Marche Funebre et Chant Seraphique Largo in C "It Is Enough" (from Elijah) Mr. Harry T. Burleigh. Sicilian Hymn, Variations Marche Militaire March of the Magi Gavotte-Mignon Reverie of Home Chromatische Fantasie Hesse Guilmant Martini Gounod Handel j. S. Bach Guilmant Handel-Whitney Mendelssohn Organ Specifications. Thayer Gounod Th. Dubois Thomas Andrews Thiele Bourdon. Contra Bass... 25 COUPLERS Solo 8. Swell 8, Great 8, and Choir 8 to Pedal. 23 Adjustable Combination Pistons moving respective manual stops only. Solo 5. Swell 7. Great 6, Choir 5. 19 Combination Pedals. Movements, etc. 5 Balanced Pedals for Vox Humana, Solo, Swell, Choir and Crescendo. 4 Reversible Pedals, viz. Solo to Great. Solo, Swell and Great. to Pedal. All sub and super couplers off." All couplers off." Sforzando. Pedal treble separation -gives 13 lower notes of any drawn pedal stop, the rest of the pedal board sounding any optional manual coupling. 6 Pedals to govern pedal organ. ALL REGISTERS. No augmentations or "draw downs." The manual wind chests are all on the same level, 12 feet. The solo is back of the Great and may be regarded as the enclosed part of the Great organ. The pedal organ is back of the swell and choir but on a lower level, 6 feet. The organ is unusually roomy inside. The tuner need not be an acrobat. The stop jambs follow the receding line of the manuals from choir to solo and are also at an angle of 45° to the front of the keyboards. The stop and coupler handles move 1 inch. They are of the type known as mushroom handle, 111⁄2 inches in diameter with ivory faces the size of a half-dollar. The lettering is Norman script. The stops are arranged in horizontal rows of 4 knobs each and the couplers are in two vertical rows between the stops and the manuals. The jambs and choir keyboard form three sides of a hexagon which brings the player remarkably close to his instrument. The pedal sharps are 11 inches back of the front of the choir white keys. The pedal naturals 32 inches from Great. The pedal is concave radiating on an 8 feet 6 inches radius. The pedal movements, reversibles, etc., are arranged in two symmetrical groups of 7 levers each. The vox pedal is on the left, crescendo on the right. The choir, swell and solo pedals are in the middle. From the player's point of view this is the cosiest, most comfortable organ imaginable, but must be tried to be really appreciated. Regarding the voicing of this wonderful instrument, which was accomplished by Mr. H. A. Burke, it may be safe to say nothing finer may be found anywhere. The tonal scheme as carried out in this instrument must be heard to be understood. The pneumatic action is as responsive as a grand piano. Each row of pipes stands on its own separate wind chest and has its own separate valves. and dexterity of his writing, and there is no evidence of hurried work. Also he has the power of harmonically increasing the interest of his themes to an unusual degree. The Te Deum will be in demand for festival occasions. The setting of the Benedictus is rather too elaborate for use in the American Church, but its fine accompaniment will command attention. The evening canticles are in the key of G, and the Magnificat is especially bold in conception, some splendid choral effects being obtained by entirely new means. That Mr. Macpherson has studied Palestrina to good purpose is proved by the truly beautiful manner in which he has written the conclusion of the Gloria Patri. SLEEP, BABY SLEEP! Thomas Adams. New York: The H. W. Gray Co. London: Mr. J. A. Symonds' beautiful Christmas verses are adequately set to music by the organist of St. Alban's, London. It is somewhat elaborate, and contains a solo for contralto with a picturesque accompaniment. The chorus parts are pastoral in character, and decidedly interesting. MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIMITTIS. H. Elliot Button. London: Novello & Co., Ltd. New York: The H. W. Gray Co. This setting contains a great deal of unison work and is easy, unpretentious, yet interesting withal. It will be of great service to amateur choirs. London: Novello & Co., Ltd. New York: These are respectively Nos. 436 to 439 of "The Orpheus," a series devoted to music for male voices. These beautiful old melodies are arranged for four male voices with an artistic touch and clever perception of the requirements of a male chorus that will win admirers wherever they are sung. Where all are so good it is almost unnecessary to select one for special mention, but the setting of "Annie Laurie" will commend itself to every one for its deftness and smooth writing. The same four numbers are also newly arranged by Mr. Button for four-part mixed chorus in Novello's Part Song Book, Nos. 1037 to 1040. NOW THE GOLDEN MORN. John E. West. THE COUNSEL. Harold Fraser Simson. London: Novello & Co., Ltd. New York: Both for four-part chorus of mixed voices. Mr. West's short part song, words by the poet Gray, is rhythmically deft and immensely high New York: G. Schirmer. The titles of