SKU: A0.884998

Wesley Suite The world is my parish, a set of four contrasting pieces for organ, is a tribute to John and Charles Wesley, 18th century clergymen and co-founders of the Methodist Church.

The title Wondering Soul is a reference to the first line of the Wesleys’ Conversion Hymn, Where shall my wondering soul begin? which was written after John Wesley’s Aldersgate Street experience in which he felt his heart was strangely warmed.

Wesley’s Gallop paints a musical picture of John Wesley riding on horseback around the towns and villages of England, preaching the Gospel in churches, halls, fields, cottages and chapels.

Chapel Prayer is a reflective piece referring to Wesley’s Chapel in City Road, London, a Methodist Church built under the direction of John Wesley.

The word Liberty in the title of Liberty Fanfare refers to John Wesley’s advocacy for the abolition of slavery. He wrote, Liberty is the right of every human creature. The piece contains musical references to two well-known hymns – (i)  Amazing Grace, the words of which were written by his fellow abolitionist, friend and mentor, John Newton, as well as (ii) And can it be, the words of which were written by Charles Wesley.

SKU: A0.1307806

Bible Suite on the Parable
of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-35)
Solo Organ

Introduce a spiritual dimension to your musical experience with the Biblical Suite on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a inspiring composition designed for the organ. This suite is a musical journey composed of three engaging pieces, each capturing a different perspective of the powerful narrative of Luke 10:30-35.

I - The Priest
II - The Levite
III - The Samaritan

Introduza uma dimensão espiritual à sua experiência musical com a Suíte Bíblica sobre a Parábola do Bom Samaritano, uma composição inspiradora projetada para órgão. Esta suíte é uma jornada musical composta por três peças envolventes, cada uma delas capturando uma perspectiva diferente da poderosa narrativa de Lucas 10:30-35.

I - O Sacerdote
II - O Levita
III - O Samaritano

The Composer

Simei Ferreira de Barros Monteiro, born in Belém, Brazil, in 1943, dedicated her life to music and education. With a background in Letters and Sacred Music, she was a teacher, a missionary of the United Methodist Church, and a researcher of Charles Wesley. She published a thesis, The Song of Life, and contributed poems and hymns to national and international hymnals. Her work included serving as a Worship Consultant at the World Council of Churches in Geneva. As a visiting professor in the USA, she translated hymns by the Methodist Charles Wesley. Simei left a lasting legacy in the worlds of music and theology.

SKU: A0.1381694

Description is forthcoming.

SKU: MQ.AE056-E

A lovely and practical setting of Charles Wesley's well-known text, Author of Life Divine. May be sung by women's or men's voices alone, as a 2-part anthem (treble/bass), or SATB. Useful throughout the year.

SKU: MQ.10-595-4E

This collection features hymn tunes that are associated with texts written by Charles Wesley. Each tune is treated uniquely. Useful for churches of all denominations throughout the church year.

SKU: A0.1379785

Description is forthcoming.

SKU: A0.885297

Toccata on Hyfrydol was commissioned by the West Region of the American Guild of Organists for their 2019 Convention in Orange County, California, and premiered in recital by the composer as part of this convention on July 1, 2019 at Christ Cathedral Arboretum, Garden Grove, CA, USA. The piece consists of three sections which musically depict the iconic phrase wonder, love, and praise found at the end of the hymn text Love divine, all loves excelling by Charles Wesley which is often set to this tune. The beginning is filled with flurries of exciting figurations and pedal runs, followed by a soothing and contemplative middle section, which gradually builds to a rejoicing finale. Works perfectly as a postlude after congregational singing of this hymn tune. Also suitable as an organ recital piece. Duration approximately 6 minutes.