Michael Bedford

Description

Michael Bedford is Organist/Choirmaster Emeritus of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  After 50 years in the church music business, and 25 of those years at St. John’s Church, he is now retired.  Currently he serves as President of the American Guild of Organists.  In his spare time he continues to compose and write mystery novels.

Dr. Bedford is a widely published composer of choral music for children’s, youth and adult choirs, as well as organ collections and handbell pieces. He also serves as workshop leader and clinician for children’s and youth choir festivals, handbell choir festivals, hymn festivals and organ workshops throughout the United States.

In April of 2003, his Psalm 96 was awarded 1st Place in the Ninth Biennial Competition for the 2004 American Guild of Organists/E.C. Schirmer Publishing Award in Choral Composition.

This collection includes one single copy of the following anthems: