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      Hot 40 for December 12, 2022 through December 19, 2022
Allegro:  Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP
This original composition is full of lively techniques making it exciting from start to finish. A great option for a worship service, festival, or concert.
 
As Lately We Watched:  Traditional Austrian Carol,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM
This arrangement of a sweet Austrian Christmas carol employs cascading lines to enhance the lyrical melody and includes the AFTON WATER tune for "Away In a Manger" as a countermelody.
 
Au Claire de la Lune:  Traditional French Folk Song,Sherry, Mark,ME
A children's French folk song from the Renaissance about writing a letter at night arranged in theme and variations form.
 
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.
 
Built on the Rock:  Multiple,Compton, Matthew,EG
Perfect for your Reformation Sunday, this accessible arrangement combines the hymns "Built on the Rock" (Ludvig M. Lindeman) and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" (LOBE DEN HERREN).
 
Cantabile:  Li, Emily,,AG
From the creative pen of Hong Kong composer and bell director Emily Li, this gorgeous song will capture your choir with its flowing melodies and wonderful harmonies.
 
Catalyst:  Compton, Matthew,,EG
As the title suggests, this work by Matthew Compton is an exciting and explosive piece from beginning to end! "Catalyst" was inspired by the idea that people can be a catalyst for change, especially college students.
 
Christmas Night:  Multiple,Helman, Michael,BE
Michael Helman has given us this delicate medley of the tunes "In the Bleak Midwinter"; "Still, Still, Still"; and "Once In Royal David’s City".
 
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,HP
Inspired by the text, "Prone to wander, Lord I feel it," the opening segment in this setting creates a quieter, more contemplative mood. The momentum eventually builds for the following rousing verse, followed by another more thoughtful verse on chimes.
 
Day for Celebration:  McKlveen, Paul A.,,GI
When a church observes its 175th anniversary, it's a "Day for Celebration". This level 3 original composition was written for such an occasion. The music is lively and exuberant with a rhythmic drive and a cheerful melody.
 
Divenire:  Compton, Matthew,,AG
"Divenire", or Become, was composed for the Youth Track of the 2016 International Handbell Symposium in Vancouver, Canada. It begins with an adagio tempo and a plaintive melodic line. Later, the addition of mallets, mart-lifts, an energetic tempo, and sudden dynamic changes create a sense of urgency that persists to the final measure.
 
Do You Hear What I Hear:  Shayne, Gloria and Regney, Noel,Raney, Joel,HP
Mystical harmonies, a variety of techniques, and adventuresome rhythms are all woven together in this delightful setting sure to engage and awe ringers and listeners in worship and concert.
 
Emmanuel Rejoice:  Various,Scholes, Linda,JM
Alfred Handbell welcomes Linda Scholes to our catalog with her expansive and triumphant arrangement of VENI EMMANUEL combined with Michael W. Smith’s "Emmanuel".
 
Everything to God In Prayer:  Converse, Charles C. and Bradbury, William,Mallory, Ron,JM
This meditative arrangement by Ron Mallory combines "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" with "Sweet Hour of Prayer".
 
Fantasy on Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming:  Hymn Tune,Tiedman, David,GI
This beautiful, serene arrangement is even more moving when the optional handchimes are employed. A non-standard middle section finds the melody in minor, offering a fresh vision for the Advent season.
 
First Noel:  Traditional,Roth, Karen,JH
Arranger Karen Roth forgoes percussive techniques in favor of the simple, beautiful sound of rung handbells in this setting for Advent or Christmas.
 
First Noel:  English Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH
The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.
 
Forever Rejoice:  Scholes, Linda,,CP
The talented pen of Linda Scholes brings us this very interesting and beautiful original number that will be accessible to most choirs. The techniques used are not difficult and add to the musicality of the performance.
 
Fum Fum Fum:  Catalan Carol,Hanson, Nicholas A.,JH
The "fum" in the title of this Spanish carol of celebration is meant to imitate the percussive strumming of the guitar, and arranger Nick Hanson runs with that theme in this highly percussive and exciting setting.
 
Grand Chorus:  Raney, Joel,,HP
This well-crafted, original composition is ideal for a festival, concert, or worship setting looking for a grand and regal statement. Level 2 ringing with many engaging sounds and techniques makes it full of interest, accessible and, fun to ring.
 
