News & Views Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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The Holy City: Hymn Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim
Marianne Kim’s signature jazz-tinged style pervades this new collection of hymn settings. Nearly all the hymn tunes are American in organ, including folk hymns, spirituals, and 19th century gospel songs. Varied characters provide music useful for preludes, offertories, or postludes throughout the church year. Titles include: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “All the Way My Savior Leads Me,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “I’ve Got Peace Like a River,” “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee,” “Jesus Loves the Little Children,” “Postlude on The Holy City,” and “We Shall Overcome.”

More Love to Thee: Hymn Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim
Marianne Kim’s jazz-influenced style is in full evidence in this collection of pieces based on familiar hymns. The works range in size from several shorter preludes and postludes to two extended sets of variations particularly suitable for concert. The setting of the spiritual “Do, Lord” also includes an optional part for trumpet. Titles include: “More Love to Thee, O Christ,” “America, the Beautiful,” “Do, Lord,” “Variations on The Church in the Wildwood,” “Lauda Anima,” “Variations on Handel’s Sarabande,” and “God Be with You Till We Meet Again.”

Spirituals for Organ: Vibrant Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim
The music and lyrics of African American spirituals form a rich tradition that has become an important part of Christian worship across the world. They were strong expressions of deep religious faith in the midst of tremendous adversity, and it is through that resonance that they speak powerfully to the hearts of Christians today. Marianne Kim’s organ music always draws on jazz, blues, and gospel elements-styles that (because of their shared African American roots) are especially effective when applied to spirituals. These pieces will be useful as preludes, offertories, and postludes. Titles include: “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” “Down by the Riverside,” “Ain’t-a That Good News,” “Fix Me, Jesus,” “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley,” “Let Us Break Bread Together,” “My Lord, What a Morning,” “Steal Away,” and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.”

Lead, Kindly Light: Hymn Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim
Marianne Kim’s style blends both jazz and classical influences to create vibrant and expressive music for worship. In this volume, she has arranged a number of beloved hymns of the faith for use as preludes and postludes. Also included are three original meditations that can be played separately or as a suite of expandable length for Communion. Titles include: “Grace,” “Hail to the Brightness of Zion’s Glad Morning,” “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” “Lead, Kindly Light,” “Meditation Suite,” “Once to Every Man and Nation,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Were You There?,” and “Something for Thee.”

Jazz Hymns and Spiritual Songs: Soulful Organ Settings for Worship or Recital arr. Marianne Kim
Deeply rooted, heartfelt harmonies and rhythmic nuance combine to produce a wealth of material to uplift and bless your congregation. Featuring a varied gathering of styles and moods, these amazing selections based on some of the best-loved melodies of the church are fun to play and a joy to hear. Titles include: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” “Deep River,” “Wonderful Words of Life,” “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior,” “Blessed Assurance,” “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,” “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” and “In the Sweet By and By.”

Hymns of Faith: Organ Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim
In this organ collection, Marianne Kim arranged some of her favorite hymns with her signature jazz-influenced style. Included are eight familiar hymns of faith and assurance, most of which are drawn from the beloved American gospel tradition. Also included is one exciting original postlude. Titles include: “Blessed Assurance,” “I Need Thee Every Hour,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Joy, Love, and Peace,” “My Jesus, I Love Thee,” “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” “Only a Step to Jesus,” “Softly and Tenderly,” and “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.”

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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.

So You Want to Be a Music Major: A Guide for High School Students, Their Parents, Guidance Counselors, and Music Teachers by Robert Franzblau
This book details the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes that prospective music majors need in order to make a successful transition from high school to college. Specific exercises are offered, along with supporting online resources. It also suggests steps that parents, high school guidance counselors, and music teachers can take to identify, encourage, and guide future musicians and music educators.

Majoring in Music: All the Stuff You Need to Know by Rich Holly
Highlights the major components for survival and success during the formative years in a college, university or conservatory and provides examples and strategies to greatly assist the student musician. With no-nonsense advice and practical tips, this guide will prepare music students (and their parents!) to meet the many challenges, and take advantage of the opportunities afforded them during the glorious college years.

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The Ultimate Organ Book for Weddings, Funerals, and the Church Year arr. Hal Hopson
This collection is a comprehensive compilation of organ music including a total of 151 titles. It is perhaps the most exhaustive volume of its type to have ever been published. The compiler has given careful attention to the needs of the church organist for interesting and practical organ literature of varying levels of difficulty for weddings, funerals, ordinary times in the church year, and for special seasons and days.

God of Grace (A Compilation of Favorites for Organ) arr. Paul Manz
Paul Manz’s hymn improvisations have long been essential repertoire for church organists. This collection of previously published works combines favorite improvisations on hymns that have wide ecumenical appeal. The collection contains complete indexes of all Manz publications and recordings. This will be used week after week by organists in all denominations. It is also appropriate for students.

