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Sunday Morning Organist, Volume 2: Solos for Special Sundays: Organ Book

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Sunday Morning Organist, Volume 2: Solos for Special Sundays: Organ Book

Sunday Morning Organist, Volume 2: Solos for Special Sundays: Organ Book

Level: Late Intermediate / Early Advanced

Item: 00-33260
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The seasons of each church year include several special Sundays that focus on the celebration of events in both the Christian church and our nation. This collection provides organists with a wealth of solos appropriate for those specific occasions. The musical talents of several well-known arrangers are represented, giving this compilation a variety of musical styles. Solos for Special Sundays is the perfect all-in-one resource for the entire church year and will undoubtedly become an essential part of any church organist‘s repertoire. Titles: Ah, Holy Jesus * America, the Beautiful * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella * Christ the Lord Is Risen Today * Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus * Ding! Dong! Merrily on High * God of Our Fathers * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen with The First Noel * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * Good King Wenceslas * Hallelujah Chorus * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty * Hosanna, Loud Hosanna * Infant Holy, Infant Lowly * Now Thank We All Our God * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * O Sacred Head, Now Wounded * O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus * Palm Sunday Prelude * To All the World * Trumpet Voluntary on "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" * Ukrainian Bell Carol * Wondrous Love.

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Series: Alfred's Classic Editions
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
ISBN10: 0-7390-6209-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-6209-8
UPC: 038081371702
SKU: 00-33260

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Why we love this

This collection tackles a real liturgical need: finding quality organ solos that fit the church calendar without hunting through dozens of anthologies. The variety of arrangers ensures musical freshness across 28 pieces, so your Sunday morning program won't rely on the same harmonic language every week. You'll have genuine options for Palm Sunday, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and every major observance in between.

What to expect

Moving through these pages feels like walking through the church calendar itself. You encounter the quiet reverence of Advent with "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," the brightness of Easter celebrations with "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," and the patriotic warmth of Americana in "America, the Beautiful" and "God of Our Fathers." The arrangers honor the familiar melodies while offering interpretations fresh enough to keep Sunday mornings musically alive.

Who it's for

Church organists of intermediate to early advanced ability who need a reliable, comprehensive resource for the liturgical year. This book serves both full-time church musicians and volunteer organists who want well-crafted, diverse arrangements at their fingertips without constant score searching.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the registration suggestions at the beginning of each piece; they're tailored to the harmonic language and emotional arc of that particular solo.
  • Balance accompanimental textures with the melodic line by voicing upper manual material slightly lighter than you might instinctively play it, allowing the melody to breathe.
  • Prepare pedal entries separately, especially in pieces with rhythmic figures that cross multiple registrations, to ensure security during performance.
  • Allow time in rehearsal to explore the variety of tempos and articulation styles across arrangements; treating each piece as a distinct musical statement rather than rushing through them prevents a generic delivery.

How to use it

Assign one piece per liturgical season or special Sunday throughout the year, building your program around the church calendar rather than scrambling for last-minute music. This collection also pairs well with a simple hymn-based prelude early in the service, allowing these solos to anchor the postlude or special music moment when they can receive full attention.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting varied arranging styles and editorial markings
  • Managing multiple registration changes within a single piece
  • Playing independent pedal lines while maintaining manual coordination
  • Executing articulation and phrasing across multiple keyboard manuals
  • Adapting interpretive choices to fit liturgical context and emotional content
  • Building confidence with intermediate to early advanced technical demands (hand independence, rhythmic complexity, pedal figurations)

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