Organ Compositions

Collection of lesser known organ works suitable for all denominationsTried and tested free organ compositions and chorale settings from the 19th centuryEasy to medium level of difficultyThis series of anthologies for the church year and important church occasions which is suitable particularly for non-professional church musicians has now been expanded by a second volume in response to frequent demand. The main focus of Praise and Thanks for Organ II lies in the 19th century repertoire. At its centre are chorale settings for the Hymns of Praise and Praise and Thanksgiving from the German Protestant Hymnbook as well as the Praise and Thanks section from the German CatholicHymnbook. Tried and tested freely-composed organ works are also included such as Christian Fink’s Festpostludium op. 63 and chorale fantasias. Already published:Praise and Thanks for Organ IBA 8496Christmas for Organ Volume I: BA 8495Volume II: BA 9258Passiontide and Easter for OrganBA 9210Organ Music for the End of Church YearBA 9266The Organ Funeral AlbumBA 9207Organ Music for CommunionBA 9265The Organ Wedding AlbumBA 8200

Three of William Mathias's substantial virtuoso organ compositions which will appeal to experienced organists who want attractive and challenging music for their recitals.

This volume devised by Martin Weyer contains organ music of easy to medium technical difficulty for use at communion. The broad range of styles encompasses Johann Sebastian Bach and early Classical works through to the late Romantic period.

The album contains original compositions and first publications as well as arrangements for organ and twelve pieces for communion in settings by Johann Sebastian Bach with melodies and texts appropriate to communion. Some of the pieces can also be performed with solo instruments (in C, Bb or F). Corresponding instrumental parts are included with the score.

- Organ music of easy to medium technical difficulty for use at communion
- Broad range of styles
- Includes first publications
- Original compositions and arrangements for organ, some which can be performed with solo instruments. / [Musique pour Communion] / Célébrations / Partition /

The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers presents a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned works. The music is stylistically varied and encompasses 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. ? 42 pieces for manuals and pedals, in a variety of musical forms, suitable for use at church services or as recital repertoire ? Original music for the instrument, spanning the sixteenth century to the present day, including compositions by Amy Beach, Clementine de Bourges, Nadia Boulanger, Jeanne Demessieux, Cecilia McDowall, Clara Schumann, and Ethyl Smyth, plus commissions from Kristina Arakelyan, Miriam Carpinetti, Ghislaine Reece-Trapp, Isabelle Ryder, Amy Summers, and Rebecca Groom te Velde ? Standalone miniatures, movements from organ sonatas and symphonies, transcriptions of piano, harpsichord, and flute pieces, and an orchestral opera overture ? A variety of difficulty levels, from ABRSM Grades 2-3 through to Diploma standard, with a graded index provided

This work is one of the most important organ compositions of the end of the nineteenth Century. It was written in the years 1894/95 though the earliest fragments date back to 1890. These had their origins in improvised Magnificat versets played by Widor at the inauguration of the Cavaillé-Coll organ of St. Ouen in Rouen. This new edition of the Wiener Urtext edition is based upon the first edition (no manuscript scores have survived) and on further editions published during Widor’s lifetime.A recording made in 1932 of Widor’s own playing has been studied in conjunction with the printed source materials. The varied ending played on that recording isincluded as an alternative. It bears witness to the composer’s improvisational treatment of his own work and the spirit in which the whole composition was originally conceived.

The Oxford Book of Lent and Easter Organ Music brings together a superb array of repertoire for use from Ash Wednesday through to Pentecost providing a comprehensive volume for this extended liturgical period. The pieces—largely based on well-known hymn tunes—vary in style and length suiting a range of purposes from processionals and interludes to voluntaries and recital works. A range of technical difficulty makes the book useful for players of differing abilities and clean and uncluttered scores leave interpretative decisions to the performer. An invaluable resource for a major part of the church year.34 pieces for manuals and pedals suitablefor use from Lent through to PentecostSeven brand-new commissions by important names such as David Briggs Naji Hakim and Francis JacksonA variety of musical forms including preludes toccatas fanfares and variationsCovers 17th to 21st centuries from major historic organ composers including Scheidt Mendelssohn and Reger through 20th-century luminaries Harris and Leighton to contemporary figures such as Malcolm Riley David Bednall and Christopher TamblingOriginal organ compositions plus new arrangements of favourites from Handel's Messiah and J. S. Bach's St Matthew PassionAn index of hymn tunes and pieces arranged in liturgical order

Gordon Young. In these original organ compositions Gordon Young conveys color in dissonance and imagination in rhythms which result in dramatic creativity. This third volume in the series is as excellent as its predecessors. 6 pieces.

4 Concertos 2 Trios et Pièces Diverses-As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover being an organist himself his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works it was well-received and to this day remains popular with all organists. The fourth volume includes a favoured selection of Bach's four concertos two trios and his Diverse Pieces. In addition Dupré's annotations in CompleteOrgan Works comprise fingerings rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation among other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.