Michele Sharik, soloist Michele lives and performs in the San Francisco Bay area Michele's solo album is unique and interesting, containing arrangements of classical symphonic favorites, with one original piece composed by James Meredith (director of Sonos). Each piece is accompanied -- these instruments include organ, piano, cello, harps, percussion, violin and viola. Highly recommended by Susan Berry. from the CD liner notes: "Born and raised in Ohio, Michele moved to the San Francisco Bay area in January of 2002 to join America's premier professional classical handbell ensemble, Sonos. In addition to touring internationally with Sonos, she teaches handbell lessons and workshops, appears as clinician at regional handbell events, and serves as Director of Handbells for two San Francisco Bay Area churches. As a Handbell Solo Artist, Michele is renowned for her graceful and flowing performance style and is increasingly in demand to take the stage across the United States, Canada, and abroad. She has performed in over 20 US states as well as in London and Bristol (England), Dunblane (Scotlane), and Hong Kong (China). This is her first solo CD." Includes: Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke, arr Sharik) Morning, from Peer Gynt (Grieg, arr Hascall) Ave Maria (Gounod, arr Sharik) Bist Du Bei Mir (Stolzel/Bach, arr Sharik) March: Seventeen Come Sunday (Vaughan Williams) La Paix, from the Royal Fireworks (Handel, arr Sharik) La Rejouissance, from the Royal Fireworks (Handel, arr Kastner/McChesney) Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Bach, arr Sharik) Trumpet Tune and Air (Clarke, arr Sharik) Fantasy on "Finlandia" (Sibelius, arr Anderson/Page Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie, arr Sharik) To A Wild Rose (Macdowell, arr Sharik) Relentless (Meredith) Shenandoah (arr Anderson/Kramlich) Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days. SHA100$17.00 Click on an image to display a larger version. Back to main Home Page All information, images, products and services on this website are � 2005 Handbell Services, Inc. All rights reserved. All unauthorized use for any purpose, whether public or private, is not allowed.