PARTITIONS GRATUITES :
- Harold Stover

Organ - late Intermediate

SKU: AU.9798889832782

Composed by Harold Stover. General. Christian. Score. Augsburg Fortress #9798889832782. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9798889832782).

ISBN 9798889832782. 9 x 12 inches.

These thoughtful impressions by Harold Stover are reflective of the deeper theology and emotional depth of the hymns chosen for this collection. Several could serve well as a meditation after singing the hymn. Tunes include ST. FLAVIAN, WERE YOU THERE, DEO GRACIAS, and more.

SATB choir and Piano - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6118

Composed by Harold Stover. All Saints/All Souls, Funeral, 21st Century, Heaven. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6118. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6118).

UPC: 688670561184. English.

O what are all my sufferings here compared to life above? This Charles Wesley text is set to a sturdy tune by William Walker, compiler of shape-note books such as Southern Harmony. It celebrates our joining with the saints and finding eternal rest. Harold Stover capitalizes on the almost-rollicking nature of the tune to give this music rhythmic drive and a real sense of jubilation, as the title suggests. Duration: 3:00.

SKU: PL.PPMO-1845M

Composed by Harold Stover. Paraclete Press #PPMO 1845M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO-1845M).

This elegantly written anthem has a text from the 19th century. Stover uses flutes of the organ to represent the birds and uses flowing melodic lines to underpin the thoughtful text. A charmer!

SATB choir, organ - moderate

SKU: PL.1655

Composed by Harold Stover. General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #1655. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1655).

A brief anthem that begins in quiet mystery and maintains a contemplative mood throughout. Stover underlines the text from John 4 with a lean texture and occasional dissonance, very much in homage to 20th century American composers such as Sowerby and Rorem. With its emphasis on worship, this would also make a fine introit.

Two Part Treble choir, organ - easy

SKU: PL.2003M

Composed by Harold Stover. Advent, Ordinary Time. Choral score. Paraclete Press #2003M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.2003M).

A versatile anthem, this could be sung by children, women alone or mixed voices. Stover, a long-time church musician, writes in an accessible way, as his other anthems attest to.

SATB chorus, Organ

SKU: PL.PPM02115M

Composed by Harold Stover. Octavo. Paraclete Press #PPM02115M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPM02115M).

A lovely anthem on a moving prayer of St. Teresa, Stover provides a flowing choral and organ part, mostly in 6/8. Key changes are simple, and the piece has a gentle spirit about it.

Organ - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.10-433

Composed by Harold Stover. Non Hymn-Based, Recital Music, Preludes. 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-433. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-433).

UPC: 688670104336.

Our customers who usually buy hymn-based organ music have been quite taken with Mr. Stover's original, non-hymn-based pieces! (See his Tambourine, 10-437, for example.) His Blue Prelude is exactly what the title indicates; it's introspective with complex and lush harmonies. An Art Deco” homage to Gershwin, Ellington, and other composers of the ‘30s and ‘40s- it's perfect for an unusual piece on a recital. While we don't exactly rule out using it in worship, it might be a tad too sultry!