Catalogue: Organ
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#80101120 -- Zimbelstern Vol. I: Six Hymn Preludes for Organ (organ)
Six contemporary composers were invited to write new
hymn preludes for this collection. The result is a set of fresh,
accessible compositions, highly suitable for worship or recital use.
The six compositions are: Prelude on "Wachet auf" (Frederick
Frahm), Prelude on "Melita" (John
S. Dixon), Prelude on "Kingsfold" (Bruce
Polay), Trio on "Wareham" (Sandra
Gay), Prelude on "Gelobt sei Gott" (David
W. Solomons), and Jubilee-Postlude
on "Converse" (Carson
P. Cooman)
#80101206 -- Suite for Organ (organ)
This short three movement suite composed in honor of
the 70th birthday of the Polish composer Henryk Gorecki. The three
slow and spare movements are suitable for service voluntaries either
individually or together. The movements were inspired by texts from
Revelation 12 and Psalm 96. Easy to play and effective.
#80101128 -- Three Chorale Preludes (organ)
This work is a set of three creative preludes on
well-known hymn tunes. The first is a neo-Baroque setting of Crimond,
the second, a dramatic and pictorial setting of Herzlich
tut mich verlangen, and the third a bright
and sparkling setting of Wie schoen leuchtet der Morgenstern.
#80101183 -- Toccata on "Veni Creator Spiritus" (organ)
This exciting toccata on the familiar Pentecost
plainchant would make a useful postlude during the Pentecost season.
Vibrant and easy to play.
#80101174 -- Triptych for Organ (organ)
This three movement work is based on three plainchant
themes. The movements are entitled, Puer natus est,
Passio, and Resurrexi. The work is
excellent recital piece in its totality, or the individual movements
make useful preludes during the church year.
#80101200 -- I Sing the Mighty Power of God (organ)
This short, vibrant work is based on the familiar hymn
tune Ellacombe. A highly suitable postlude.
#80101105 -- Sing Praise: Triptych for Organ (organ)
The three movements of this triptych are all based on
hymn tunes by Sandra Gay. The first movement, Fanfare-Intrada on
"Church United" is
rousing and majestic. The second movement, Reflection on
"Faith Journey", is serene and meditative. The final
movement, Variations on "Washington", explores
diverse treatments of the hymn tune. These pieces are highly useful
for introducing these new hymn tunes, or simply as service or recital music.
#80101187 -- Vision: O the Lamb (organ)
This work is a mystical contemplation based on the
early American folk hymn "O the Lamb." Highly suitable for
Communion, any time in the season of Lent, or as a recital offering.
#80101106 -- Variations on "Reformation" (organ)
This set of five variations for organ is based on
Diemer's new hymn tune Reformation, set to Martin Luther's
classic text "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." The variations
explore a variety of moods from highly rhythmic and exciting to
meditative. The hymn and text are also included in the publication
for congregational performance. Useful for service or recital,
especially in the context of introducing this new hymn tune.
#80101109 -- Bring Many Names (organ)
This piece is a setting of the hymn tune Westchase by
Carlton R. Young, most often used with the text "Bring Many
Names" by Brian Wren. The work alternates contemplative
movements with more robust and excited material.
#80101110 -- Variations on "Dove of Peace" (organ)
This work is a continuous set of variations for organ
on the early American hymn tune Dove of Peace. Joyous outer
sections surround more contemplative inner ones. All aspects of the
hymn tune are explored. Highly useful for service or recital.
#80101113 -- Variations on "Abide With Me" (organ)
This work is an extensive fantasy on "Abide With
Me", in the style of 19th century composers. It is dramatic,
highly expressive, and very powerful. Suitable for festival service
or recital. The American Organist (Nov 2001) provides the
following review of the work: "...a rather robust chorale
prelude on "Abide With Me" that eschews sentimentality and
casts this old warhorse of a hymn in a more positive light. It's a
piece many organists might like to look into." Recorded on Dixon-Broyles
Productions by
Joan DeVee Dixon.
#80101114 -- Variations on "Rendez a Dieu" (organ)
This large-scale composition (for large
organ) is a
full-scale recital piece on the well-known hymn tune Rendez a Dieu. The
American Organist (Nov 2001) provides the following review of
the work: "...a blockbuster of a recital piece, over 20 minutes
in length, beginning quietly with a lush harmonic texture, but moving
into a brisk toccata-like movement. A quieter movement separates this
from the final virtuosic finale, also reflecting the French toccata
style." Recorded on Dixon-Broyles
Productions by
Joan DeVee Dixon.
