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      Hot 40 for November 3, 2014 through November 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.
 
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.
 
Amazing Grace:  Traditional,McChesney, Kevin,BE
Now here's something different! The opening and ending of this arrangement of the favorite hymn begins with three groups ringing the melody (with bells or chimes) in a free tempo thus producing a free echo effect. The keyboard follows this with 16 measures and then the bells join in. Performance notes are given. Measures total 116.
 
Amazing Grace:  Tomlin, Chris & Giglio, Louie,Raney, Joel,HP
With Celtic underpinnings, Joel Raney has turned this gripping, contemporary ballad into a perfect worship anthem, paired with John Newton's classic hymn, "Amazing Grace." Its crowning glory is found in the powerful refrain, "My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me."
 
Be Unto Your Name:  Various,Edwards, Dan,RP
This setting of a beautiful praise-and-worship song combines several handbell articulations into a nice, flowing arrangement.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel:  Traditional Spiritual,Compton, Matthew,AG
The traditional spiritual comes alive with swing rhythms and malleted bass work in this powerful arrangement!
 
Ding Dong Merrily On High:  Traditional English Carol,Gramann, Fred,CG
Beginning with a quiet treble ostinato figure inspired by the lyrics "in heaven the bells are ringing," the ringing grows in intensity until it bursts forth with the first statement of the traditional English carol, "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High."
 
Down By the Riverside:  Traditional,Morris, Hart,HP
This (AGEHR) level 3+ setting reflects the joy of both the tune and the text of this beloved gospel song - "I'm Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield...Gonna study war no more."
 
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.
 
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!
 
Go Tell It on the Mountain:  Spiritual,Eithun, Sandra,SF
This sensitive reimaging of the traditional spiritual opens with a singing bell that whispers of something about to happen.
 
Grace:  Various,Krug, Jason,RO
Weaving three well-known tunes (MOODY, CWM RHONDDA, and AMAZING GRACE) into one powerful arrangement, this is a wonderful selection for any season of worship.
 
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.
 
His Eye Is On the Sparrow:  Gabriel, Charles,Atteberry, John,GI
Clever use of the flute enhances a beautifully written arrangement of the esteemed gospel hymn.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
News News:  Traditional,Fedon, Jill,AG
"News! News!" is a joyful arrangement based on the famous melody IN DULCI JUBILO and featuring echo rings, shakes, and martellatos.
 
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 All Ye Faithful:  Wade, John Francis,Waldrop, Tammy,AP
Written in fanfare and “Grand March” style, this arrangement incorporates original music along with the traditional festive carol.
 
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.
 
Of the Father's Love Begotten:  Various,Eithun, Sandra,GI
An airy introduction on suspended mallets is followed by the delicate 12th-century tune DIVINUM MYSTERIUM, played on handchimes. In subtle contrast, the carol "Away in a Manger" ensues before the music returns to a stately recap of the original tune.
 
O Sing to the Lord:  Brazilian Folk Song,Lamb, Linda,CP
This Brazilian folk tune can be found in several hymnals as a hymn of praise, and Linda Lamb's creative use of various techniques makes this arrangement very interesting (even if easy to play).
 
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.
 
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.
 
You Are Mine:  Haas, David,Larson, Lloyd,HP
Lloyd Larson takes this wonderful David Haas hymn and creates an inspiring handbell setting which is sure to enrich any worship gathering.
 
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