Hymn Tunes A to Z arr. Douglas E. Wagner
In the spirit of our great tradition of hymns as vehicles for praise, prayer, and introspection, Douglas E. Wagner has assembled an eclectic mix of creative hymn-tune settings by twenty-one writers, with at least one tune corresponding to every letter of the alphabet! This wire-bound, budget-stretching worship resource provides countless choices for service use and contains a detailed table of contents and a handy tune index.

50 Hymn Trios for Organ arr. Wolfgang Rübsam
These short trios were designed to be performed as hymn introductions, short preludes or brief hymn meditations. They are highly accessible (almost sight-readable) and extremely flexible, and will prove a welcome addition to the library of organists with limited practice time. This amazing collection is presented in church year order and contains trios based on 50 familiar hymn tunes. From Advent through Pentecost, Rübsam’s trios are scored for a two-manual instrument, making them accessible to the majority of organists. In short, this collection of “50 Hymn Trios for Organ” is easily accessible, extremely versatile, and will be a welcome addition to any organist’s library!

The Creative Use of Organ in Worship by Hal Hopson
An extensive resource of 250+ hymn reharmonizations, plus 21 ways to improvise hymntunes for use as service music, along with a complete listing of modulations and 5 harmonizations for The Doxology.

Sunday Morning Organist, Volume 5: The Best of the St. Cecilia Series
The original Saint Cecilia Series was aptly named for the patron saint of musicians who has often been represented in art as playing the organ. This special edition of the Sunday Morning Organist includes many of the most famous pieces from the original H.W. Gray Series compiled into one convenient resource for professional organists. Many musical genres are represented including traditional hymn tunes, gospel songs, American folk melodies, classical favorites, as well as Christmas and wedding selections. “Best of the Saint Cecilia Series” provides a valuable collection of performance pieces for the church organist.

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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.

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National Hymn (God of Our Fathers) arr. Mark Thewes
From the opening trumpet fanfare to the powerful, dramatic ending, organists a nd congregations will thrill at this exceptional setting of the familiar hymn tune, National Hymn. The piece calls for a big trumpet stop, but this can be echoed on a different manual if the stop is unavailable. A sure winner – don’t miss this exciting arrangement.

Meditation and Variations on America arr. Jan Linker
A meditation and a theme and variations on “America.”

The Star-Spangled Banner (Concert Variations) arr. E. Power Biggs
Here’s a creative and exciting presentation of “The Star Spangled Banner” like none other for organ. The moving and delightful concert variations style will keep the audience engaged and eager to hear more. Edited by the legendary E. Power Biggs.

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory arr. Jan Linker
Four patriotic hymns arranged for organ. The collection contains: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” “Faith of Our Fathers,” “God of Our Fathers,” and “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.”

A Patriotic Suite arr. Charles Callahan
Effective on small and large instruments. Includes: “Processional on Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (MELITA), “Improvisation on O Beautiful, for Spacious Skies” (AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL), and “Theme, Variations, and Finale on The Star-Spangled Banner” (AMERICA).

Sousa Marches for Organ arr. Martin Setchell
The “March King” John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) wrote over 100 marches for his world-famous band. Eight of these famous marches are included in this collection. Titles include: “El Capitan,” “King Cotton,” “Semper fidelis,” “The Gladiator,” “The Liberty Bell,” “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” “The Thunderer,” and “The Washington Post.”

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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.

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Sunday Morning Organist Volume 7: Voluntaries Without Pedal selected and edited by Alexander Schreiner
This volume of very useful and beautiful church pieces was initially assembled by famed Mormon Tabernacle organist, Alexander Schreiner. There is a great variety of repertoire included, from transcribed works and hymn arrangements to well-known wedding pieces and thoughtful miniatures, offered in a mixture of formats, without pedal notation, and suitable for both large and small instruments. Works of many of the great classical masters are represented, and registration suggestions are included.

Organ Music for Manuals Only selected by Rollin Smith
This unique collection is devoted solely to original organ music without pedal. Includes Serenade to the Madonna, part of 3 pieces by Berlioz; a Barcarolle and Prayer by Saint-Saëns, a portion of another 3-piece set; 3 rhapsodies and communion music by Bizet; plus other organ classics by Liszt, Gounod, Cui, Dupré, Vierne and Gliére.

A Treasury of Organ Music for Manuals Only selected and edited by Rollin Smith
Many organists prefer to play the manuals only without pedal. This second Dover collection of organ music without pedal features a wide selection of works ranging from Bach to Satie. Contents include Pachelbel, Canon; Handel, Voluntary, Op. 38, No. 5; Mozart, Adagio, K.356; Franck, Petit Offertoire; Vierne, Berceuse; Couperin, Chaconne in G Minor; plus works by Purcell, Arne, Haydn, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and others.

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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.