#80101139 -- Variations on "Coatue" (organ)
This work is a continuous set of variations for organ
on the hymn tune Coatue (Carson Cooman; "To Hear the
Word That You Pass By"). The work opens with a neo-baroque
setting and move towards a rhythmic and resplendent conclusion.
Useful for service or recital and not difficult.
#80101155 -- I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (organ)
This immensely fun and good-spirited work is a setting
of the familiar praise song "I Have Decided to Follow
Jesus." (Assam) A slightly jazzy atmosphere pervades this
joyful and very rhythmic piece. The American Organist (Mar
2004) describes the work as:"absolutely winsome."
#80101158 -- Aria (organ)
This beautiful, lyrical composition for organ would
make an excellent offertory or prelude. Easy to play.
#80101173 -- Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (organ)
This work is an energetic and rhythmic setting of the
familiar hymn. Suitable for use anywhere in service.
#80101202 -- Ragtime (organ pedals alone)
This work is a jaunty and humorous organ solo for
pedals alone that suggests ragtime with its rhythms. An excellent
recital selection or even a fun service postlude.
#80101203 -- Beneath the Cross (organ)
This composition is based on the familiar hymn tune St.
Christopher. The piece is written in a dramatic, 19th century
style, reminiscent of the music of French composer Cesar Franck. An
excellent dramatic service prelude or recital piece.
#80101204 -- Toccata and Fugue (organ)
A two movement work of spirit and character. Both
movements are very rhythmic with a little humor thrown in too. An
strong service or recital piece.
#80101205 -- Variations on "Alleluia" (organ)
A set of free-flowing variations on the hymn tune by
S. S. Wesley. Four variations present the tune in a joyous manner.
#80101216 -- Celebration ("Marian's Piece") (organ)
A one-movement fantasy suitable for recital or
extended church occasions. Begins and ends with expansive,
celebratory music and explores many other moods in between: from
serene to humorous.
#80101233 -- Odes on Beethoven's Ninth and Simple Gifts (organ)
A set of three movements usable individually or
together for service or recital. The first movement is based on the
theme from the Finale of Beethoven's ninth symphony ("Ode to
Joy"). The second movement is based on the Shaker melody
"Simple Gifts", and the last movement combines the two together.
#80101237 -- I Danced in the Morning (organ)
This work, originally commissioned for an organ
dedication, is a set of seven festive variations on the Shaker melody
"Simple Gifts." The work abounds with fun and good humor.
Suitable for celebratory occasions.
#80101103 -- Five Postludes (organ)
This collection contains five appealing, accessible,
and useful postludes for organ. The five pieces are Rondo
Benvenuto, Gaudeamus in Musica, Joyful
Hymn, Trumpet Tune, and Paean.
Each would make an excellent service postlude.
#80101116 -- Six Offertories (organ)
This collection contains six short and contemplative
works for organ. They are highly suitable as service offertories,
preludes, or other voluntaries. The six pieces are Elegy,
Prière,
Elevation, Berceuse, Offertoire, and Chant
Solonnel. All are lyrical and melodic.
#80101138 -- Six Christmas Voluntaries (organ)
This collection contains six delightful and useful
works for organ on familiar hymns and carols from the Advent,
Christmas, and Epiphany seasons. The six compositions are: Prelude
on "Sleepers Wake", The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came,
Bagatelle on "Il Est Ne", Sing We Now of Christmas!,
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?, and Fantasia
on "We Three Kings." The
American Organist (Mar 2004) describes the volume as: "very
creative, colorful, and only moderately difficult. You will love the
entire collection! Highly recommended."
#80101164 -- Amazing Grace (organ)
This work is a brief prelude on the familar hymn tune.
It begins quietly, builds to climax in the middle, and ends
quietly. Suitable for prelude or offertory.
#80101190 -- Remembrance (organ)
This work is a beautiful and hushed meditation for
organ. Originally composed in memory of the US space shuttle Columbia
disaster in February 2003. It is suitable as a work for general
offertory, communion, prelude, or a specific memorial occasion.
#80101191 -- Aria Serena (organ)
An attractive and melodic aria. Easy to play, and
suitable for countless occasions.
#80101207 -- With Eager Hands: Organ Music for Manuals Only (organ)
This extensive and incredibly useful collection
contains twenty short, original organ pieces that require only
manuals to perform. These highly melodic and energetic compositions
are well suited for service playing or teaching. Pieces of varying
characters -- preludes, offertories, and postludes -- have been included.
