Variations and Fugue on a Christmas Carol by Byron Adams Organ Solo - Sheet Music

By Byron Adams

This score is based on the old British Carol "I saw three ships." There are seven variations preceding the fugue. After the theme has been stated, the first two variations extend the theme; the third variation introduces the pedals. The next three variations are in the style of Baroque genres: the fourth variation is a noël written as an homage to Daquin; the fifth variation is a figured chorale, in which the chorale Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her makes its first appearance; and the sixth is a Handelian rigaudon. The seventh variation is a “carillion” in which Von Himmel hoch reappears. After a dramatic, dissonant chord, the score concludes with a chorale fugue during which Von Himmel hoch appears in the pedal. Composed for and dedicated to David Higgs, in celebration of his twenty-five years of teaching at the Eastman School of Music. Duration: 6:45

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Summary
Instrument:
Organ Solo
Genres:
21st Century Christmas Carols
Composers:
Byron Adams
Publishers:
E.C. Schirmer Publishing
UPC:
600313487644
ISBN:
600313487644
Format:
Score
Item types:
Physical
Instructionals:
Lesson Books Repertoire Books
Level:
Late Intermediate
Musical forms:
Variations
Artist:
Byron Adams
Usages:
School and Community
Shipping Weight:
0.34 pounds
Detailed Description
Organ solo - Late Intermediate

SKU: EC.8764

Composed by Byron Adams. Recital Music, Bestseller, Partita/Variations. Christmas, Lessons and Carols, 21st Century. Score. Duration 6 minutes, 45 seconds. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8764. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8764).

ISBN 600313487644. UPC: 600313487644.

This score is based on the old British Carol "I saw three ships." There are seven variations preceding the fugue. After the theme has been stated, the first two variations extend the theme; the third variation introduces the pedals. The next three variations are in the style of Baroque genres: the fourth variation is a noël written as an homage to Daquin; the fifth variation is a figured chorale, in which the chorale Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her makes its first appearance; and the sixth is a Handelian rigaudon. The seventh variation is a “carillion” in which Von Himmel hoch reappears. After a dramatic, dissonant chord, the score concludes with a chorale fugue during which Von Himmel hoch appears in the pedal. Composed for and dedicated to David Higgs, in celebration of his twenty-five years of teaching at the Eastman School of Music. Duration: 6:45.

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