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Alldred, Joyce: The Granada Connection Ref: H352

A stirring march, celebrating the installation of the mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ from the Gaumont (Granada) Cinema, Manchester in 'Projections' formerly part of the Studio Tours Complex.

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Archer, Malcolm: Sleigh Bells Across the Snow Ref: H466

With Sleigh Bells across the Snow, renowned recitalist and composer of popular church music Malcolm Archer reveals another facet of his talented musicianship - namely, his love of light music and his mastery of the theatre organ.

The latest addition to Stainer & Bell's stylish Light Organ Series, Sleigh Bells across the Snow was conceived in the spirit of Leroy Anderson, and joyfully follows the tradition of his and other notable sleigh rides. Bells and chimes feature prominently, ad libitum. But as the composer himself remarks, in true theatre-organ spirit, players should also feel free to add their own embellishments, glissandi, or whatever else takes their fancy!

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Baga, Ena: Bagatelle Ref: H345

Arranged by John Norris.
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A legend from the days of silent cinema, pianist Ena Baga was also the gifted composer of many short pieces that fall into the category of 'light music'. Bagatelle was used as her signature tune whilst organist at the famous Tower Ballroom, Blackpool.

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Blackmore, George: Old Glory (ATOS Convention March) Ref: H429

This stirring all-American march-medley aptly takes its name from the unofficial title for the United States' flag. Old Glory is published as a tribute to George Blackmore, a fine player and composer who did much to encourage a revival of interest in the 20th-century theatre organ.

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Mordish, Louis: So I Think I'll Become a Musician Ref: B808

An Autobiography in Nine Movements
This is the life story of an outstanding performer of the golden age of cinema organ, who was a much-loved musician and a member of the prestigious Claridge's Orchestra. Louis, who died in 1996, did practically all there was to do in showbiz since joining the profession as a pianist for the silent screen. There's a special emphasis on the mighty Wultitzers and other instruments that he played to perfection. Eight pages of photographs set the scene for an experience of pure entertainment from cover to cover.

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Mordish, Louis: Turkish Delight Ref: H367

Readers of Louis Mordish's autobiography So I Think I'll Become a Musician , will recognise in Turkish Delight the wit, charm and sparkle so typical of a musician who was amongst the first gentlemen of his profession.

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Ogden, Nigel: Afternoon Tea with the Duchess Ref: H321

Written to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Compton Organ at the Leicester Square Odeon, London, affectionately known as 'The Duchess'.

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Ogden, Nigel: Leprechaun in London Ref: H322

Host of BBC radio's 'The Organist Entertains', Nigel Ogden is a celebrity recitalist and a stylish composer. He has performed extensively throughout the UK and the continent, and returns home to Lancashire to pursue his twin hobbies of Morris Minor cars and Art Deco furniture.

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Ogden, Nigel: Mr Mozart Takes a Sleigh Ride Ref: H451

For his latest seasonal entertainment, Nigel Ogden has arranged a sequence of favourite tunes by Mozart and capped them all with a surprise quotation of Leroy Anderson's classic Sleigh Ride melody. Well within the range of organists of intermediate ability who are able to master a simple pedal part, the music offers spirited versions of the Rondo alla Turca, the Exultate Jubilate, Eine kleine Nachtmusik , the Piano Sonata K. 545 and the G minor Symphony, and more laughs per minute than the average Christmas cracker.

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Ogden, Nigel: Penguins' Playtime Ref: H320

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Ogden, Nigel: Saints on a Spree Ref: H461

The latest addition to Stainer & Bell's much-admired Light Organ series, Saints on a Spree is a stylish and not altogether reverent fantasy on several popular tunes associated with saintliness. Lively episodes in Latin-American and schmaltzy-waltz mood pull the carpet from under a solemn, hymn-like opening. Things get even more wild when Widor's Toccata from the Fifth Symphony and Brahms's Lullaby put in an appearance. With his usual masterly craftsmanship, Nigel Ogden, leading light-organist and host of long-running Radio 2 series The Organist Entertains, draws all these ideas into a grand and saintly peroration, which will sound as good whether played on an electronic instrument as on a church organ.

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Ogden, Nigel: Scherzo for the White Rabbit Ref: H348

' . . . suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. There was nothing so very remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so very much out of the way to hear the Rabbit say to itself, 'Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!' (when she thought it over afterwards, it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat pocket or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.'
Lewis Carroll from 'Alice in Wonderland' and inspiration for this lively and fun piece of light organ music.

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Wood, Haydn: Slumber Song Ref: H469

Arranged for Organ by J A Meale

The celebrated composer of light music Haydn Wood died fifty years ago this year, and organists with a penchant for his smooth and distinctive melodies will delight in marking the occasion with Slumber Song. Arranged for the instrument by J. A Meale, it is also available for violin or cello and piano. With its polish and charm, this dreamy lullaby has a timeless appeal. Reissued in the prestigious Stainer & Bell Light Organ Music series, Slumber Song is suitable for a variety of instruments with pedals, and should present no difficulty to players of only modest technical ability.
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Wyllie, Stanley: North of the Border Ref: H364

You don't have to be Scottish to admire this stirring march from Stanley Wyllie, distinguished cinema-organ virtuoso and composer of light music. The main theme hints at several popular tunes, but retains its own individuality. A flowing trio complements the energetic outer sections.

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