#80101117 -- Preludes on American Folk Hymns (organ)
This highly useful collection contains six imaginative
preludes on traditional American folk hymns and spirituals. The hymns
are Beach Spring, Lonesome Valley,
Pentecost (Every Time), Cleansing
Fountain, There Is a Balm, and
My Lord What a Morning.
#80101118 -- That Old Time Toccata (organ)
The composer describes this highly enjoyable piece
with the following words: "This is what happens when Vierne
collides with bluegrass in 7/8 time." It is based on the old
gospel song "Give Me That Old Time Religion" and would be
useful a postlude for an informal service or a recital encore.
#80101119 -- Variants on the Hymn Tune "Pisgah" (organ)
This work is a large-scale set of variations on the
early American tune Pisgah, sung to the words "When I Can
Read My Title Clear." The hymn is taken through nearly every
possible treatment, ending with a fugue.
#80101176 -- A Psalm of Praise (organ)
This vibrant work for organ is inspired by Psalm 148.
The outer sections are fast and rhythmic, while the middle section is
lyrical (and inspired by the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.) Highly
useful for service or recital.
#80101192 -- Hymn: Blessed Be the Holy Sacrament (organ)
This work is a short organ setting of a well-known
Polish folk hymn from the Galicia region. Useful for communion.
#80101101 -- Meditation and Dance on "Weisse Flaggen" (organ)
This two movement work is based on the hymn tune Weisse
Flaggen, commonly associated with Albert
F. Bayly's text "When the Morning Stars Together." The Meditation
is lush and contemplative. The Dance
is sprightly and energetic. Recorded on Zimbel
Records by Sandra
Gay.
#80101102 -- Call It a Day: Three Pieces for Organ on Familiar Tunes (organ)
The three pieces in this set are based on three
familiar tunes. The first movement is Muzette
on "Now Is Born", based on the
familiar French Christmas carol. The second movement, Variations
on "The Spacious Firmament", is
based on the hymn tune by F. J. Haydn. The third movement, Nocturne
on "Brahms Lullaby", is a gentle
treatment of the well-known melody. Appropriate for service or recital.
#80101115 -- Partita on a Hymn Tune of Tallis (organ)
This work is a five movement partita on the famous
Third Mode Melody of Thomas Tallis. The variations range from serene
to grand. Some of the variations could be excerpted for individual
service voluntaries. The entire work is highly suitable for service
or recital. Recorded on Zimbel
Records by Sandra
Gay.
#80101133 -- Academic Festival Overture (Johannes
Brahms, arr. Gay) (organ)
The familiar overture by Brahms has been arranged by
Sandra Gay in an accessible form for organ solo. Suitable for recital.
#80101140 -- Footnotes, Vol. 1 (organ pedals alone)
This set contains six hymn preludes for organ pedals
alone. All are accessible to the average organist and are designed to
be used as actual service (or recital) literature (rather than just
exercises, like most pedal only pieces). The six hymns in this
collection are: Roeder, St. Gertrude, Toplady, Iverson
(Living God), Kingsfold, and
Madrid (Spanish Chant).
#80101141 -- Footnotes, Vol. 2 (organ pedals alone)
Sandra Gay's innovative Footnotes series continues
with Vol. 2, six hymn preludes for pedals alone on contemporary hymn
tunes. The six tunes represented are Faithsong, Wedding Prayer (both
tunes by Sandra Gay), Dance of Praise, Davenport (both tunes
by Alfred V. Fedak), Coatue, and Siasconset (both
tunes by Carson Cooman).
#80101142 -- Footnotes, Vol. 3 (organ pedals alone)
This volume in the Footnotes series contains six hymn
preludes for pedals alone on Christmas carols and hymn tunes. The six
tunes represented are Vom Himmel Hoch, Still Still Still,
In Dulci Jubilo, Stille Nacht, Coventry
Carol, and Personent Hodie.
#80101151 -- Christmas Postlude (organ)
This organ work, excerpted from the cantata Tidings
of Great Joy, would make an excellent and exciting postlude for
the Christmas season. Fragments of a number of Christmas hymns run
throughout, including Vom Himmel Hoch, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,
Tempest Adest Floridium, and Il Est
Ne.
#80101157 -- Vigil (organ)
This brief and meditative organ work is suitable as a
prelude or offertory, especially during penitential seasons, or for
use during communion. Easy to play and haunting.
