Prelude on Mendelssohn ('Hark! the Herald Angels Sing') (arr. John Burkett) by John Burkett Sheet Music for Organ at Sheet Music Direct
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Prelude on Mendelssohn ('Hark! the Herald Angels Sing') (arr. John Burkett) Digital Sheet Music
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Prelude on Mendelssohn ('Hark! the Herald Angels Sing') (arr. John Burkett)
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My Prelude on the Christmas carol tune Mendelssohn ("Hark! the Herald Angels Sing") opens with a brief introduction based on the first measure of the third phrase of the tune.  An original harmonization of the entire tune follows, anchored by a repetitive rhythmic pattern of alternating rests and chords.  An interlude ensues, which is a rhythmically intensified reworking of the initial introduction.  Then the first phrase of the tune sounds in a new key in the pedal bass, accompanied by parallel triads in the hands.  Another interlude follows, also based on parallel triads, and leading to a statement in the pedals of the second phrase of the tune.  Slightly modified versions of the third and fourth phrases with varied accompaniments lead to a strong cadence.  The final section follows, beginning with an extended introduction that increases the rhythmic pace to the point where a constant stream of rapidly moving sixteenth notes drives forward to the final statement of the carol tune, and lends a sense of urgency as the flow continues underneath the melody.  The tempo slows slightly during a brief postlude in which the state trumpet reiterates a rhythmic pattern heard earlier.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

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