Dynamic Organ Music for Worship Wednesday, May 05, 2021
3 collections for organ by John S. Dixon
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recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Keyboard Music Specialists
Versatile Voluntaries by John S. Dixon, for Moderately Easy Organ
As the title suggests, John Dixon has again written a volume of varied organ pieces that he intends to be immediately appealing to listeners and accessible to organists. With a mix of hymn settings and original works, the character varies from exultation to inward contemplation. John’s signature style is always in evidence: memorable melodies, appealing harmonies, and music that always sits naturally under the hands and feet. Titles include: “Prelude on Aurelia,” “Chanson Douce,” “Fanfare in G,” “Pastorale on God Cares,” “Offertory on St. Elizabeth,” “March in G,” “Postlude on What Wondrous Love Is This,” “Offertory on Liebster Jesu,” “Festive Postlude in D,” “Antiphon in D minor,” “Voluntary on Bunessan,” “Postlude on Llangloffan,” “Meditation in C,” and “Interlude on When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”
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Let the Organ Sound! for Intermediate Organ
John Dixon continues to show why his music is a perennial favorite with organists and congregations. Drawing on his years as an organist and his frequent visits to churches across the country, John has filled this exciting collection with accessible hymn settings and original pieces, including several thrilling postludes, that will enliven service playing and recitals. Titles include: “Chorale Prelude on To God Alone on High Be Glory,” “Communion Meditation,” “Fanfare on Duke Street,” “Darwall’s Fantasia,” “Postlude on Lobe den Herren,” “Postlude on Austrian Hymn,” “Trio on Kremser,” “Hornpipe in G,” “Voluntary on St. Clement,” “The Chardon Jig,” “Grand Sortie,” and “Recessional in C.”
Holy Manna for Piano/Organ Duet
Having withstood the test of time, the early American hymns of our musical heritage have great intrinsic merit. John Dixon arranged six of these classic shape note hymns in his accessible style for organ & piano duet. All of these pieces make excellent preludes, offertories, or postludes for worship, and suites of multiple pieces can be easily assembled for a recital. Titles include: “Beach Spring,” “What Wondrous Love Is This,” “Holy Manna,” “Simple Gifts,” “How Can I Keep from Singing?,” and “Morning Song.”
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About the Authors:
Caryn G. has over 21 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments. During her career, she has been a church pianist/accompanist and a piano teacher. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.
Judy S. has 30 years of private piano teaching experience and 40 years as a church pianist. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.