ADVENT AWAKENINGS and More for Organ Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Advent Awakenings arr. Franklin D. Ashdown
The ten free style and hymn-based pieces that comprise Advent Awakenings speak to the exuberant anticipation of Christ’s birth. “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying,” a set of variations on WACHET AUF, was inspired by the resounding acoustics of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, where it was premiered. Even the quieter pieces evoke a spirit of contained joy. This volume should bring warmth of the season to both organist and listener.
Advent Postludes for Organ arr. Kristina Langlois
A compilation of joyous Postludes appropriate for the Advent Season. The collection features seven composers, and seven great tunes. Titles include: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates,” “People, Look East,” “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers,” “The King Shall Come,” and “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying.”
Advent Mosaics arr. Jacob B. Weber
Jacob B. Weber brings his elegantly simple style to this collection of six organ preludes for the Advent season. Like past “Mosaics” volumes, a variety of techniques and styles have been used. From rhythmic and bold to freely flowing, these preludes are sure to find a home in every organist’s library. Titles include: “Prepare the Royal Highway,” “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came,” “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending,” “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “Savior of the Nations, Come,” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”
Advent with Minimum Pedal arr. Edwin T. Childs
Edwin T. Childs adds to his series of settings for minimum pedal, providing a collection of hymn tunes for the season of Advent. These inventive preludes are suitable as hymn introductions, preludes, voluntaries, and postludes, and will appeal to organists with limited pedal abilities or seasoned organists that need something in a pinch. Titles include: “Creator of the Stars of Night,” “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns,” “Comfort, Comfort Ye My People,” “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came,” “Once He Came in Blessing,” “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending,” “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates,” “Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come,” “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding,” “Savior of the Nations, Come,” “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry,” “The Advent of Our King,” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”
Four Advent Trumpet Tunes arr. Jerry Westenkuehler
This useful collection takes four well-known Advent tunes and features each as a unique and energetic trumpet tune. These pieces can be used in a variety of ways and are particularly effective postludes. Titles include: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “Comfort, Comfort, Now My People,” “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates,” and “People, Look East.”
Advent Organ Book arr. Michael D. Costello
This delightful collection of fresh arrangements sets seven traditional Advent melodies. Titles include: “Prepare the Royal Highway,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying,” “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry,” “O Lord, How Shall I Meet You,” “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers,” and “Savior of the Nations, Come.”
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