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The Art of Hymn Playing by Charles Callahan
Charles Callahan is not only known as a respected composer and recitalist, but is also known as a creative church musician. His years of leading worship from the console are reflected in this expansive collection of useful pieces. Contains over 250 introductions, preludes, alternate harmonizations, and free accompaniments. This collection will stay on the organ console of organists for many years to come.

The Art of Hymn Playing, Volume 2 by Charles Callahan
Charles Callahan’s years of leading worship from the console are reflected in this second expansive collection of useful pieces for the church organist. A follow-up to his highly successful first volume, this edition once again offers over 250 new introductions, preludes, alternate harmonizations, and accompaniments. A CD is also included of the composer playing several of these settings.

The Creative Use of Organ in Worship by Hal H. Hopson
An extensive resource of 250+ hymn reharmonizations, plus 21 ways to improvise hymntunes for use as service music, along with a complete listing of modulations and 5 harmonizations for The Doxology.

Creative Hymn Playing: Improvisation, Exercises and Repertoire by Michael Burkhardt
Discover new ways to think about playing hymns with this performance guidebook for organists! A great tool to help improve hymn playing and invigorate congregational singing. Features include: 1. An overall view of hymn playing in the context of worship; 2. Dual use-tips for improving as well as literature for service playing; 3. An introduction to core improvisation techniques and skills; 4. Sequentially structured core improvisation preparation exercises; 5. 30 written improvisation on hymn tunes further illustrating core improvisation techniques and forms, useful as hymn introductions and voluntaries in worship.

Practically Perfect Hymn Playing: An Organist’s Guide by Albert Zabel
Hymn playing is an essential part of meaningful worship and, when done accurately and enthusiastically, it can inspire great singing in your choir and congregation. Unfortunately, we don’t become skilled hymn players simply by slipping on our organ shoes. And while it will still take practice, this concise manual, written in the personable, accessible style of veteran composer, author, and organist, Albert Zabel, certainly makes things easier. Within its pages is a step-by-step presentation of the techniques you need to be a good hymn player, with exercises to reinforce each skill. Also included are twenty-five of our best-known and beloved hymns — notated as they should be played, not as they appear in hymnals – each of which corresponds to a hymn tune included in Mr. Zabel’s previous guide, Practically Perfect Pedaling.

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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.

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Album of Trumpet Tunes for Organ arr. Dale Tucker
This collection contains 29 pieces for organ involving the solo trumpet stop, making it useful for church, recitals, weddings, and various other festive occasions. A variety of works from master composers like Henry Purcell, Jeremiah Clarke, John Stanley, and Flor Peeters is represented along with contemporary trumpet tunes written by some of your favorite contributing writers to the Belwin and Warner Bros. catalog.

Five Trumpet Tunes by David Lasky
A small collection of five Trumpet Tunes that can be used in weddings, worship, or in recitals. Includes a stately Introduction and Trumpet Tune in D; a lively Tune in A minor; a sprightly Tune in C; a spirited Tune in G, and a joyful Tune in F.

Festive Trumpet Tune by David German
Throughout the years, the sound of the trumpet has been symbolic of great entrances and celebrations. That sound is featured in this work, and may be played by the organist or a trumpet soloist. Truly a festive work, this is a joyful and exciting piece which is advanced in difficulty. Perfect for wedding processionals!

Dance of the Trumpets arr. Diane Bish
Dedicated to Janet Jarriel, Bish’s friend and agent. An energetic piece for manuals and pedals, of intermediate to advanced difficulty. The music was inspired by Psalm 150.

Trumpet Tunes for Organ arr. Robert A. Hobby
The original intent for these wonderful trumpet tunes was that most of these works be performed by organ alone with a solo reed stop. However, trumpet parts have been provided for some of these as a performance option. Parts are included. Quite exciting!

Trumpet Tunes for Organ arr. David N. Johnson
Not only the best of David N. Johnson’s trumpet tunes, but some never-before-published tunes are collected into this collection. Organists will also appreciate having access to his cycle of processionals, built on the circle of fifths, which can serve as a stand-alone concert piece, or be used one at a time for festive postludes and voluntaries. The volume includes Johnson’s popular Trumpet Tune in D, which is heard regularly on National Public Radio.

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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.

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Be Joyful (12 Postludes on Familiar Hymns) arr. Charles Callahan
Callahan imbues each of these 12 tunes with a sense of fun, thus the title of this collection. These are big, buoyant pieces, a perfect way to end worship or punctuate a recital. Varied in difficulty levels, but none are daunting to learn. Titles include: “Coronation,” “Dix,” “Duke Street,” “Engelbert,” “Hyfrydol,” “Hymn to Joy,” “Jefferson,” “Judas Maccabeus,” “Nun danket alle Gott,” “Regent Square,” “Simple Gifts,” and “The Ash Grove.”

