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      Hot 40 for September 3, 2014 through September 10, 2014
10,000 Reasons:  Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt,Bettcher, Peggy,HP
Peggy Bettcher has provided a flowing arrangement of this popular new worship song by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman.
 
All Creatures of Our God and King:  Hymn Tune,Nelhybel, Vaclav/McChesney, Kevin,JH
Kevin McChesney has created a handbell setting of Nehlybel's arrangement of the well-known German tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN that is bold, dynamic, and stirring, whether played by handbells alone or with the added organ or brass.
 
Allegro Con Moto:  Krug, Jason,,GI
Selected by the Handbell Musicians of America as a music example that showcases the best in the handbell art form, Allegro con moto (fast, with motion) is lively, upbeat, and full of rhythmic drive and melodic energy.
 
All Things Bright and Beautiful:  Traditional,McChesney, Kevin,JH
As the title says, this arrangement is indeed bright and beautiful! It is also big, bold, and accessible to both developing and more established choirs.
 
Carol of the Bells:  Traditional,Krug, Jason,LC
Ring in the birth of the Christ Child with this innovative setting of the quintessential Christmas carol for bell ensembles.
 
Celebrate With Ringing:  Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG
Award winning composer Michael Mazzatenta gives us an exciting original handbell piece with touches of jazz and syncopation.
 
Chime In Songs of Praise 2:  Various,Behnke, John A.,AG
"Chime In: Songs of Praise 2" continues the popular series with accessible hymn arrangements of "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" and "Now Thank We All Our God".
 
Church of God:  Various,Ingram, Bill,LC
This strong and dynamic arrangement expertly weaves together the hymn tunes AURELIA (commonly known as The Church's One Foundation) and ST. THOMAS (sometimes known as I Love Thy Kingdom Lord), making it a perfect choice for worship services throughout the church year.
 
Clarion Call:  Joy, Michael W.,,CG
Clarion Call is a big, bold piece suitable for concerts, festivals, and worship services.
 
Festive Peal on Adeste Fideles:  Traditional,Wagner, Douglas E.,SF
Hear the joyous ringing of bells as they peal with an eighth-note accompaniment.
 
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.
 
For the Beauty of the Earth:  Kocher, Conrad,Stephenson, Valerie,CG
This joyful hymn is intended to bring happiness at any time of year. The engaging melody is enhanced by an exciting all-malleted accompaniment.
 
Gloria Hodie:  Various,McChesney, Kevin & Turner, Julie,JH
Rockin' out on old traditional carols? You bet! The carols in question – 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and On This Day Earth Shall Ring - are driven forward by a pulsing beat in the bass bells, with contrasting slower sections and optional handchimes providing even more listening interest. The total result is another winner from the team of Julie Turner and Kevin McChesney, sure to challenge your ringers and amaze your audience.
 
Good King Wenceslas:  Various,Behnke, John A.,AG
"Good King Wenceslas" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" cleverly combine in this attractive arrangement. The excitement continues to the end with an eight measure flourish that will wow all who hear it!
 
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.
 
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah:  Traditional,Helman, Michael,LC
This exciting arrangement of "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" includes handbell techniques such as mallets, martellatos, shakes, and echoes, making it perfect for festivals, concerts, and worship settings.
 
Hallelujah:  Cohen, Leonard,Raney, Joel,HP
This Leonard Cohen song has been covered by a number of recording artists and even made an appearance in the movie "Shrek". Known around the globe, it has become a standard inspirational song, leading Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and optional Handchimes and Synth.
 
Holly and the Ivy:  Traditional,Page, Anna Laura,SF
Reminiscent of Renaissance music, this energetic arrangement features rhythmic malleted bells that provide percussive interest while the familiar melody floats on top.
 
I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light:  Thomerson, Kathleen,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
The latest addition to the “Flexible Favorites” series for bells and optional instruments, Kathleen Thomerson’s popular hymn tune HOUSTON has been treated simply and delicately with minimal bell changes and techniques, making this a very accessible arrangement.
 
I Wonder As I Wander:  Niles, John Jacob,Bettcher, Peggy,HP
The ethereal sound of singing bells opens this 3-5 octave arrangement which combines two haunting Christmas melodies, the Appalachian folk tune "I Wonder as I Wander" and "Coventry Carol."
 
Joyful Christmas Tidings:  Various,Ingram, Bill,RO
This energetic setting combines two favorite Christmas melodies, ODE TO JOY and ANTIOCH.
 
