The Art of Hymn Playing, Volume I (2nd Edition) by Charles E. Callahan Jr. Organ - Sheet Music

By Charles E. Callahan Jr.

Charles Callahan is not only known as a respected composer and recitalist, but is also known as a creative church musician. His years of leading worship from the console are reflected in this expansive collection of useful pieces. Contains over 250 introductions, preludes, alternate harmonizations, and free accompaniments. This collection will stay on the organ console of organists for many years to come.

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Instrument:
Organ Organ Solo
Genres:
Christian Christmas Easter
Composers:
Charles E. Callahan Jr.
Publishers:
MorningStar Music Publishers
UPC:
688670105975
Format:
Miniature Score
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Beginning
Artist:
Charles E. Callahan Jr.
Usages:
Easter Ascension Ash Wednesday Reformation Trinity Palm Sunday Hymn Anthems
Shipping Weight:
0.34 pounds

Organ - Beginning

SKU: MN.10-597

Composed by Charles E. Callahan Jr. This edition: 2nd edition. Minimal Pedal, Bestseller, Hymn Intros/Reharmonizations. Catholic Year A Pentecost Sunday. Feast of Creation, Ascension, Ash Wednesday, Christmas, Easter, Lent, Passion/Palm Sunday, Reformation, Trinity. MorningStar Music Publishers #10-597. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.10-597).

UPC: 688670105975.

Charles Callahan is not only known as a respected composer and recitalist, but is also known as a creative church musician. His years of leading worship from the console are reflected in this expansive collection of useful pieces. Contains over 250 introductions, preludes, alternate harmonizations, and free accompaniments. This collection will stay on the organ console of organists for many years to come.

Ratings + Reviews

4.1 Rating

7 reviews

Organ M.

Nov 18, 2018

The Art of Hymn playing

Definitely a book to keep around at all times. There are a few good preludes in the bunch.

Organ M.

Nov 18, 2018

The Art of Hymn Playing

The book is ok. I was hoping for a little more preludes out of the hymns but I have made good use of all of the material. It is a must have for any organist.

Anonymous

Oct 31, 2018

A bit too simple

There is a wide variety of material but it is too simple and 'thin' in texture.

Regpasha1

Apr 10, 2017

Excellent Tool for Church Organists

Some truly beautiful harmonizations of traditional hymns that can be used on myriad occasions throughout the church calendar year. From the most experienced organist to a beginner.. this book has something for every level of musician.

Laura

Jul 16, 2016

A great choice when options are needed

Two staff alternate arrangements for accompanying singing, preludes and postludes that are easy to read and give variety to your playing. Most are not difficult and give the organist wishing to 'change it up' an easy platform to branch out and learn the basics of improvisation and still feel 'safe'.

Anonymous

Dec 22, 2014

Useful addition to library

I use this book to provide more variety to my hymn playing during services. I find some of the arrangements too easy, but I suppose it is good to thin it out sometimes. I like the harmonizations , I find them more interesting than the Hal Hopson ones. The Rawsthorne ones are the best, but they can be a bit tricky if you're not a good sightreader. So this book would be a good teaching tool or set of reharms for more beginning organists. But it can also be useful to provide depth in a library of an advanced player, or more ideas for improving. One thing I do appreciate is that attention is paid so that there are no awkward page turns.

Kd D.

Jul 26, 2012

Brilliant, practical, engaging

I ordered both volumes, and I use these books every Sunday in a variety of ways: in addition to free accompaniments, there are many preludes, postludes, and interludes. I can play directly from the book, or use the material in combination with improvisation or other material. This is an excellent investment for any organist, intermediate to advanced.