A Collection of Hymns: Organ Book

Name: A Collection of Hymns: Organ Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-DM9601
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By Alfred V. Fedak

Level: Intermediate

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Alfred Fedak has been a contributing writer to our catalog for many years, and we've followed your suggestions to compile his works into a collection. This book contains organ arrangements of 19 familiar hymn tunes, found in hymnals from all denominations. Most of these settings appeared in early issues of The Organist's Companion which are no longer available. Various styles are represented, but none are difficult. The book is also arranged in the order of the church year, thus making it very useful to all organists.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 64

ISBN10: 0-7692-5036-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-5036-6

UPC: 029156225815

SKU: 00-DM9601

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About the Arranger: Alfred V. Fedak

Alfred V. Fedak has spent decades serving the organ community through both performance and publication. His arrangements have appeared regularly in The Organist's Companion and other professional journals, earning respect for their musicality and accessibility.

Fedak understands what working church musicians need: settings that honor the integrity of beloved hymn tunes without demanding virtuosic technique. His contributions to MakeMusic's catalog reflect a deep commitment to making quality organ literature available to organists of all levels.

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Why we love this

Fedak's ear for registration and voice leading makes these hymn settings sing without requiring technical gymnastics. The collection's organization around the church calendar transforms it from a reference book into a practical liturgical tool, eliminating the scramble to find appropriate music week by week. You get 19 settings in one volume, each one polished and immediately usable.

What to expect

These settings respect the timelessness of the melodies they dress while adding thoughtful harmonic color and textural variety. You'll encounter both straightforward arrangements and more imaginative treatments, but none feel overwrought. The overall effect is calm competence and musical maturity.

Who it's for

Church musicians and organists serving denominations that emphasize congregational hymn singing will find this collection indispensable. The intermediate level makes it accessible to established organists who want reliable, well-crafted settings without spending time on arrangement hunting each week.

How to get the most out of it

Let the hymn melody breathe in the upper voice; these arrangements depend on clear presentation of the familiar tune. Avoid smudging pedal passages with excessive registration changes.
Adjust registration to your instrument's character and the liturgical moment. Fedak's settings accommodate everything from quiet voluntary accompaniment to confident festive statements.
Rehearse the pedal line separately when it carries independent material. Many of these settings give the feet something worth hearing, not just harmonic support.

How to use it

Use this as your go-to repertoire book for weekly services throughout the liturgical year. The calendar arrangement means you can open to the current Sunday and find fitting material without extra planning. It also works well for prelude and postlude slots when you want dependable, substantial music that complements congregational singing rather than competing with it.