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      Hot 40 for January 9, 2012 through January 16, 2012
Advent Hope:  Various,Hakes, Derek,LC
The contemplative strains of "Savior of the Nations, Come" and "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" are woven together in this lovely musical prayer for the Advent season.
 
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.
 
Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone:  Traditional,Lamb, Linda,LC
Inspired by the 2006 movie "Amazing Grace," this fresh treatment of John Newton's iconic hymn makes a natural transition to the handbell idiom.
 
Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came:  Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP
Angels play a remarkable role in the Christmas story, and Joel Raney’s new setting of this carol about the Angel Gabriel is filled with intensity, joy, theatrical splendor and wonder – capturing the drama of what it must have felt like to actually have an angel appear before you.
 
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.
 
Carol of the Bells:  Leontovich,Moklebust, C.,CG
This straight-forward arrangement of the popular Christmas carol is full of dynamic contrast from the delicate opening and closing phrases to joyous and full chordal passages.
 
Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium:  ,Gramann, F.,LC
This breathtaking bestseller is available in two compatible octave ranges - this version for 3-6 octaves and LC201537L for 2-3 octaves - making it an ideal choice for massed-ringing programs.
 
Chanson:  Lowenberg, Kenneth,,AG
This lovely, lyrical original work is very accessible for two or three octave handbell choirs.
 
Clocks:  Various,Richards, Keith,HP
Sure to appeal to younger ringers, this is a transcription of the popular Coldplay song, heard often on the Today Show and numerous other advertisements.
 
Come Christians Join to Sing:  Traditional,Krug, Jason,HP
Jason Krug’s vibrant arrangement of the tune MADRID is sure to delight both audiences and ringers alike.
 
Come See This Child In Bethlehem:  Various,Lamb, Linda,RO
Making great use of the “singing bell” technique, this arrangement effectively combines “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “What Child is This " for a thought-provoking Advent/Christmas piece.
 
Do You Hear What I Hear:  Traditional,Lohr, Alan,GI
Ringers and audiences alike will enjoy this new version of a well-known Christmas classic.
 
Go Tell It On the Mountain:  Spiritual,Howland, Dave,RO
Malleted handbells on the table, sticks clicking, and a few marts set up the very bouncy rhythmic accompaniment to this popular Christmas spiritual.
 
He Is Born:  Various,Hakes, Derek,LC
Opening with a powerful fanfare based on "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," the work continues to press on in an exultant style with contrasting settings of the French carols "He Is Born!" and "Angels We Have Heard on High."
 
He's Got the Whole World:  Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie,CG
This arrangement of the well-known tune is all malleted, with mallet rolls on sustained notes. The mallet clicks are clearly explained and offer visual as well as aural interest.
 
How Deep the Father's Love for Us:  Townend, Stuart,Bettcher, Peggy,HP
The ethereal sound of the "singing bell technique" is utilized in the opening and closing sections of Peggy Bettcher's effective arrangement of Stuart Townend's popular contemporary Lenten hymn.
 
How Great Thou Art:  Hine, Stuart,Raney, Joel,HP
Considered to be one of the greatest texts and tunes from the 20th century, this classic hymn gives rise to the greatness that it invokes in worshiping God, our Creator.
 
In Peace and Joy:  Allured, Donald E.,,LC
We are so pleased to be able to bring back into print a brand new edition of an evocative original work by respected handbell pioneer and mentor, Don Allured.
 
Jazz Gloria:  Sleeth, Natalie,Tucker, Sondra,HP
Sondra Tucker’s handbell setting of the perennial choral favorite by Natalie Sleeth is faithful to the original. The percussion part (bongos) is included in the handbell part.
 
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today:  Williams, Robert,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP
Cynthia Dobrinski’s joyful and creative rendition of the LLANFAIR tune is full of variety and excitement. If you are looking for something fresh, upbeat and distinctive for the Easter season, you will be delighted with this arrangement.
 
