Alternate Hymn Accompaniments

Hymn introductions and harmonizations by Jens Korndörfer, Associate Professor of Organ at Baylor University in Waco, TX.
ADESTE FIDELES; CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN; HANKEY; HYMN TO JOY (ODE TO JOY); LOBE DEN HERREN; O QUANTA QUALIA; PENTECOST; RATHBUN; UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER); WONDROUS LOVE (CHRISTOPHER)
MorningStar, 2025; 38 pgs, easy/med

Morning Star Music Publishers

Festive Hymn Introductions and Harmonizations - by Jens Korndörfer

$26.00

A large set of brief hymn introductions composed by John Eggert, presenting a variety of compositional approaches written to convey the character of each hymn in order to encourage a meaningful congregational singing. The included tunes account for at least 42 hymns found in various hymnals. This is an easy and great way to add variety in your service playing.
Concordia Publishing, 2015; 35 pgs, medium

Concordia Publishing House

Twenty-Six Hymn Introductions - by John Eggert

$27.00

This revised edition of Noel Rawsthorne's second collection of last verse harmonies matches the keys found in the most recent major hymn books as well as those that have been in use for many years.These colorful, manageable arrangements add a touch of spice to the harmonies of an unsuspecting hymn tune, and are tailored specifically for the average parish church organ. 2011, Kevin Mayhew; 200 pgs, softcover

Kevin Mayhew

200 More Last Verses

$32.00

Ten useful hymn arrangements, introductions and reharmonizations:
Allein Gott in der Höh, Ascended Triumph, Aurelia, CWM Rhondda, Diademata, Innisfree Farm, Italian Hymn, Raabe, Shades Mountain, Wondrous Love
MorningStar Music, 2024, moderately easy, 29 pgs.

Ten Hymn Introductions, Set 3 by Michael Burkhardt

$20.50

A delightful fantasy setting of the familiar French carol that includes tempo and key variations, making for a fresh setting. Medium difficulty; 10 pgs, 2009

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella: A Rhapsodic Fantasy by Norberto Guinaldo

$7.95

A stirring congregational treatment of this great hymn. Written for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City.
MorningStar Music, 2024, 14 pgs, includes instrument parts.

Lift High the Cross - arr. for Congo, Brass Quintet, Timpani & Organ by Daniel Ficarri

$35.00

A delightful, new collection (2023) of arrangements of seven traditional Advent melodies. Medium difficulty; 2023; Morning Star Music, 32 pgs.
Bereden väg för Herran; Haf trones lampa färdig; Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland; Puer nobis nascitur; Veni Emmanuel; Wachet auf; Wie soll ich dich empfangen

Advent Organ Book; Seven Hymn Settings for Advent; Michael D. Costello

$20.50

Clay Christiansen, 19 Introductions and Reharmonizations for Organ

Clay Christiansen, 19 Introductions and Reharmonizations for Organ

$24.75

A collection of twenty-three hymn introductions by Jason D. Payne. Contents: Amsterdam, Aurelia, Beecher, Converse, CWM Rhondda, Darwall's 148th, Diadem, Easter Hymn, Ebenezer, Italian Hymn, Foundation, Kingsfold, Lauda Anima, Lyons, Martyrdom/Avon, Mendelssohn, My Savior's Love, Nettleton, Regent Square, Sagina, Solid Rock, St. Anne, To God Be the Glory, Wye Valley
Lorenz (GIA), 2016; Moderately advanced; 28 pages

GIA

Dynamic Hymn Introductions for Organ, Volume 2

$28.00

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