A must-have for your library! Thirty selections for funerals or memorial services. Five original hymn tune settings, and transcriptions of pieces by Franck, Davies, Bach, Haydn, and many more!

I was asked to play the famous ?Toccata? from Widor?s 5th Organ Symphony for a bride as she came down the aisle. As the piece in its entirety was far too long I put together an abridged and somewhat simplified version for the occasion. The tricky middle section and hand-crossing have been omitted without sacrificing the spirit of the piece and the pedal part has also been reduced and simplified. The registration is left entirely to the organist?s discretion depending on the specification of the instrument. An mp3 file of the full score is available to listen to or watch via my YouTube Channel.

This is an outstandingly atmospheric piece of music, the final part of Holst's choral work 'Ode to Death'. Holst composed this work in response to the First World War. He dedicated it to his musical friend Cecil Coles and "the others" who were killed in that war. The breath-takingly beautiful tune is supported by other-worldly harmonies and an unusual 7/4 rhythm to create music of immense presence. It works really beautifully on the organ: a wonderful piece for recitals, meditative services, remembrance or to play on your own for the sheer reward offered by this exceptional music. Also a great piece for demonstrating different solos and effects of the organ, including a great outlet for the Vox Humana, solo Flute and quiet Strings. Even bells, if you're lucky enough to have a set on your instrument!