Traditional church Organs are no longer the exclusive domain of Bach and the like - popular styles have conquered the “king of instruments” and found wide-ranging forms of expression. The only thing missing to date is a broad selection of suitable pieces. This is where Jazz Inspirations For Organ steps in. This comprehensive collection of moderately difficult pieces by various composers and organists offers “classical” swing jazz blues and Latin numbers side by side with rumba ragtime and calypso. A chorale prelude on Silent Night rubs shoulders with a Swing Fughetta and Latin for Lefties.The collection's great attraction lies in its personal treatment of the various themes. The editors are experienced organists fully conversant with the timbral possibilities of the pipe Organ. Their suggestions regarding registration are valuable tips that allow organists to develop their own style and be creative.

The eight sonatas of Guilmant may well lay claim to classical rank. Originally conceived for the French organs of Cavaille-Col they are sufficiently broad in conception as to lose little if anything in their interpretation on English and American instruments. At the time of their composition (1874-1909) they brought to the Organ a new sense which had been too little cultivated by organists. This volume is edited by A. Eaglefield Hull and contains the First Sonata in D Minor Op.42 Second Sonata In D Major Op.50 Third Sonata In C Minor Op.56 Fourth Sonata In D Minor Op.61 and the Fifth Sonata In C Minor Op.80.

from the Opera 'Tannhauser'-During his time in Weimar (1848 1861) Liszt developed a then entirely new organ style which stands out for both orchestral and pianistic elements. Together with the choirmaster Alexander Wilhelm Gottschalg (1827 1908) from Tiefurt he regularly initiated so-called 'organ conferences'. And it was at the suggestion of Gottschalg that the present arrangement of the Pilgrim's Choir from the opera 'Tannhäuser' was written. With his version for organ Liszt by means of this example laid the foundations for the (not always undisputed) tradition extending to the present day of organ transcriptions from the operas of Wagner. 'Organistic' elements in the Pilgrims' Choir are theclassical chorale theme the solemn 'sacred' atmosphere of the solemn tempo as well as the expressive cantability. The linear intensification from the antiphonal-organ-like piano dolce of the beginning to the 'full organ' can be realized in a convincing manner with an orchestrally conceived three-manual organ with the sensitive use of the swell box and the successive seamless build-up of the crescendo pedal being of particular significance. Important repertoire piece marking the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner in 2013.

3 Chorals Transcription 3 partitas Variation-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The tenth volume includes a favoured selection of Bach's works including Three Chorales and Three Partitas and Canonic Variations. In addition Dupré's annotations in Complete OrganWorks comprise fingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation amongst other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

For organ with 10 percussionists: 1: glk 2: vib 3: ch 4: cel 5: pf 6: 6 plumber pipes 6 bells rattle jangles guiro 7: 3 muted gong rasp 3 sus gong 8: sn dr Chin crash cym sus cym mcas 9: 3 tomt 3 sus gong 10: sus b dr 3 wood dr

Suite Gothique remains Leon Boellmann's most popular composition. It is tuneful approachable and technically straightforward and its superb Toccata has become an organ 'classic'. It creates a thrilling effect with the mosteconomical of means. Boellmann wrote liturgical organ music motets songs and a little instrumental music. One is left wondering what he would have composed if he had lived longer.

Handbook of classical-modern organ playing-Handbook of classical-modern Organ playing.Barenreiter's two-volume edition is the first to offer a reference work on Organ technique systematically subdivided into 60 exercise units. It provides an overview of all relevant topics on manual and pedal playing based on the tutors by Marcel Dupré Fernando Germani Charles-Louis Hanon and Johannes Brahms as well as on their sequels and supplements. There is also a comprehensive set of exercises to maintain the achieved performance level.This compendium is a tutor for all levels of expertise and training from ambitious semi-professional organists through to fully professional church musicians and conservatorystudents. Furthermore it is aimed at all of those who teach the Organ whether privately or at academies colleges conservatories or universities.Two-volume reference work on Organ technique (Ger/Eng)Covers all relevant areas of manual and pedal playingIncludes a comprehensive set of exercisesConcise introductory text (Ger/Eng)Index for topics and keywords on teaching and performing issuesFor every level of expertise and trainingPeter Wagner (b. Karlstadt 1967) studied Catholic church music (A-level certification) Organ improvisation concert Organ and music theory in Cologne Würzburg and Salzburg. His later career led him to a wide variety of teaching consultancy and jury activities in the areas of Organ playing music theory choral and orchestral conducting voice training and children?s choirs. He has also given concert tours in Germany and abroad. From 2001 to 2003 Wagner was an educational consultant and teacher at the Bavarian State Academy of Music in Hammelburg. Since then he has been cathedral organist and choral director in Minden as well dean church musician for the archbishopric of Paderborn.

As a famous contributor to classical Organ music César Franck's (1822-1890) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ Works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Franck's Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The second volume includes a favoured selection of Franck's works including a Pastoral Prayer and Finale. In addition Dupré's annotations in Organ Works comprise fingerings ruleson technique and instructions on ornamentation amongst other aspects. This compilation of Franck's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

Volume 4-As a famous contributor to classical Organ music César Franck's (1822-1890) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Franck's Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The fourth volume includes a favoured selection of Franck's works including three of his chorales. In addition Dupré's annotations in Organ Works comprise fingerings rules on technique andinstructions on ornamentation amongst other aspects. This compilation of Franck's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

8 petits préludes and fugues 3 préludes 9 fugues 5 fantaisies-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupr? (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The fifth volume includes a selection of Bach's favoured Preludes and Fugues and Fantasies. In addition Dupr?'s annotations in Complete Organ Works comprisefingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.

Organists and keyboard players in search of appropriate music for the Christmas season will welcome this rich selection of noels or carols by three renowned 18th-Century French organ composers Louis-Claude Daquin Jean-Francois Dandrieu and Claude-Benigne Balbastre. Each composition is a set of variations on a French carol popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The music is highly ornamented in the French classical style and moderate to advanced in difficulty. Reprinted from authoritative editions.

At just 34 years of age Theodore Dubois was installed as a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire his 12 Pièces Nouvelles for Organ remain prominent. Whilst being a significant figure in the field of teaching Dubois was also a revered organist occupying the post of organist at the Madeleine. Dubois' 12 Pièces Nouvelles vary in character beginning with a helpful index of performance directions. For all aspiring advanced organists Dubois'12 Pièces Nouvelles ensure variety and versatility within the repertoire.

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for their 2012 convention here is the first major work from the pen of Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah the four movements follow the prophet's feelings of abandonment and redemption by God. Powell combines this ancient text with music that draws simultaneously from the African American musical heritage as well as the classical music traditions.

A most useful album of classical works arranged and edited by the organ scholar Bryan Hesford.