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.

Thanks for visiting!
Showing posts with label patriotic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patriotic. Show all posts

Monday, July 4, 2011

Sunday Song: America the Beautiful

I thought I'd have the Sunday Song post on the 4th of July. Have a wonderful day!

Andrew Unsworth, organist playing the LDS Conference Center Organ; America the Beautiful by Samuel A. Ward, arr. Unsworth



And here's a bonus piece: Variations on "America" by Charles Ives, played by Aaron Robinson, organist on the "Mighty Immanuel Organ" at Immanuel Baptist Church in Portland, Maine.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Sunday Song: "Hymn Improvisation: National Hymn - God of Our Fathers, God Bless America"

Played by John Hong at the Allen Organ Company in Macungie, PA, this piece concludes the special patriotic Sunday.

Enjoy!

Sunday Song: "Stars and Stripes Forever"

Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" played by Cameron Carpenter at Trinity Church Wall Street. This piece is amazing!

Sunday Song: "Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner"

John Hong plays Dudley Buck's "Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner" on the Moller 4-manual Pipe Organ at the Washington Memorial Chapel.

Sunday Song: The Liberty Bell

"The Liberty Bell" by John Philip Sousa, arr. Richard Elliott from the CD: Organ of the Mormon Tabernacle

Sunday Song: Patriotic Medley

Happy Fourth of July! Today five different songs will be posted, so stay tuned!

The first song today is Charlie Balogh playing a Patriotic Medley on the Organ Stop Pizza's Mighty Wurlitzer.