Hymn tune Prelude on ‘The Lord is My Shepherd’ (Crimond) for Organ — Gareth Green

This gentle Prelude on the beloved Hymn tune 'Crimond' (The Lord is My Shepherd) by British composer Gareth Green offers a peaceful setting for manuals only. It is marked 'Slow and peaceful' and uses lyrical lines supported by simple yet expressive harmonies. Registrations suggest flute and string stops for the harmony, and a clarinet 8′ for the melody. Its serenity makes it ideal for use in church services, weddings, funerals or reflective concert moments.

Why you’ll love it:

Beloved hymn – A tender Prelude on the well-known 'Crimond' tune (The Lord is My Shepherd), cherished for its lyrical beauty and its frequent use at weddings, funerals, and memorial services.

Manuals only – Perfect for players without pedal technique or for smaller instruments.

Flexible registration – Suggested use of flutes, strings, and clarinet stops for expressive colour.

Accessible engraving – 2 pages of music notation presented within a 5-page publication, clearly laid out with registration notes.

Lower-intermediate level – Suitable for organists around UK Grade 3–4, with manageable textures and expressive phrasing. Performance time is about 2–3 minutes.

About the composer:

Gareth Green (b. 1960) is a British composer, organist, pianist, and teacher. A Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, he studied at Worcester College, Oxford, and the Royal College of Music in London, and holds the FLCM in Composition. He has served as Assistant Organist at Wakefield Cathedral and now combines composing with international work as a performer, examiner, and educator.

Publication details:

Hymn tune Prelude on ‘The Lord is My Shepherd’ (Crimond) for Organ — 5 pages in total (2 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.: EJMP02002.

Add sheet music of this reflective Prelude by Gareth Green to your repertoire and let its quiet dignity enrich church services, weddings, funerals, or moments of contemplation in recital.