Eight Quiet Preludes on American Hymntunes arr. Charles Callahan
Eight beautiful and calming settings of favorite American hymn-tunes. These settings could easily become standards in any organist’s repertoire. Titles include: “Assurance,” “Beecher,” “Dunlap’s Creek,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Lacquiparle/Lac Qui Parle,” “Let Us Break Bread,” “Materna,” and “Samanthra.”

Alleluia: A Postlude Collection by Charles Callahan
Compiled and edited by Charles Callahan, this useful collection includes pieces by himself and the composers Campra, Fiocco, Hesse, Salome, Foote, and Spence.

O God Beyond All Praising arr. Charles Callahan
Charles Callahan’s imaginative arranging skills are applied; the result is a volume of noble and useful music. Titles include: “Agincourt Hymn,” “Jerusalem,” “King’s Lynn,” “Repton,” “Terra Beata,” “Thaxted,” and “Thornbury.”

The Rejoicing by Charles Callahan
Includes past favorites that have been revised as well as new material. Titles include: “Postlude on St. Denio,” “Celebration,” “The Rejoicing from Suite in G,” “Trumpet Tune from Suite in D,” “Toccata on Lasst uns erfreuen,” “Postludium on Ein feste Burg,” and “Postlude on Darwall’s 148th.”

English Hymn Tune Suite arr. Charles Callahan
Full of color and variety, these settings will delight you and your congregation. Detailed suggestions on registrations will help you achieve the full effect of Charles Callahan’s vision of these five beloved English hymn tunes: DEO GRATIAS; LAUDATE DOMINUM; KINGSFOLD; NICAEA; and THAXTED. Accessible but satisfying.

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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.

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Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers
“The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers” presents a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned pieces. The music is stylistically varied and encompasses both secular and sacred repertoire from a range of periods. In addition to original organ repertoire, the collection also contains several organ transcriptions in new arrangements for the instrument.

Female Composers
A treasure house with organ pieces by female composers complete with composer bios. Contents: Elisabeth Stirling (1819-95), Movement • Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929), Andante and Larghetto • Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944), Marche funèbre • Ethel Smith (1858-1944), Prelude and Fugue on ‘O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid’ • Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979), Prélude, Petit Canon and Improvisation • Elsa Barraine (1910-1999), Prélude et Fugue • Ruth Zechlin (geb. 1926), Laudate • Emma Lou Diener (geb. 1927), Fiesta • Sieglinde Ahrens (geb. 1936), Invocation • E. Stirling: Movement Ab-major • E. Andrée: Andante • Largo • C. Chaminade: Marche funèbre op. 171 • E. Smyth: Prelude and Fugue on “O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid” • J. Senfter: Fantasie und Fuge G major “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgensterin” op. 30 • N. Boulanger: Prélude • Petit canon • Improvisation • E. Barraine: Prélude et Fugue • J. Demessieux: O filii (Variations) • E. Szöny: Dance tune • R. Zechlin: Laudate • E.L. Diemer: Fiesta • L. Robert-Diessel: Song-B. • Heller: Persian Song • Notte di Maggi/A night in May • S. Ahrens: Invocation • I. Loudová: Monument • V. Dinescu: Rows of Symbols • E.M. Houben: Chorale Prelude “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” • D. Koptein: Chorale Fantasia “Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig” op. 4.

Women Composers’ Album
A wonderful collection of largely unexplored yet charming works. Fifteen composers are represented, Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel among them. Titles include: “Rigaudon” and “Rondeau” by Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre; “March in D,” “Aria,” and “Gigue” by Elizabeth Turner; “Allegro in D” by Anna Bon; “Andante Espressivo” by Hélène Riese Liebmann; “Chorale, Op. 3, No.” and “Andante, Op. 3, No. 5” by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel; “Prelude in g minor, Op. 16, No. 1” by Clara Schumann; “Duo” by Elizabeth von Herzogenberg; “Postlude in f minor” by Luise Adolpha Le Beau; “Postlude: Introduction and Fugue” by Adela Douglas-Pennant; “Andante espressivo (Sonatine)” by Hedwige Chrétien; “Even Song” and “Andante Grazioso (Introductory Voluntary)” by Kate Boundy; “Chorale” by Alice Sauvrezis; “Invention dans le style ancient” by Henriette Renié; “Adoration” by Florence B. Price; and “Berceuse” by Germaine Tailleferre.

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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.

