I Love to Tell the Story
For organ, intermediate A tasteful setting of an “old favorite” Published in the Beckenhorst Press collection Mixtures (OC28)
Holiday for Strings
For handbells and chimes, level 4+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/12786.mp3 Perfect concert opener, closer or encore, a definite crowd-pleaser that sounds much harder than it is Selected for Distinctly Bronze East 2009 (New Bern, NC) Reviewed in Overtones (Jan/Feb 2009) Published by Above the Line Publishing
Healing Spirit
For handbells, chimes, percussion, and flute, level 3- https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/14498.mp3 Stunning original New-Age style composition suitable for worship, concert, or yoga! 13 weeks on the Jeffers Handbell Supply "Hot 40" list Published by Choristers Guild (CGB754)
Gravitas
For handbells and chimes, level 4 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/14918.mp3 Composed in memory of Maestro David Davidson, demanding intensity as well as sensitive musicianship. A truly phenomenal concert piece. Selected for Dr. William Payn's 2015 Master Class in Conducting Handbells Selected for Distinctly Bronze West 2015 (Portland, OR) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB783)
Giusto con Vivo
For handbells and chimes, level 3 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/15422.mp3 Commissioned by Area 8 of the Handbell Musicians of America Five weeks on the Jeffers Handbell Supply "Hot 40" list Selected as an Editors' Choice piece by J.W. Pepper Premiered at the Handbell Musicians of America Area 8 "Ring Davenport" 2014 Festival (Davenport, IA) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB839)
Gaudete!
For handbells and chimes, with optional percussion, level 4 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/16097.mp3 A stately processional followed by an explosive setting of the Piae Cantiones tune, with optional tambourine and triangle. Written for Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble of Reno, Nevada. Published by Choristers Guild (CGB906 and CGB907).
For the Beauty of the Earth
For organ, very accessible A very lush but ethereal setting of DIX, in a slow 5/4 meter Published in the Beckenhorst Press collection Mixtures (OC28)
Firework
For handbells, chimes, and optional rhythm section or track, level 3+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phWxwnOKaxI A best-seller before it was even in print, Michael's arrangement of the affirming Katy Perry chart-topper is incredibly fun to play, listen to, and even sing along! In the same key as the original, and true to its sound. Thousands of hits on YouTube – click the image above to watch the
Fantasy on Kingsfold
For orchestral musicians, in any combination https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/8273.mp3 A celebrated orchestration of Dean Wagner's best-selling work, this versatile orchestration may be used with all instruments, or in any combination. A perfect way to add additional depth and color to Dean's fantastic arrangement. In addition to string parts, a keyboard string reduction is provided. Published by Agape/Hope Publishing (2134O)
Faith of the Saints
For handbells, chimes, and optional trumpet, level 2+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/14566.mp3 A breathtaking hymn medley for All Saints Day, incorporating Faith of our Fathers, Look Ye Saints the Sight Is Glorious and For All the Saints. Powerful and stirring for both performer and listener. Published by Lorenz (20/1614L)