Author Description
The Oxford Book of Funeral and Memorial Music for Organ is a collection of practical repertoire for organists playing at funerals, memorial services, and services of thanksgiving. Covering a broad range of music for players of intermediate ability, it includes a mixture of established repertoire, attractive new arrangements of well-known works, and newly commissioned pieces.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection addresses the practical requirement for accessible, high-quality organ repertoire suitable for funeral and memorial services. Julian Elloway, an experienced editor in liturgical music, compiles a selection of works designed to support organists in providing appropriate musical accompaniment for solemn and commemorative occasions. The volume functions as a functional resource, balancing traditional standards with contemporary arrangements to meet the specific technical and atmospheric needs of these services.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated selection of organ pieces categorized by their suitability for funeral and thanksgiving services
- A mix of established classical repertoire and newly commissioned compositions
- Arrangements specifically tailored for organists of intermediate technical ability
Scope Limits
- Does not include advanced virtuosic concert repertoire
- Does not provide historical analysis or musicological commentary on the pieces included
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Organists and church musicians frequently cite this collection as a reliable and practical resource for professional use. Experts highlight the volume for its accessibility and the thoughtful selection of music that fits the specific emotional requirements of memorial services.
Page Count:
72
Publication Date:
2018-07-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193401193
ISBN-13:
9780193401198
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