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      Hot 40 List for Feb 12 2006 to Feb 19 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.
 
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."
 
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."
 
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.
 
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.
 
Easter Processional and Medley:  Various,Hall, Jefferey A.,RW
EASTER HYMN, LLANFAIR, and HYMN TO JOY proclaim great tidings in this medley of Easter favorites, with optional processional and 2-5 octaves of optional handchimes.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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".
 
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.
 
What Wondrous Love is This:  ,Page, A. L.,CG
Three octaves of optional handchimes are suggested to be used on designated melody and whole section passages. Their beauty adds to the gentle, fluid nature of this setting of the tune WONDROUS LOVE from the old song book "Southern Harmony." Mastering musicality in the eighth-note lines will greatly add to the effect of the piece.
 
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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