Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.932816

Composed by attr. Freeman Lewis. Arranged by Eugenio Gall. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Eugenio Gall #6511301. Published by Eugenio Gall (A0.932816).

This is a set of 5 variations of the hymn for solo organ or to accompany the congregation. Each variation seeks to musically illustrate the poetic content of the lyrics.
Este é um conjunto de 5 variações do hino para órgão solo ou para acompanhamento do canto congregacional. Cada variação busca ilustrar musicalmente o conteúdo poético da letra de cada estrofe.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1366923

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 16 pages. John Burkett #951258. Published by John Burkett (A0.1366923).

My Variations on St. Christopher (Beneath the Cross of Jesus) require a wide range of technical prowess from relatively easy (Variation II) to advanced (Variation VII).  The Theme presents the unadorned hymn tune with an original 4-part harmonization.  Variation I is another 4-part setting but with a more rhythmically active acompaniment in the lower voices.  Variation II, a duo for the hands alone, is in the dominant key where the tune is accompanied by an unrelenting stream of triplets.  Variation III is a 3-voice canon in which the tenor and pedal bass imitate the soprano, though with a certain amount of intervallic freedom.  Variation IV is a trio in which the middle voice presents an ornamented version of the hymn tune.  Variation V is a brief fughetta, while Variation VI presents the tune in the pedals against quietly undulating triplets in the hands.  The final variation (entitled Introduction and Fugal Fantasy) is by far the most challenging and employs considerable chromaticism toward the end.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangememts of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1299567

Composed by Johannes Richter. 19th Century,20th Century,Classical,Comedy,Sacred. Score. 14 pages. Johannes Richter #889415. Published by Johannes Richter (A0.1299567).

Go forth, my heart, and seek delight

That well-known chorale by Paul Gerhardt (Melody: Johann Georg Ebeling) is used to create some special and serious variations with famous motives of several composers like Bach, Beethoven, Johann Strauss or Mozart, closing with a sparkling and happy final. The composer had played that work in several concerts and every time, the listeners where very happy with the music.

Geh aus, mein Herz und suche Freud 

Dieser bekannte Choral von Paul Gerhardt (Melodie: Johann Georg Ebeling) wird hier für einige ernsthafte bzw. seriöse Variationen  genutzt, die berühmte Motive von beispielsweise Bach, Beethoven, Johann Strauss oder Mozart verwenden. Das Werk schließt mit einem fröhlichen Finale. Der Komponist hat das Werk in diversen Konzerten selbst gespielt und das Publikum war stets sehr angetan von der Musik.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1375666

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 13 pages. John Burkett #960208. Published by John Burkett (A0.1375666).

My Variations on the hymn tune St. Elizabeth (Fairest Lord Jesus) present the tune with an original harmonization followed by four variations.  The first two settings (Theme and Variation I) give out the tune in unaltered form, undergirded by two different harmonizations.  Variation II is a duo cast in baroque style with an ornamented melody accompanied by a rhythmically repetitive pattern in the manual bass.  In Variation III, a continuously moving accompaniment played by the feet and the left hand provides a backdrop to another ornamented version of the hymn tune, again in a somewhat baroque style.  The final variation is more challenging to play.  After a brief introduction, the tune appears in the soprano voice, harmonically supported by the alto and pedal bass, while the left hand provides a continuous stream of eighth-note triplets.  After a couple of modulations, the final section (marked grandioso) presents the tune with a 4-voice harmonization punctuated at the end of each phrase by a trumpet-like rhythmic pattern played on a state trumpet stop.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q555044

On Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele. Composed by Naji Hakim. Downloadable. Duration 11 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q555044. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q555044).

English • German.

These variations are based on the choral “Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele�. Variation I, Maestoso, presents a solemn, canonic statement of the theme enveloped by dense, closely-knit harmonies. Variation II, Allegro, is clothed in polyphonic lines reminiscent of Bach’s “Orgelbüchlein� chorales. Variation III, Vivace, is a playful bicinium with the cantus firmus featured in the soprano line, as the bass bounces along in a staccato duet. Variation IV, Adagio, displays rich chromatic harmonies which form a lush backdrop for the pedal solo. Variation V, Vivace, features the chorale in detached left hand notes while the right hand and pedal provide a playful accompaniment. In Variation VI, Andante, the melody vacillates between minor and major keys as syncopated left hand chords and pizzicato bass accompany the cantilena. In the concluding Variation VII, Presto, the left hand proclaims the theme in block chords as the right hand provides an exuberant garland of sixteenth notes while the pedal provides rhythmic drive with tympanic accents.

