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      Hot 40 for March 26, 2018 through April 2, 2018
10,000 Reasons:  Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt,Bettcher, Peggy,HP
Peggy Bettcher has provided a flowing arrangement of this popular new worship song by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman.
 
12 Bells in F Classic Hymns:  Various,Ingram, Bill ,RO
Continuing the popular 12 Bells in F series, this collection for 3-6 ringers features some of our greatest hymns: "Holy, Holy, Holy", "Thine Is the Glory", "And Can It Be", "Be Thou My Vision", "It Is Well With My Soul", "Jesus Shall Reign", and "A Mighty Fortress".
 
3 Pieces for Lent and Easter:  Various,Dennis, Karissa,LC
This set of arrangements ("Ah Holy Jesu", "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", and "Now the Green Glade Rises") provides two selections for Lent and Holy Week observances and one for Easter Sunday.
 
Abiding Nearer to Thee:  Monk, William H. & Mason, Lowell,Edwards, Dan,RO
Dan Edwards has expertly blended two well-known hymns, “Abide with Me” and “Nearer My God to Thee”, into a beautiful and interesting arrangement that would be right at home in many different worship services.
 
Above All Names:  Hearn, Naida & Jernigan, Dennis L.,Ingram, Bill,RP
This combination of two popular worship songs, ("Jesus, Name Above All Names" and "You Are My All in All") is also very worshipful and will enhance many types of services.
 
Ah Holy Jesus:  Cruger, Johann,Austin, Brenda E.,BE
A haunting and mysterious opening – provided by singing bell, bass chimes, and suspended bells played with mallets – gives way to a delicate verse of the hymn tune HERZLIEBSTER JESU.
 
Amen Siakudumisa:  Molefe, S. C.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God is the translation of this Swahili title, and it will be a joyous, uplifting, yet accessible addition to Cathy's other African pieces.
 
Bound for the Promised Land:  Walker, William,Hakes, Derek,HP
Reflecting the mystery, anticipation, and excitement of the journey we will all one day take, this setting incorporates a myraid of techniques, as well as, a few tempo changes.
 
Canon of Grace:  Various,Lamb, Linda R.,AP
Two beloved melodies "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel and "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, are combined in this arrangement with open-spaced textures and few bell changes. Dynamics range from p to ff and offer a distinct challenge to developing ringers.
 
City of Stars:  Hurwitz, Justin; Pasek, Benj; Paul, Justin,Mallory, Ron,AP
The Oscar-winning song from the motion picture La La Land is available for handbells! You’ll definitely want to include this song on your upcoming concert, and as a bonus – it’s easy to put together!
 
Clarion Call:  Joy, Michael W.,,CG
Clarion Call is a big, bold piece suitable for concerts, festivals, and worship services.
 
Come to Worship:  Various,Edwards, Dan,RP
Two great worship songs - "Come, Now is the Time to Worship" and "The Heart of Worship" - are combined into one beautiful medley by arranger Dan Edwards.
 
Day By Day the Shepherd Leads:  Various,Mallory, Ron,AP

Ron Mallory skillfully combines the hymn tune BLOTT EN DAG with BRADBURY ("Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us") to create a winning combination suitable for worship during Lent or any time during the church year.

 
Day of Resurrection:  Smart, Henry,Austin, Brenda E.,SF
Brenda Austin's lively setting of LANCASHIRE bookends a somber, harmonic middle section with a majestic and rhythmic accompaniment that supports a flowing melody.
 
Every Time I Feel the Spirit:  Spiritual,Hurlbutt, Patricia,LC
Patricia Hurlbutt gives us a joyful and energetic setting of the African-American Spiritual "Every Time I Feel the Spirit." Various stopped techniques and shakes add interest and excitement.
 
Festival Celebration:  Helman, Michael,,LC
This energetic original work was commissioned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Florida State Handbell Festival and to honor festival founder Valerie Stephenson. The rhythmic opening section leads us to a more lyrical B section with LVs and chimes and we return to the A section with malleting.
 
Fly Me to the Moon:  Howard, Bart,Mallory, Ron,JH
Ron Mallory brings Bart Howard's jazz standard to handbells, and the results are spectacular! This wonderfully crafted arrangement skillfully uses the bells to create a remarkable resemblance to the big band sound.
 
For the Beauty of the Earth:  Traditional,Childers, Brian,FM
Brian has crafted a beautifully lyrical and sensitive arrangement of this wonderful hymn. Addition of percussion is the icing on this musical cake. This luscious arrangement will be fulfilling to ring and inspirational to listeners.
 
Gabriel's Oboe:  Morricone, Ennio,McChesney, Kevin,JH
Originally from the motion picture The Mission, this tune is often voted one of the loveliest melodies in existence and has since become a standard of instrumental repertoire.
 
