This delightful set of practical miniature arrangements of hymn tunes for organ is useful throughout the church year and is accessible to the average church organist. These short pieces not only enhance church services, but also prove invaluable to the church musician looking for something fresh to use during services. The styles of miniatures, which last anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute in duration, are sufficiently varied to maintain interest: some settings are meditative, while others are fanfares, and they can be used during various parts of the service. The book includes a preface that discusses practical usage of the miniatures, citing some examples from te Velde's own experience. It also includes a liturgical index and an index of first lines for the convenience of the organist.
Arranged by Rebecca Groom te Velde
"This is an excellent addition to the repertoire . . . These creations are well thought out, varied, inventive, mostly sight-readable and with no page turns . . . I have no hesitation in recommending readers to buy this inspiring collection." - Organists' Review, May 09
"Rebecca uses well-considered harmonies in these settings, running a well-placed path between uncomfortable or jarring dissonance on the one hand and saccharine blandness on the other . . . In summary, this is an interesting and varied collection. The content and style should make it a very useful resource for organists in venues where more traditional hymnody is still in use, especially for Offertoiries or where short introductory voluntaries are needed." - Organz News, December 09
Wade: Adeste Fidelis Handel: Antioch Wesley: Aurelia Hughes: Cwm Rhondda Elvey: Diademata Kocher: Dix Hatton: Duke Street Easter Hymn Luther: Ein' feste Burg Go tell it on the mountain Pritchard: Hyfrydol Beethoven: Hymn to Joy Lasst uns erfreuen Goss: Lauda anima Barnby: Laudes Domini Leoni Williams: Llanfair Lobe den Herren Nettleton Dykes: Nicaea Picardy Personent Hodie Smart: Regent Square Vaughan Williams: Salve festa dies Simple Gifts Croft: St. Anne Sullivan: St. Kevin Veni, veni Emmanuel
