4 Hymn Tune Variants for Organ — David Llewellyn Green

This collection by British composer David Llewellyn Green (1935–2014) offers expressive Variants on familiar Hymn tunes, all written for manuals only. This set presents four contrasting moods while maintaining Green’s characteristic warmth and clarity.

Dominus Regit Me – A flowing treatment of this Hymn tune, built on rhythmic movement and lyrical poise.

St. Anne – A calm and dignified setting, that conveys quiet assurance.

St. Clement – Marked by a tender, expressive lyricism; ideal for moments of reflection within worship.

St. Cuthbert – Broad and noble, using a simple diapason registration to close the set with a sense of gentle grandeur.

Together, these concise Hymn tune Variants form an elegant resource for service use, offering variety of character and registration within modest technical demands.

Why you’ll love it:

Four familiar Hymns – Variants on 'Dominus Regit Me', 'St. Anne', 'St. Clement', and 'St. Cuthbert', all cherished for their melodic grace and frequent use in weddings, funerals, and reflective services.

Manuals only – Ideal for smaller instruments or organists with limited pedal technique.

Expressive contrasts – From lyrical calm to noble breadth, each Variant adds colour and depth to worship.

Accessible engraving – 4 pages of music notation within a 7-page publication, clearly set with registration suggestions.

Lower-intermediate level – Suitable for organists around UK Grade 3–4; total performance time approximately 4-5 minutes.

About the composer:

David Llewellyn Green (1935–2014) was born in Newport, Wales, and studied at the Royal Academy of Music, Durham University, and Bristol University. Following a distinguished career as a teacher and organist, he founded the Darjeeling School of Music in India and examined for Trinity College of Music. His extensive catalogue includes choral, instrumental, and orchestral works, including a Symphony and Cantata.

Publication details:

4 Hymn tune Variants for Organ — 7 pages in total (4 pages of music notation), organ score in PDF format. © 2018 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP01083.

Add sheet music of these refined Hymn tune Variants to your repertoire and let their lyrical simplicity and devotional charm enhance services or moments of quiet reflection.