Gratitude:  Guebert, Alex,,RW
Alex Guebert brings us achingly beautiful music filled with sophistication and a heartfelt sense of beauty in a piece that is technically very straightforward and mastered quickly.
 
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.
 
Great Is Thy Faithfulness:  Runyon, William M.,Turner, Julie,JH
One of our most talented arrangers has penned this beautiful and glorious setting of one the great hymns of the Church.
 
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah:  Hughes, John,Lamb, Linda R.,CP
Although not difficult, this arrangement of a familiar hymn tune for piano and bells will be effective in just about any worship service. Please note that the keyboard part is not optional.
 
Holy Holy Holy:  Dykes, John B.,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE
Karen Buckwalter has given us an innovative take on the beloved hymn tune NICAEA. The opening gives the tune a meditative feel, complete with unexpected harmonies before growing in intensity to a more traditional, chordal setting of the tune.
 
It Is Well:  Bliss, Philip P.,Raney, Joel ,HP
Written for 3-6 octave handbells and piano, with optional 3-7 octaves of handchimes, this is a gorgeous rendition of the classic hymn tune.
 
Jesus Is Calling:  Various,Eithun, Mitchell,JM
A sensitive setting of "Softly and Tenderly" paired with the incomparable "Amazing Grace".
 
Medley for Thanksgiving:  Multiple,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM
Lots of fun techniques make this lively setting perfect for celebratory worship services. It’s a great festival piece, too, with lots of teachable moments.
 
Milele:  Krug, Jason,,RR
“Milele” means “forever” in Swahili, and the haunting melody and African rhythms make this original by Jason Krug a truly stunning work.
 
O Little Town of Bethlehem:  Redner, Lewis H.,Meyer, Kurt,JM
Kurt Meyer’s imaginative and sensitive writing shines through this stellar arrangement of the beloved carol.
 
Pavane:  Faure, Gabriel,McChesney, Kevin,RW
Kevin McChesny’s setting of Gabriel Faure’s enduring classic is absolutely mesmerizing on handbells. The beauty of rung bells is at the forefront, and a musical performance will require paying attention to dynamic changes and ringing with sensitivity.
 
Rondo Jubilee:  Austin, Brenda E.,,HP
This exciting original composition is an ideal worship, concert or festival opener.
 
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town:  Coots, Fred J. and Gillespie, Haven,Mallory, Ron,JM
This is the perfect concert finale! Audiences will rock out to this classic Christmas standard popularized by singers from The Crystals to the Jackson Five to Bruce Springsteen and Steven Tyler.
 
Song of Assurance:  Sherman, Arnold,,CG
This uplifting piece is published in two separate, compatible editions. A full score is also available for use when ringing both editions together.
 
Still Still Still:  German Carol,Ingram, Bill,RO
This tasteful setting of the beautiful German lullaby, woven with the “Away in a Manger” melody, will be a very useful and elegant addition to almost any Christmas program.
 
The Cross:  Doane, William H.,Lamb, Linda R.,AP
This tender setting of "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" begins with singing bell technique combined with suspended malleting to create an ethereal atmosphere.
 
Three French Carols:  Various,Tervo, Brian,LC
With minimal bell changes and an intuitive use of eighth notes, this work is an excellent choice for ensembles beginning to explore level-two music.
 
Ubi Caritas:  Multiple,Compton, Matthew,EG
Church and community ensembles alike will love the sensitivity and chance for expressive ringing in this arrangement by Matthew Compton which combines the traditional Gregorian Chant "Ubi Caritas" and Gustav Holst’s THAXTED from "Jupiter".
 
Ukrainian Bell Carol:  Various,Robert, Dennis,RO
At last, beginning ringers can join in the fun of this favorite holiday tune!
 
Variations on the Doxology:  Hymn Tune,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM
OLD HUNDREDTH is the tune used in this knockout arrangement. A straightforward chorale setting leads into an energetic toccata section, then an easy fughetta morphs into a brilliant finale.
 
While By My Sheep:  Traditional German Carol,McChesney, Kevin,JH
This arrangement from Kevin McChesney highlights the fact that this Christmas hymn is also called the "Echo Carol", through its use of dynamic contrasts and the interplay between bells and chimes.
 
Zacchaeus:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,CG
Lively mallets and thumb damps bring to life the delightful traditional children's song about Zacchaeus, the man who climbed up into the sycamore tree.
 
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