Five Advent Preludes

*includes Sleepers Wake!, Savior of the Nations Come, Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending, O Word That Goest Forth on High, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
*simple, practical preludes on these often-sung hymns
*use of rhythmic interest, imitation, harmonization and melodic contour according to the character of each chorale

This collection contains five short preludes on familiar tunes: Sleepers Wake!; Savior of the antions, Come!; Jesus comes with clouds descneding; O Word that goest forth on high; and Comfort, comfort ye my people. Each is rather short, most just tow pages. Technically very manageable, these preludes can easily find a niche in any Advent service. Basic registrations are given that can be easily adapted to any instrument....

Richard Konzen

AAM Journal

January 2005

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