Includes the hymns Blessing and Honor, God Himself Is Present, Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer or God of Grace and God of Mercy, God of Our Life, All-Glorious Lord, and Open Now Thy Gates of
Written for the 75th Anniversary of the National Association of Negro Musicians, this work was premiered by Dr. Herman Taylor at that celebration. The fantasy opens with a bold call-response passage before
This dramatic Fantasy and Fugue also has a section that includes a lyrical rendition of the melody; this is followed by alternating sections of repose and a lively fugue based on this beloved tune.
Fantasy and Fugue on a Hungarian Melody is based on the Hungarian folk melody Erre Gyre and features toccata figurations, canon, inversion, retrograde and fugue.
As an organist, I am always looking for festive pieces for a special celebration or for an exciting postlude.
Festive Toccata is an exuberant setting with dueling manuals over a
Benaut, Joseph. Ed. Barbara Harbach. Published by Vivace Press, Pullman, WA. Copyright 1996. Performing urtext edition in which few ornaments, phrasing, articulation, or dynamics have been added to the
These four variations are based on Baroque dance forms. The opening French Overture is regal and rhythmic. The quiet Allemande recalls Bach's chorale preludes for manuals alone. The
Gloria! Organ Music for Advent and Christmas is an exciting volume of beloved Advent and Christmas carols. Guaranteed to please the performer and the listener.
Go, My Children Hymn Settings for postludes, Organ, Vol. 5 by Barbara Harbach includes the hymns Go, My Children, with My Blessing or God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven; Oh, for a Thousand
Published by Vivace, Pullman, WA. Copyright 1994. While the organ is not prominent in the Jewish musical tradition, here are four original works for that instrument by Robert Starer, Michael Isaacson, Mary
Holy Manna Hymn Settings for Organ, Vol. 3 by Barbara Harbach includes the hymns Blessed Be the God of Israel or As Saints of Old; God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens or All Who
Ann Sheppard Mounsey Bartholomew (1811-1891) was an English composer, teacher and organist. The Introduction is majestic with dotted notes and trills and unexpected harmonic twists. Mounsey
Land of Rest Hymn Settings for Organ, Vol. 2 by Barbara Harbach includes the hymns Holy, Holy, Holy or Santo, Santo, Santo; As Saints of Old or Blessed Be the God of Israel; As We Gather at
This volume of works by highly acclaimed Mexican composers includes a lively processional in E minor and a chaconne which builds to a thrilling climax rhythmically and registrationally. Providing a nice
This volume showcases a unique father and son combination of talents. Alfonso de Elias (1902-1984) was perhaps the last composer of the Mexican Romantic tradition. His Sonata and
This collection includes the three-part bravura Toccata a Pedal built on Mexican folk tunes; and Danza Espagnola, a folk-like dance of appealing melodies contrasted with rich harmonies.
The exotic architecture and vibrant cultural life of Romania's "Little Vienna" or "the City of Flowers" is portrayed in Nights in Timisoara. It opens with a wide-ranging toccata flourish that