SKU: LO.10-5716L

ISBN 9780787777524.

This commissioned anthem from Mary McDonald gives the cherished hymn, Joy to the World, a grand treatment. Featuring a stunning accompaniment for organ and optional three-octave handbells, this selection will function as the perfect opener or closer for either a worship service or a seasonal concert. All sections of the choir get to shine in this exuberant anthem, and the last few pages will bring the piece to a thrilling conclusion. Recommended!

SKU: FG.55011-448-7

ISBN 9790550114487.

Uuno Klami (1900-1961) was born in Virolahti and studied in Helsinki, Paris and Vienna. While living in the capital city Helsinki, he always spent his summers in the original homestead in Virolahti.
Klami is most known for his colourful orchestral works, but works for piano frame the different times of the composer's life nicely. The piano works are so joyous that transcribing from for organ is firmly based.

Surumarssi (Trauermarsch) Op. 8 was composed when Klami was 16 years old, most likely in memory of his late mother. Pastoral A-flat major was composed in December 1919; I find it contains the feeling of Christmas. Barcarole Op. 5 is a French-influenced work. I often find myself thinking of a boat bobbing on waves, while I play this work.
I believe these organ transcriptions bring many joyful moments in concerts as well as in other congregational use. And not only that: they can be used as pedagogic material as well.