Oxford Service Music for Organ: Manuals only, Book 1

Oxford Service Music for Organ: Manuals and Pedals Book 1 was winner of the Music Industries Association's Best Classical Publication 2011. This is a major collection of Organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities. Compiler and editor Anne Marsden Thomas has drawn on her long experience of teaching and playing to select the most attractive tuneful repertoire in two new sets of graded anthologies one set (3 volumes) for manuals only the second set (3 volumes) for manuals and pedals. Within each book the pieces are grouped according to service needs into Preludes Interludes Processionals andPostludes. The repertoire spans the 16th to the 21st century with some new pieces written especially for the collection. A number of pieces throughout the collection have been selected for the ABRSM organ syllabus. The result is a wonderful collection of repertoire for all players containing a wealth of attractive and varied pieces that will offer much practical support for church musicians and enrich and develop their playing. Major collection of organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities Each book groups pieces according to service needs: Preludes Interludes Processionals Postludes Tuneful attractive repertoire spanning 16th-21st cents. with some new pieces written especially for the collection Major composers for the instrument well represented Pieces edited afresh to present music clearly and practically for players with registration and tempo suggestions for each piece Strong representation in new ABRSM syllabus (from 2011) Graded collection: approx. book 1 Grades 1-4; book 2 Gr. 4-6 book 3 Gr. 6-8 High-profile editor leading teacher and concert organist

This is a major collection of Organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities. Compiler and editor Anne Marsden Thomas has drawn on her long experience of teaching and playing to select the most attractive tuneful repertoire in two new sets of graded anthologies one set (3 volumes) for manuals only the second set (3 volumes) for manuals and pedals. Within each book the pieces are grouped according to service needs into Preludes Interludes Processionals and Postludes. The repertoire spans the 16th to the 21st century with some new pieces written especially for the collection. A number of pieces throughout the collectionhave been selected for the ABRSM organ syllabus. The result is a wonderful collection of repertoire for all players containing a wealth of attractive and varied pieces that will offer much practical support for church musicians and enrich and develop their playing. Major collection of organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities Each book groups pieces according to service needs: Preludes Interludes Processionals Postludes Tuneful attractive repertoire spanning 16th-21st cents. with some new pieces written especially for the collection Major composers for the instrument well represented Pieces edited afresh to present music clearly and practically for players with registration and tempo suggestions for each piece Strong representation in new ABRSM syllabus (from 2011) Graded collection: approx. book 1 Grades 1-4; book 2 Gr. 4-6 book 3 Gr. 6-8 High-profile editor leading teacher and concert organist

This is a major collection of Organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities. Compiler and editor Anne Marsden Thomas has drawn on her long experience of teaching and playing to select the most attractive tuneful repertoire in two new sets of graded anthologies one set (3 volumes) for manuals only the second set (3 volumes) for manuals and pedals. Within each book the pieces are grouped according to service needs into Preludes Interludes Processionals and Postludes. The repertoire spans the 16th to the 21st century with some new pieces written especially for the collection. A number of pieces throughout the collectionhave been selected for the ABRSM organ syllabus. The result is a wonderful collection of repertoire for all players containing a wealth of attractive and varied pieces that will offer much practical support for church musicians and enrich and develop their playing. Major collection of organ music for students players and church musicians of all levels and abilities Each book groups pieces according to service needs: Preludes Interludes Processionals Postludes Tuneful attractive repertoire spanning 16th-21st cents. with some new pieces written especially for the collection Major composers for the instrument well represented Pieces edited afresh to present music clearly and practically for players with registration and tempo suggestions for each piece Strong representation in new ABRSM syllabus (from 2011) Graded collection: approx. book 1 Grades 1-4; book 2 Gr. 4-6 book 3 Gr. 6-8 High-profile editor leading teacher and concert organist

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

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.

This delightful set of practical miniature arrangements of hymn tunes for organ is useful throughout the church year and is accessible to the average church organist.These short pieces not only enhance church services but also prove invaluable to the church musician looking for something fresh to use during services. The styles of miniatures which last anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute in duration are sufficiently varied to maintain interest: some settings are meditative while others are fanfares and they can be used during various parts of the service.The book includes a preface that discusses practical usage of the miniatures citing some examples from teVelde's own experience. It also includes a liturgical index and an index of first lines for the convenience of the organist.Wade: Adeste FidelisHandel: AntiochWesley: AureliaHughes: Cwm RhonddaElvey: DiademataKocher: DixHatton: Duke StreetEaster HymnLuther: Ein' feste BurgGo tell it on the mountainPritchard: HyfrydolBeethoven: Hymn to JoyLasst uns erfreuenGoss: Lauda animaBarnby: Laudes DominiLeoniWilliams: LlanfairLobe den HerrenNettletonDykes: NicaeaPicardyPersonent HodieSmart: Regent SquareVaughan Williams: Salve festa diesSimple GiftsCroft: St. AnneSullivan: St. KevinVeni veni Emmanuel

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.

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis-Bob Chilcott's Three Choirs Service (Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis) for SATB and Organ.Commissioned by the 2015 Three Choirs Festival this is Chilcott's second setting of the Evening Canticles. Bright and rhythmical the Magnificat features syncopated chords in the Organ part that punctuate the more sustained choral textures. In contrast the Nunc dimittis is reflective opening with a soaring soprano melody and building towards an expressive climax on the word 'glory'. Ideal for church and cathedral choirs looking for something new for their evening service.

Paperback-For SATB and organ. A very approachable service setting that alternates plainchant verses for single groups of voices with imitative modal verses for full choir all subtly supported by a simple organ accompaniment.

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis-Sydney Watson's Evening Service In E (Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis) for SATB Choir and Organ.

Paperback-Written originally for the choir of King's College Cambridge this wonderful setting of the Communion Service is arranged for SATB and Organ accompaniment.

Full of seasonal Melodies and Seasonal Surprises The Oxford Book Of Christmas Organ Music is the definitive collection of pieces for use at carol services Christmas services and Christmas concerts. This comprehensive anthology includes 37 of the best seasonal pieces ranging from chorale preludes from Brahms and Bach to recent pieces such as Howard Blake's Walking In The Air from The Snowman.

Paperback-A setting of the traditional Christmas carol for organ. Dicie presents three variations of the carol's melody which are separated by a ritornello. This piece would be useful as a prelude or interlude for services during Advent and Christmas seasons.

Volume 3: Improvisation-Here is a method that will train organists properly for the traditional role of accompanying hymns and providing suitable service music. It is a comprehensive approach that introduces the techniques of organ playing step-by-step.Aimed at pianists of grade 5 standard plus The Church Organist begins by introducing the organ - its console manuals and stops - before exploring the pedals good manuals and pedals technique coordinating hands with feet proper use of stops the basics of improvisation and many other skills important to today’s church organist. Christopher Tambling is Organist and Master of the Schola Cantorumof Downside Abbey. He was an organ scholar at Canterbury Cathedral and St Peter’s College Oxford and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.