Original Compositions
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Thundersnow
Choristers Guild
CGB1240 (Full Score/Percussion parts)
CGB1241 (Handbell Score)
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells, glass or shall windchimes, concert bass drum, suspended cymbal, thunder sheet (or thunder tube or tam-tam), and optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes.
Christmas, Winter
Level 4+
2022
Commissioned by Twin Cities Bronze, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Minnesota, Amy Maakestad, Artistic and Music Director
Choristers Guild
CGB1240 (Full Score/Percussion parts)
CGB1241 (Handbell Score)
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells, glass or shall windchimes, concert bass drum, suspended cymbal, thunder sheet (or thunder tube or tam-tam), and optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes.
Christmas, Winter
Level 4+
2022
Commissioned by Twin Cities Bronze, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Minnesota, Amy Maakestad, Artistic and Music Director
Bells and Beer! (LIFT! LAGER)
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells or handchimes and SATB choir
Full Score $4.00
Handbell Part w/SATB songsheet $4.00 (minimum order of 6)
Secular
Level 2
2022
For the 2022 Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 Festival Conference, June 9-12, 2022, special event at Hoops Brewery, Duluth, Minnesota, in honor of their special craft brew, “Lift! Lager.”
To order: Send me a message on my Contacts page. All proceeds to benefit Area 7 of the Handbell Musicians of America!
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells or handchimes and SATB choir
Full Score $4.00
Handbell Part w/SATB songsheet $4.00 (minimum order of 6)
Secular
Level 2
2022
For the 2022 Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 Festival Conference, June 9-12, 2022, special event at Hoops Brewery, Duluth, Minnesota, in honor of their special craft brew, “Lift! Lager.”
To order: Send me a message on my Contacts page. All proceeds to benefit Area 7 of the Handbell Musicians of America!
O Magnum Mysterium
(O Great Mystery)
Choristers Guild CGB1236
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes
Christmas
Level 2+
2022
Commissioned by Virginia Handbell Consort in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
(O Great Mystery)
Choristers Guild CGB1236
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes
Christmas
Level 2+
2022
Commissioned by Virginia Handbell Consort in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Allegro Brillante
(Joyous Adoration)
Beckenhorst HB741
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes
General
Level 4
2021
Commissioned by The Rogue Ringers and Shepherd's Bells, Medford, OR in memory of Cyndy Patterson.
(Joyous Adoration)
Beckenhorst HB741
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes
General
Level 4
2021
Commissioned by The Rogue Ringers and Shepherd's Bells, Medford, OR in memory of Cyndy Patterson.
Easy Favorites for the Handbell Soloist, Vol. 3
Choristers Guild
CGB1183 Book
CGCD76 Accompaniment CD
CGB1183a Accompaniment Mp3 Bundle
2 or 3 octaves handbell solo and keyboard
Contents:
2020
Choristers Guild
CGB1183 Book
CGCD76 Accompaniment CD
CGB1183a Accompaniment Mp3 Bundle
2 or 3 octaves handbell solo and keyboard
Contents:
- Calming Peace (Prayer for Kristin)
- Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (From the East the Donkey Came) (ORIENTIS PARTIBUS)
- Kyrie
- On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry (That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright; What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright) (PUER NOBIS)
- Still, Still, Still (STILLE, STILLE, STILLE)
- This Is My Father’s World (TERRA BEATA)
- ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (UNE JEUNE PUCELLE)
2020
Ring We Joyfully
Concordia Publishing House
977899
3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells, optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2020
Commissioned in celebration of the 25th anniversary of handbell ringing at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Concordia Publishing House
977899
3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells, optional 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2020
Commissioned in celebration of the 25th anniversary of handbell ringing at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Let Everything that Breathes Praise the Lord (Psalm 150)
Choristers Guild
CGB1146 (Full Score, reproducible instrumental parts)
CGB1147 (Handbell Score)
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional chime tree, triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbal, and 3 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2019
Commissioned by River City Ringers and friends to honor Joyce Miller in recognition of her 30 years with River City Ringers and over 45 years service to the handbell community.
Choristers Guild
CGB1146 (Full Score, reproducible instrumental parts)
CGB1147 (Handbell Score)
3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional chime tree, triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbal, and 3 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2019
Commissioned by River City Ringers and friends to honor Joyce Miller in recognition of her 30 years with River City Ringers and over 45 years service to the handbell community.
Revelation
Choristers Guild CGB1113
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2019
Commissioned by the Carillon Bells of First United Methodist Church, Ponca City, Oklahoma in celebration of the marriage of Rod and Delaine Kutz and their dedication to the music ministry of this congregation.
Choristers Guild CGB1113
3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 4
General
2019
Commissioned by the Carillon Bells of First United Methodist Church, Ponca City, Oklahoma in celebration of the marriage of Rod and Delaine Kutz and their dedication to the music ministry of this congregation.
Carillon of Praise
Choristers Guild CGB1089
3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 3-
General
2018
For the Metropolitan United Church Handbells, Toronto, ONT, in loving memory of Paul Kropp.
