"Out of a lifetime's experience of playing church organs, Dr. Conway
speaks in this book to all, from the youngest novice to the experienced
expert - about his job. It is the perfect handbook for the organist at
whatever level of achievement - authoritative, comprehensive and simple.
Everything is here, from the story of the origin of the organ to the
best of the latest voluntaries. Not least of the merits of this work is
that it will save the aspiring organist much unnecessary expenditure on
music that is less than the best. For in the appendices will found
suggested anthems and voluntaries for every Sunday of the church year,
with helpful remarks and all the necessary information, such as compose,
publisher, grade, etc. It is the book that the novice can read and
appreciate and the expert will read with profit." Many of the earliest
books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern
editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Origin
of the Organ The "Inside" of an Organ The Console Organ Registration The
Church Organist Degrees and Diplomas The Position and Importance of the
Organist in a Simple Service The Organist in Relation to the Choir The
Choice of Music On Acquiring an Organ Organ Recitals Electronics Organs