#80101169 -- A Host of Angels: Suite for Organ (organ)
This work is a suite in five movements, suitable for
worship or concert setting. The movements (Herald Angels, Angel
Dust, Angels On the Head of a Pin, Guardian Angels,
and Angels Praising God) are inspired by different kinds and
aspects of angels. The movements can be used separately or in
combination in worship context. Described in the journal 21st
Century Music as "character pieces of personality and
profile." Recorded on Zimbel
Records by Sandra
Gay.
#80101172 -- Zampogna (organ)
This delightful organ work features the zimbelstern.
The title refers to double drone bagpipes, and the music contains
evocations of both early music and more contemporary idioms. Useful
as an offertory or postlude.
#80101186 -- In God's Image (organ)
This brief work was written in memory of poet Beth
Rice Luttrell, and is highly suitable as an offertory or short
prelude. Easy to play and serenely beautiful. Recorded on Zimbel
Records by Sandra
Gay.
#80101214 -- Parables (organ)
Commissioned by the 2005 American Guild of Organists
Region II/III Convention, Poughkeepsie, New York, and premiered by
Craig Williams on the organ at the West Point Cadet Chapel. This
suite takes one of Jesus' parables as the inspiration for each of its
four movements: Parable of the
Mustard Seed (Voluntary), Parable of the Lost Sheep (Siciliano),
Parable of the Good Samaritan (Reflection), Parable of the Lost Coin
(Toccata Rondo). Accessible and evocative,
the work is useful for both service and recital contexts.
#80101220 -- Three Preludes on Advent Hymns (organ)
Three short organ pieces based on familiar Advent
hymns: Creator of the Stars at Night;
Comfort, Comfort Ye, My People; and Prepare
the Way, O Zion. Two versions of the third piece are included (a
shorter one and a more extended version).
#80101225 -- Webster Trilogy (organ)
This three movement organ work was commissioned by the
village of Webster, New York in celebration of its 100th anniversary
(1905-2005). The musical language of the work alludes to styles of
the early 20th century. The three movements are Trolley Trumpet
Tune (a traditional trumpet tune, with some train horn interjections),
Apple Orchard Ayre (a
lyrical and serene contemplation) , and
Ridge Road Rondeau (a
rondo with some ragtime influences).
#80101166 -- Little Partita on "McKee" (organ)
The six movements (framed by an introduction and
epilogue) of this partita are designed to be accessible to the
beginning or intermediate organist. The pedal part is easy
throughout. A highly useful setting of this African-American tune,
usually set to the text "In Christ There Is No East Or West"
#80101167 -- Prelude on "Balm in Gilead" (organ)
This setting of the familiar spiritual begins very
quietly (with blues-inflected harmonies) and moves over its course to
end with full organ. An excellent prelude or concert piece.
#80101168 -- A Suite for Worship on "Westminster Abbey" (organ)
This exciting suite makes use of the hymn tune by
Henry Purcell, which appears with many different texts. The five
variations (concluding with a fiery toccata) are patterned after
early English voluntaries.
#80101227 -- El Seguido Litúrgico (organ)
This work is a freely-composed liturgical suite for
service or recital use. It is comprised of five movements combining
old Spanish and contemporary French organ idioms.
Hartley,
Walter H.
#80101137 -- Adagio (organ)
This brief work for organ is highly suitable as an
offertory or prelude. Using warm harmonies, the work builds to a
climax and then returns to the calm in which it began.
#80101136 -- Fantasia on "Holy Manna" (organ)
This organ composition is a free fantasia on the early
American hymn tune Holy Manna (from
W. Moore's Columbian Harmony). The familiar hymn tune, New Britain
("Amazing Grace"), also makes fleeting appearances.
Suitable for a service prelude or as a dramatic recital piece.
#80101209 -- Meditation on "Land of Rest" (organ)
A quiet and warm prelude on the familiar American
hymn, written in memory of Paul Hamill. Noted as
"Recommended" by The American Organist (Feb 2005).
#80101161 -- Psalm 130 (Out of the Depths) (organ)
This brief composition is a freely-composed piece
inspired by Psalm 130. The work uses rich harmonies and a pictorial
approach. Suitable as a prelude or offertory.
#80101162 -- Five Spiritual Poems (organ)
This stunning collection contains five useful organ
compositions based on African-American spirituals. Treatments are
exciting, original, and always highly appropriate. The five movements
are: The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,
I Want to Be a Christian, The Old Ship of Zion, and Bless
That Wonderful Name.
#80101124 -- Commentaries (organ)
The three movements of this dramatic composition, Alpha
and Omega, Bow in the Cloud, and When
It Came to Pass are inspired by three different Bible passages.
