Tunes, Tones, and Techniques for Drawbar Keyboards. Berklee Guide. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. 136 pages. Published by Berklee Press

By Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arranged by Kenneth Jennings. For Organ. General. Moderately Easy. Single Sheet. 4 pages

Organ

SKU: CA.1817900

Composed by Charles Marie Widor. Edited by Georg Koch. Free organ music. Full score. Op. 42,1. 80 pages. Duration 35 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 18.179/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1817900).

ISBN 9790007188979. Language: all languages.

It is no coincidence that the Toccata from Widor's Vth Organ Symphony is his best-known composition. Who can resist its thrilling verve? Not only this, but also the other movements of this unique work of the organ repertoire win you over immediately - the first with its march-like, majestic, much-varied theme; the second with its wonderfully elegiac oboe melody, flowing along over staccato sixteenth notes; and the two slow movements, of which the melancholy, almost static Adagio forms the greatest contrast imaginable to the following triumphal Toccata. The Carus Urtext edition is based on the Paris edition of 1928/29, the last one to be published during Widor's lifetime. The corrections which the composer made after the publication of this edition have also been taken into consideration. As well as this, earlier editions have been consulted for comparison to clarify individual variant readings. Editorial suggestions on the performance of individual passages complete the new edition. Great organ works: Series A: - Symphony II op. 13 no. 2 - Symphony IV op. 13 no. 4 - Symphony V op. 42 no. 1 - Symphony VI op. 42 no. 2 - Symphony Romane op. 73 in preparation Subscription offer for Series A: 20% discount off the retail price.

Organ - Advanced

SKU: MN.12-121

Composed by Joseph Willcox Jenkins. Non Hymn-Based, Recital Music. MorningStar Music Publishers #12-121. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.12-121).

UPC: 688670121210.

Confl uence was commissioned by the Organ Artist Series of Pittsburgh in celebration of its twentieth anniversary in 1999. Christa Rakich gave the premier at the closing concert of the season at Calvary Episcopal Church by in April of 1999. It has been performed frequently since that time. The title was given to honor the joining together or confluence of the three rivers of Pittsburgh: the Allegheny, the Monongalela, and the Ohio. Confluence is a curious hybrid related to both the sonata and rondo forms. It is of the ABABA design with the final A quite extended by polyphonic games and a very noisy and triumphant epilogue. The first idea is driving, rhythmic, nervous and agitated. The second is quiet, gentle and pastoral, that slowly moves in its mysterious ways, closing with a plaintive row of a dozen different pitches. The composer delights in the challenge of making tone rows as approachable and sing-able as possible. Both ideas make slightly varied restatements. At the end, fugal exploitation of the first idea is followed by that row, entering with stentorian grandeur in full pedal, heralding the triumphant close. This row, like the month of March is referred to frequently as coming in like a Iamb, going out like a lion.

Organ

SKU: CA.1817700

Composed by Charles Marie Widor. Edited by Georg Koch. Symphonie Iv. Free organ music. Full score. Op. 13, No. 4. 56 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 18.177/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1817700).

ISBN 9790007171919. Language: all languages.

Widor's early organ symphonies op. 13 have a quite special character because of their suite-like structure. And so the 4th Symphony delightfully combines classical forms such as toccata and fugue with Romantic character pieces. It includes the well-known Andante cantabile, which is one of the composer's most beautiful slow movements. The Carus edition is based on the last edition published during Widor's lifetime, issued Paris 1929. Corrections made by the composer after the edition of 1929 was published have been taken into consideration. In addition, for purposes of clarification, earlier print runs were consulted. Editorial suggestions on the performance of individual passages complete the edition.

Organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0023

Composed by Richard Elfyn Jones. Concert, General. Sheet music. Paraclete Press #0023. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0023).

This contemplative piece could well be used as a companion to the composers' Allegro Giocoso. A lovely, pastoral melody is accompanied by slowly moving tone clusters. The two are combined in the central section to enrich the texture, and the piece concludes with the opening material. The quiet ensemble and solo colors of the organ would be most beautifully exploited here, while the writing lies comfortably under the fingers and feet. This could be used as a prelude or as a contemplative work in concert.

