found: His A Christmas carol, c1986:t.p. (John Higgins)
found: ASCAP biog. dict., 4th ed.(Higgins, John Michael; b. Sept. 27, 1948, Chicago, Ill.; composer, teacher, publisher)
found: More music of our world, c2005:t.p. (John Higgins) p. 4 (managing producer/editor for Hal Leonard Corporation; co-author in the Essential elements series of methods; best known for his compositions and arrangements for choirs, bands, and orchestras; composer and arranger of children's songs; in addition to his writing and producing activies, he maintains a role in music education as a guest conductor, clinician, and author)