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      Hot 40 List for Jan 22 2006 to Jan 29 2006
Ah Holy Jesus:  Traditional,Hungerford, Susan Ullom,LC
One of the all-time best-selling titles in the catalog reaches an even wider market in this expanded new edition.
 
All Glory Laud and Honor:  Hymn Tune,Dobrinski, Cynthia & Scholes, Linda,HP
Cynthia Dobrinski's arrangement of the tune ST. THEODULPH maintains excitement and energy from beginning to end with big chords and a sprinkling of shakes, martellatos, ring touches, swings, thumb damps, martellato lifts, and an echo, as well as a malleted section.
 
All Hail the Risen King:  Various,Hakes, Derek K.,LC
Solidly scored, this well-written medley is easy to master, yet impressive in its presentation.
 
All Things Bright and Beautiful:  Royal Oak,Hall, Janet,JH
Looking for a piece to transition up to Level 2 repertoire? This short 28 measure arrangement of the familiar hymn tune ROYAL OAK may just be the answer!
 
Animato:  Sherman, Arnold B.,,AG
Another imaginative and creative original work by Arnold Sherman, "Animato" offers flexibility and versatility for any sized group or situation.
 
Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks:  Various,Smith, James,CP
Get out your chaps and your sushi plates and enjoy this rollicking medley of "Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight" and "Chopsticks."
 
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.
 
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.
 
Ding Dong Merrily on High:  Various,Larson, Lloyd,BE
Introduced by a "bell tower" motif, the melody enters in the doubled treble bells. After two full sections of this melody, a parallel key change leads into "The Ukrainian Bell Carol." The final sections return to the title tune. The ringers all keep involved while achieving a lilting feel.
 
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."
 
Fantasy on Immortal, Invisible:  St. Denio,Smith, Douglas Floyd,HP
The late Douglas Floyd Smith has left us with a very effective setting of the great hymn "Immortal, Invisible."
 
Gloria:  McChesney, Kevin,,JH
"Gloria" - a wonderfully versatile title for worship, concert, or festival!
 
God's Beautiful World:  Kocer, Conrad/Sheppard, Franklin L.,Edwards, Dan R.,RO
Two hymn tunes - "This Is My Father's World" (Terra Patris) and "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Dix)- are combined in this arrangement by Dan Edwards.
 
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 the Lord:  Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC
Counted as one of the most popular and inspiring contemporary hymns, this work generates immediate recognition by members of all generations.
 
Hallelujah Crown Him Glorious Lord:  Various,Edwards, Dan R.,LC
This piece keeps all ringers involved and tastefully utilizes a variety of special techniques for added color.
 
Here I Am to Worship:  Hughes, Tim,Bettcher, Peggy,HP
Peggy Bettcher has set the popular praise and worship song, "Here I Am to Worship," for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir.
 
Here I Am to Worship:  Hughes, Tim,Littleton, Lyndel,RP
This praise and worship tune from Ring Praise Publications captures the flavor of contemporary worship services.
 
Hosanna Loud Hosanna:  Based on Ellacombe,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC
Subtle counterpoint, confident chords and continuous forward motion help to recreate the image of our Lord's triumphal ride through Jersualem.
 
Humbly I Adore You:  French Church Melody,Gingrich, Shawn,HP
The familiar chant melody known as Adoro te Devote is heard here in Shawn Gingrich's hymn setting of "Humbly, I Adore You," for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells.
 
Hymn to Joy:  Beethoven, L.,Hodges, E./Keller, M.,HP
This work includes plenty of activity for all players, handbells, keyboard or brass. Perform with bells alone or combine with solo trumpet or a brass quartet.
 
I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:  Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP
This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music.
 
Introit for Easter:  Raney, Joel,,HP
Celebrate the culmination of Holy Week with this exciting opening for your Easter service, either as a choral introit, or as a processional.
 
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.
 
Lamb of God:  Paris, Twila,Larson, Lloyd,HP
Lloyd Larson's earnest, sensitive setting for Twila Paris' popular song was Hope's top-selling choral piece in 2001. He has now created a stunning handbell arrangement that can stand alone or accompany any of the choral voicings.
 
Laudamus:  Sherman, Arnold B.,,LC
Excitement knows no bounds in this joyous original work.
 
Lead Me Lord:  Wesley, Samuel,McChesney, Kevin,RW
For 24 measures listeners will enjoy all the good handbell writing for which Kevin McChesney is famous.
 
Let Us Break Bread Together:  Traditional Spiritual,Lamb, Linda R.,HP
This arrangement of the tradtional spiritual begins with the optional handchimes playing quietly, as befits a communion hymn.
 
Let Us Break Bread Together:  African-American Spiritual,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC
The well-known African-American spiritual receives an expressive and gentle treatment with embracing harmonies and contoured dynamics.
 
Lift High the Cross:  Nicholson, Sydney H.,McAninch, Diane,HP
From its opening and closing fanfares to the gentler rocking verse, this arrangement of "Lift High the Cross" strives to reflect our calling to the cross.
 
Living for Jesus:  Lowden, C Harold & Gordon, A. J.,Ingram, Bill,RO
Three octaves of optional handchimes play "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in the middle section of this gospel hymn medley.
 
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.
 
More Love to Thee:  Various,Ingram, Bill,RW
The hymn tune GORDON is combined with "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in this thoughtful arrangement.
 
Praise Him:  Various,Hakes, Derek K.,RW
Subtitled "A Fanny Crosby Medley," this arrangement includes a part for optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes.
 
Ring Together Lenten Hymns:  Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH
The Ring Together Series continues to meet the needs of beginning bell choirs. Titles include "When I Survey", "What Wondrous Love", "Near the Cross", "The Tear" and "Were You There".
 
Thine Is the Glory:  Handel, George F.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
A festive mood is captured by Cynthia Dobrinski in this 3-6 octave arrangement of the Maccabeaus and Azmon tunes.
 
Within the Darkest Night:  Hakes, Derek K.,,AG
"Within the Darkest Night" is a hauntingly beautiful, lyrical original composition.
 
Wondrous Love:  Appalachian Folk Hymn,Edwards, Dan R.,LC
Reflective harmonies support this expressive Appalachian folk hymn tune that is full of dynamic and tempo nuances.
 
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