Joyous Proclamation:  Mallory, Ron,,SF
Choirs of any age will enjoy the lilting melody and extended techniques featured in this original composition by Ron Mallory.
 
Let Heaven and Earth Sing Gloria:  Various,Edwards, Dan,LC
Announce the great news of Christ’s birth with this high-energy arrangement that includes excerpts from several seasonal favorites (Gloria, Ding, Dong Merrily On High, and Adeste Fideles).
 
Let It Go From Disney's Frozen:  Lopez, Robert & Anderson-Lopez, Kristen,McChesney, Kevin,JH
This award-winning song from Disney's “Frozen” has become a sensation with kids and adults alike, and now your handbell choir can create some sensational moments of its own.
 
Lift High the Cross:  Traditional,Tucker, Sondra,LC
This Sondra Tucker arrangement is the perfect selection for your Easter Sunday celebration. From the opening fanfares to the triumphant closing chords, ringers and congregations will be inspired by this dynamic composition.
 
Lo How a Rose:  Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
Cathy Moklebust uses singing bell and LV to create a lush and moving arrangement of the 16th century carol, “Lo, How a Rose.” The gentle and ethereal sound of the bells may be accompanied by optional strings, organ, or even electronic keyboard using a string setting.
 
Make a Joyful Noise:  McChesney, Kevin,,JH
This Kevin McChesney original features a catchy melody that is as easy to find your way through as it is simple to play.
 
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.
 
Messiah Medley:  Handel, George Frederick,Edwards, Dan,RO
Dan Edwards, using parts of AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD, FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN and the HALLELUJAH CHORUS, has woven these three much-loved themes from THE MESSIAH into a very satisfying arrangement for handbells or handchimes.
 
Muppet Show Theme:  Henson, Jim & Pottle, Sam,Tervo, Brian,CP
Like the show itself, this one is pure joy! Don’t be afraid to break out the kazoos (optional) and enjoy this nostalgic tune, reminding everyone of good times.
 
Nothing But the Blood of Jesus:  Lowry, Robert,Mallory, Ron,SF
Alternating between simple statements of the tune and high-energy variations, Ron Mallory's lively arrangement of the well-known hymn is a welcome addition to the worship repertoire.
 
O Come O Come Emmanuel:  Traditional,Bryant, Kevin,LC
This meditative setting of VENI EMMANUEL is perfect for your Advent services or concerts. The singing bell technique sets the mood, and optional handchimes highlight the melody throughout the piece.
 
Our God:  Various,Mallory, Ron,LC
This powerful contemporary Christian song joins with the equally dynamic EIN FESTE BURG for a handbell arrangement that will enhance your worship service throughout the church year.
 
Pat a Pan:  Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,SF

Mimicking the sound of a drum in title, instrumentation, and technique, this Sandra Eithun arrangement will be a delight during the Christmas season!

 
Praise and Thanks to God:  Various,Scheel, Carol,CP
Combining “Come Christians, Join to Sing” and the “Doxology” in a full, chordal style, this arrangement is very suitable for beginning choirs playing in worship.
 
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow:  Traditional,Mallory, Ron,RW
Mallory's arrangement is a strong, versatile setting of one of the great hymns of the Church.
 
Processional In C:  Behnke, John,,AG
This festive piece is multi-functional and can be used for services, weddings, and concerts, and it even offers an optional processional.
 
Song of Thanksgiving:  Various,Helman, Michael,LC
Two familiar hymn tunes (Now Thank We All Our God and Let All Things Now Living) come together in this enjoyable Thanksgiving piece.
 
Stairway to Heaven:  Page, Jimmy & Plant, Robert,Mallory, Ron,JH
Handbells ROCK! One of the most popular classic rock tunes of all time comes to handbells in this arrangement by Ron Mallory.
 
We Gather Together:  Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP
Set in a gentle jazz waltz, Joel Raney “swings the eighth notes” in a delightful setting on this great hymn of Thanksgiving for 3-5 octave handbells and handchimes.
 
We Three Kings:  Hopkins, John Henry,Tucker, Sondra,CG
This ebullient setting of We Three Kings evokes the pilgrimage through the desert of the Wise Men.
 
When You Do This Remember Me:  Edwards, David,Moklebust, Cathy,CG
This communion hymn written by David Edwards has been a longtime favorite of the Disciples of Christ Church, and with this new arrangement for handbells with optional handchimes and organ, it will gain a wider audience.
 
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