Organ Music
Organ Music by Marilyn Biery
An American Perspective: Settings of Old and New Tunes for Organ (Augsburg-Fortress 9781451401820, 2011)
Settings of AZMON, BETHOLD, BOURBON, BREAD OF LIFE, CONVERSE, INNISFREE FARM, NETTLETON, and SONG OF PRAISE
A British Perspective: Melodies and Hymn Tunes for Organ (Augsburg-Fortress 9780800663919, 2009)
Settings of DOWN AMPNEY, ELLERS, FOREST GREEN, KING'S WESTON, NICAEA, REPTON, and ROYAL OAK. Includes a foreword with a small history of each hymn.
Cold December Flies Away (Augsburg-Fortress 9780800679064, 2008)
Settings of ANTIOCH, CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, CONSOLATION, EL DESEMBRE CONGELAT, and HUAN-SHA-CH'I
The Lord Is Risen: Easter & Pentecost Music for Organ or Piano (MorningStar MSM-10-428, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of O FILII ET FILIAE, DOWN AMPNEY, LLANFAIR, VICTORY, DUNLAP'S CREEK, and MFURAHINI, HALELUYA
Jubilate, Volume II (Concordia 97-7073, 2005)
Settings of LAND OF REST and THOMAS
Augsburg Organ Library: Christmas (Augsburg-Fortress 2001)
Setting of UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
Augsburg Organ Library: Lent (Augsburg-Fortress11-11036, 2000)
Setting of UBI CARITAS
Augsburg Organ Library: Advent (Augsburg-Fortress11-11034, 2000)
Praeludium and Fantasy on VENI EMMANUEL
Meditations on the Love of God (MorningStar MSM-10-949, 1998)
Organ Music by James Biery
Contemplations of Four English Hymn Tunes (MorningStar MSM-10-621, 2010) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of REPTON, LAUDATE DOMINUM (both commissioned by Stephen Rosenberg of St. Paul, MN), KINGSFOLD, and KING'S LYNN.
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding (MorningStar MSM-10-637, 2009) VIEW LISTEN
A fanfare, variations, and toccata on the Advent hymntune MERTON. Commissioned by and first performed at the 2009 Sewanee Church Music Conference at the University of the South.
O Sanctissima: A Carol Trio (Augsburg Fortress 9780800663902, 2009)
Settings of Still, Still, Still, What Is This Lovely Fragrance, and O Sanctissima. The extended setting of O Sanctissima, concluding with a brilliant toccata, was commissioned by Margaret Kemper, former national president of the American Guild of Organists.
Wondrous Cross: Three Organ Pieces for Lent (MorningStar MSM-10-429) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of ROCKINGHAM (for Roger Burg), PASSION CHORALE (for Michael Quimby), and VEXILLA REGIS PRODEUNT (commissioned by Lawrence Lawyer in honor of Nancy Lancaster)
The Holly and the Ivy: 6 Traditional Carols for Organ (MorningStar MSM-10-159, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of Good King Wenceslas, The Holly and the Ivy, Irish Carol, My Dancing Day, Rocking, and Patapan for organ solo (with very easy pedal parts)
Elegy (MorningStar MSM-10-594, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Commissioned for and first performance by Pamela Decker at "Celebrating the Organ," a March 2005 Tucson conference honoring the legacy of Roy Johnson.
Read Marilyn's article about Roy Johnson and Elegy
Also available: a violin part for violin/organ performance
Jubilate, Volume II (Concordia 97-7073, 2005)
Setting of DIX
Prologue, Reflection, and Jubilation on "York" (MorningStar MSM-12-120, 2004)
Commissioned by Green's Farms Congregational Church, Westport, Connecticut, Eileen Hunt, Director of Music
"a magnificent work for the proficient organist" (The American Organist)
A delightful four movement suite commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Suffolk, NY AGO chapter. Each of the Baroque-style dances is based on a motive derived from the letters SUFFOLK. Suitable for recital or service use.
