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“Pick Up and Play” for Organ Wednesday, September 29, 2021

recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Keyboard Music Specialists

Pick Up and Play for Fall and Winter arr. Carson Cooman, Moderately Easy Organ
This valuable collection contains many “ready-to-go” preludes, offertories, and interludes and postludes that are intended for occasions when preparation time is short or nonexistent. Following a general volume, this collection covers the fall/autumn and winter months, taking us from Labor Day through Christmas. Titles include: “Scriptural Reflection: Matthew 11:28,” “Shall We Gather at the River,” “For All the Saints,” “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God,” “Pastorale,” “Libera Me (from Requiem),” “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation,” “Flourish on Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” “Postlude on Now, Thank We All Our God,” “Epilogue on We Gather Together,” “Trio on Ash Grove,” “Reflection on an Ancient Plainsong,” “Alleluia! Lord, Most High,” “Variations on Winchester New,” “Savior of the Nations, Come,” “Toccata on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Prepare the Way, O Zion,” “Pastorale on Carol of the Bagpipers,” “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “O Little One Sweet,” “Voluntary on an Old English Carol,” “Toccatina on God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen,” “Look Toward the Manger,” “Postlude on Joy to the World,” “See Amid the Winter’s Snow,” “Love Came Down at Christmas,” “On Christmas Day in the Morn,” “What Child Is This?,” “Voluntary on In dulci jubilo,” “The Wexford Carol,” and “Christmas Fanfare.”

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Pick Up and Play arr. Carson Cooman, Moderately Easy Organ
This valuable collection of “ready-to-go” preludes, offertories, interludes, and postludes is intended especially for when preparation time is short (or nonexistent!). It includes arrangements of familiar hymns and original pieces with only modest pedaling demands. Several of the pieces can be grouped together to form longer selections, allowing organists to fill time of variable lengths. Titles include: “Deep River,” “Festive Voluntary,” “The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended,” “How Firm a Foundation,” “Joyful Jig,” “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the Morning,” “Joyful!,” “Meditation on The Lord’s My Shepherd,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” and “Let Us Break Bread Together.”

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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.

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