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Peter Schickele (1935-2024) was an American composer, musical educator, and parodist, best known for comedy albums featuring his music, which he presented as being composed by the fictional P.D.Q Bach, the “youngest and the oddest of the twenty-odd children” of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Little Pickle Book (Pöckelbüchlein) (S. 6) by P.D.Q. Bach/tastefully edited by Peter Schickele, for Organ, at least
1. Toccata et Fuga Obnoxia
2. Chorale Prelude: Ave Maria et Agnus Dei
3. Fantasia sopra “Fraülein Maria Mack”
4. Lullaby and Good Night

Three Chorale-Based Piecelets (S. III) by P.D.Q. Bach/edited, in a highly organized fashion, by Peter Schickele, for Organ
I. Chorale: “Orally”
II. Chorale Prelude on an American Hymn for the Last Sunday Before the Fourth Day of the Seventh Month After New Year’s Eve
III. Chorale Variations on “In der’ Nacht so hell der Petrus ist mein Freund”

Sonata da Circo (Circus Sonata) (S. 3 Ring) by P.D.Q. Bach/whipped into shape by Peter Schickele, for Organ or Whatever
I. Spiel Vorspiel
II. Entrada Grande
III. Smokski, the Russian Bear
IV. Toccata Ecdysiastica

Toot Suite (S. 212) by P.D.Q. Bach/scholarly edited by Peter Schickele, for Calliope or Organ, 4-hands
I. Preloud
II. O.K. Chorale
III. Fuga Vulgaris

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With High Delight arr. Kenneth Kosche
The title of this collection says it all. These seven settings are imbued with a sense of fun and vitality. The pieces are three to five pages in length. The vibrant, active nature of them precludes sight reading them in public (who does that?) but they are not daunting to learn. Titles include: “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness,” “Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing,” “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Now the Green Blade Rises,” “This Joyful Eastertide,” and “With High Delight.”

Easter Glory! arr. Michael Shea
Energize and enrich the glorious Easter experience with this compendium of exciting and brilliant preludes and postludes, all designed for the musical majesty of our risen Christ. Classic compositions, hymn tune arrangements and original creations leap off of the page in this festive collection – “Welcome, Happy Morning,” indeed! Titles include: “Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day,” “An Easter Fanfare,” “Fling Wide the Gates,” “Christ Is Risen Alleluia,” “Introduction Variation and Finale on St. Kevin,” “Hail to the King,” “He Is Risen He Is Risen,” “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “The Strife Is O’er,” “The King of Glory,” “Prelude on Llanfair,” “Awake the Dawn Appears,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Easter Dialogue,” and “Welcome Happy Morning.”

Five Preludes for Easter arr. David Schelat
David Schelat always has a fresh approach (stylistically, rhythmically, or harmonically) to the tunes he uses, and this collection is no exception. If you think, “Oh, not THAT tune again,” you need to take another look because he will surprise you. EASTER HYMN is set to a lilting waltz, LANCASHIRE as an imitative trio, GAUDEAMUS PARITER as a lively dance, GELOBT SEI GOTT as a fugal setting with a cantus firmus in the pedal, and CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN as a baroque slow movement with a solo for cornet registration. Interesting and rewarding to play and hear.

7 Intonations on Hymns for the Easter Season, Volume 2 arr. David Lasky
We answered your requests for more of these extremely useful intonations on Easter hymns. Lasky uses these familiar tunes in intermediate level settings for organ. We’ve also included the optional trumpet parts. Hymn tunes in this volume are “Duke Street,” “Hyfrydol,’” “Hymn to Joy,” “Lasst uns Erfreuen,” “’Mit Freuden Zart,” “Surgit in Haec Dies,” and “Vruechten.” Useable throughout the church year.

Raise the Glad Refrain arr. Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson has written a joyful and versatile collection of organ settings for the Easter season that includes an optional trumpet score. Of medium length and difficulty, the pieces could be paired together to create a longer prelude or postlude. Titles include: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus,” “Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain,” “Day of Delight and Beauty Unbounded,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!,” and “The Day of Resurrection.”

Easter 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 Easter season. Composed as a single stanza, these preludes are suitable as hymn introductions or service music. This collection will appeal to organists who have limited pedal abilities or seasoned organists who need something in a pinch. Titles include: “Long Before the World Is Waking,” “Christ Is Risen, Christ Is Living,” “Christ Is Arisen,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen,” “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives,” “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain,” “O Sons and Daughters of the King (Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing),” “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven,” “The Day of Resurrection,” “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Alleluia,” “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia,” “All the Earth with Joy Is Sounding,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “These Things Did Thomas Count as Real,” “Our Paschal Lamb, That Sets Us Free,” “If Christ Had Not Been Raised from Death,” “This Joyful Eastertide,” “He’s Risen, He’s Risen,” “He Is Arisen! Glorious Word,” and “Make Songs of Joy.”

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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.

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More Hymns, Pipes & Praise arr. Anna Laura Page
Contemporary worship songs have become integrated into traditional worship, and here’s a “second serving” of the skillful and tasteful blending of more popular worship songs with hymns for the organ. Titles include: “Awesome God (with All Glory, Laud, and Honor),” “Because He Lives (with Blessed Assurance),” “Before the Throne of God Above (with Great Is Thy Faithfulness),” “Blessed Be Your Name (with In Heavenly Love Abiding),” “El Shaddai (with What a Friend We Have in Jesus),” “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us (with And Can It Be),” “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (with When In Our Music God Is Glorified),” “Open the Eyes of My Heart (with O Worship the King),” “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) (with How Great Thou Art),” and “What a Beautiful Name (with Glorious Is Thy Name).”

