Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music for Manuals
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A collection of manuals-only organ music covering the church's year from Advent to Epiphany, containing arrangements of core repertoire from the 18th- to 20th-century plus new pieces. This technically accessible music (approx. grades 4-5) is perfect for less confident organists.Includes these songs:Aria 'Bereite dich, Zion' [Bach, J.S.]Chorale Prelude on 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' (BWV Anh. 66) [Bach, J.S.]Chorale Prelude on 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' [Greiss, Jakob Friedrich]Prelude on 'Merton' [Kitson, C.H.] Chorale Prelude on 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' [Kneller, Andreas]Meditation on 'Veni, Emmanuel' [te Velde, Rebecca Groom]Chorale Prelude on 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' [Wolfrum, Karl]Two Variations on 'Adeste, fideles' [Adams, Thomas]Fughetta on 'Gottes Sohn ist kommen' [Bach, J.S.]Joseph est bien marie [Balbastre, Claude]The Shepherds' Farewell [Berlioz, Hector]For unto us a Child is born [Handel, G.F.]Weihnachtspastorale [Hanlein, Albrecht]Adeste, fideles (M
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection addresses the practical need for accessible, high-quality organ repertoire suitable for liturgical use during the Advent and Epiphany seasons. Robert Gower, an experienced editor and musician, compiles a selection of works specifically designed for manuals-only performance. By focusing on pieces that do not require pedal technique, the volume provides a resource for organists with varying levels of experience to perform core seasonal repertoire.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated selection of organ music spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.
- Arrangements specifically adapted for manuals-only performance.
- Technical difficulty levels calibrated for intermediate players (approximately grades 4-5).
- A chronological progression of liturgical music covering the period from Advent through Epiphany.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Organists and church musicians frequently cite this collection as a foundational resource for those with limited pedal proficiency or smaller instruments. Experts highlight the editorial quality and the inclusion of both standard repertoire and contemporary arrangements as key strengths for liturgical planning.
Page Count:
72
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
OUP
ISBN-10:
0193517671
ISBN-13:
9780193517677
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