NOTE:  Please see the “Published Compositions” page for complete descriptions/files.

HOT off the PRESS!!  Trumpet Voluntary.  3-5 oct., optional trumpet and organ.  A highly versatile arrangement of John Stanley’s famous work that boasts 5 performance options:  handbells, handbells and trumpet, handbells and organ, handbells with trumpet and organ, or organ and trumpet.  Can be played antiphonally.  The handbell part can stand alone, as the extra instruments are not required for performance. Great choice for weddings or festive occasions!  Lvl. 3.  Soundforth #279075 (Handbells); #279067 (Full score/parts).  

Computer generated MP3 tutti:  stanley.mp3

Live Performance, handbells only:  stanley_SF.mp3

NEW!!  The Hills are Bare in Bethlehem.  3-5 octaves w/opt. violin (C inst.).  This sensitive arrangement of the familiar shape note hymn "Prospect" can pull extra duty for Pentecost, stewardship, or general in addition to Christmas, under its alternate titles "Lone, Wild Bird" and as "Creating God, Your Fingers Trace."  The optional violin part, reminiscent of an Appalachian fiddle, doubles the melody and a moving counter melody in the final section. Lvl. 2.

Soundforth #279034.    Computer generated MP3 tutti:  hills_bethlehem.mp3

Live Performance, handbells only:  bethlehem_SF.mp3

HOT off the PRESS!!  Saint Louis Blues. 3-5 oct. gutsy, “down and dirty” arrangement of this famous Jazz standard!  This innovative work sports an optional "vamp" section for an improvised instrumental soloist, ad lib.  Level 3+.  A guaranteed show stopper for concert or festival conference!  From the Top #20349.  Computer generated MP3:  saint_louis_blues.mp3

PDF of the Finale file (published copy is much cleaner): louis_promo.pdf

NEW!!  Spiritus (Avalon). Two compatible versions:  5-7 oct./opt. chimes, -OR- 3-4 oct./opt. 2-4 oct. chimes; both with opt. flute, bar or wind chimes.  An original, highly orchestral, programatic composition that captures the rich mysticism of English folklore.  Employs lush bass chords; suspended, malleted treble ostinato; singing bell technique; and shimmer.  Commissioned by Bells of the Cascades. From the Top #20286-5. 

Computer generated MP3:    avaloncg.mp3      From the Top MP3:  SpiritusAvalon.mp3

Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a Blessing). 3-5 oct./opt. 3-5 oct. chimes & talking drum (or hand drum). Hope #2533. Hope Publishing “Best Seller”; Jeffers “HOT 40” & J.W. Pepper “Editor’s Choice.”  YouTube Video

Brian Boru March. 3-5 oct./opt. flute (or C instrument). Lvl. 3. From the Top #20168.  Available in a 3 oct. quartet version also. Lvl. Medium #1027.  See TV Commercial aired in Estonia

Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons). 3-5 oct. bells and/or chimes w/opt. violin (C inst.). AGEHR #AG35289. AGEHR “Best Seller”; Jeffers “HOT 40” title.    Summons.mp3

Star in the East. 3-5 oct./opt. 2-3 oct. chimes, finger cymbals & tambourine. Lorenz #20/1527L. J.W. Pepper “Editor’s Choice.”

Dances from the Terpsichore (Praetorius). An extremely versatile collection of 7 pieces for

2-5 oct. (#20198HB), opt. handchimes, percussion, compatible/completely independent recorder consort (#20198R), and string quartet or orchestra (#20198S) settings. Duplicating masters printed on 11x17 paper. From the Top Music.

Fantasy on Fillmore. 3-5 oct. handbells. Soundforth #268466.

I’m So Glad. 3-5 oct., big band, boogie-woogie style arrangement that’s tons of fun to play! Hope #2489. Jeffers “HOT 40” title.

I've Just Come From the Fountain. 3-5 oct. handbells. Plenty of stopped sounds, including a new technique in which ringers mallet the handles of the bells!  c2007 Choristers Guild #CGB531. Jeffers “HOT 40” title.