Hymns, Pipes & Praise arr. Anna Laura Page
Ten medleys of hymns blended with praise songs very nicely arranged for organ. Titles include: “Amazing Grace (with Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone),” “Holy Is the Lord (with Lord, I Lift Your Name on High),” “My Jesus, How I Love Thee (with I Love You, Lord),” “How Great Thou Art (with How Great Is Our God),” “Fairest Lord Jesus (with As the Deer),” “No, Not One! (with Shout to the Lord),” “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (with There Is a Redeemer),” “O Worship the King (with Here I Am to Worship),” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand (with In Christ Alone),” and “Holy, Holy, Holy (with Holy Is the Lord).”

Hymns, Pipes & Classics arr. Anna Laura Page
Ten medleys of hymns blended with classic works by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn and Mozart. Titles include: “Ash Grove (with Handel’s Thanks Be to God),” “Hyfrydol (with He Shall Feed His Flock),” “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (with Sheep May Safely Graze),” “Infant Holy (with Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring),” “Fairest Lord Jesus (with Bach’s My Heart is Ever Faithful),” “Sweet Hour of Prayer (with Nocturne),” “My Faith Looks Up to Thee (with Ave Verum),” “St. Agnes (with Mendelssohn’s If With All Your Hearts from Elijah),” “Hanson Place (with Prelude in C Major by Bach),” and “Lancashire (with Allitsen’s The Lord Is My Light).”

The King of Heaven arr. Anna Laura Page
All five hymn tunes included in have one theme: Praise to God, the Father. These settings will offer great ideas to organists in planning service music, including preludes, postludes, and ideas for hymn introductions, alternate hymn harmonizations, and codas appropriate for congregational singing. Titles include: “I’ll Praise My Maker,” “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him,” “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above,” and “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven.”

I Will Ever Sing to Thee arr. Anna Laura Page
Anna Laura Page has created eight accessible arrangements of familiar hymn tunes, each primarily associated with a text related to the theme of music itself or singing. These useful pieces make excellent voluntaries throughout the church year and will be especially welcome for festival services that involve a musical focus. Titles include: “Amazing Grace,” “When in Our Music God Is Glorified,” “Fill the Earth with Music,” “How Can I Keep from Singing?,” “I Will Sing of My Redeemer,” “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above,” “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” and “When the Morning Stars Together.”

And Through Eternity I’ll Sing On arr. Anna Laura Page
From the creative spirit of Anna Laura Page comes this volume of hymn tune settings that resonate with themes most deeply felt during the Lenten and Holy Week seasons: grief, suffering, repentance, prayer, and contrition. Each of these nine spirituals is a masterpiece in miniature, drawing us all closer to the cross of Christ at this most sacred time of year. Titles include: “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” “What Wondrous Love Is This,” “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?,” “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” “My Lord, What a Morning,” “Surely He Died on Calvary,” “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley,” “He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word,” and “I Am a Poor, Wayfaring Stranger.”

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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.

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King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present compiled and edited by James Abbington
An important contribution to the repertoire for both the church organist and the recitalist! In this unique series you’ll find organ works by composers from the late 19th century to the present day.

King of Kings Volume 1
Titles include: “King of Kings” arr. Ralph Simpson; “A Little More Faith in Jesus” arr. John W. Work III, “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” arr. D.L. White, “Lord, Build Me a Cabin in Glory Land,” “Were You There,” and “Triumphal March of Heritage” by Uzee Brown Jr.; “Retrospection” by Florence B. Price; “Offertory” by H. Leslie Adams; “Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus” arr. Calvin Taylor; “Arietta,” “Melody,” and “Elegy” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; and “Go Down, Moses” arr. W.C. Handy/adapt. Walter C. Simon.

King of Kings Volume 2
Titles include: “Fanfare and Chorale” by Calvin Fuller; “Prayer: An Offertory” by George Walker; “Adoration,” “A Pleasant Thought,” and “In Quiet Mood” by Florence B. Price; “Bye and Bye” and “Wade in duh Waddah!” arr. William Farley Smith; “Impromptu” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor; “Give Me Jesus” arr. Marques L.A. Garrett; “Go Down, Moses,” “Yoruba Lament,” and “Joshua Fit de Battle ob Jericho” arr. Fela Sowande.

King of Kings Volume 3
Titles include: “Toccata on Good News” by Carl MaultsBy; “Prelude on I Am Thine, O Lord” by Monte Thomas; “Jubilate” by Fela Sowande; “Variations on a Theme by Ellie” by Trevor Weston; “Churchyard Chatter” by Uzee Brown Jr.; “Bread of Heaven” by William B. Cooper; “Fantasy on Walk Together, Children” by André J. Thomas; “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” by Carl Haywood; and “Postlude on Go, Tell It on the Mountain” by Norah Duncan IV.

