"The Martins performed a handbell concert in honor of the Jubilee Year, 2000,... supplemented with voices, piano, violin and concertina they delighted all those who attended with their exceptional music talent. In addition they provided historical background on the use of bells for religious and civic purposes. A joy-filled performance for all ages, truly inspiring, informative and entertaining."
Rev. Stephen M. Sledesky Jr. Parochial Vicar St. Peter's Church Torrington, CT

The following includes:

A. Secular/sacred program.
B. Sacred/secular program.
C. Concert at St. Patrick’s, NY.
D. Concert at Governors Island & Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY.

The Martins Present

BELLS AROUND THE WORLD

The Bells Of Saint Mary`s - Sound Of Music (Austria)

I Hear Bells
Story of PT BARNUM

* Land of the Carillon (The Netherlands)

The Lonely Goat Herder

* The Ringing Isle, land of change ringing (England)

All I Need Is A Girl, Once In Love With Amy, Wouldn`t It Be Loverly

* Of Freedom Bells & the famous four B `s (Germany)

Jesu Joy of Man`s Desiring

* The Land of Bells (Russia) Prelude in C# minor / I Played Fiddle For The Czar / Romany Life

* Home of the Most Famous Campanile (Italy) La Danza - Funiculi, Funicula

* Home of The Most Famous Fictional Bell Ringer (France)

Land of The Running of the Bulls Currito De La Cruz (Spain)

TRIBUTE to TITANIC (and it's ship bells) Intro Music and Brief History.

Steppen Out With My Baby - Let Yourself Go, Alexanders Ragtime Band /Irish Party - with bells Nearer My God to Thee - violin & bells My Heart Will Go On

America:
Broadway Love Songs With Bell Themes

Wunderbar /Edelweiss

Life Is A Celebration - The Best of Times Is Now

Sample Program - subject to change

"It was truly divine to have you and Martha with us. Your versatility and talent made for a most enjoyable program, one that thrilled the children who will remember it for a long time, I'm sure. You both displayed such a wide variety of talent that we sat in awe. Thanks for making our 85th Anniversary Celebration a special day."
Ruth Bassett Program Chairman Trinity United Methodist Church, Richmond Hill, NY

Program 2
A more Sacred Music Approach

The Bells Of Saint Mary`s - Sound Of Music Freedom`s (In The State Of Mind) I Hear Bells

Jesu Joy of Man`s Desiring - violin & bells
Currito De La Cruz
Nearer My God to Thee
Dona Nobis Pacem
Klingen Klocken
Gift To Be Simple - concertina & bells.
Our Father
Alleluia, Mozart Motet: Exsultate, jubilate.
If With All Your Hearts Elijah: Felix Mendelssohn
I`ll Walk With God
Thanks Be To God
You`ll Never Walk Alone
Ave Maria - Bach
Edelweiss
God Bless America
Let There Be Peace On Earth
Various Sacred Duets by (Handel and Haydn)
Edelweiss / Wunderbar
Life Is A Celebration - The Best of Times Is Now
Let Freedom Ring!

Concert in St Patrick’s Cathedral, NY October 21, 1979. This very special program was In Honor of Pope John Paul II First Papal Visit. This program featured The Martins and accompanying artists, Joseph Smith, organist and Clifford Gilmore, viola.

How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place.....Franz Joseph Hayden Duet

Let The Bright Seraphin.... G. F. Handel Soprano

Pieta Signore!..... A. Stradella Tenor

Mine Glaubigs Herze (My Heart Ever Faithful).....J.S. Bach Soprano.

Quia Respexit, Magnificat (For He Hath Requested)......J.S. Bach Soprano.

Four Hymns for Tenor Voice and Viola.......R. Vaughn Williams
I    Lord Come Away
II   Who Is This Fair One?
III   Come Live, Come Lord!
IV   Evening Hymn

Pie Jesu, Requium (Blessed Jesus) ...........Faure Soprano

For you hall Go Out In Joy........Kent A. Newberry Duet

Concert at Governors Island, NY Combined Chapels Thanksgiving Eve Service & Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY

ORGAN PRELUDE, God of Our Fathers by Doug Martin
WELCOME: Chaplain Reese
OPENING PRAYER: Chaplain Boughton

A SERVICE OF MUSIC IN PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING

WE GATHER TOGETHER Congregation Armed Forces Hymnal # 109
AMERICA (Billings) Duet by Doug and Martha Martin
TO THEE, O LORD OF HOSTS (Goddard) Doug Martin
ON THEE EACH LIVING SOUL AWAITS Haydn’s Creation, Duet by Doug and Martha Martin
A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING, Chaplain Wilson
Concerto... (Nardini)
Martha Martin, Violin
Doug Martin, Organ
FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH, Congregation Armed Forces Hymnal # 88
O LORD OUR GOD, (Mozart) Martha Martin
SHO-LOHM, AH-LAY-CHEM, (Hebrew Trad.) & SABBATH PRAYER Harnick’ Fiddler On The Roof
Duet by Doug and Martha Martin
LITTLE DAVID & WE SHALL OVERCOME (American Trad.)
Duet by Doug and Martha Martin
TIS A GIFT TO BE SIMPLE (Shaker Melody) Doug Martin, Concertina
I’LL WALK WITH GOD, Doug Martin
THANKS BE TO GOD, Martha Martin
BENEDICTION

CLOSING MEDLEY:
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, Armed Forces Hymnal # 200
GOD BLESS AMERICA, Doug and Martha and the Congregation.