Welcome to The Latter-day Saint Organist's Resource Blog

The purpose of this blog is to help pianists learn to become true organists. Many individuals believe that if you play the piano you can play the organ, but the instruments differ greatly. While this blog is specifically geared towards members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, much of the information shared can be utilized by all. I hope that the information I share here will help you become an effective organist in your ward, stake, or other congregation.

Feel free to browse and search this blog. It was started in January 2010 and while new posts aren't added very often, this blog contains a wealth of information and is a wonderful resource for all organists. If you're a new reader, you can find the first lesson here: Before We Begin: Acquiring the Essentials. Also, please "like" the corresponding facebook page, which is updated more often. A link is provided on the right sidebar, or you can click here.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sunday Song: Aria on "Jewels"

After the Relief Society broadcast last night, I thought it would be nice to feature Bonnie Goodliffe for today's Sunday Song. Here she plays Dale Wood's Aria on "Jewels" at the Mormon Tabernacle Organ.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Sunday Song: Lament

Lament for organ is a free improvisation by composer and organist Frederik Magle, from the double album "Like a Flame." Performed on the pipe organ in Jørlunde church, an 11th century church close to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday Song: When Peace Like a River


Jerrod Coates performing "When Peace Like a River" on the Robert Turner Organ at the Grace United Methodist Church located in Baltimore, MD.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Sunday Song: Widor's Toccata from V Symphony Op. 42 No. 1

88-year-old Charles-Marie Widor plays his Toccata from Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 No. 1 at St. Sulpice in Paris. This piece is often played faster than Widor plays it: