African-American Organ Music Anthology Vol. 1 [MSM:10-545]

A projected five volume series with five titles per volume for the purpose of drawing attention to some of the organ music provided by a sorely neglected, but substantial school of American composers whose recognition is long overdue. Designed for recital and church use. Series contains music based on Negro spirituals, plain chant, Protestant hymnody, German chorales, original composer themes, and others. Detailed notes on contents and salient features of the series are included in the publication. Includes: "Arietta"-Thomas H. Kerr "Fantasy"-Eugene W. Hancock "Nuptial Song"-Betty Jackson King "Prelude on St. Martin's"-Mark Fax "Toccatina"-Wm. B. Cooper