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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y9KLjKSPHg For SATB choir, lyric mezzo-soprano and lyric baritone soloists, and orchestra; moderately advanced Completed in 2021 during the Covid pandemic, and dedicated to "those who have selflessly shown their encouragement, support and love" World premiere at Carnegie Hall (New York City, NY) under the baton of the composer (June 20, 2022) Published by New Domain Music (please inquire regarding availability)
For handbells, chimes, hand drum & violin, level 5. Optional orchestra (please inquire) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtqrsHl3m3U https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/17130.mp3 Commissioned by Bells of the Lakes (Minneapolis, MN) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB1006, CGB1005 for full score)
For SATB choir, soprano and tenor soloists, and orchestra; moderately advanced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7CMFa8quM&t=2s Completed in 2001, for the Chancel Choir of North Raleigh UMC (Raleigh, NC) Concert premiere at Carnegie Hall (New York City, NY) under the baton of the composer (June 11, 2017) European premiere at Minoriten Church (Vienna, Austria) under the baton of the composer
For handbells and chimes (single or antiphonal groups) and optional piano and/or orchestra, level 2+ https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/13052.mp3 Follow-up piece to Michael's popular Trust and Obey Now in its second printing, with improved antiphonal bracketing system and optional orchestration 89 weeks on the Jeffers Handbell Supply “Hot 40” list: Michael's all-time best-selling piece! Published by Red River Music (BL5055, BP5055 for piano part, FS5055 for bell/piano score
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)