King of Kings Volume 4
Titles include: “Fanfare and Fughetta for Organ” by Julius P. Williams; “Fanfare on DARWALL’S 148TH (Rejoice, the Lord Is King)” by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton; “Fantasia (The Resurrection)” by Eurydice V. Osterman; “Finale – Allegro (from Sonata No. 1 for Organ)” by Florence B. Price; “Fugue in F” by David Hurd; “Gospel Fancy (He Knows Just How Much We Can Bear)” by Phyllis Hall; “Kyrie” by Fela Sowande; “Listen to the Lambs” by Adolphus Hailstork; “Obangiji” by Fela Sowande; “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” by Eurydice V. Osterman; “Spirit Fantasy” by Carl Haywood; “There Is a Balm in Gilead” by Adolphus Hailstork; and “Ubi Caritas” by Norah Duncan IV.

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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.

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From Ash Wednesday to Easter arr. Craig A. Penfield
This is surely one of the most useful books created for the church organist. The long period of Lent leading to Easter requires special music for special services, and this collection fills the need. Craig Penfield has written ten pieces specifically for each Sunday in Lent, plus Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and, of course, Palm and Easter Sundays. All pieces are relatively brief and are set at the intermediate level. Perfect for every church organist! Titles include: “Prelude for Ash Wednesday,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” “A Lenten Psalm,” “Forty Days and Forty Nights,” “Sanctus,” “Agnus Dei,” “Hosanna!,” “The Last Supper,” “Golgotha,” and “Toccata for Easter.”

Lent and Easter Miniatures for Organ arr. Nigel Williams
New Zealand composer Nigel Williams presents these short and practical organ arrangements of familiar hymns tailored for the Lent and Easter seasons. These miniatures are easy to prepare and are perfect for seasonal voluntaries, especially when preparation time is short. Each piece, lasting no more than three minutes, maintains melodic clarity, and offers diverse moods suitable for preludes, postludes, offertories, and interludes. Titles include: “Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound,” “Guide My Feet,” “Jesus, Still Lead On,” “Forty Days and Forty Nights,” “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” “My Song Is Love Unknown,” “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” “The God of Abraham Praise,” “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain,” “Now the Green Blade Riseth,” “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” “Voluntary on Ellacombe,” “This Joyful Eastertide,” “Toccata on Easter Hymn,” and “At the Lamb’s High Feast.”

Lamb of God arr. David Cherwien
Practical settings of hymns virtually every congregation sings. Titles include: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” “Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless,” “Lord Jesus, Think On Me,” and “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”

Hymns of the Cross arr. Janet Linker
Six meditations for Lent or Communion. Titles include: “Ah! Holy Jesus,” “Were You There?,” “Pastorale on In the Cross,” “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed,” “In the Hour of Trial,” and “Beneath the Cross of Jesus.”

The Road to Resurrection arr. Roberta Rowland-Raybold
Roberta Rowland-Raybold takes us on a journey through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in this collection of organ settings for the Paschal story. Thoughtful and expressive, these settings are useful organ voluntaries for this holy time of the liturgical year. Titles include: “Lift High the Cross,” “O Lord, throughout These Forty Days,” “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” “Sing, My Tongue,” “Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow,” “Easter Vigil Contemplation,” and “Day of Arising.”

Lent Mosaics arr. Jacob B. Weber
Continuing his “Mosaics” series, Jacob B. Weber provides six new preludes on familiar hymns for the time of Lent. These settings ponder the Passion of our Lord through intricate and serious writing and will help set the tone for worship during this penitential season. The collection features an ornamented AN WASSERFLÜSSEN BABYLON; a flowing HAMBURG; a somber HERZLIEBSTER JESU; a straightforward JESUS KREUZ, LEIDEN UND PEIN; a fugue on JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN; and a pulsing O MEIN JESU, ICH MUSS STERBEN.

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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.

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Sing the Year Round: Hymn Settings for Organ arr. Alan MacMillan
This volume marks composer Allan MacMillan’s debut in the Augsburg Fortress catalogue. These settings work well as hymn introductions , but are equally as effective as short preludes or postludes. Titles include: “Dearest Jesus, at Your Word,” “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!,” “Ah, Holy Jesus,” “My Song Is Love Unknown,” “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds,” “Now to the Holy Spirit Let Us Pray,” “Of the Father’s Love Begotten,” “O Spirit of Life,” and “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise.”