It is intended as recital literature.
#80101217 -- Quiet Prayer (organ)
A serene and gentle piece, easy to play and suitable
for an offertory or prelude.
#80101219 -- Variations on an Original Theme (organ)
This work begins with a reflective theme, followed by
six variations of differing characters -- ranging from introspective
contemplation to joyous praise. Any of the variations can be played
alone as a voluntary (and many have optional endings for that
purpose). The entire work is highly suitable for either service or recital.
#80101208 -- Reflections on the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (organ)
These two introspective pieces are an interpretation
of the composer's feeling of peace while meditating at the Cathedral
of Notre-Dame de Paris. They are improvisatory in nature, with
melodic shapes often reflective of plainsong. Extremely evocative and attractive.
#80101228 -- Two Processionals (organ)
These two processionals are in a festive trumpet tune
style. Useful for service playing and ceremonial occasions.
#80101232 -- Toccata de Fête (organ)
A celebratory and festive work, inspired by the French
toccata style. Energetic and very fun to play.
#80101150 -- Meditation on "Conditor Alme Siderum" (organ)
This meditation is a quiet and reflective setting of
the well-known Advent plainsong. Its use of repetitive patterns
(minimalism) draws the listener to a relaxed and contemplative state.
Easy to play and useful for services or recital.
#80101107 -- Consolation (organ)
Consolation is a serene
and meditative work for organ. A lyrical theme is developed by a
flute stop over a slowly moving warm accompaniment. It is highly
suitable as a service prelude or offertory.
#80101184 -- Toccata in D minor (organ)
This attractive, yet easy to play toccata would serve
well as a postlude or recital offering.
#80101197 -- Caprice in C (organ)
This piece is a short and sprightly work which will
prove useful as a service postlude or offertory. Tonally it roves
through a variety of key centers.
#80101198 -- Sonata I (organ)
This work is a four-movement sonata for organ.
Consists of a prelude, a lyrical adagio, a scherzo featuring hemiola,
and a bounding finale. Easy to play and highly rewarding. The entire
work could be used for recital purposes, or the individual movements
excerpted for service voluntaries. Reminiscent of Paul Hindemith's
organ sonatas.
#80101201 -- Preludes on Campmeeting Songs (organ)
This set contains five compelling preludes on familiar
American campmeeting hymn tunes. Includes Middlebury, Cleansing Fountain,
Wondrous Love, Star in the East, and Lenox.
Useful individually for service purposes or all together as a
concert suite.
#80101221 -- Nocturne (organ)
A gentle and lyrical piece. Outer sections of rising
and falling chords frame a middle section featuring a solo melody.
#80101222 -- Reflection (organ)
A short meditation. An opening section featuring a
descending melody gives way to a hushed, very slow, chorale section.
Hints of the melody return in a brief coda. The "open
harmonies" of 4ths and 5ths are the key musical building blocks
of the piece.
#80101125 -- Et in Terra Pax (organ)
This short work for organ is subtitled "Hymn for
Hovhaness" and was written in memory of American composer Alan
Hovhaness. It is hymn-like in character, featuring simple and warm
harmonies as it slowly builds to the end. Suitable for service use as
an offertory or brief prelude.
#80101236 -- Fanfare and Exaltations (organ)
A festive and stately work suitable for joyous
postlude or recital use. Not difficult.
#80101112 -- Three Hymn Preludes (organ)
This work is a set of three preludes on hymn tunes
familiar in the Lutheran church. The three preludes are on the tunes Dorothy
("Love in Christ is Strong and Living"), Nun komm
der heiden heiland, and Stricken,
Smitten, Afflicted. The preludes
are highly usable in worship service settings and present the tunes
clearly and creatively.
#80101231 -- Passacaglia in C minor (organ)
This dramatic work is suitable for recital or service.
It ranges widely in character -- building from a gently flowing
beginning to a powerful and full conclusion.
#80101170 -- Variations on "In Dulci Jubilo" (organ)
This partita on the familiar Christmas hymn was
inspired by Baroque models. As the variations unfold, the melody
recedes into the fabric of the accompaniment until only a hint of the
familiar tune is evident. Easy, with optional pedal part.
#80101211 -- Adagio for Organ (organ)
This brief work is a sumptuous adagio in Romantic
style. Lyric and beautiful. Highly suitable for service or recital.
#80101212 -- S'lichah - Prayer for Forgiveness (organ)
This short meditation for organ is suitable as service
music either for Christian or Reform Jewish worship. Hauntingly
atmospheric and easy to play.