Jesus Loves Me:  Bradbury, William,Glasgow, Michael J.,RR
Michael Glasgow brings a lush and beautifully elegant treatment to “Jesus Loves Me.” This unique setting is introspective, reflective and prayerful. 2-3 octave and 3-6 octave versions of the arrangement are provided in the same score, and may be played either separately or together, with optional piano or chamber orchestra.
 
Joy and Celebration:  Afdahl, Lee J.,,AG
This exciting original work for three, four, or five octaves of handbells and three or five octaves of optional handchimes features idiomatic writing with LVs, echoes, and bell peals that make this piece fun to ring and hear.
 
Joyful Angels Song:  Traditional,Childers, Brian,GI
Brian Childers has designed a joyous, happy setting of "Angels We Have Heard on High."
 
Joy to the World:  Handel, G. F.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation.
 
Just Dance:  Lady Gaga,Richards, Keith,HP
Lady Gaga’s first mega-hit with its catchy chorus and exciting rhythms is sure to appeal to any handbell ensemble, especially the youth ringers.
 
Keep Your Lamps:  Spirituals,Glasgow, Michael,HP
This colorful setting of the traditional spiritual based on Matthew 25:1-13 features a bass line incorporating the spiritual “Elijah Rock.” Appealing in its variety this clever setting is sure to delight ringers and listeners alike.
 
Mary Did You Know:  Lowry, Mark & Greene, Buddy,Page, Anna Laura,AP
This tender arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song weaves handbells, handchimes, and lyrical scoring into a beautiful musical tapestry.
 
Meditation on Beautiful Savior:  ,Moklebust, C.,CG
The flavor of this piece is truly meditative with variations in tempo from freely to steady time to broadly; with grandeur.
 
Near the Cross:  Various,Sherman, Arnold,HP
Fanny Crosby’s hymn text, “Near the Cross,” is a meaningful, devotional prayer that is especially useful for the Lenten season or communion service.
 
Noel Festival:  Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC
This creative medley of three different carols wonderfully coveys the Christmas spirit through "Noels." "Noel Festival" incorporates "African Noel, Sing We Now of Christmas, and The First Noel."
 
Now the Green Blade Riseth:  ,McChesney, Kevin,HP
"Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells.
 
O Night Divine:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AP
Poignant, shimmering and harmonically refreshing, this arrangement of "O Holy Night" reflects the deep beauty of Christmas.
 
Prayer at the Manger:  Various,Ryan, Michael,LC
With a musical emphasis on "Away in a Manger" (the "Cradle Song" tune) and "Rocking Carol," the comforting melody of Humperdinck’s "Evening Prayer" offers an appropriately contrasting middle section.
 
Still, Still, Still:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AG
This lovely setting of the German carol uses suspended mallets and wonderful harmonies to capture the mood of a traditional favorite.
 
Sway:  Ruiz, Pablo Beltran,Eithun, Sandra,HP
To honor their 25th year, San Francisco Area’s Bay Bells has commissioned this handbell setting of Pablo Beltran Ruiz’s well-known mambo tune, “Sway” (“Quien Sera”).
 
Time for Joy:  Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP
Your audience will not be able to guess that this new composition by Cynthia Dobrinski is rated a level 1+.
 
Two Carols for Christmas:  Various,Krug, Jason,AP
Straightforward, creative and fresh, the two carols, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Pat-a-Pan" are handy resources for the Christmas season.
 
When In Our Music God Is Glorified:  Traditional,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP
From Arnold Sherman, here is a versatile setting of one of the finest hymns from the 20th century. Fred Pratt Green's text and the tune Engelberg by Charles Stanford are arranged for 3-6 octave handbells, with optional 3-4 octave handchimes, organ (with optional trumpet) or brass. SATB choir can also be added.
 
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.
 
You Raise Me Up:  Graham, Brendan & Lovland, Rolf,Raney, Joel,HP
This inspirational song was based on a traditional Irish tune and first appeared as an instrumental piece on the Secret Garden album "Once in a Red Moon."
 
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