Come & Praise, Volume 3 arr. Mark Sedio
This third volume is another collection of creative hymn introductions and voluntaries all written in an accessible style. Featuring a mix of hymn settings and free-composed works, these settings will work well as hymn introductions, preludes and postludes. Titles include: “All Depends on Our Possessing,” “As Newborn Stars Were Stirred to Song,” “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun,” “Break Now the Bread of Life,” “Built on a Rock,” “By All Your Saints,” “Christ, the Life of All the Living,” “Come Down, O Love Divine,” “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove,” “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace,” “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding,” “He Comes to Us as One Unknown,” “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song,” “Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me,” “Love Has Come,” “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Loving Spirit,” “O Day of Rest and Gladness,” “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways,” “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts,” “Praise the Lord! O Heavens,” “Prepare the Royal Highway,” “The Head That Once Was Crowned,” “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy,” “Trumpet Tune,” “’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime,” “We Give Thee but Thine Own,” and “What Is This Place.”

Mixtures: Hymn Preludes for Organ arr. Robert J. Powell
This collection of accessible hymn preludes are a great way to welcome the congregation. Powell has once again created a set of arrangements that are sure to be enjoyed. Tunes include: “Calvary,” “Detroit,” “Ebenezer,” “Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott,” “Lasset uns mit Jesu ziehen,” “Machs mit mir, Gott,” “Morecambe,” “O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig,” “Sufferer,” and “Vater unser.”

Sweet Is the Calm: Organ Settings on Hymns of Comfort arr. Karl Osterland
From a time of isolation comes this beautiful collection by Karl Osterland of hymns that provide comfort. With a variety of tunes represented, these settings will be useful throughout the church year, as well as for healing services, funerals, and memorial services. Tunes include EVENTIDE, BALM IN GILEAD, SINE NOMINE, and VICTORY.

Organ Impressions for the Church Year arr. Jacob B. Weber
Jacob B. Weber has crafted a collection of fourteen organ settings useful throughout the church year, some with optional instrumental parts. Titles include: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound,” “Away in a Manger,” “For All the Saints,” “In Heaven Above,” “In Our Day of Thanksgiving,” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word,” “Not unto Us,” “O Zion, Haste,” “On Christmas Night,” “Salvation unto Us Has Come,” “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels,” and “We All Believe in One True God.”

For All the Saints Vol. 2: Hymn Preludes for Funerals arr. Robert A. Hobby
Here is a long-awaited sequal to Robert Hobby’s first volume. A great help to church musicians, Hobby offers hymns appropriate for memorial and funeral services into exceptionally well-crafted and fluid arrangements that can be learned in a snap. A must-have for beginner and expert alike! Tunes include: “Den signede dag,” “Hanson Place,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Kuortane,” “Nun danket alle Gott,” “Resignation,” “St. Anne,” “Thompson,” “Toplady,” and “Vruechten.”

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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.

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Orb and Sceptre (Coronation March, 1953) by William Walton/arr. Robert Gower
This famous march was commissioned for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The stirring music, skillfully conveyed in this arrangement, offers everything from sweeping melodies to playful syncopations and magnificent fanfares. This piece has often been paired with Walton’s “Crown Imperial.”

Toccata by Gerre Hancock
This virtuoso showpiece, dating from 2002, is worthy to stand alongside the Toccatas of Gigout and Boëllmann, and makes a superb conclusion to a service or recital on any size of organ. Its harmonic language is strongly tonal, but enlivened along the way by spicy touches, while its near-constant semiquaver motion lends it a breathless rhythmic drive.

Carillon by Herbert Murrill
Perfect as a showpiece voluntary, Herbert Murrill’s vibrant 1949 “Carillon” for organ is a miniature toccata that sets agile passagework above purposeful chords, with flashes of brilliance from the pedal department too. Its varied metres and busy textures propel the music to a triumphant conclusion.

Sun Dance by Bob Chilcott
“Sun Dance” is a slightly modified version of the fifth movement from the composer’s “Organ Dances,” originally conceived for organ solo, strings, and percussion. The music is for the most part celebratory in character, its spiky rhythms driven along by the pervasive alternation of 3/8 and 4/4 metrical groupings, although the composer also has fun with 7/8 and 5/8 patterns.

Elegy for the Time of Change by Robert A. Harris
“Elegy for the Time of Change” was written in response to the horrifying murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police in May 2020. Imbued with singing melodies and richly expressive harmonies, the work makes several brief allusions to the spiritual “There is a Balm in Gilead,” offering a hopeful vision of healing and unity to a nation (and world) riven by mistrust and disparity.

Scottish Legend by Amy Beach/arr. Robert Gower
Amy Beach was celebrated during her lifetime as the foremost female composer of the United States, and her writing was frequently inspired by the folk music of America and Britain. Originally for piano, her “Scottish Legend” evokes Scotland in its wistful melody, adorned by Scotch snaps and conveying a folk-like atmosphere, but spiced up with a few late-Romantic harmonies. Contrasts between major and minor are also used to telling effect in this gently attractive piece, sympathetically arranged for the organ by Robert Gower.

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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.