This is the single most important book from the second half of the nineteenth century that describes American organ performance style, registrations, and transcribing. Learn More

This book is the most important and comprehensive discussion of the English organ transcribing style that has ever been published. Learn More

This book contains the following topics: Bach’s registration practices and preferences; what do the organs available to Bach tell us?; sources providing general principles of registration or comments on registration; sources providing stop combinations or remarks on the use of certain stops; sources providing registration instructions applied to specific pieces of organ music; and change of manuals. Learn More

The most comprehensive book ever written about the French Romantic organ and its performance practices. It discusses the mechanical construction, tonal characteristics, and literature of the French Romantic organ, and contains specifi cations of many such instruments. Also includes an extensive glossary of musical terms and designations relating to the organ. Learn More

This compact 36-page book presents a comprehensive presentation of all the basic practice techniques needed for successful mastering of keyboard skills. Chapters include “Warm-up Exercises”, “Creating a Practice Routine”, “Learning the Basics”, “Developing a Practice Mind”, “Using Practice Skills”, “Building Momentum”, and suggested forms. Learn More

This book documents the extraordinary life (1938–1984) of one of, if not the, most important American composer(s) for the organ in the twentieth century. Hampton was active in nearly every genre of music and his numerous choral, hymn tune, and organ compositions are widely considered some of the very finest ever written by an American composer. 392 pages, paperback.
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Sobaje’s book is the only biography of the famed organ teacher Russell Saunders. It aptly portrays both the professional and personal sides of his life through varied quotes from his mentors, peers, students, friends, and family. Additionally, many of Saunders’ own documents were discovered which, therefore, allowed Sobaje to capture the voice and authenticity of this beloved and master organ teacher. Learn More

A very concise, easily understandable description of the organ and its possibilities for composers, beginning organ students, church committees, and anyone else who wishes to begin to understand this instrument. Learn More