Choristers Guild CGB1089
3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Level 3-
General
2018
For the Metropolitan United Church Handbells, Toronto, ONT, in loving memory of Paul Kropp.
Joy and Hope Abounding
Choristers Guild
CGB237 3 octaves (original edition, revised)
CGB1079 3, 4, or 5 octaves
Level 4-
General
2018
Commissioned for the Sounds of Joy Handbells of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas.
Choristers Guild
CGB237 3 octaves (original edition, revised)
CGB1079 3, 4, or 5 octaves
Level 4-
General
2018
Commissioned for the Sounds of Joy Handbells of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas.
Yesu Ananipenda (Jesus Loves Me)
Choristers Guild
CGB980 (Full Score/Percussion parts)
CGB981 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct handbells with large djembe (or congas), small djembe (or bongos), caxixi (or maracas), shekere (or cabasa), gankokwe (or agogo bells) and opt 2 oct handchimes
Level 3+
General
2016
Commissioned by St. Mark Lutheran Church of Davenport, Iowa to honor Pam Carstens for her 25 years of service as Assistant Director of Music.
Choristers Guild
CGB980 (Full Score/Percussion parts)
CGB981 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct handbells with large djembe (or congas), small djembe (or bongos), caxixi (or maracas), shekere (or cabasa), gankokwe (or agogo bells) and opt 2 oct handchimes
Level 3+
General
2016
Commissioned by St. Mark Lutheran Church of Davenport, Iowa to honor Pam Carstens for her 25 years of service as Assistant Director of Music.
Ring to the Lord a New Song
Choristers Guild
CGB959 (2-3 oct. handbells)
CGB960 (4-6 oct. handbells)
Level 4-
General
2016
Dedicated with deepest respect, gratitude, and love to Mrs. Barbara Berntson; my first director, my mentor, and my friend
Choristers Guild
CGB959 (2-3 oct. handbells)
CGB960 (4-6 oct. handbells)
Level 4-
General
2016
Dedicated with deepest respect, gratitude, and love to Mrs. Barbara Berntson; my first director, my mentor, and my friend
In Beauty, Celebration and Peace
Choristers Guild CGB937
3-6 oct. handbells
Level 4
Original/General
2015
Commissioned by Capital Ringers, Dover, Delaware in celebration of their tenth anniversary. Dedicated to all members of Capital Ringers, past and present, and Linda Simms, founder/director.
Choristers Guild CGB937
3-6 oct. handbells
Level 4
Original/General
2015
Commissioned by Capital Ringers, Dover, Delaware in celebration of their tenth anniversary. Dedicated to all members of Capital Ringers, past and present, and Linda Simms, founder/director.
All Things Bright and Beautiful (Reproducible Collection)
Choristers Guild
CGB941 (2-3 oct.)
CGB942 (3-5 oct.)
2015
Choristers Guild
CGB941 (2-3 oct.)
CGB942 (3-5 oct.)
2015
- All Things Bright and Beautiful (ROYAL OAK)
- God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens (HOLY MANNA)
- Calming Peace (Original)
- Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior (ADORO TE DEVOTE)
- Kyrie (Original)
- Processional on All Glory, Laud, and Honor (ST. THEODULPH) (includes opt. C or Bb instrument)
- All Glory, Laud, and Honor (ST. THEODULPH) (may be used for congregational singing - includes opt. C or Bb instrument)
- Now the Green Blade Rises (Sing We Now of Christmas) (NOEL NOUVELET)
- Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (From the East the Donkey Came) (ORIENTIS PARTIBUS) (includes opt. snare drum and tambourine)
Despite the Storm
Choristers Guild
CGB932 (2-3 oct. handbells, opt. 2-3 oct. handchimes, opt. flute or violin)
CGB933 (3-6 oct. handbells, opt. 3-6 oct. handchimes, opt. flute or violin)
Level 3-
Remembrance/General (original)
2015
Commissioned by Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 for the 2016 Festival/Conference “Ring in the Land of Lincoln” to honor the life and work of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member.
Choristers Guild
CGB932 (2-3 oct. handbells, opt. 2-3 oct. handchimes, opt. flute or violin)
CGB933 (3-6 oct. handbells, opt. 3-6 oct. handchimes, opt. flute or violin)
Level 3-
Remembrance/General (original)
2015
Commissioned by Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 for the 2016 Festival/Conference “Ring in the Land of Lincoln” to honor the life and work of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
from Easy Favorites for the Handbell Soloist
Choristers Guild
CGB862 3-4 oct. solo handbells, keyboard acc. (book)
CGCD56 audio CD keyboard acc.
2014
from Easy Favorites for the Handbell Soloist
Choristers Guild
CGB862 3-4 oct. solo handbells, keyboard acc. (book)
CGCD56 audio CD keyboard acc.
