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      Hot 40 for May 21, 2018 through May 28, 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".
 
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.
 
Acclamation in G Minor:  Thompson, Karen,,AG
This original piece in the tradition of "Festive Peal" (AG35303) is your festival solution! With compatible arrangements for choirs containing two to six octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers can play this piece without tables or from memory for greater impact in your next concert or service.
 
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.
 
America the Beautiful:  Ward,Sherman, A.,RR
Perform this exciting, fanfare-style arrangement with bells alone or add optional organ, brass (Trumpet I and II, Horn, Trombone I and II, tuba, percussion and Timpani).
 
Arky Arky:  Traditional,Hakes, Derek K.,LC
Derek Hakes's lively setting of the traditional children's song brings cheerful memories of Bible school to the hearts and minds of your congregation.
 
Be Glad:  Scheffter, Barbara,,CP
This lively and beautiful original from Barbara Scheffter will appeal to ringers and audiences alike! A good choice for school, church, or concert, you will “be glad” you added this piece to your ringing repertoire.
 
Be Still My Soul :  Sibelius, Jean,Ingram, Bill,CP
The well known Sibelius melody, FINDLANDIA, has been used with several hymns. Perhaps the best known of these “Be Still My Soul.” This satisfying arrangement by Bill Ingram will work equally well on handbells or handchimes.
 
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.
 
Cantad Al Senor:  Brazilian Folk Song,Geschke, Susan E.,HP
Susan Geschke has taken this well-loved Brazilian folk song and produced an exciting musical experience for 3-5 octave handbell choirs.
 
Catalonian Carol:  Traditional,Turner, Julie,JH
Julie Turner's arrangement of the familiar Catalonian carol “Fum, Fum, Fum” also incorporates the old English carol “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, and the result is a light, Renaissance feel.
 
Christ Has Arisen Alleluia:  Tanzanian,Hurlbutt, Patricia,GI
Lively and with a joyous sense of celebration, this traditional song from Tanzania will be a divine addition to any Easter celebration. Handbell musicians will enjoy the driving rhythm. Worshippers will be uplifted by the simple, yet beautiful, African melody.
 
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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
Fanfare and March in F:  Eithun, S.,,CP
Two short movements may also be titled "Praise" and "Victory".
 
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.
 
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.
 
Joshua Fit the Battle:  Spiritual,Austin, Brenda E.,GI
Mallet clicks and malleted bells on the table, along with thumb damps and a swing tempo, supply ample energy and exhilaration to this familiar African American spiritual.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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”.
 
Pirates of the Caribbean:  Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH
"Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"!
 
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.
 
United:  Krug, Jason,,BE
Upbeat and exciting, this driving original composition is sure to become a favorite with your ringers. Either of the two parts can be played as a fully-functional stand-alone piece, or the two can be combined for a version with engaging interplay between the parts.
 
Voyage:  Mallory, Ron,,JH
This original from the talented pen of Ron Mallory creates a big sound with only 2 or 3 octaves of handbells. Like most great journeys, this voyage goes unexpected and delightful places!
 
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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