Organ Music for Church Service, in 4 volumes, Volume 4

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

These service preludes are well-written accessible melodious and very practical and provide excellent additional literature for church organists.Don Michael Dicie (b.1941)Don Michael Dicie has been fond of spirituals folk songs and plainsong since he began music lessons in elementary school in Birmingham Alabama. During his formal music training he developed his main musical interests of music theory and composition while studying with William Baxter and Hugh Thomas. From 1966 to 1972 he was the organist and choir director at the Cathedral of St. Paul Minnesota. From 1973 to 1994 Dicie taught reading and vocal music in Nashville public schoolsand from 1976 to 1994 was organist and choir director at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Franklin Tennessee. He then served as organist and Church Music Director at Trinity United Methodist Church Franklin Tennessee. In January 2005 Dicie returned to St. Paul's Episcopal Church where he is currently the organist and composer in residence.Contents:Westminster AbbeyAberystwythSlaneMiddlebury

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)

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.

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.

Sonntagsorgel is a collection of stylistically varied pieces for the amateur organist comprising three volumes. The editions are ideal for teaching purposes or for use in church services.The third volume contains liturgical organ music (chorale preludes and hymnaccompaniments) and includes works by composers from Johann Christian Bach to Augustinus Franz Kropfreiter. The first volume includes festive preludes toccatas and fugues trios and pastorals by German and French composers from the 17th through to the 20th century. In the second volume meditative pieces by composers ranging from Christian Heinrich to Th?odore Salom? are presented.The piecesare easy to sight-read and sound impressive. The volumes will be appreciated by amateur and professional church-musicians alike.Collection of organ music which does not require much practisingMainly for amateur organistsSuitable for teaching purposesAlready published:Volume I: Festive Music Fugues Trios BA 9287Volume II: Meditative Music Pastorals BA 9288?? a collection that brings pleasure to the musical amateur and also offers some attractive discoveries for the professional.? (Musica sacra)?Who amongst us amateur organists doesn?t ask himself ?What will I play this Sunday? with little time to practice and if possible a piece which isn?t too well-known? In these volumes one will find the answer!?W?rttembergische Bl?tter f?r Kirchenmusik)

The series Organ Plus Brass presents original works and arrangements for organ and brass ensemble specifically tailor-made to suit the requirements of amateur ensembles. The organ part is ideal for non-professional church musicians playing on small to medium-sized organs.Organ Plus Brass Volume 3 includes a Toccata festiva an original composition by Carsten Klomp which can be performed throughout the church year (with the exception of Passiontide). The composition has a brilliant festive character and is suitable for concerts as well as processionals and recessionals in church services. This edition includes the Organscore and Wind score.Repertoire for brass ensemble and organSuitable for amateur musiciansTransposed parts allow for flexible instrumentation

The series Organ Plus Brass presents original works and arrangements for organ and brass ensemble specifically tailor-made to suit the requirements of amateur ensembles. The organ part is ideal for non-professional church musicians playing on small to medium-sized organs.Organ Plus Brass Volume 3 includes a Toccata festiva an original composition by Carsten Klomp which can be performed throughout the church year (with the exception of Passiontide). The composition has a brilliant festive character and is suitable for concerts as well as processionals and recessionals in church services. This edition includes the score andperformance parts. This edition includes the score for Wind instruments.Repertoire for brass ensemble and organSuitable for amateur musiciansTransposed parts allow for flexible instrumentation

Sonntagsorgel is a collection of stylistically varied pieces for the amateur organist comprising three volumes. The edition is ideal for use in church services or for teaching purposes. This the First Volume includes festive preludes toccatas and fugues trios and pastorals by German and French composers from the 17th through to the 20th century. In the second volume meditative pieces by composers ranging from Christian Heinrich Rinck to Théodore Salomé are presented. The third volume will contain chorale preludes and hymn accompaniments for liturgical purposes. This collection of Organ music covers a broad range ofcompositional styles. The pieces are easy to sight-read are not technically demanding and sound effective; the edition will be appreciated by amateur and professional church musicians alike. - Collection of Organ music which does not require much practicing- Ideal for amateur organists- Suitable for teaching purposes

50 Short Works for Church Services-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.

Little Organ Book for Vincenz-The ten preludes for organ which Bernhard Krol dedicated to his son Vincenz will serve good for beginners of organ music because of the diverseness in their level of difficulties. These suitable composed and exemplary preludes can also be played at church service.

Five Hymn Tune Preludes (Op. 44) was composed in 1959. It is a collection of short works for solo Organ based on five of the most popular Anglican Hymn Tunes: Old Hundredth - Dundee - Darwall's 148th - Down Ampney - Veni Creator Spiritus. Each Prelude would be suitable for performance before or after a church service or the entire set could be used as a recital item. John Gardner (1917-2011) was a British composer and pedagogue. Best known for his setting of the Christmas Carol Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day he wrote a total of nearly 250 published works. He was Professor of Harmony and Composition at the Royal Academyof Music for over three decades and also taught at Morley College and St Paul’s Girls’ School.

This useful series is ideal for keyboard players who find themselves playing church organs for village services. Each volume provides a wide selection of material suitable for use as voluntaries for which pedal parts are not required.Volume 2 contains: DE CABEZON - Dic Nobis Maria FELTON - Andante - from Organ Concerto No.4 REGER - Chorale Prelude - Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit BRAHMS - Es ist ein? Ros? entsprungen BOËLLMANN - Verset GUILMANT - Antienne - Que de sang dans la Judée FRANCK - A la venue Noël KARG-ELERT - Bagatelle Op.31 No.7

This useful series is ideal for keyboard players who find themselves playing church organs for village services. Each volume provides a wide selection of material suitable for use as voluntaries for which pedal parts are not required. Volume 3 contains: BACH CPE - Andante from Sonata No.6 BACH JS - Chorale Prelude: Gottes Sohn ist kommen BWV703 BOYCE - Voluntary in A Minor DE SÉVERAC - Prière-Choral GIGOUT - Andantino Allegro Cantabile Molto Tranquillo Moderato KARG-ELERT - Madrigal LISZT - Offertorium MOZART - Adagio K356 WALTHER - Chorale Prelude: Ach Gott und Herr Chorale Prelude: Liebster Jesu wir sind hier WESLEY - Air