Organ - difficult

SKU: HL.49019131

Solo Organ. Composed by Joe Duddell. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2003. 28 pages. Duration 10'. Schott Music #ED13348. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019131).

ISBN 9790220132148. UPC: 884088881795. 9.0x12.0x0.105 inches.

Temporal Keys is an ethereal work for solo organ, which contrasts intricate and highly rhythmic sequences with a slow moving harmonic structure. 10 minutes.

By Richard Peek. For organ. Organ Music. Medium-Easy. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Organ

SKU: SU.80101107

For Organ. Composed by Bruce Polay. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101107. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101107).

Consolation is a serene and meditative work for organ. A lyrical theme is developed by a flute stop over a slowly moving warm accompaniment. It is highly suitable as a service prelude or offertory. 8 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101396

For Organ. Composed by Carson Cooman. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101396. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101396).

Trilogy on B-A-C-H (2017) uses as its musical material a familiar four-note theme: the letters B-A-C-H (the last name of Johann Sebastian Bach) treated as a musical motive: B-flat, A, C, B-natural (H in German note naming). Starting with Bach himself, this theme has been used by a truly enormous number of composers over the centuries. Most B-A-C-H themed works (at least those for organ), tend to be extremely contrapuntal, likely taking their cue from much of Bach's own organ music. This piece explicitly goes in the other direction and use the theme primarily motivically/melodically and as a generating force for the kind of mixed modality that is typical of Cooman's music. The first movement is an energetic march. The second movement is a lyric meditation containing both an arioso and a short quasi-passacaglia, in which the B-A-C-H motive repeats slowly in the pedals. The last movement is a free fantasia: the motive appears both in chorale-like long notes and as a fast, turning figure. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 12' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

By Franz Joseph Haydn; Desmond Ratcliffe. For Organ. Classical. Sheet Music. 12 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

By 1708 Lyra Davidica. Arranged by Carla J. Giomo. For Instruments: Brass quartet or quintet (2 trumpets in B or C, 2 trombones, with opt. Horn substitute for trombone 1; or 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba) (instruments required). Organ. Chamber Music Sacred. 10 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Organ

SKU: PL.PPMO-1836M

Composed by Christopher Maxim. Paraclete Press #PPMO 1836M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO-1836M).

A moving and brief organ work with a slow-march rhythm. Great harmonic interest and appropriate for funerals and solemn occasions.

By Various. Organ Adventure. Size 9x12 inches. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Organ - Medium

SKU: PL.0618

Composed by Robert Lind. Chant, Eucharist, Lent. Sheet music. Paraclete Press #0618. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0618).

* based on the chant, this work begins simply with flutes and mutations in duet * detailed registrations, appropriate for small or large instruments, as well as manual indications make the execution of this work very direct * registration indications and harmonic colors increase as the piece gradually builds * final section with octave chords and strong pedal foundation carries the piece to a dynamic climax * tempo slows by increments in the final measures, leading to the final modal cadence * a passionate instrumental expression of the text: printing the text of this hymn in a program or bulletin

Musically, this is a rather interesting piece with harmonic language that is more advanced than one might normally use in services, but here one can allways follow the hymn tune. The registration is highly colorful, using at 16' Quintaton played an octave higher, or substituting an 8' and 2 2/3'. As in the chorale preludes mentioned earlier, this work, too, creates a continuing crescendo to the end. Harmonically, this work makes use of some interesting ideas-mirroring short sections of the hymn tune as a motivic device, short canonic imitation, etc. Technically, it is fairly easy reading until about halfway, when close attention must be paid to accidentals. The last page will require some working of fingering in the right hand to maintain the legato sense of the phrase. - The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians March 2006.

Organ

SKU: BA.BA09352

Composed by Thomas Daniel Schlee. Stapled. Performance score. Composed 2004/2010. Opus 74. 22 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA09352_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA09352).

ISBN 9790006499830. 21 x 29.5 cm inches. Language: German. Preface: Thomas Daniel Schlee.

The first piece “Sicut ros Hermon” (Psalm 133) meditates on the path God’s mercy takes, whereby the initial slow descending harmonic sequences develop into an emphatic song followed by a tender chorale-like coda.

