Special Introductory Offer: £18.50 until the end of July.

New from Parish Publications, an exciting organ album entitled 'Organ Sound Colours' (Volume 1) ' by Ian Higginson (PPOSCS001). A versatile collection of 12 contrasting pieces, some original compositions, and some based on well-known hymn tunes, varying in difficulty and style, which are suitable for all occasions. Introductory price for July 2020 only, £18.50 - Normal Price £20.00 Album includes: Trumpet Tune in G ~ Postlude on “Forty Days & Forty Nights” ~ Processional ~ Prelude on 'There is a Green Hill Far Away”~ Dance on B.A.C.H. ~ Prelude on “Drop, Drop Slow Tears” ~ Postlude on “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” ~ Improvisation ~ Scherzo ~ Intermezzo ~ Postlude on 'Thine Be The Glory” ~ Sortie in Bb. This is the first book in the new 'Sound ColourSeries,’ which seeks to explore a great deal of tonal variety and one which illustrates a wide range of instrumental and vocal music from the pen of this prolific composer.

SOUND CLIPS

The following sound clips are played by Jonathan Kingston on a Viscount Envoy 35 digital

organ.

Link - Dance on "B.A.C.H" (Excerpt) (Bars 1 - 16)

Link - 'Intermezzo' (Excerpt) (Bars 1 - 16)

Link - 'Trumpet Tune (Excerpt) (Bars 1 - 16)

Link - Prelude on 'There is a Green Hill' (Excerpt) (Bars 1 - 16)

Link - Prelude on 'D rop, Drop Slow Tears ' (Excerpt) (Bars 1 - 15)

Link - Postlude on 'Forty Days & Forty Nights ' (Excerpt) (Bars 47 - End)

"The young organist, having successfully accomplished Rinck's first three months (a not inconsiderable achievement in itself) may well wish to explore this eminently practical and highly attractive set of twelve original pieces by Ian Higginson – 'all occasions' are certainly covered in this fascinating and original set of short studies. Such is the author's natural musicianship and command of his instrument that one may defy any organist, on opening the volume, not to wish to play one or more of the pieces immediately – such are their inherent individual qualities.

"The presentation is excellent and this practical publication is strongly recommended – one or more could well form short recital 'encores'.

“Although some very well-known melodies are used for the basis of individual pieces in this collection, I found the most fascinating and compelling piece  to be Higginson's original 'Improvisation' – but it requires a finished technique from the performer.”

– Robert Matthew-Walker, in The Organ, September 2020