Organ - Digital Download

SKU: A0.917241

Composed by Robert Chamberlin. Arranged by Robert Chamberlin. 20th Century,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Robert Chamberlin #4627055. Published by Robert Chamberlin (A0.917241).

This is a set of three variations on the familiar hymn tune, Nun danket alle Gott.  The first variation is presented in mixed meter with rhythmic alterations from the original tune.  The second variation is a simple arrangement with no metric variations.  The third variation is a bold statement, using mixed meter and based on the rhythm of the original tune as written by Johann Crüger.  The audio example includes the first two variations.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1350883

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 15 pages. John Burkett #935708. Published by John Burkett (A0.1350883).

My Variations on Holiness (Take Time to Be Holy) require a wide range of technical prowess from near beginner (Variation II) to advanced (Variation IV).  The Theme presents the unadorned hymn tune, but with a new harmonization.  Variation I is a canon in which the imitative entries for each phrase occur at varying intervals.  In Variation II (for the hands only) the unadorned tune is accompanied by an unrelenting stream of sixteenth notes in the relative minor key.  In Variation III (entitled Pastorale) each phrase of the tune is preceded by a freely composed introductory segment.  The final variation (entitled Toccata) is by far the most challenging.  It moves at a rapid tempo in 5/8 meter with individual phrases of the tune appearing sporadically, often in an ornamented guise.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.898550

Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266089. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898550).

Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-3 !

Immortal, invisible, God only wise describes God’s omnipresence and omniscience, with His hand present in all things on earth in all aspects of life. The four variations follow the four verses of text written by Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) as found in the Hymnal 1982. I leave it to your artistic imagination to interpret how the melodies and harmonies of each variation paint the text.

Much like my Opus 2 (Partita Vom Himmel hoch), this set of variations was initially conceived as an improvisation. As such, some rubato should be employed in performance. Registration suggestions are indicated in the score though are by no means binding. To maintain the atmosphere of wonderment established by the first variation, the tempo of the final variation should not be too fast.

Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.909270

Composed by Vidas Pinkevicius. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Vidas Pinkevicius #3540609. Published by Vidas Pinkevicius (A0.909270).

In the fall of 2013 my friend and colleague, Paulius Grigonis who is the organist at St Joseph church here in Vilnius was preparing to play a recital at Vilnius Cathedral around Christmas time. He approached me asking for advice about the pieces he could be playing.

I offered him to compose a set of 6 variations on the famous Christmas tune Adeste fideles and he agreed too much hesitation (too bad).

I started working on the composition but got stuck at the end of the 5th variation. I used major and minor chords only. My goal was to create something colorful and modern and yet understandable to the listener.

Because of these simple chords the harmonies are very clear and transparent. What makes it sound modern though is that I avoid traditional chordal progressions of the perfect fourth and perfect fifth. This would imply tonic-dominant, dominant-tonic, tonic-subdominant, subdominant-tonic relationship.

But I didn't want this. I wanted to surprise my audience and my friend Paulius. So I chose all kinds of progressions - minor and major seconds, minor and major thirds, even a tritone to keep it fresh.

However, the result was too difficult to play for Paulius on a short notice and I got side-tracked with other projects. Although the idea of completing the variations never left me.

So last weekend I sat down and added the last variation with a CODA.

I hope you'll enjoy this piece which is dedicated to Paulius.

8 pages, PDF score. Advanced level.

Organ Solo Organ

SKU: HL.124615

Arranged by Diane Bish. Organ. Fred Bock Publications. General Worship, Hymn, Sacred, Variations. 16 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BGK1037. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.124615).

ISBN 9781495078507. UPC: 884088968182. 9.0x12.0x0.069 inches.

Diane Bish's new setting of the much-loved Welsh hymn tune Hyfrydol is a welcome addition to the organist's library. The four flexible variations - which include a Schumannesque first variation, an incisive Baroque-like variation, a lyrical sarabande, and a toccata finale - could be played in whole or in part as a concert suite, or used for hymn introductions and interludes.

Instrumental Solo,Pipe Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1452432

Composed by Felix Bräuer. Classical,Contemporary,Multicultural,Praise & Worship,Traditional,World. Individual part. 10 pages. Felix Bräuer #1031764. Published by Felix Bräuer (A0.1452432).

Variations on a famous danish psalm tune.

Organ - intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q581678

Composed by Dieter Schnebel. Dieses Werk ist eher am minimalistischen Duktus der bekannten Variationen für Klavier op. 27 von Anton Webern orientiert als an einem klassischen Variationenzyklus. Gefragt ist nicht zuletzt die Registrierkunst des Interpreten. Downloadable, Separate edition. Duration 6 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q581678. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q581678).