HOWARD was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, attended Penn State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BS Music ED), and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MSM with a major in Conducting and Composition).

COMPOSER: Over 250 Compositions and Arrangements for Vocal and Handbell Choirs Published by numerous publishing companies. (Broadman Press, Genevox Press, LifeWay, Hope Publishing, Crescendo, Doxology Music, Carol Press, Lorenz Publishing, American Guild of  English Handbell, Lake State Publishers,  Triune Publishing, Harold Flammer, Shawnee Press, Benson Music, Alfred Publishing Company and Singspiration of Zondervan Press. His Handbell compositions have been rung in the USA, Great Britain, Europe, South America, Israel, Russia and Japan.

SOME OF HIS MUSIC:

Stream of Peace and Joy        3-7 Octave            Unpublished
(Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers and David Harris, Director)

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty   3-7 Octave            Published
Jeffers Handbell Supply

Joyful Praise                                3-5 Octave               HP5354
Shawnee Press

God Almighty, Praise to Thee     3-5 Octave               HP5383
Shawnee Press

Praise to Our Creator                  3-5 Octave               HP5363
Shawnee Press

Victory in Jesus                            3-5 Octave               HP5375
Shawnee Press

God's Amazing Grace                  3-5 Octave               HP5370
Shawnee Press

Our Heritage Medley                    3-5 Octave              HP5374
Shawnee Press

Beside Still Waters                        3-5 Octave              1047
Hope Publishing (Agape)   

Come Celebrate                             3-5 octave                8626
Alfred Publishing Co.

The God of Abraham Praise                       3-5 octave                HP5414
Flammer Publishing Co.

Diadem                               3-5 octave                HP5400
Flammer Publishing Co.

Valley of Peace                             3-5 octave                RO 3240
Ring Out! Press

A Festive Christmas                      3-5 Octave               12390
Alfred Publishing Co.

Valse Raleigh  (Written for David M. Harris, Director of the Raleigh Ringers)