SKU: LO.70-2212S

ISBN 9780787768010.

Grim oaldo Macchia is one of Europe's most popular composers and arrangers of sacred organ music. In this volume, he applies his vibrant style to thirteen hymns that originate from the USA. Included are traditional folk hymns (such as “What Wondrous Love Is This” and “Amazing Grace”) as well as later-composed tunes of American origin (such as “To God Be the Glory!” and “Shall We Gather at the River”). Crafted with a fresh perspective on these hymns, Macchia’s brief pieces will make for delightful preludes, offertories, and postludes throughout the church year.

SKU: HL.49017447

9.25x12.25x0.185 inches.

The Bitter Earth (Horka hlina) cantata was written in 1960 and it was originally conceived for a mixed choir and organ. The composer soon found, however, that this instrumental accompaniment limited the performance possibilities of the piece to a certain extent and he therefore created a piano transcription of the organ part for a later edition which was printed in 1987.The composition sets to music the verses of Jaroslav Seifert from the collection Turn Out the Lights (Zhasnete svetla) which was written in the period of the nation's peril prior to the Second World War. The genuine and totally non-cliched patriotism expressed in these texts has long outgrown the historical connection to the moment of their inception and it continues to bear wtness to Seivert's fervent love for this country.

SKU: LO.70-2218L

ISBN 9780787767679.

More Seasons of the Heart continues Carolyn Hamlin's popular series, once again taking inspiration from God’s love and provision through every possible season of the heart. Contained within are worshipful organ pieces that combine beloved hymns, original material, and older classics by Handel, J. S. Bach, and Franck.

SKU: AU.9798889832720

ISBN 9798889832720. 9 x 12 inches.

Like telling a story, David Cherwien has crafted a five-movement partita that highlights the text of each stanza of this well-loved hymn by Susan Palo Cherwien with the original tune SURGE ECCLESIA by Timothy J. Strand. The second movement tells of wafting incense, and the aria of the fourth movement cleverly includes the hymn melody in retrograde, highlighting the text Rise, remember well the future. The final movement is a joyful and festive toccata. The five movements can be played in sequence or as standalone pieces during worship.

SKU: LO.70-2482S

ISBN 9780787789534.

Orga nists and congregations alike love trumpet tunes, and this book is perfect for organists with an instrument including a large trumpet stop that begs to be played on festive occasions. Brenda Portman has written six original trumpet tunes (each in a common key) that sit within the festive American trumpet tune tradition, as exemplified by the work of David N. Johnson. The volume also contains two hymn-based pieces in trumpet tune style.

SKU: LO.70-2104L

ISBN 9780787760595.

In this organ collection, Marianne Kim arranged some of her favorite hymns with her signature jazz-influenced style. Included are eight familiar hymns of faith and assurance, most of which are drawn from the beloved American gospel tradition. Also included is one exciting original postlude.

SKU: LO.10-4248L

ISBN 9781429129305.

Note d British composer Jonathan Willcocks offers this vibrant setting of a traditional English carol. Perfect for Christmas or Epiphany services, your singers are sure to enjoy the lovely interplay between men's and women's voices. This lively selection also incorporates an original choral motive as a unifying musical thread and is especially effective when performed with the optional organ accompaniment.

SKU: LO.70-2146S

ISBN 9780787763541.

Cars on Cooman's organ music is widely played by organists throughout the world, and this collection of hymn-based and original works provides varied and characteristic selections for service-playing or concert use. The pieces range from the lushly meditative Sarabande in modum benedictionem to the delightful Rondino on I Love to Tell the Story to the glorious Come, Creator Spirit. These works are sure to become favorites with organists and congregations alike.

SKU: LO.70-2143L

ISBN 9780787763930.

As musical editor of the 1906 edition of The English Hymnal, the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams forever changed hymnody both with his stunning original hymn tunes, which are some of the most beloved of the twentieth century and with his arrangements of folk tunes and earlier sacred melodies into hymns. This collection by Douglas E. Wagner celebrates Ralph Vaughan Williams's tremendous contribution to sacred song with a variety of pieces: some based on his original hymn tunes (like SINE NOMINE or DOWN AMPNEY) and some based on tunes that his arrangements made popular (like HYFRYDOL or BRYN CALFARIA).