Greetings from WardOrganist.com! This week’s new music includes preludes written by Franklin D. Ashdown, Daniel Berghout, and Florence E. G. Hawkinson, and hymn harmonizations by Elizabeth Berghout and Mike Carson. We would also like to welcome Mike Carson aboard as a contributor to WardOrganist.com. Thank you for your continuing support!
(029-H01) A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (DUANE STREET)
Mike Carson
The final two verses of hymn tune DUANE STREET (A poor Wayfaring Man of Grief) have been re-harmonized complete with a wonderful interlude by Mike Carson.
(109-P02) The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare, Variations on
Franklin D. Ashdown
The beautiful Dmitri Bortniansky tune ST. PETERSBURG (The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare) has inspired this set of variations by composer Franklin D. Ashdown.
(194-P02) There Is a Green Hill Far Away, Variations on
Daniel Berghout
The Sacrament hymn “There Is a Green Hill Far Away” has been arranged as a set of independent variations by Daniel Berghout.
(C042-P01) Away in a Manger
Florence Hawkinson
Based on the Charles H. Gabriel tune for “Away in a Manger” found in the Children’s Songbook, this prelude for the beginning organist has been arranged by Florence Hawkinson.
(213-H01) The First Noel (THE FIRST NOEL)
Elizabeth Berghout
The traditional English Christmas carol “The First Noel” (THE FIRST NOEL) has been re-harmonized by Elizabeth Egbert Berghout.
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Greetings from WardOrganist.com! This week’s new music includes a prelude written by Florence E. G. Hawkinson and several harmonizations on Christmas hymns by Daniel Berghout and Rulon Christiansen. Enjoy!
(062-P02) All Creatures of Our God and King
Florence Hawkinson
A wonderful trio on the hymn “All Creatures of Our God and King” by Florence Hawkinson, this postlude for the beginning organist is part of the collection A Voice of Gladness (3 pedal notes).
(206-H01) Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)
Daniel Berghout
The beloved Christmas hymn “Away in a Manger” (CRADLE SONG) has received a beautiful flowing re-harmonization by Daniel Berghout.
(209-H01) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (MENDELSSOHN)
Daniel Berghout
Daniel Berghout’s introduction and harmonization of MENDELSSOHN (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) provides a rousing beginning and conclusion to this favorite Christmas hymn.
(210-H01) With Wondering Awe (LAUDIS CORONA)
Daniel Berghout
The anonymous Christmas hymn tune LAUDIS CORONA (With Wondering Awe) has been re-harmonized by Daniel Berghout.
(214-H01) I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (WALTHAM)
Rulon Christiansen
This free accompaniment for WALTHAM (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day) has been extracted and transposed from the prelude by Rulon Christiansen.
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Hello organists! This week’s new music include preludes written by Franklin D. Ashdown and Florence E. G. Hawkinson. Also include this week are two alternate hymn harmonization on Christmas hymns written by Daniel Berghout, and a newly revised volume of Hymns for Organ.
(027-P01) Praise to the Man
Florence Hawkinson
This cheerful postlude on “Praise to the Man,” by Florence Hawkinson, is representative of the prophet Joseph’s life and calling. Part of the collection A Voice of Gladness, this piece for beginning organist requires Minimal pedaling.
(192-P01) He Died! The Great Redeemer Died
Franklin D. Ashdown
Franklin D. Ashdown has composed a beautiful peaceful organ voluntary on the Sacrament hymn “He Died! The Great Redeemer Died.”
(202-H01) Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful (ADESTE FIDELES)
Daniel Berghout
The Christmas hymn tune ADESTE FIDELES (Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful) has been given an exciting introduction and re-harmonized by Daniel Berghout.
(205-H01) Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY)
Daniel Berghout
The stately Christmas hymn tune IRBY (Once in Royal David’s City) has been re-harmonized by Daniel Berghout. Perfect for the final verse.
(HFO-S01) Solo & Accompaniment Hymns (Vol. I)
Edited and Arranged by Elizabeth Berghout
Volume One of Solo & Accompaniment Hymns features Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter hymn arrangements in a solo and accompaniment style. The soprano or melody line is given to the right hand while the left hand and pedal cover the remaining accompaniment voices (Alto, Tenor, and Bass).
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