Original Compositions

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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.
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
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.
All Things Bright and Beautiful (Reproducible Collection)
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.
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
  • 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
Peace In Our Time
  1. Compassion
  2. Satyagraha
  3. Tribute
Choristers Guild
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
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
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
Carillon Festiva
Choristers Guild CGB656
3-6 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
2010
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
Guiding Spirit
(Andante and Spirituoso)
Choristers Guild CGB634
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Pentecost/General
2009
The Passion Prophecy
Choristers Guild CGB584
3-5 oct. handbells, opt. handchimes
Level 3
Holy Week
2009
Festival Sanctus
Choristers Guild CGB570
4-5 oct. handbells
Level 5
Easter/General
2008
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
Resonances and Alleluias
Choristers Guild CGB516
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
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
Staccato Giocoso
Choristers Guild CGB538
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
Secular
2007
Kyrie
Choristers Guild CGB480
2-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
Lent/General
2006
Calming Peace
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
Kyrie
Choristers Guild CGB480
2-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
Lent/General
2006
Vision Quest
Choristers Guild CGB494
  1. I pray to the West which gives us rest and reflection
  2. I pray to the North which gives us patience and purity
  3. I pray to the East which gives us energy and emotions
  4. I pray to the South which gives us discipline and direction
    5-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, percussion
Level 5
General
2006
Sky-tinted Waters (A Suite for Handbells)
  1. Canoeing on West Bearskin Lake
  2. Ice Fishing on Mille Lacs (Sven and Ole's Day Out)
  3. Song of the Lighthouse
Choristers Guild CGB395
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
The Works of Thy Hand
(A Morning Meditation)
Choristers Guild CGB390
3-6 oct. handbells, handchimes, flute
Level 3
General
2004
Faith, Hope, and Love
Choristers Guild CGB325
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
Wedding/General
2003
A Time to Rejoice
Choristers Guild CGB342
3-5 oct. handbells, flute duet
Level 3
General
2003
Rejoice and Be Glad
Choristers Guild CGB117
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 3
General
1990, 2002
Five Inscriptions
AGEHR Publishing AG57007J
5-7 oct. handbells
Level 6
General
2001
Joy and Hope Abounding
Choristers Guild CGB237
3 oct. handbells
Level 3
General
2001
Lamb of God
Choristers Guild CGB254
Double choir (3-5 oct. handbells, 2-3 oct. handchimes)
Level 2
Lent/Holy Week/Communion
2001
African Alleluia
Choristers Guild CGB229
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion
Level 4
General
2000
God of Joy, God of Strength
Lorenz Publishing 20/1612L
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
2000
Light Eternal
(Lux Aeterna)
Lorenz Publishing 20/1188L
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Easter/General
2000
Towers
AGEHR Publishing AG35178
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
2000
A New Gloria
Choristers Guild CGB213
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Easter/General
1999
Reflections on the Plains
  1. Sunrise and Wheatwaves
  2. Rodeo Jubilee
  3. In Memorium: April 19, 1995
AGEHR Publishing AG35158J
3-5 oct. handbells, percussion, trumpet
Level 4
Secular
1999
Windscape
Concordia Publishing House 97-6833
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
Pentecost/General
1999
Remembrance
Lorenz Publishing
20/1131L
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 5
All Saints/General
1998
Cantabile and Scherzando (POP)
Augsburg Fortress 11-10627
3-5 oct. handbells
Level 4
General
1995