Gospel Hymn Ring:  Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP

This rousing medley was written to give the effect of a Sunday night gospel hymn sing, complete with a few country or bluegrass pickers in the group!

 
Grazioso:  Sherman, A., ,RR
The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish.
 
Hallelujah:  Cohen, Leonard,Raney, Joel,HP
This Leonard Cohen song has been covered by a number of recording artists and even made an appearance in the movie "Shrek". Known around the globe, it has become a standard inspirational song, leading Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and optional Handchimes and Synth.
 
Heavenly Hymn Ring:  Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP
Following on the heels of Tammy’s successful "A Gospel Hymn Ring", she has created another sparkling gospel medley. Malleted accompaniments lend energy to this upbeat composition.
 
How Far I'll Go:  Miranda, Lin-Manuel,Hanson, Nicholas A.,JH
Nick Hanson's masterful setting of this Oscar-nominated song from Disney's "Moana" flows and pulses with all of the excitement of the film.
 
How Great Thou Art:  Various,Helman, M.,AP
Chimes or Bells will feel equally at home in this medley of the title tune and "This Is My Father's World". The melodies are clearly marked throughout with melody lines, enabling the ringers to "track" the music. The LV and shake techniques are used.
 
How Great Thou Art with Majesty:  Hine, Stuart K. & Hayford, Jack,Raney, Joel,HP
Bringing together a beloved hymn with a praise and worship classic, this setting for piano and Level 2 3-5 octave handbells creates an enticing interplay between all the elements.
 
Jesus Shall Reign:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,HP
This grand, energetic setting of the familiar hymn tune is an ideal offering for the Easter season or any celebratory worship or concert program.
 
Joyance:  Mallory, Ron,,AG
"Joyance" is the winner of the Handbell Musicians of America Area 2 Festival Conference Composition Contest. For 3-5 octaves of bells and optional 3 octaves of handchimes, this catchy and rhythmic original piece is a festive prelude for any church service.
 
Joyful Joyful:  Beethoven, Ludwig van,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
In this jubilant setting of HYMN TO JOY, Cynthia Dobrinski incorporates a nice variety of handbell techniques to make the tune come to life. With straight ringing along with mallets, martellato, and effective shakes, the ringers and listeners alike are given a satisfying musical experience.
 
Jubilant Celebration:  Raney, Joel,,HP
With minimal rehearsal, this joyous original composition is sure to create a big impact! Utilizing a variety of handbell techniques with limited bell changes, this is one to program time and time again.
 
Lenten Fantasia:  Various,Krug, Jason,LC
Weaving together hymn tunes for Lent and Holy Week, this Jason Krug arrangement is a must-have addition to your handbell library.
 
Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord:  Hayes, Mark ,,BE
Mark Hayes’ new setting of Psalm 150 is treated as a choral call and a congregational response. It is further enhanced through the use of handbells and a highly effective organ accompaniment.
 
Lift High the Cross:  Nicholson, Sydney H.,Larson, Lloyd,HP
Combining a moderately difficult piano part with Level 2, 3-5 octave handbells, here is a stately presentation of this powerful hymn.
 
O Sacred Head Now Wounded:  Hassler, Hans Leo,Compton, Matthew,HP
This compelling rendition based on the Passion Chorale is brimming with text painting.
 
Passion Chorale:  Hassler, Hans L.,Austin, Brenda E.,RR
Arranger Brenda Austin has given us a very lovely, although not overly difficult, setting of this great work, also known as “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”.
 
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head:  Bacharach, Burt,Morris, Hart,RR
Hart Morris brings us this fantastic setting of the Burt Bacharach favorite with an arrangement that is sure to become a classic. It works very well with just handbells and the optional handchimes, but adding the optional clarinet, bass, and drums will transform it into a genuine show stopper.
 
Song Without Words:  Holst, Gustav,Mallory, Ron,RR
With or without the optional instruments, Ron Mallory has crafted a very moving setting of this truly great piece of music by Gustav Holst.
 
Toccata on King's Weston:  Williams, Ralph Vaughan,Compton, Matthew,HP
Arranger Matthew Compton has provided us with another high energy arrangement. True to a Toccata, this arrangement based on the “King’s Weston” tune flies along with fiery rhythms and continuous intensity from beginning to end.
 
Two Worship Songs:  Various,Scholes, Linda,LC
Linda Scholes arranged two contemporary Christian songs for small choirs: "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" and "Come, People of the Risen King."
 
When We All Get To Heaven:  Various,Waldrop, T.,AP
"When We All Get to Heaven" is a lively, fun-filled setting of the familiar gospel hymn for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It incorporates the hymn "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and offers a delightful choice for church and festival.
 
Yesterday:  Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul,Roth, Karen,JH
This timeless classic from the Beatles is one of the most recorded tunes of all time, and it's easy to understand why with this arrangement from the Handbells ROCK! series.
 
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