The Saint Cecilia Organ Library sets the standard in recital-quality church organ music. The series consists of hymn tunes, transcriptions of classical masterworks, and new original works for the organ.

Exquisite! A set of variations like no other. Helman has done it again, giving organists a truly fantastic set of variations on a favorite Christmas tune. Each variation includes the text, offering an idea of the musical image portrayed. These are not for the average organist and will make a spectacular addition to any recital or worship service. This deserves a serious look by serious organists. The set opens with a flowing pastorale and then a trio followed by a brilliant trumpet tune. Next is a beautiful meditation in mixed meter with the melody in the pedal, and the set closes with a splashy toccata. EDITOR'S TOP PICK.

David Stills, a leading Atlanta organist, has concertized throughout the US and Europe and was the organist for the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beginning with a straightforward introduction of the "Chester" theme, Mr. Stills has created five unique variations suitable for the church service or for concert performance.

A listing of organ settings, descants, and alternative harmonizations for the tunes of The Hymnal 1982 along with their publishers, volume location in a multi-volume work, or selection location in a collection, and level of difficulty. This book does not contain the music itself.

"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of music available in paperback. Coverage includes musical terms from allegro to zingaro, and musical works from Aida to Zauberflote, as well as composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras. It provides a mine of information for all lovers of music." "The book includes musical instruments and their history; and covers living composers and performers, with over 150 added for this edition."--BOOK JACKET.

Noted composer/arranger Michael Helman has taken five settings from the magnificent Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach and arranged them as organ trios. This collection will surely find favor among organists, and will make a great addition to training new organists in this form. Cleanly printed and with little editing, this set is a must! Titles: * Agnus Dei * Et in Spiritum Sanctum * Et in Unum Dominum * Qui Sedes * Qui Tollis

This most useful collection is appropriate for frequent use throughout the church year. Each setting begins with an interlude/modulation from the hymnal into a free improvisation. None are difficult but all will enhance congregational singing. All of these hymn tunes are found in hymnals from many different denominations and include both processional melodies as well as more meditative selections such as: America * Azmon * Crimond * Crusader's Hymn * Cwm Rhonda * Irby * Lasst uns erfreuen * Lyons * Nun Danket * Slane * St. Theodulph * Truro and many others.