SKU: PR.113400470

ISBN 9781491136416. UPC: 680160689095. Key: Eb major.

A CHRISTMAS VIGIL is the second of two Hailstork organ works composed as variations on the British hymn tune Dundee. The present work begins with a carillon-like ostinato on the hymn’s opening phrase, which returns joyously toward the end of the composition. While the hymn itself is not specific to Nativity, the composer gave this work a Christmas title due to its bell-like cheer.
A CHRISTMAS VIGIL is based on a larger single-movement piece written for the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach, Virginia. That earlier work, A Dundee Fantasy, was commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church. That major concert piece, based on the hymn tune Dundee, was premiered by Alan Morrison.Several small units left over from drafts of A Dundee Fantasee suggested Christmas to me because of the carillon-style ostinato at the beginning that returns grandly at the end. The joyous momentum throughout the whole composition makes this vigil suitable for a Christmas Season concert.

SKU: HL.14035114

Few baroque composers were ever able to create work as sunny, as joyous as Vivaldi did in this beloved Gloria. The contrast of mood throughout the work as it moves through the drama of the Mass to its satisfying double final movement shows the composer at the height of his powers.Vivaldi composed this work in Venice in about 1715, during his fruitful time at the Ospedale della Pieta. In his lifetime this priest, composer and virtuoso Violinist achieved enormous musical success. Considering his great popularity in the modern era, it is difficult to believe that public appreciation of his work declined after his death and that the Gloria languished undiscovered forcenturies. It wasn't until 1957 that the restored work was heard again in its entirety. Since that time, this moving and joyous Gloria has been recorded more than one hundred times and perennially appears on concert series around the world.

SKU: SU.80101420

Sonatina No. 5 (2018) for organ is dedicated to Brenda Portman. The first movement, Fanfare, employs bright, polymodal harmonies. The second movement, Prayer, has a quiet, litany-like character. The third movement, Toccata, is joyous and festive in mood: alternating between a bright fanfare-like idea and buoyant, dancing music. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 15'30 Composed: 2018 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.80101323

Organ Duration: ' Composed: 2012 Published by: Zimbel Press Works from the baroque entitled Sonata da Chiesa (Church Sonata) were multi-movement pieces of a non-liturgical nature that could be performed either during religious ceremonies or concerts. The first movement, Andante cantabile, is warm, unfolding music for the organâ??s foundations. The second movement, Pastorella, is gentle and lyric. The concluding movement, Alla marcia, is a joyous march in festive style. (A second sonata, #80101344 is also available.).

SKU: SU.80101110

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.
28 pages
Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.80101236

A festive and stately work suitable for joyous postlude or recital use. Not difficult. 12 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.50030480

(Empress of the Joyous City)Published by: Seesaw Music.

SKU: SU.80101205

A set of free-flowing variations on the hymn tune by S.S. Wesley. Four variations present the tune in a joyous manner. 20 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.