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      Hot 40 List for May 14 2006 to May 21 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.
 
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.
 
Ascension:  McChesney, Kevin,,RW
Handbells and piano combine in this original work written in memory of one who "was devoted to the Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ."
 
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today:  Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP
This festive Easter prelude from Joel Raney is an exciting piano/organ duet with SATB choir entering at the conclusion of the prelude for an optional choral introit.
 
Classical Easter:  Various,Helman, Michael,BE
HALLELUIA CHORUS, JUDAS MACCABEUS, and HYMN TO JOY are the titles included in this medley of Classical Easter tunes. Available for 2-3 octaves (level 2) and 3-6 octaves (level 2+) these two selections may be rung separately or together. Martellatos, shakes, and mallets are added to emphasize the joy of Easter.
 
Exuberant Joy:  Sherman, Arnold,,CG
The title sets the mood perfectly for this upbeat, original handbell composition.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Jesus Shall Reign:  Hatton, John,Dobrinski, Cynthia,CG
This joyful rendition of the DUKE STREET tune employs a careful and judicious use of full chords, shakes, martellatos, echoes, thumb damps, and swings, plus a martellato lift, brush damp, and ring touch.
 
Joyful Joyful :  Beethoven, Ludwig van,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG
Ringers of all ages will share in the infectious delight of this creative arrangement. JOYFUL, JOYFUL! celebrates the well-known HYMN TO JOY by offering different performance possibilities.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Little Boy and the Lunch:  Waldrop, Tammy,,RO
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 comes alive in this hilarious rendition from the best-selling Ring-A-Story Series, featuring musical snippets from familiar songs.
 
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.
 
Meditations on the Cross:  Various,Ingram, B.,CG
There are three hymn tunes set separately in this folio. Options are given for integrating chimes along with bells in the second selection. A good "step-up" resource for choirs branching out from all level one music.
 
More Love to Thee:  Various,Ingram, Bill,RW
The hymn tune GORDON is combined with "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in this thoughtful arrangement.
 
Morningdance:  Hymn Tunes,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
The Gaelic tune, BUNESSAN, and the American melody, SHAKER SONG are combined in this work commissioned for a handbell festival in Illinois.
 
Morning Song of Praise:  Various,Hakes, Derek K.,BE
So much of level 1 literature is for 2-3 octaves of bells - that's not the case with this 3-5 octave, level 1 arrangement based on the hymn tunes NICAEA and LAUDES DOMINI. But don't limit this to beginning choirs - it's a great opportunity for advanced choirs to work more on musicality than notes and rhythms!
 
Ovation of Praise:  Sherman, Arnold,,HP
Here is a bright and energetic original composition for 3 to 6 octaves of handbells from Arnold Sherman.
 
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".
 
Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:  Bradbury, W.,Buckwalter, K.,BE
This level II piece gives less-experienced ringers an opportunity to be involved in a larger work.
 
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.
 
This Little Light of Mine:  African-American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG
"Let your light shine" with this setting of the traditional spiritual incorporating a variety of techniques including martellatos, echoes, mallets and shakes.
 
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:  Mason, Lowell/ Raney, Joel,Sherman, Arnold,HP
Originally written for piano, Joel Raney's setting of the popular Issac Watts and Lowell Mason hymn has been arranged for three to five octave handbells by Arnold Sherman.
 
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