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      Hot 40 List for Jul 17 2005 to Jul 24 2005
Allegro Glorioso:  McMichael, Catherine,,AG
The inspiration for this piece and the principle thematic motive are based upon the musical pitches represented by the letters A-G-E-H-R. (H=B, R=re or D in a fixed do system)
 
Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella:  Traditional,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP
Arranged from a piano composition by Joel Raney, this gentle, lilting setting for 3-6 octaves with an optional part for two flutes, comes from Arnold Sherman.
 
Bwana Asifiwe:  Moklebust, Cathy,,CG
This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter.
 
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.
 
Chime In:  Various,Stults, Tyleen,AG
This group is a great value, with five level 1+ hymn arrangements specifically written for chime choir. In this collection are: "Jesus, I Adore You", "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming", "O God of God", "Lord Jesus, Think On Me", and "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". The director and ringers should be aware that "Christ the Lord is Risen" is actually based on the tune for the Christmas title "The Friendly Beasts."
 
Christmas Bell Suite:  Various,Behnke, John A.,AG
Three well-known Christmas "bell" songs, "Kling Glocken", "I Heard the Bells", and "Ding Dong Merrily on High", are combined in a dazzling medley.
 
Christmas Book, The:  Various,Lamb, Linda R. and Ingram, Bill,RO
"The Christmas Book" may not be a very catchy name, but it sure is an appropriate one! Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram have arranged ten of the most popular Christmas songs in settings that are fresh, beautiful, and accessible.
 
Cowboy Christmas:  Various,Waldrop, Tammy,RO
Put on yer boots and saddle up for this fun trail ride through the traditional carols "Away in a Manger", "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful."
 
Do Lord:  Traditional Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG
This lively rendition of the spiritual includes a contrasting middle section with chimes that reflects the stanza's "when I'm in trouble" and "when I am dying."
 
Dona Nobis Pacem:  Traditional,Tucker, Margaret R.,CG
This flexible arrangement of the traditional Latin canon may be presented in several ways.
 
Easy to Ring Praise and Worship Volume 3:  Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP

This is the third volume in the "Easy to Ring Praise & Worship Series" by Peggy Bettcher.

 
First Noel:  Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
Beginning and advanced choirs alike will be delighted by this up-beat and joyous Christmas offering from Cynthia Dobrinski.
 
Freely, Freely:  Owens, Carol,Geschke, Susan E.,AP
"Freely, Freely" is a quiet, lovely arrangement of the contemporary hymn by Carol Owens for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchime choir. It is appropriate for general worship services and special occasions.
 
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.
 
Handel Christmas Medley:  Handel, George Frederic,Lamb, Linda R.,AG
Handel's "Messiah" and his Christmas hymns are combined in a wonderful way!
 
Holy Holy Holy:  Dykes, John B.,Eithun, Sandra,CG
Beginning ringers will enjoy incorporating shakes, thumb damps, mallets and martellatos into this energetic hymn setting.
 
Jubilant Procession:  McFadden, Jane,,AG
"Jubilant Procession" is a tuneful and majestic original work that is easy to ring, yet full.
 
Just As I Am:  Bradbury, William B.,Eithun, Sandra,AG
A lovely optional, yet independent flute part is included for this flowing, harmonically fresh, arrangement of a well-known hymn, useable year-round for church or festival.
 
Lord I Lift Your Name on High:  Founds, Rick,Sherman, Arnold,HP
This new ring-and-sing setting of Rick Founds' well known praise and worship song comes from Arnold Sherman. Ringers will be delighted with the rhythmic approach he uses.
 
O Come All Ye Faithful:  Wade, John Frances,Raney, Joel,HP
This Christmas prelude is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ duets, with SATB choir entering at the conclusion of the prelude for an optional choral introit.
 
O Come Little Children:  Traditional,Lowenberg, Kenneth,HP
Christmas is a season that evokes a childlike feeling in all of us, filled with wonder and awe. This enchanting arrangement brings to life a delightful Christmas scene.
 
One Bread One Body:  Foley, John B.,Wagner, Douglas E.,HP
In the hands of arranger Douglas Wagner, John Foley's popular communion song, enjoys a straightforward and musically satisfying setting for SATB choir with keyboard or 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment.
 
O Worship the King:  Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
Cynthia Dobrinski's dazzling rendition of this beloved hymn is written in the key of F, which provides a lot of activity for the high B6/C7 position.
 
Praise to the Lord the Almighty:  Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP
Joel Raney sets the stage for a powerful presentation of this great German hymn with an extended introductory section for piano and organ duet, with optional handbells.
 
Prayer for Humanity:  Lamb, Linda R.,,HP
"Prayer for Humanity" is an original composition, written during a time of war. The plaintive themes are expressive of a petition for peace, purity, and love.
 
Proclamation of Praise:  Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG
Winner of the Area 2 Composition Contest, here's a lively, joyful original work.
 
Ring-A Them Bells:  Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC
This clever and irresistible medley of three well-known spirituals is as fun to ring as it is to listen to.
 
Ringing Victoriously:  Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG
Winner of the Area 2 Young Ringers Composition Contest, this piece is a rhythmic celebration for bells.
 
Sans Day Carol:  Traditional English Carol,Lowenberg, Kenneth,AG
"Sans Day Carol" is a lovely and easy arrangement of the beautiful English Christmas melody.
 
Shine Jesus Shine:  Kendrick, G.,Bettcher, P.,HP
This Peggy Bettcher arrangement of Graham Kendrick’s ever popular praise song is a top-seller in the Agape handbell catalog.
 
Sleigh Ride:  Anderson, Leroy,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP
Written for 5-6 octaves of handbells with optional sleigh bells, temple blocks, and slapstick, this Martha Lynn Thompson arrangement of Leroy Anderson's charming Christmas song will delight your audiences and keep all your ringers busy.
 
Snow Lay on the Ground:  Traditional English Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
Cynthia Dobrinski's sparkling arrangement of this traditional carol incorporates the chorus of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and features an optional section for 3-5 octave chimes.
 
Thanksgiving Bells:  Various,Kinyon, B.,HP
A collection of 3 thanksgiving tunes, Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; For the Beauty of the Earth; & We Gather Together". Full chords keep all ringers busy.
 
Twelve Bells +1 for Spirituals:  Various,Cota, Patricia (Sanders),HP
Patricia Cota offers a new collection in the popular Twelve Bells Series comprised of American spirituals. She call this book 12 bells +1 because she has added an extra tone to many of these selections which use minor modes.
 
Variations on Ein Feste Burg:  Luther, Martin,Helman, Michael,AG
The chorale plus four creative variations are presented on the hymn "A Mighty Fortress".
 
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder:  African American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG
Join Jacob as he climbs his way up and down chords in this joyful spiritual until he reaches the top of his ladder.
 
We Three Kings:  Hopkins, John H. Jr.,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG
This familiar piece has no more than quarter notes but offers some unique challenges.
 
With a Joyful Heart:  Geschke, Susan E.,,HP
Sparkling with joy, this bright and bouncy piece weaves together several delightful melodies and employs various staccato techniques!
 
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