Organ Music from JEREMY BANKSON Friday, July 14, 2023
recommended by Christopher B., Organ Music Specialist
Hymns of Promise (Three Settings for Organ) by Jeremy Bankson
We are always being asked for settings of more recent hymn tunes, from the late twentieth century to more current ones. Jeremy Bankson has provided uplifting organ arrangements of John Bell’s KELVINGROVE, Natalie Sleeth’s HYMN OF PROMISE, and Marty Haugen’s HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL. Congregations everywhere sing these tried-and-true tunes, and organ versions are in short supply!
Trumpet Tune in G by Jeremy Bankson
A reworking of the composer’s original edition for brass quintet and organ, this jubilant and original composition will be a welcome addition the repertoire for organ and solo trumpet. It can also be played by organ alone, with cue notes provided for all the trumpet passages.
A Lutheridge Collection (Hymn Improvisations and Accompaniments) arr. Jeremy Bankson
Jeremy Bankson’s experience as a creative hymn player shines through these introductions and alternate accompaniments to eight hymn tunes, including DIX and OSOSO. This collection was written as a response to his popular hymn playing classes at the Lutheridge Music Week conference. Titles include: “Beverly,” “Blaenwern,” “Dix,” “Festal Song in the key of A,” “Festal Song in the key of B-flat,” “Ososŏ,” “Praise, My Soul,” “Tallis’ Canon,” and “Wie schön leuchtet.”
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About the Author:
Christopher B. grew up in eastern Kentucky in a musically diverse family, and began playing organ at the age of 12. He majored in vocal performance with minors in keyboards and conducting at Marshall University and later received a Master of Theological Studies in congregational ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Christopher has served as a church music director and organist for more than 20 years, presently serving as Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH.