Music suitable for preludes or to add variety when accompanying the congregation or choir.
M 12.8 = Hymn arrangements for organ by LDS composers
Example: Hymn Settings for Organ by Doug Bush (9 vols.) at M 12.8 .B87 H95 2007
M 14.18 = Variations and free harmonizations mixed in with regular organ accompaniments for hymns
Example: Hymn Additions (several volumes) at M 14.18 .H96 2010
M 14.4 and M 14.5 = Seasonal or special occasions (Christmas, Easter, Weddings) not specifically LDS
MT 180 = Instruction books for church organists, including hymn arrangements (not specifically LDS)
Regardless of call number, compositions by LDS composers are designated by a .8 after the call number (so, for example: M 2061.8, or M 2101.58).
Organ Study at BYU
BYU offers organ training from novice through graduate levels, including several independent study organ courses and summer workshops. Follow the links on the site for more information, or contact Dr. Don Cook (doncook@byu.edu for more information.
The New LDS Organist by
This free course of twelve lessons is designed to help LDS pianists adapt their skills to the organ as soon as possible. Lessons 1-5 and 10-12 are for everyone. But those who must begin very soon to play for church meetings might consider themselves "in shortcut mode" and skip lessons 6-9. These four lessons are for those who can spend the time required to refine their playing "in polish mode" before beginning to serve as an organist.
The LDS Organist by
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.
Manual-Only Hymns for Organ (in PDF format) by
This book makes it possible for a person with modest keyboard skills to quickly become proficient in hymn accompaniment, as well as opening the door to continuing improvement in organ playing. Although the fingering is for organ, the arrangement can also be played at a piano with minor changes for piano fingering. However, a player who learns the printed fingering and does not use the damper (right) pedal can more easily shift to the organ when it becomes available.
Resources for LDS Organists by
This website is a resource for organists and music directors to aid them in planning and preparing music for worship services.
Laurel Hunt Pedersen by Hymn Arrangements and Free Accompaniments by
Alphabetical list of hymns in the 1985 hymnbook, with information about available hymn arrangements or free accompaniments.