Prelude on Ubi Caritas, in Three Plainchants for Organ (MorningStar MSM-10-513, 1997)
Tree of Life (Augsburg-Fortress 11-10701, 1996)
"Biery's name is gathering attention in the church music world, and justly so. His compositions are unique in their harmonic language, but always accessible to both musician and worshiper. This collection of hymn preludes presents settings of familiar and unfamiliar tunes. The settings of bridegroom and union seminary are first rate and adaptable to any organ. The Fantasy and Toccata on Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise is fascinating! Moderate difficulty. Highly recommended." (CrossAccent)
Reflections of Christ (Concordia 97-6534, 1996) Settings of HERZLIEBSTER JESU, EASTER HYMN, O WALY WALY, VICTIMAE PASCHALI, and GAUDEAMUS PARITER
"Superb settings" (The American Organist)
Twentieth Century Hymn Tune Settings, Set I (MorningStar MSM-10-863, 1995) Settings of "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" (HOUSTON) and "Gather Us In"
Three Gospel Scenes Quoting Familiar Hymns (MorningStar MSM-10-317, 1995) Settings of HEINLEIN, KINGSFOLD, AND ST. COLUMBA
Rigaudons for Weddings and Service Playing (MorningStar MSM-10-973, 2003)
Organ arrangements of Rigaudons by Boehm, Barrett, Purcell, and an authentic arrangement of the Rigaudon from André Campra's Idomenee. Parts for optional trumpet included. "This publication is a must for all organists who long to get away from adapted Wagner and transcribed Mendelssohn at a Wedding."
(Organists' Review, November 2003)
Overture to Coriolanus, Ludwig van Beethoven (MorningStar MSM 12-119, 2004)
Organ solo arrangement
Largo ma non tanto, from Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 (MorningStar MSM 12-101, 2001)
An organ duet arrangement of the famous slow movement from Bach's Concerto in D minor for two violins
An American Perspective: Settings of Old and New Tunes for Organ (Augsburg-Fortress 9781451401820, 2011)
Settings of AZMON, BETHOLD, BOURBON, BREAD OF LIFE, CONVERSE, INNISFREE FARM, NETTLETON, and SONG OF PRAISE
A British Perspective: Melodies and Hymn Tunes for Organ (Augsburg-Fortress 9780800663919, 2009)
Settings of DOWN AMPNEY, ELLERS, FOREST GREEN, KING'S WESTON, NICAEA, REPTON, and ROYAL OAK. Includes a foreword with a small history of each hymn.
Cold December Flies Away (Augsburg-Fortress 9780800679064, 2008)
Settings of ANTIOCH, CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, CONSOLATION, EL DESEMBRE CONGELAT, and HUAN-SHA-CH'I
The Lord Is Risen: Easter & Pentecost Music for Organ or Piano (MorningStar MSM-10-428, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of O FILII ET FILIAE, DOWN AMPNEY, LLANFAIR, VICTORY, DUNLAP'S CREEK, and MFURAHINI, HALELUYA
Jubilate, Volume II (Concordia 97-7073, 2005)
Settings of LAND OF REST and THOMAS
Augsburg Organ Library: Christmas (Augsburg-Fortress 2001)
Setting of UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
Augsburg Organ Library: Lent (Augsburg-Fortress11-11036, 2000)
Setting of UBI CARITAS
Augsburg Organ Library: Advent (Augsburg-Fortress11-11034, 2000)
Praeludium and Fantasy on VENI EMMANUEL
Meditations on the Love of God (MorningStar MSM-10-949, 1998)
Organ Music by James Biery
Contemplations of Four English Hymn Tunes (MorningStar MSM-10-621, 2010) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of REPTON, LAUDATE DOMINUM (both commissioned by Stephen Rosenberg of St. Paul, MN), KINGSFOLD, and KING'S LYNN.
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding (MorningStar MSM-10-637, 2009) VIEW LISTEN
A fanfare, variations, and toccata on the Advent hymntune MERTON. Commissioned by and first performed at the 2009 Sewanee Church Music Conference at the University of the South.
O Sanctissima: A Carol Trio (Augsburg Fortress 9780800663902, 2009)
Settings of Still, Still, Still, What Is This Lovely Fragrance, and O Sanctissima. The extended setting of O Sanctissima, concluding with a brilliant toccata, was commissioned by Margaret Kemper, former national president of the American Guild of Organists.
Wondrous Cross: Three Organ Pieces for Lent (MorningStar MSM-10-429) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of ROCKINGHAM (for Roger Burg), PASSION CHORALE (for Michael Quimby), and VEXILLA REGIS PRODEUNT (commissioned by Lawrence Lawyer in honor of Nancy Lancaster)
The Holly and the Ivy: 6 Traditional Carols for Organ (MorningStar MSM-10-159, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Settings of Good King Wenceslas, The Holly and the Ivy, Irish Carol, My Dancing Day, Rocking, and Patapan for organ solo (with very easy pedal parts)
Elegy (MorningStar MSM-10-594, 2006) VIEW LISTEN
Commissioned for and first performance by Pamela Decker at "Celebrating the Organ," a March 2005 Tucson conference honoring the legacy of Roy Johnson.
