Instrumental Solo, Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1729535
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, Christmas, Historic, Holiday, Standards. Individual part. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #1291348. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1729535).
I Saw Three Ships – Virtuoso Organ Arrangement
Energize this holiday season with an exhilarating new organ arrangement of “I Saw Three Ships”—crafted for the adventurous organist ready to dazzle at Christmas services or recitals. This showpiece features vibrant writing and inventive textures that will impress audiences and challenge performers.
Brilliant Theme: Opens with a joyful, festive statement of the beloved carol.
Bicinium I (Cantus in Pedal): Show off your pedal technique as the melody sails beneath lively manual counterpoint.
Bicinium II (Cantus in Alto): The tune moves into the alto voice for a fresh color, surrounded by shimmering accompaniment.
Trio (Countersubject in Pedal): Complex and exciting, introducing a playful countersubject in the pedals for added virtuosity.
Explorations in Relative Minor: A pensive variation provides expressive contrast, revealing the carol’s hidden depth.
Minor Dominant (Cantus in Soprano): Heightens the drama with ornamented soprano melody and rich, dark harmonies.
Dramatic Finale: Climaxes in a majestic modulation to the tonic, a sweeping rallentando, and a thrilling final iteration with pedal point and free, sparkling counterpoint.
Perfect for concerts, church services, or holiday album tracks, this arrangement promises both audience delight and artistic satisfaction. Give your Christmas program a unique centerpiece—organists and listeners will want to return to this arrangement year after year.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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Instrumental Solo, Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1729535
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. This edition: pdf, streaming. 21st Century, Christmas, Historic, Holiday, Standards. Individual part. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #1291348. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1729535).
I Saw Three Ships – Virtuoso Organ Arrangement
Energize this holiday season with an exhilarating new organ arrangement of “I Saw Three Ships”—crafted for the adventurous organist ready to dazzle at Christmas services or recitals. This showpiece features vibrant writing and inventive textures that will impress audiences and challenge performers.
Brilliant Theme: Opens with a joyful, festive statement of the beloved carol.
Bicinium I (Cantus in Pedal): Show off your pedal technique as the melody sails beneath lively manual counterpoint.
Bicinium II (Cantus in Alto): The tune moves into the alto voice for a fresh color, surrounded by shimmering accompaniment.
Trio (Countersubject in Pedal): Complex and exciting, introducing a playful countersubject in the pedals for added virtuosity.
Explorations in Relative Minor: A pensive variation provides expressive contrast, revealing the carol’s hidden depth.
Minor Dominant (Cantus in Soprano): Heightens the drama with ornamented soprano melody and rich, dark harmonies.
Dramatic Finale: Climaxes in a majestic modulation to the tonic, a sweeping rallentando, and a thrilling final iteration with pedal point and free, sparkling counterpoint.
Perfect for concerts, church services, or holiday album tracks, this arrangement promises both audience delight and artistic satisfaction. Give your Christmas program a unique centerpiece—organists and listeners will want to return to this arrangement year after year.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
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your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
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