Arrangement for:  Organ Solo
Performance Level:  4
No. of pages: 17 (includes bio page but not cover page)
 
In July 2020, we ran a free competition for allcomers to enter. The criteria was to write a piece no more than 3 minutes long on the theme of 'Organ Music for Quiet Moments' which must be suitable for an Organist of moderate standard and for use in a Church setting primarily, but can also be suitable for a concert or recital setting. This booklet contains the top five selected entries and the outright winner by Peter J. Smith, 'A Solemn Sarabande for these distracted times'.  You can read more about the winning entries and composers via our blog... 'And the winners are...'
 
Contents:
1. A Solemn Sarabande for these Distracted Times - Peter J. Smith (competition winner)
2. Idyll - Graham Twist
3. Addison's Song - Annette Butters
4. Meditation - Stu Beaudoin
5. Nearer My God to Thee - David Stamos
 
Reviews
 
"As a set, they are five lyrical and expressive miniatures, that can be used all year round ... A lovely compilation, perfect for short, quiet fillers in a recital programme and all will work well on most two manual organs with effective use of the swell box" - Organists Review