For handbells and chimes, with obligate bell-tree keyboard or flute, level 4 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/15636.mp3 Composed for Barbara Brocker, inventor of the bell-tree keyboard and a visionary who just "gets it." Premiered at the Handbell Musicians of America Area 9 "Summit 2012" (Conroe, TX) Published by From the Top Music (20381)
For handbells and chimes, level 6 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/12216.mp3 Co-winner of the 2006 Soundprint Productions Composition Contest Selected for Dr. William Payn's 2008 Master Class in Conducting Handbells Selected for the 14th Festival Puertorriqueño de Coros de Campanas in 2008 (Ponce, Puerto Rico) Selected for the 2013 Bay View Week of Handbells (Petoskey, MI) Selected for Distinctly Bronze East 2022 (New Bern, NC) Published by From the
For handbells and chimes, level 2+ From Easter and Beyond, a reproducible collection of uplifting handbell pieces, a collaborative effort with colleagues Dan Edwards, Sandra Eithun, Michael Helman, Jason Krug, Anna Laura Page, Ron Mallory and Sondra Tucker. Published by Lorenz (20/1885L)
For handbells, chimes, and optional snare drum, level 4 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/13740.mp3 A stirring arrangement of the Czech carol which inspired The Little Drummer Boy Selected for the publisher’s “Raleigh Ringers Series” Featured on The Handbell Podcast "Holiday Music Show" (Season 5, Show 76; December 2010) Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JHS9462)
For handbells, chimes and optional percussion, level 5 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/12192.mp3 Michael’s first published piece, featuring an incredibly catchy and smile-inducing melody Featured on the album Agape Ringers in Concert Live! Performed by the East Texas Handbell Ensemble on the 2007 AGEHR National Seminar opening concert (Dallas, TX) Selected for Distinctly Bronze 2007 (New Bern, NC) Selected to be performed by the Festival Choir at the 13th
For handbells, chimes & optional piccolo & clarinet, level 5+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/12685.mp3 Winner of the 2007 Bells of the Sound “Three Ring Circus” Composition Contest, Michael's second "circus song" is the engaging and entertaining follow-up to Carnivale. Reviewed in Overtones (Jan/Feb 2011) Selected for Distinctly Bronze East 2012 (New Bern, NC) Published by From the Top Music (20216)
For handbells & chimes, level 4+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/14134.mp3 Written for and premiered at the third annual AGEHR Area VII Anthornis advanced ringing event, February 2010 (Minneapolis, MN) Selected for Distinctly Bronze East 2011 (New Bern, NC) Selected for Bronzefest 2012 at Baylor University (Waco, TX) Selected for the 2012 Bay View Week of Handbells (Petoskey, MI) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB664)
For handbells and chimes, level 4+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/16318.mp3 A faithful setting of Mozart’s beloved “Elvira Madigan” Piano Concerto no. 21, mov. 2 Commissioned by Plymouth Congregational Church (Minneapolis, MN) in celebration of Cammy Carteng’s 25th year of handbell directing. Published by Choristers Guild (CGB938)
For handbells and chimes, level 4 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/16520.mp3 Commissioned in honor of Katie Collinsworth, and premiered by The River City Ringers (San Antonio, TX) Published by Beckenhorst Press (HB548)
For handbells, level 5 https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/14133.mp3 A setting of Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words #3, a terrific offering for church postlude or for concert Selected for Distinctly Bronze West 2011 (Bremerton, WA) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB639)
