. All of this is to say that …

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