The Anatomy of an Organ Improvisation
Here are some audio samples from recent Masses, along with explanations of what I was thinking for each improvisation.
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How ironic that this is being hosted by the Martin Luther University!
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Don’t just play the organ. Pray the organ.
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Whoever accompanies this piece on the organ did something—in my humble opinion—very clever!
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If an ex-clarinetist can do it, you can do it—and the benefits far outweigh the effort involved.
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Like so many of the inaudible prayers of the Mass, this short statement is rich in significance.
CDW Guidance for Holy Week 2021
Bishops have broad freedom to determine what adaptations may be necessary in 2021.