David Llewellyn Green: Christmas Hymn tune Prelude on 'Once in Royal David's City' for Organ (.PDF)

Download sheet music of the Christmas Toccata for Organ by British composer Gareth Green. Written for a special Christmas concert in Wakefield Cathedral in the late 1990's. The work contains obvious references to Bach's Toccata in D Minor and to Widor's Toccata from his fifth Organ Symphony, intertwined with references to a number of well known Christmas Carols. It is a light hearted work, suitable for any Christmas concert or service, which even lends itself to an audience quiz. Difficulty level; advanced - 7 Pages.

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Accelerando through the grades Piano - Book 1

Accelerando through the grades is a collection of Piano pieces, in which each volume explores pieces and issues appropriate to the grade. The book can be used on the build up to the grade and to consolidate progress after the grade. Written by experienced teacher and examiner Gareth Green, all pieces are designed to assist students in their progression to the next level and they can also be used as Sight Reading material for two grades beyond. The pieces embrace all round musicianship by highlighting issues that will be useful in relation to keys, technical demands, expressive qualities, sight reading and aural work appropriate to the grade as well as offering progression from the grade onwards to the next.

Book 1 includes 9 pieces plus performance notes. Basic fingering is provided throughout. Catalogue number: EJMP02006. Difficulty level; easy - 12 Pages. 

The Accelerando series book 1-3 received a rave review in the February issue of Music Teachers Magazine. A very positive and pleasant read, with as final conclusion: [...] 'Any of these pieces would make excellent choices for an ABRSM performance grade exam, Trinity’s piano certificate exams, or any own choice exam component. Books 4 and 5 are coming soon. Highly recommended.' - Fiona Lau in Music Teachers Magazine

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The Exuberant Pianist by Peter McLaren

A richly imaginative collection of pieces, progressing from simple tunes in book 1 to sophisticated pieces in book 6. Along the way the student is guided through a variety of styles and coached, with humour and a deft touch, through an array of musical and technical demands. Whilst book 2 to 6 welcome both children and adults, book 1 is essentially child-centred; grown-ups, enter at your peril!

The Exuberant Pianist 2 - The Arrestingly Dotty Collection

Catalogue number: EJMP04002. Difficulty level; easy - 47 Pages.

Prelude for Organ (manuals only) on the well known Hymn tune 'The Lord is my Shepherd' (Crimond), written by British composer Gareth Green. Also known as the 23rd Psalm, this Hymn is often played at church services or funerals. Difficulty level; easy - 2 Pages.

The Exuberant Pianist by Peter McLaren

A richly imaginative collection of Piano pieces, progressing from simple tunes in book 1 to sophisticated pieces in book 6. Along the way the student is guided through a variety of styles and coached, with humour and a deft touch, through an array of musical and technical demands. Whilst book 2 to 6 welcome both children and adults, book 1 is essentially child-centred; grown-ups, enter at your peril!

The Exuberant Pianist 1 - The Irresistibly Whacky Collection 

Catalogue number: EJMP04001. Difficulty level; easy - 55 Pages.

Prelude and Variation for Organ on the well known Hymn tune 'The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended', written by Gareth Green. Difficulty level; intermediate - 3 Pages.

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Chorale Prelude for Organ on the well known Hymn tune  'O sacred head', written on April the 8th in 1974 by British composer David Llewellyn Green. Difficulty level; intermediate - 2 Pages.

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