Read Marilyn's article about Roy Johnson and Elegy
Also available: a violin part for violin/organ performance
Jubilate, Volume II (Concordia 97-7073, 2005)
Setting of DIX
Prologue, Reflection, and Jubilation on "York" (MorningStar MSM-12-120, 2004)
Commissioned by Green's Farms Congregational Church, Westport, Connecticut, Eileen Hunt, Director of Music
"a magnificent work for the proficient organist" (The American Organist)
Augsburg Organ Library: Advent (Augsburg-Fortress, 2001)
Setting of SALZBURG
Voluntary for Antiphonal Organs (MorningStar MSM-12-100, 2001)
An eight-minute work for two organs composed for the 1988 San Francisco OHS convention.
Rendez á Dieu (Augsburg-Fortress 11-11007, 1999) Four settings of RENDEZ A DIEU
Commissioned by the New London County Chapter (Connecticut) of the A.G.O. on the occasion of the Chapter's 50th Anniversary
"Biery neatly captures the essence of Bourgeois's tune, preserving its vitality in both contemplative and lively contexts…Moderate in difficulty, enjoyable to play, and a good piece for introducing this tune to your congregation, Biery's suite will be an excellent addition to your music library." (Marcia Van Oyen, The Diapason, April 2001)
"Biery neatly captures the essence of Bourgeois's tune, preserving its vitality in both contemplative and lively contexts…Moderate in difficulty, enjoyable to play, and a good piece for introducing this tune to your congregation, Biery's suite will be an excellent addition to your music library." (Marcia Van Oyen, The Diapason, April 2001)
We Walk by Faith (MorningStar MSM-10-526, 1999) Five settings of DUNLAP'S CREEK
Laudate, Vol. V (Concordia, 1998) Settings of McKEE, ST. ANNE, ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, and LUEBECK
Suffolk Suite (MorningStar MSM-10-948, 1997)Laudate, Vol. V (Concordia, 1998) Settings of McKEE, ST. ANNE, ONE BREAD, ONE BODY, and LUEBECK
A delightful four movement suite commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Suffolk, NY AGO chapter. Each of the Baroque-style dances is based on a motive derived from the letters SUFFOLK. Suitable for recital or service use.
Prelude on Ubi Caritas, in Three Plainchants for Organ (MorningStar MSM-10-513, 1997)
Tree of Life (Augsburg-Fortress 11-10701, 1996)
"Biery's name is gathering attention in the church music world, and justly so. His compositions are unique in their harmonic language, but always accessible to both musician and worshiper. This collection of hymn preludes presents settings of familiar and unfamiliar tunes. The settings of bridegroom and union seminary are first rate and adaptable to any organ. The Fantasy and Toccata on Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise is fascinating! Moderate difficulty. Highly recommended." (CrossAccent)
Reflections of Christ (Concordia 97-6534, 1996) Settings of HERZLIEBSTER JESU, EASTER HYMN, O WALY WALY, VICTIMAE PASCHALI, and GAUDEAMUS PARITER
"Superb settings" (The American Organist)
Twentieth Century Hymn Tune Settings, Set I (MorningStar MSM-10-863, 1995) Settings of "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" (HOUSTON) and "Gather Us In"
Three Gospel Scenes Quoting Familiar Hymns (MorningStar MSM-10-317, 1995) Settings of HEINLEIN, KINGSFOLD, AND ST. COLUMBA
Three for Easter (MorningStar MSM-10-413, 1995) Settings of VRUECHTEN, MIT FREUDEN ZART, and GAUDEAMUS PARITER
Organ Transcriptions by James BieryRigaudons for Weddings and Service Playing (MorningStar MSM-10-973, 2003)
Organ arrangements of Rigaudons by Boehm, Barrett, Purcell, and an authentic arrangement of the Rigaudon from André Campra's Idomenee. Parts for optional trumpet included. "This publication is a must for all organists who long to get away from adapted Wagner and transcribed Mendelssohn at a Wedding."
(Organists' Review, November 2003)
Overture to Coriolanus, Ludwig van Beethoven (MorningStar MSM 12-119, 2004)
Organ solo arrangement
Largo ma non tanto, from Concerto in D minor BWV 1043 (MorningStar MSM 12-101, 2001)
An organ duet arrangement of the famous slow movement from Bach's Concerto in D minor for two violins
