Author Description
With a host of accessible, quality new settings, and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes, these volumes are a must for every church organist's library.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection provides a comprehensive resource of original organ settings designed to support liturgical needs during the autumn festival season. Rebecca Groom Te Vel, an experienced composer and organist, curates these pieces to offer practical, accessible musical arrangements for church services ranging from World Communion to Christ the King. The volume serves as a functional tool for organists seeking high-quality, thematic repertoire that aligns with specific seasonal church observances.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 37 original organ compositions based on standard hymn tunes
- Musical settings categorized by specific liturgical events including Harvest, All Saints, and Reformation
- Practical arrangements suitable for various skill levels in a church setting
Scope Limits
- Does not include vocal parts or choral arrangements
- Does not provide historical analysis of the hymn tunes themselves
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Organists frequently cite this collection as a reliable and versatile resource for seasonal service planning. Experts highlight the accessibility of the compositions, noting that they effectively balance musical quality with the practical constraints of weekly church performance.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1795-01-01
Publisher:
OUP
ISBN-10:
0193400685
ISBN-13:
9780193400689
Music
Organ Music
Religious Music
Worship & Devotion
Hymnody
Songbooks