Liturgical Service, Volume I Cover Image

Liturgical Service, Volume I: Organ Book

$9.95 USD

Liturgical Service, Volume I: Organ Book

Name: Liturgical Service, Volume I: Organ Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K03236
Price: 9.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Alexandre Pierre François Boëly

Item: 00-K03236

$9.95

Shipped

One moment…

A collection of exercises, for Organ, composed by A.P.F. Boely.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Liturgical Service, Volume I: Organ Book comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

Open in the Player

Jump straight in and assign it today.

Start Your Free Trial

Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.

No sample audio found.

No sample videos found.

Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 44

ISBN10: 0-7692-5435-7

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-5435-7

UPC: 029156698428

SKU: 00-K03236

More about this title

About the Composer: Alexandre Pierre François Boëly

Alexandre Pierre François Boëly (1785-1858) was a French organist and composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras through his deep knowledge of Bach and the German organ tradition. Working primarily in Paris, he became a influential figure in nineteenth-century organ music, combining rigorous counterpoint with the emerging Romantic sensibility of his time.

Boëly's compositions for organ remain central to the liturgical and concert repertoire. His systematic approach to organ writing reflects both his training as a performer and his commitment to expanding the technical and expressive possibilities of the instrument.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

Boëly's liturgical writing captures the discipline and spiritual depth that serious organists seek. These exercises move well beyond dry technical studies; they embed musical substance into each progression, making them rewarding to work through rather than something to endure.

What to expect

Boëly's voice is austere yet expressive, built on rock-solid harmonic foundation but never stolid. The pieces evoke a sanctuary atmosphere; they have the gravitas of genuine liturgical music, yet the harmonic palette opens outward into the nineteenth century with subtle chromaticism and unexpected modulations.

Who it's for

This collection serves advanced organists preparing for service playing, recital repertoire, or formal study of Romantic-era organ technique. It is equally valuable for organ students in conservatory settings who need rigorous harmonic and contrapuntal grounding rooted in actual composition rather than abstraction.

How to get the most out of it

Approach the voicing with attention to inner voices; Boëly's counterpoint rewards clear articulation of all four parts, not just soprano and bass.
Allow the harmonic progressions space to breathe. These exercises are not meant to be played at tempo; clarity of voice leading matters far more than speed.
Engage the full pedal vocabulary available to you. Boëly expects the pedal to function as an independent voice, not merely to double the bass.
Mark registration changes lightly in pencil before you begin; planning ahead prevents fumbling during practice and keeps focus on musical execution.

How to use it

Feature selections from this volume in Sunday service programming or in recitals dedicated to the organ music of the Romantic transition. These exercises work particularly well as standalone pieces on concert programs; they require no apology or explanation.