Composed by Jason W. Krug. Sacred, Advent, Christmas. Lorenz Publishing Company #70/2188L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Solo Organ

SKU: CA.5600300

Vol. II/2. Composed by Giacomo Puccini. Edited by Virgilio Bernardoni. Complete editions / Selected works: Edizione Nazionale delle Opere di Giacomo Puccini. Free organ music. Full score (complete edition / selected edition). 148 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 56.003/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5600300).

ISBN 9790007188047.

The organ is the instrument on which the young Giacomo Puccini began his career as a musician. Through the rediscovery of a considerable number of hand-written pieces, which he composed after 1870 as part of his duties as organist in the churches of Lucca, several primary sources are now available. These give an insight into the beginnings of his musical activities which have only been known about from anecdotes from his first biographers until now. Puccini's organ repertoire includes works which were typical for liturgical organ music at that time: sonatas for the main sections of the mass, versets which were substituted for Gregorian chant, marches, which were played after the mass (exceptionally even waltzes), and even a pastorale for Christmas time. This music was written with the sound of instruments made in Tuscany in mind. These have just one manual, a 8 foot Principale register and a small pedalboard always coupled to the manual. In addition there were several solo stops divided into bass and soprano.Puccini contributed with originality to the renewal of Italian organ practice, which began in his day to discard its operatic style in favor of a style more suited to the liturgy.

Arranged by E. Power Biggs. For Organ. Organ - Method or Collection. Level: Advanced. Book. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Lloyd Larson. Sacred, Christmas. Lorenz Publishing Company #70/2309L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

9 Variations and Finale, Op. 90. By Christian Heinrich Rinck. (Organ). Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 21 pages. Published by Schott.

By Karl Hoyer. Edited by Martin Weyer. For Organ. Playing Score. Op. 57. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import).

Organ: 3-staff - Advanced

SKU: LO.70-2433S

Composed by Angela Kraft Cross. Sacred, Concert, General. Sacred Music Press #70/2433S. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.70-2433S).

ISBN 9780787778217.

This volume’s title is also the name of the centerpiece triptych in this collection of thrilling works by Angela Kraft Cross. The other pieces include a fantasy inspired by archangels, a Christmas fantasy on “Adeste fideles,” an elegiac “fanfare,” and a piece inspired by the vision of healing waters. Kraft Cross’s pieces are becoming frequent recital selections, and the ones in this volume likewise offer possibilities for concerts or as special service voluntaries.

Organ - Medium Advanced

SKU: AU.9781506487335

Settings for Organ. Composed by David Evan Thomas. Christian. Score. Augsburg Fortress #9781506487335. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506487335).

ISBN 9781506487335. 9x12 inches.

This exciting collection by David Evan Thomas features seven familiar tunes expressed in historical dance genres, along with three original pieces that include a sicilienne and minuet. Highlights include a light and quick Passepied on People Look East, a gentle Pastorale on On Christmas Night, and a lively Tarantella on Oh, Sing to God Above. Be sure to check out the original Sicilienne, an example of the composer's best writing.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). For organ. Collection. Published by Oxford University Press

By Lars Hagstrom. Method/Instruction; Organ Method (Suzuki); Suzuki. Suzuki Organ School. Book. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00- 47146. Published by Alfred Music (

Organ

SKU: FG.55011-448-7

Uuno Klamin savellyksia urkusovituksina. Composed by Uuno Klami. Edited by Esa Ylonen. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-448-7. Published by Fennica Gehrman (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.