Organ Music for Communion

The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers presents a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned works. The music is stylistically varied and encompasses secular and sacred repertoire from a range of periods. In addition to original organ repertoire, the collection also contains several organ transcriptions in new arrangements for the instrument. ? 42 pieces for manuals and pedals, in a variety of musical forms, suitable for use at church services or as recital repertoire ? Original music for the instrument, spanning the sixteenth century to the present day, including compositions by Amy Beach, Clementine de Bourges, Nadia Boulanger, Jeanne Demessieux, Cecilia McDowall, Clara Schumann, and Ethyl Smyth, plus commissions from Kristina Arakelyan, Miriam Carpinetti, Ghislaine Reece-Trapp, Isabelle Ryder, Amy Summers, and Rebecca Groom te Velde ? Standalone miniatures, movements from organ sonatas and symphonies, transcriptions of piano, harpsichord, and flute pieces, and an orchestral opera overture ? A variety of difficulty levels, from ABRSM Grades 2-3 through to Diploma standard, with a graded index provided

Description This collection of 50 short liturgical works by Alexandre Guilmant offers organists a practical resource of music ideally suited to church services and recitals. Organists will find here a large, varied, and colourful menu of music for sacred occasions, including offertories, preludes, postludes, marches, meditations, and music for communion services. Selected and edited by Samuel P.Warren. Songlist Absolution In E Minor Allegretto In B Allegro Moderato E Pastorale In E Allegro Non Troppo In A Minor Andante Con Moto In E-flat Andante Con Moto In F Anthems Bridal Chorus In D-flat Cantabile In F Canzona In F Minor Choral In G Communion In D Communion In E Minor Communion In G Elegy In F Minor Elevation In E Minor Elevation In F Fuga Alla Handel In F Funeral March In C Minor Grand Chorus In March Form Grand Triumphal Chorus In A Interlude In E-flat Invocation In E-flat Ite Missa Est In D Minor Madrigal In E-flat Magnificat In G March In D March In F Meditation In B Minor Melody In G Offertory In A Offertory In C Minor Offertory In D Offertory In E-flat Postlude In F Prayer In A Flat Prayer In B-flat Prelude And Fugue In E Minor Prelude In E-flat Processional March In A Scherzo Symphonique In C Strophe For The Hymn Iste Confessor Strophes For The Ascension Hymn Torchlight March In F Versets

38 original pieces on hymns and carols-Themed by season the books in the Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists series provide a wealth of new chorale preludes and hymn settings suitable for all church organists. With a host of accessible pieces these volumes are a must for every church organist's library. This volume contains new settings of many traditional Christmas hymns as well as imaginative new pieces written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK. The collection is varied with pieces in a wide range of styles. Practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares and communion settings - are included. Thepieces in Oxford Hymn Settings For Organists: Advent And Christmas are suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces also suitable for recital use and all feature registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals.

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony and melodies  Messe De La Pentecôte is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Composed in 1949-1950 the Organ Mass is thought to be based on twenty years of improvising at Saint Trinity Church in Paris where Messiaen was organist. Messe De La Pentecôte is in five movements; 1) Entrance 2) Offertory 3) Consecration 4) Communion and 5) Recessional. Influences of birdsong are depicted within the piece reflecting the composer's interest inornithology. The first movement also contains the use of Greek rhythms. Messe De La Pentecôte is essential to all advanced organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.

Fresh imaginative new pieces written by a range of experienced Organ composers based in the US and the UK and displaying a great variety of styles and approaches. Includes practical concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes postludes fanfares communion settings.Features pieces suitable for busy church musicians at intermediate level working in all major denominations. Some pieces are also suitable for recital use.Registration suggestions that can readily be adapted to suit most instruments with pedals are included and the companion website features a cumulative index of hymn tunes and contributor biographies.With a hostof accessible quality new settings and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes these volumes are a must for every church organist's library.

Organ score with solo parts In C B-Flat E-Flat F.The series ?Organ Plus One? contains pieces which are freely-composed or based on hymn tunes both original works as well as arrangements.The editions include solo parts in C Bb Eb and F which can be played by Violin Flute Oboe Clarinet Trumpet and Horn in F. The range of the solo instrument parts is in the middle register making this series particularly appealing to non-professional church musicians and instrumentalists.The hallmark of this edition flexible instrumentation with easy playability ensures that the pieces can easily be tackled and are fun to play for church services musical evenings and small concerts. Idiomatic instrumental arrangements and the stylistic variety of the pieces guarantee success for both organists and instrumentalists.The contents of the volumes correspond to the seasons of the church year:- Advent/Christmas- Passion/Easter- Epiphany/Whitsun/Pentecost- Death and Eternity/Funerals- Praise and Thanks- Divine Service- Communion- Special Services (baptisms/weddings)

Nine original organ compositions that sound impressive without being terribly difficult great for students and busy organistsIncluded in collection:1. Ceremonial March2. Festival Prelude3. Reflections4. Communion Meditation5. Fanfare And Processional6. Contemplation7. I Will Magnify The Lord8. Postlude In G Minor9. Epilogue