Organ - advanced

SKU: HL.49045437

For Organ. Composed by Enjott Schneider. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Organ Large Works. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2016. 48 pages. Duration 24'. Schott Music #ED 22668. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045437).

ISBN 9790001162715. UPC: 841886029088. 9.0x12.0x0.168 inches.

On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther.The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows:'1st movement:Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of faith ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people.2nd movement:In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the Luther rose which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, white is the colour of angels and ghosts, black stands for the pain of crucification: The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified. But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time.3rd movement:The omnipresence of death and dying - from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life - was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The Danse macabre was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen from 1524 (Enchiridion from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant Media vita in morte sumus created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air.4th movement:The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen, are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a perpetuum mobile, i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air.5th movement:The Mighty Fortress, on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the Marseille anthem of the Reformation, Friedrich Engels the Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant birdcall version of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the ideals of freedom of Christians.'.

(Grades 7-8). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Anne Marsden Thomas. For organ. Oxford Bach Books for Organ. Pieces and Studies. Level D (difficult). 64 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

(Grades 6-8). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Anne Marsden Thomas. For organ. Oxford Bach Books for Organ. Pieces and Studies. Level C-D (moderately difficult - difficult). 56 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

Organ - advanced

SKU: HL.49018082

Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit. Composed by Enjott Schneider. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Organ Collection. Die Orgelsinfonie Nr. 7 'Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit ist vom kompositorischen Rohstoff Zeit bestimmt. Stilistisch basiert die Komposition auf Elementen der Minimal Music, die Schneider mit der Tradition der europaischen Orgelkomposition verbindet. Composed 2009. 52 pages. Duration 24'. Schott Music #ED20668. Published by Schott Music (HL.49018082).

ISBN 9790001168809. UPC: 884088535094. 9.0x12.0x0.2 inches.

Each organ symphony by Enjott Schneider has its own colour and its own theme. Organ Symphony No. 7 'Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit' is dominated by the theme of 'time': from the flowing rumbling of time in ancient beginnings ('In principio' - 1st movement) and periodic to the intellectually incomprehensible revolving ('Zeit der Sterne' - 2nd movement). After the third movement ('Zeit des Menschen'), a valse triste, infused by an almost humorous hectic atmosphere, the symphony ends with a kind of 'Amen!' in the fourth movement. Schneider sums it up: 'It is good as it is, we do not understand the course of time anyway.' With regard to style, his composition is based on elements of minimal music which he combines with the tradition of the European organ composition; it is at the same time a testimony to the composer's flexibility and versatility.

Organ

SKU: CA.5016800

Composed by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Edited by Martin Weyer. Josef Gabriel Rheinberger - Complete Works. Free organ music. Full score. Composed 1891. Op. 168. 28 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 50.168/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5016800).

ISBN 9790007241001. Key: D major. Language: all languages.

The Organ Sonata composed in 1891 is distinguished by its richly varied form. The 1st movement is entitled Phantasie and comprises an Andante amabile, followed by an Agitato in free sonata form. In the 2nd movement chorale-style passages alternate with fugal sections, and the 3rd movement begins with a free rhapsodic Introduction, followed by a fugue, archaically entitled Ricercar. Separate edition from the Rheinberger Complete Edition.

(Grades 2-5). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Anne Marsden Thomas. For organ. Oxford Bach Books for Organ. Pieces and Studies. Level B (easy). 56 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by David P. Dahl. For organ. 21st Century. Medium. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Alfred V. Fedak. Non Hymn-Based. 21st Century. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-216).

Composed by Mary Beth Bennett; Ludwig Diehn. Non Hymn-Based, Organ Recital Music, Preludes, Partita/Variations, Postludes. Secular, 21st century. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Composed by Clay Christiansen. Non Hymn- Based, Recital Music, Suite. 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-498. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Michael Burkhardt. Recital Music, Offertories, Preludes, Partita/Variations, Postludes. Christmas, Hanging of the Green, Lessons and Carols, 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-181. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Charles E. Callahan Jr. (1951-). 21st Century. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-697).

Composed by David Blackwell. Offertories. 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-036. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Organ

SKU: CA.5014200

Composed by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Edited by Martin Weyer. This edition: Paperbound. Free organ music. Free organ music. Full score. Composed 1885. Op. 142. 24 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 50.142/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5014200).

ISBN 9790007140816. Key: B flat minor. Language: all languages.

Josef Gabriel Rheinberger dedicated his 9th Organ Sonata (composed in May 1885) to Alexandre Guilmant, the indefatigable concertizing virtuoso who had already given the first Paris performance of Rheinberger's 1st Organ Concerto (in F major, op. 137). With opulent harmonies, conspicuously frequent tempo changes, and chords which are a true delight when played on a Cavaille-Coll organ, the rhapsodic Fantasie at the beginning of the 3rd movement certainly lives up to its name. The separate edition is taken from the Rheinberger Complete Edition.

By Michael Bedford. For organ. Hymn, Lent. Easy/Medium. Sheet music. Published by Paraclete Press

Organ - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.10-052

Composed by Charles E. Callahan Jr. Non Hymn-Based, Preludes, Postludes, Suite. 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-052. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-052).

UPC: 688670100529.

This four movement suite captures quite a bit of what makes Charles Callahan one of our most popular composers: a sense of high spirited fun, melodic lyricism, and a skillful use of the resources of the organ. The movements work quite well played separately, as well.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101169

For Organ. Composed by Sandra Gay. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101169. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101169).

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. 28 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

Organ - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.10-060

Composed by Robert J. Powell. Non Hymn-Based, Offertories, Preludes, Postludes. 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-060. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-060).

UPC: 688670100604.

Follo wing the popularity of Set 1, this seasoned composer provides another six pieces for worship or recital use. Unlike some of his other popular works, these are not based on hymn tunes but on original material. The movements are: Pastorale, Allegretto, Aria, Fugue (for manuals only), Scherzo, and Finale.