The Joy Of Organ Music: Organ: Instrumental Album

Born in 1903 Percy Whitlock was one of the most outstanding organist-composers of his time. Following his death Whitlock's music was largly undiscovered by organists until a revival of interest in English music during the 1980's brought it to their attention. Now the full scope of Whitlock's output is beginning to be realised and his music is recieving the attention and respect it deserves. The pieces in this anthology dating from 1929 to 1945 represent the essence of Whitlock and one cannot fail to be charmed by the melodiousness and good-natured sense of fun of this most musical of craftsmen. All twenty-ficve pieces here are set in their original form for Organmanuals and pedals.

This complete book on Organ pedalling by Anne Marsden Thomas supports organists from their first encounter with the pedalboard through to the achievement ofvirtuosity. In this comprehensive guide the technique of Organ pedalling is broken down into thirty seven chapters each of which introduces a different aspect of pedalling technique with clear explanations and colour photographs. There are hundreds of exercises mostly drawn from three centuries of organ repertoire many of which not only demonstrate the techniques but are also rewarding to play intheir own right. Pedalling for Organists aims to be comprehensive covering absolutelyevery pedalling technique. The profusion of exercises is intended to giveorganists of every standard – beginner intermediate and advanced - plenty of material for study and sight-reading. Each technique is described and followed by exercise material and where required this exercise material isfinely graded. This is the latest book from one of the church organists’ leading educationalists. Anne Marsden Thomas is well-respected for her teaching skills and dedication in helping the student organist. She has many books published with several set on Organ exam syllabuses.

Cheryl Frances-Hoad's Two Organ Voluntaries for solo Organ. 'My two organ voluntaries Where does your faith lie? and Taking your leave were written for Even You Song a collaborative work for cathedral choir children's choir and organ inspired by the structure and themes of Choral Evensong with poet Lucy Sheerman and artist Bettina Furnée.' - Cheryl Frances-Hoad The premiere given by organist David Humphreys took place at Peterborough Cathedral on 16 February 2017 following the re-pitching of its organ from ‘Philharmonic’ to ’Standard’ concert pitch.

A Practical Guide To Playing The Organ-A Graded Anthology For Organ - Book One: A Practical Guide To Playing The Organ contains detailed guidance and dissection of the organ its componenets sounds and of course technique and playing all of which supports the repertoire pieces in the later books. This first book in the series by renowned organist Anne Marsden Thomas covers the four main areas of concern to organisits of all levels: registration musical expression technique and the art of practising. Together with the graded anthologies in books 2-5 it is intended to be a complete training system for orgainsts of all standards.

In Memory of Hubert Parry-At Sir Hubert Parry’s funeral in St. Paul’s Cathedral on October 16th 1918 a few of his friends made a small wreath of melodies which were woven together and played. The pieces in this book have been written and given by these friends and a few besides as a rather larger wreath in loving memory of him. The title of the book was suggested by the original heading on his own piece (which stands as the first of them) For The Little Organ Book.

Par CABANILLES JUAN BAUTISTA. Joan Cabanilles was cathedral organist in Valencia and the towering figure in Spanish organ music of the late 17th century. His brilliant and diverse musical language, rooted in the traditional sounds of Spain, has not managed to reach a large audience outside the Iberian peninsula, although he is often called 'a musician of European stature”. The aim of this three-volume Urtext edition is to grant access to his most appealing works. To this end, all available sources in the libraries of Astorga, Barcelona, San Lorenzo de el Escoreal, Felanitx/Mallorca, Jaca and Montserrat have been examined and newly evaluated. If Cabanilles's oeuvre consists primarily of tientos, organ hymns and versets, the third and final volume contains three versos, three pasacalles, two galliards, two toccatas and such special forms as Paseos de tercer tono, Diferencias de Folías and a Jácara. „This is an excellent resource for organists interested in exploring this satisfying repertoire.' (Brian E. Harlow, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians 1/2018)/ Répertoire / Orgue

Eleven pieces for solo Organ from the 19th to the 21st century. Selected and edited by Martin Neary. 'An imaginative kaleidoscope of attractive pieces. There is much to enjoy in this wide-ranging collection.' - John Scott LVO Organist and Director of Music Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue New York 'A valuable collection for organists. The fact that it is published in aid of such an important cause makes it all the more appealing.' - James O'Donnell Organist & Master of the Choristers Westminster Abbey Visiting Professor of Organ Royal Academy of Music 'Containing stimulating music for professional and amateur alike thisbeautifully produced volume is one of the highest quality and useful Organ albums to have been released in years. You should buy a copy - you won't regret it.' - Jonathan Vaughn (Choir & Organ - March/April 2011) Produced in association with the Organists Charitable Trust with the support of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Trust this is a collection of 11 pieces for solo organ (ABRSM Grade 6-7). Featuring previously-unpublished works by Howells and Rutter and new works by Philip Moore and three 'rising stars' David Bednall Iain Farrington and Thomas Hewitt Jones. Selected and edited by Martin Neary.