Cantemos
Add some "island flair" to your Christmas Season with this delightful Venezuelan carol tune set in a light calypso style for your Treble Choir. Limited vocal ranges, repetitive motives, and the included bell parts make this Ruthie original a no-brainer for developing choirs easing into part-singing.

Carry His Light
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This easy-to-learn work is perfect for use as a processional and/or recessional for services during the Christmas season, and may be performed a cappella or accompanied with Handbells, Piano, or both. Voiced as Two Part Mixed, the simple melody is done once in unison, then echoed creating the effect of harmony. The bright, lively work optionally incorporates the beloved Charles Wesley text to "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus." A very flexible anthem for use during Advent and Christmas.

Come to Earth, O Tiny King
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Written in the style of the holiday favorite "Dance of the Reed Flutes" from "The Nutcracker Suite," this celebration in song is fun for kids of all ages! Combine your singers with 8 bells or chimes and hear the sounds of the Christmas season come alive! Sung in unison or in 2 easy (equal) parts, this selection for young voices is superbly constructed to teach important singing skills (such as pitch-matching) in an enjoyable way. Delightful, sparkling accompaniment track orchestrated by Tim Hayden is available as well to make your presentation delightful for all.

Holy Jesus, Think On Me
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With most of the ringing occurring on the beat, this evocative, simply stated union of two beloved hymn tunes provides a most effective backdrop for prayerful contemplation and introspection. Suitable for Lent, this medley of "Ah, Holy Jesus" (Herzliebster Jesu) and "Southwell" plays beautifully in three octaves of Handbells or Handchimes. The changes are easily executed at the slow, reverent tempo prescribed.

Love One Another
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The universal theme of love and charity fill this piece with purpose and excellent worship potential. Drawing from the words of the Savior, Ruthie has crafted a piece that incorporates a full range of music ministry resources into a touching statement. Use the instrumentation and handbell parts to create a truly singular piece for your entire music program. Voiced for SATB adults, SAB youth, Two Part children, piano, hand bells, and flute. Commissioned in honor of Louise Angermeier upon her retirement as Director of Music from Clarkston United Methodist Church, Clarkston, Michigan and based upon her favorite passage of scripture.

Palm Sunday Processional
"Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord." This celebratory strain comes to life in this anthem that is perfect for Palm Sunday worship. Endless possibilities abound with this arrangement for three-part any combination of voices that is easily learned for processional use. The optional handbell parts are accessible and will add to the festive spirit of this piece.

Rejoice! Christ is Born!
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In a sprightly compound duple meter, three spirited carols proclaim the good news of the season. The delightful medley is held together with a reoccurring dancing eighth-note motive, as it wends its way through C major, F major and B-flat major. Happy music for a joyous celebration, for three-octave handbell or hand chime choirs (Level 3).

Sing Allelu
With one text for Christmas and another for Easter, Ruthie Schram's "Sing Allelu" is a versatile, celebratory anthem. Great for singers of all ages, it is flexibly voiced for Unison / Two part voices with optional Handbells for three octaves. The text is meaningful and the melody memorable throughout. The joyful mood can be supplemented with the use of the optional handbells or handchimes (included in score; also available as a free download from the publisher) which fits wonderfully with the flowing keyboard accompaniment.

Sing Now His Song
This sparkling anthem by Ruth Elaine Schram will be a joyful addition to any worship setting! Original musical material moves effortlessly into a statement of the well loved hymn, "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" and then back into the original music to end the piece with sounds of highest praise.

Parts for three octave handbell choir are included with the score and will only add further to the celebratory nature of this delightful piece.


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When Jesus Wept
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William Billings's penetrating fuging tune is presented with expansive open harmony and a modicum of notes to preserve the starkness of the text it accompanies. "When Jesus wept, the falling tear in mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around." A somber, introspective work of intense beauty for Handbells or Handchimes in 3 octaves. Level 2+.