'Proclamation' Album by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble

Order the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble's audio CD for $15 plus tax and shipping. How to order.

What's on the Album

Our album features seven octaves of Schulmerich handbells, five octaves of Schulmerich MelodyChimes®, two lower octaves of Malmark Choirchimes®, and five octaves of Dutch Petit & Fritsen bells as accents.

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1. Proclamation, the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble's signature commissioned piece by Michael Joy
2. Festival Sanctus, by Cathy Moklebust
3. Amazing Grace, arranged by Dean Wagner
4. Litanies, by Eric F. Jones
5. Nocturne in C Minor ("Moonlight"), by Nancy Hascall
6. Antiphonal Alleluias, by Hart Morris
7. Aria, by Michael Helman
8. Veritas ("Truth"), by Kathleen Wissinger
9. Give Me Jesus, arranged by John A. Behnke, commissioned by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble in memory of Cynthia Drenth
10. Wasn't That a Witness for My Lord?, arranged by William G. Rose
11. Rise Up Shepherds and Follow!, arranged by John A. Behnke
12. Meditation on "Picardy", arranged by Barbara Werner
13. Greensleeves, arranged by Cathy Moklebust
14. On This Day Earth Shall Ring, arranged by Fred Gramann

Album features a handbell solo by Ron Bellamy, handchime solo by Alan Pentecost, bell tree by Ron Bellamy, and bell tree by Shelley Merritt. CD cover art by Amanda Chandler-Joy and CD inside art by Jennifer DeLuca.

The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble: Artistic Director and Conductor Kermit Junkert, Section Leader Ron Bellamy, Section Leader Bob Gardner, Section Leader Alan Pentecost, Ivan Boothe, Allison Castle, Amanda Chandler-Joy, Jennifer DeLuca, Rebekah Derryberry, Sarah Hazel, Deb Heine, Rebecca Landon, Marcus Mateer, Shelley Merritt, Daniel Moscovitz, Peter Moschberger, Rob Mygatt, Gail Posey, Lauren Shafer.

This album is dedicated in memoriam to Deborah Ann Heine, founding member of and past president of the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble. Deb served as the co-chair of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers for many years. She had the ability to see potential in everyone, and we are all better for what she did for us. Through her passion and love for handbells, we have become better handbell enthusiasts, ringers, and directors. Deb Heine passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2010, in Newtown, PA.

Total playing time: 63 minutes. Recorded live at Trinity Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA. How to order.

How to Order

At this time, we can only accept checks through the mail.

One CD, shipped within Philadelphia: $15 + $4 shipping + 8% tax = $20.52
One CD, shipped elsewhere: $15 + 6% tax + $4 shipping = $19.90
Multiple CDs: $15 each, plus 8% tax (Philadelphia) or 6% tax (elsewhere), plus $4 flat shipping rate

Please make your check out to Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble and mail to 149 Wyndham Woods Way, Hatfield, PA 19440.

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