Contemporary Organ for Beginners - Volume 4
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- Instrumentation: Organ
- Binding: Spiral Bound
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- Size: 8.3 x 11.6 inches
Description
For nearly twenty years, Yannick Merlin has been tirelessly publishing pieces written by contemporary composers for apprentice organists.
This fourth volume is part of this desire, or rather this belief, that the music being created today can both speak to and teach younger generations. But ultimately, what does this living music say to them—and to us?
It obviously hints at something unheard of, something that has not yet existed but will come into being under the fingers of budding performers. It invites openness and the abandonment of prejudices and fears about the new. It encourages curiosity. It also tells us that art is part of a movement, a call to the future, while drawing on tradition. The history of music is a long chain of Major works and revolutions, but also of lesser works that create a fertile ground for other works to emerge. Education, in this sense, plays a vital role.
These publications tell us all this and, above all, they give us hope for the future.
This is no small thing, and we can only rejoice!
Contents:
- ROLLAND, G. Obstination (Grade 2)
- PIERTOT, B. Code : Ondes (Grade 2)
- NOËL-HUDSON, D. Une tortue gravit une montagne... (Grade 2)
- WILLSCHER, A. Feuilles mortes (Grade 2)
- WILLSCHER, A. Les cloches du soir (Grade 2)
- GELOEN, L. Oiseaux de fil (Grade 2-3)
- SIXTEN, F. Mélodie (Grade 2-3)
- WILLSCHER, A. Chant triste (Grade 2-3)
- MERLIN, Y. GAME (Grade 3)
- NOËL-HUDSON, D. Tarentelle des oursons (Grade 3)
- WAMMES, A. Promenade au clair de lune (Grade 3)
- LEURENT, M.-A. Chaconette (Grade 3-4)
- WILLSCHER, A. Fuguette sur B.A.C.H. (Grade 3-4)
- JOUBERT, D. La tête dans les nuages (Grade 4)
- WILLSCHER, A. Scherzinetto (Grade 4)
- WILLSCHER, A. Toccata Gothique (Grade 4)
- FILLION, A. La forme des gouttes de pluie (Grade 4-5)
- PICHARD, J. MétAmorphose (Grade 4-5)
- ROBERTS, J. Retrové (Grade 4-5)
- SHEN, Y. Danse du festival de la torche (Grade 4-5)
- SHEN, Y. La balle de Ping-Pong (Grade 4-5)
- IDENSTAM, G. Méditation I & Méditation II (Grade 5)
- KIENTZ,T. Paradeïgma (Grade 5)
- LEDROIT, F. Etincelle & Lamento (Grade 5)
- THARP, S. « ... après Goudimel » (Grade 5)
- LEHTOLA, J. Carillon (Grade 5-6)
- MERLIN, Y. Danse du Quetzalcoatl (Grade 5-6)
- MULSANT, F. Licht (Grade 5-6)
- IDENSTAM, G. Méditation III (Grade 6)
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Contemporary Organ for Beginners - Volume 4