“Si sumpsero pennas aurorae” (Psalm 139) relates to a highly poetic, consolatory but also admonishing image of the psalm: As far as our wings may carry us, God’s hand will take hold of us. We cannot escape his mercy or his judgement. At the end of this striking movement the music conveys almost haptic moments; one can sense the mighty ‘hand’ by means of the tutti sound. Finally the music becomes as calm as at the start of this piece, though dialogue-like figurations convey repercussions of what was experienced and acknowledged.

Organ

SKU: HL.48182046

For Organ. Composed by Olivier Messiaen. Leduc. Classical, Contemporary. Softcover. 8 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL22893. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48182046).

UPC: 888680788254. 9.25x12.25 inches.

The Celestial Banquet, by Olivier Messiaen is one of his earliest compositions. Written for organ, this piece lasts 7 minutes because of its slow tempo that gives it a timeless feeling. This piece is quite challenging and would require an advanced technical level. Written in Octatonic mode, The Celestial Banquet used a theme that was transposed twice for less monotony. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer who was also passionate about ornithology. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its color and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, color and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

For Organ. (2-part). General collections. Sacred. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Published by Kevin Mayhew Publishers (U.K. Import).

Organ

SKU: SU.80101413

For Organ. Composed by Carson Cooman. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101413. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101413).

Two Mantras (2017) are dedicated to Felix Brauer. A mantra is a repeated word or phrase, often chanted or sung in the manner of a prayer. These two organ pieces explore the concept musically, each extensively employing repeated patterns: both direct repetition and repetition with small variation. Meditation (In paradisum) is very quiet and extremely serene. Floating harmonies in the hands gradually shift while a slow line in the pedal slowly descends. Postludium (Deo gratias) sets up a perpetual motion toccata through which the harmonies change and are repeated. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 10' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

Composed by Andrew D. Gordon. Arranged by Andrew D. Gordon. Outstanding Blues and Jazz Solos. Jazz. Book/digital audio. ADG Productions #ADG199. Published by ADG Productions

Composed by Andrew D. Gordon. Spiral bound. Jazz/Organ Instruction. Book and Downloadable audio. Duration 75 minutes. Published by ADG Productions

Organ - Level 3

SKU: CA.1800700

Composed by John Stanley. Edited by Eberhard Hofmann. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Composed ca. 1748. Op. 5. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1800700).

ISBN 9790007187552.

John Stanley's 30 Voluntaries - published in three collections as op. 5, 6, and 7 - are amongst the best-known organ works of the 18th century. These compositions in free style were met with great acclaim by his contemporaries. The first volume, published in 1748, immediately achieved classic status and encouraged other composers to write similar collections. The op. 5 collection is now published in an up-to-date Urtext edition by Carus, based on the first printed edition and a 1785 edition consulted for comparison. The pieces, of easy to medium difficulty, are for manuals (and can alternatively also be played on the harpsichord), and mainly comprise two movements in the sequence slow - fast. Rhythmic energy, richness of color through the use of solo registers such as cornet and trumpet, dialog between the manuals with multiple echo effects - these are the characteristics of these wonderful compositions, which are also suitable for use in worship.

Organ - intermediate

SKU: HL.49045278

For Organ. Composed by Naji Hakim. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Organ Collection. Classical. Softcover. 16 pages. Duration 3'. Schott Music #ED22633. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045278).

ISBN 9790001162265. UPC: 841886028807. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches.

The present triptych follows the structure of the Italian overture fast, slow, fast. Its style is mostly ornamental, with two lively movements framing a rather contemplative central chorale.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101230

For Organ. Composed by Mary Jeanne Bannister. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101230. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101230).

Bannister's last composition, this suite for solo piano was designed to be accessible to student musicians. Three of the five movements -- Parade, Fishing, and Fireworks -- evoke happy, summertime events in Rochester, New York. Friend and Slow Dance are sadder and more reflective. 16 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101206

For Organ. Composed by Robert Allworth. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101206. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101206).

This short three movement suite composed in honor of the 70th birthday of the Polish composer Henryk Gorecki. The three slow and spare movements are suitable for service voluntaries either individually or together. The movements were inspired by texts from Revelation 12 and Psalm 96. Easy to play and effective. 8 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

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

Composed by Jeffrey Blersch. Sacred. Collection. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.97-7792).

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). For organ. Published by Wayne Leupold Editions