For handbells and chimes, level 4 A masterful arrangement of this sturdy French Christmas carol, balancing unrelenting rhythmic drive with a sparkling glow Commissioned for RingFest 2023 at Toledo First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Toledo, OH) Published by Red River Music (RRG5022)
For handbells, chimes, and optional instrumentation, level 3 A faithful adaptation of the Mannheim Steamroller arrangement, with optional parts for brass, timpani, drum kit, synthesizer and/or strings, in the same key as the original! Commissioned by First United Methodist Church (Allen, TX) Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JHS9647, JHS9647P for instrumental parts and score)
For SATB choir and wind ensemble (wind ensemble may perform with or without chorus, and chorus may perform with piano reduction only); late intermediate A masterful combination of I Saw Three Ships, In Dulci Jubilo, and The Holly and the Ivy Commissioned by the parents of Nikki Allen for the Wind Ensemble of Cardinal Gibbons High School (Raleigh, NC), and by the Cardinal Gibbons High School vocal
For handbells, chimes, and optional strings/synth, level 3- https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/16799.mp3 Commissioned for RingFest 2016 at Toledo First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Toledo, OH) Stunningly powerful combination of the title piece (by Twila Paris) and the VENI EMMANUEL plainchant 27 weeks on the Jeffers Handbell Supply "Hot 40" list Published by Ring Praise! (RP7534, 7534FS for instrumental parts & 7534K for synthesizer)
For SATB divisi choir and solo viola, moderately advanced Michael's first published choral octavo Winner of the 2009 VocalEssence "Welcome Christmas!" carol composition contest Premiered by VocalEssence of Minneapolis, MN (December 2009) Performed by The Oakwood Waits of Raleigh, NC (December 2011) Selected for the 2014 Lutheridge “Songs to Sing” Choral Weekend (Arden, NC) Selected for the 2014 Texas Choral Directors Association High
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 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)