these organ Quasi Fantasia; Cantilene; Offertoire, and Scherzoso. M has a vein of melody, his pa and he writes excellently for th Andante opens with a well fugue, which is soon followed quite brilliant in character; a movement brings the piece to a No. 2 is a good melody, with accompaniment. It is French worthy of a place on recital p tège Nuptial is a showy piece eminently suitable for the occa is intended, while the Offertoire ody in five-four time. The las zoso, commences with a striking well developed and maintains i last bar. These pieces are pul numbers. CONCERT FANTASIA. Herb New York: The H. W. Gra A good Concert Fantasia for th means easy to write. Dr. Warein is the latest number of "Origina for the Organ," may certainly la first named adjective. It is a cha position, affording opportunities tasteful combinations, and is equa either church or concert. COMMUNION SERVICE IN G MAGNIFICAT AND NUNC DIM F. Flaxington Harker. New Y mer. The Communion Service is simpl All the vocal parts are well writte centuation is generally good. Excep taken, however, to the small import the word "of" in God of God. T the evening canticles is festal in c contains a very effective soprano words "And His mercy." An ind companiment adds much to the effect is made in the book by Messrs. ason. Each piece is chosen as typiep or phase in the development of - the period covered by this work, gan Invention in two voices by a movement from the Fifth Symhoven. her examples from these masters, Corelli, Couperin, Ph. Em. Bach, and Haydn. ent is not only of interest to ess Messrs. Surette and Mason's rising, as it does, a set of tweneces in a form which adds greatty and significance, is of itself ould be in every pianist's cabinet PIECES. James H. Rogers. nese organ pieces are Andante Cantilene; Cortège Musical; herzoso. Mr. Rogers evidently ody, his part-writing is good. lently for the instrument. The ith a well designed pastoral on followed by a pin mosso, haracter; a return of the first e piece to a satisfactory close. elody, with quite an origina! is French in style and well n recital programmes. Corhowy piece in march form or the occasion for which it e Offertoire is a flowing mele. The last number, Scherh a striking theme, which is maintains interest until the res are published in single effect in place of the customary Mendelssohn march. Mr. Jepson's contributions to organ literature are welcome. There is real strength and earnestness in much of his work, and notwithstanding some unconventional and occasionally bizarre passages he has produced a set of pieces which are of undoubted musical interest. SHORT COMMUNION SERVICE. Chas. E. Allum. New York: G. Schirmer. This is a capital little setting, with monotoned Creed. Both the Sanctus and Agnus Dei have solo parts (tenor and bass) which are effective, and the Gloria in Excelsis is provided with suitable chants. Mr. Allum has followed the usual, but undesirable, way of changing the chant at the words "O Lord God, heavenly King." The prayer book plainly indicates that the change should take place at the succeeding sentence. ANDREWS, MARK-"The Grace of God.” Part An them for Christmas. (No. 73. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 12c. Behold, what manner of love." Anthem for General Use. (No. 75. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 8c. BALDWIN, SAMUEL A. - "Angels from the realms of glory." Christmas Anthem. (No. 79. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 10c. Benedicite omnia Opera in F. (No. 83. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 12c. BREWER, A HERBERT-"Only a pin." Humorous Part-Song for T.T.B.B. (No. 444. The Orpheus.) 12c. BUSCH, CARL-"The Four Winds." Cantata for Soprano and Tenor Soli, Chorus and Orchestra. Words by LONGFELLOW. Paper. $1.25 boards. $1.50; cloth, $2.00. BUTTON, H. ELLIOT-Magnificat and Nunc di mittis in E flat. (No. 756. Novello's Parish Choir Book.) 12c. -"Allan Water." Arranged for S. A. T. B. (No. 1037. Novello's Part Song Book.) Sc. Ditto. Arranged for T. T. B. B. (No. 436. Orpheus.) 8c. The 'My heart is sair." Arranged for S. A. T. B. (No. 1038. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 8c. Ditto. Arranged for T. T. B. B. Orpheus.) 8c. "Annie Laurie." Arranged for S. A. T. B. 1039, Novello's Part-Song Book.) 8c. No. 437. The (No. Choir Book.) 12c. The Ditto. Arranged for T. T. B. B. (No. 438. Orpheus.) 8c. -"Drink to me only with thine eyes." Arranged for S.A.T.B. (No. 1040. Novello's Part-Song Book.) Sc. Ditto. Arranged for T. T. B. B. (No. 439. Orpheus.) 8c. CALAHORRA, REMIGIO OYEOZ Y. The Lauda Sion. Edited by R. R.TERRY, (No. 49. Cantiones Sacræ.) 8c. CLARK, C. B.-Benedicite omnia Opera (shortened form) in E flat. (No. 78. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 5c. CONVERSE, F. S.-"The Pipe of Desire." Ro mantic Grand Opera in one act, for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra. Words by GEO. EDW. BARTON. Paper. $1.50; boards. $2.00: cloth, $3.00. Novello's Parish Benedictus in E |