2014
- Savior of the Nations, Come
- Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)
- Amazing Grace
- God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
- Meditation on Beautiful Savior
- The Lord Is My Shepherd
Campanae Celebrare
(Celebrate with Bells)
Agape/Hope Publishing 2626
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
2013
(Celebrate with Bells)
Agape/Hope Publishing 2626
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
2013
Peace In Our Time
CGB801 (Handbell Score)
CGB801v (Violin Part)
3-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, violin
Level 3
Patriotic/General
2013
- Compassion
- Satyagraha
- Tribute
CGB801 (Handbell Score)
CGB801v (Violin Part)
3-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, violin
Level 3
Patriotic/General
2013
Fantasia Misterioso
Choristers Guild
CGB707 (Full Score/Instrumental parts)
CGB708 (Handbell Score)
4-7 oct. handbells, opt. percussion
Level 4
Secular
2011
Choristers Guild
CGB707 (Full Score/Instrumental parts)
CGB708 (Handbell Score)
4-7 oct. handbells, opt. percussion
Level 4
Secular
2011
Rejoice! He Is Risen!
(Rejoice In the Spirit)
Choristers Guild
CGB720 (2-3 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes)
CGB721 (3-6 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes)
Level 3
Easter/General
2011
(Rejoice In the Spirit)
Choristers Guild
CGB720 (2-3 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes)
CGB721 (3-6 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes)
Level 3
Easter/General
2011
Te Deum Laudamus
Choristers Guild
CGB728 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB729 (Handbell Score)
CGB730 (Handchime Score)
Double choir 3-5 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes, percussion
Level 4
Easter/General
2011
Choristers Guild
CGB728 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB729 (Handbell Score)
CGB730 (Handchime Score)
Double choir 3-5 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes, percussion
Level 4
Easter/General
2011
Prologue and Rhythmic Dance
(Prayer and Joyful Praise)
Choristers Guild
CGB660 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB661 (Handbell Score)
4-7 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 4
General
2010
(Prayer and Joyful Praise)
Choristers Guild
CGB660 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB661 (Handbell Score)
4-7 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 4
General
2010
Guiding Spirit
(Andante and Spirituoso)
Choristers Guild CGB634
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Pentecost/General
2009
(Andante and Spirituoso)
Choristers Guild CGB634
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Pentecost/General
2009
I Will Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Hills
Choristers Guild
CGB528 (Full Score/Organ)
CGB529 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, organ
Level 2
Lent/General
2007
Choristers Guild
CGB528 (Full Score/Organ)
CGB529 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, organ
Level 2
Lent/General
2007
Sherekea Usafari!
(Celebrate the Journey!)
Choristers Guild
CGB513 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB514 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 3
General
2007
(Celebrate the Journey!)
Choristers Guild
CGB513 (Full Score/Instrumental Parts)
CGB514 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 3
General
2007
Calming Peace
Choristers Guild
CGB438 (2-3 oct. handbells)
CGB439 (3-5 oct. handbells)
Level 2
General
2006
Choristers Guild
CGB438 (2-3 oct. handbells)
CGB439 (3-5 oct. handbells)
Level 2
General
2006
Gentle Shepherd, Joyful Servant
(Andante and Giocoso)
National Music Publishing HB-625
Reassigned to Fred Bock Publishing
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
General
2006
(Andante and Giocoso)
National Music Publishing HB-625
Reassigned to Fred Bock Publishing
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
General
2006
Vision Quest
Choristers Guild CGB494
General
2006
Choristers Guild CGB494
- I pray to the West which gives us rest and reflection
- I pray to the North which gives us patience and purity
- I pray to the East which gives us energy and emotions
- I pray to the South which gives us discipline and direction
5-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, percussion
General
2006
Sky-tinted Waters (A Suite for Handbells)
4-6 oct. handbells
Level 4
Secular
2005
- Canoeing on West Bearskin Lake
- Ice Fishing on Mille Lacs (Sven and Ole's Day Out)
- Song of the Lighthouse
4-6 oct. handbells
Level 4
Secular
2005
Bwana Asifiwe!
(Praise the Lord!)
Choristers Guild
CGB366 (Full Score/Percussion Parts)
CGB367 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 3
General
2004
(Praise the Lord!)
Choristers Guild
CGB366 (Full Score/Percussion Parts)
CGB367 (Handbell Score)
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 3
General
2004
The Works of Thy Hand
(A Morning Meditation)
Choristers Guild CGB390
3-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, flute
Level 3
General
2004
(A Morning Meditation)
Choristers Guild CGB390
3-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, flute
Level 3
General
2004
Lamb of God
Choristers Guild CGB254
Double choir (3-5 oct. handbells, 2-3 oct. handchimes)
Level 2
Lent/Holy Week/Communion
2001
Choristers Guild CGB254
Double choir (3-5 oct. handbells, 2-3 oct. handchimes)
Level 2
Lent/Holy Week/Communion
2001
Reflections on the Plains
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion, trumpet
Level 4
Secular
1999
- Sunrise and Wheatwaves
- Rodeo Jubilee
- In Memorium: April 19, 1995
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion, trumpet
Level 4
Secular
1999