BlogHide Reblurtscontrabourdon in # organmusic • 1 yr. ago • 1 min readVariations on AURELIA - Denis BédardThis beautiful piece by Denis Bédard was composed in memory of the six victims of The Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, which took place on March 27, 2023. Score: I recorded this using the Hereford Cathedral sample set (Lavender Audio) using the Hauptwerk VPO software.contrabourdon in # tennis • 1 yr. ago • 1 min readMy first competitive tennis match in over a decade!I stopped playing tennis over a decade ago because life got in the way. Adulting, marriage and kids contributed to this but I wouldn't change it for the world. A couple of years ago, I got back into tennis again with a coach. My goal wasn't to play leagues or matches, but simply for fitness. However, this season, I decided to enter a Singles Flex…contrabourdon in # organmusic • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readQuatre Pièces contemplatives - Denis BédardDenis Bédard, born in Quebec City in 1950, is an organist, composer, and teacher with over 170 works performed worldwide. A graduate of the Conservatoire de musique de Québec, he earned prestigious awards like the Prix d’Europe and served as organist at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver (2001–2021). Quatre Pièces contemplatives (Four…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readChristmas Organ Solos at the Vigil Mass (December 2024)I have compiled the organ preludes and communion organ solos during the Christmas Vigil Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Albury. I hope you enjoy these meditative pieces that were recorded live at Mass. Wishing you blessings for the rest of Christmastide and for a happy new year! 0:00 | Meditation on "Once in Royal David's City", Op.…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readAway in a Manger (Mueller) - Phil Lehenbauer | St. Kilda Presbyterian ChurchThis is a beautiful organ arrangement of the MULLER tune for Away in a Manger. It would be a fitting piece of meditative music for Christmas Eve services. The score is available for immediate download via the link below. Dwindling congregations and rising insurance premiums have forced this church to close its doors. A good outcome would be for…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readCantabile on Wachet Auf - Vidas PinkeviciusToday is the first Sunday of Advent, the start of a new liturgical year. I'm sharing with you Vidas' Cantabile on Wachet Auf from his "Wachet Auf Suite". This is the 2nd movement from his collection. The other movements are processional, meditation and toccata. I hope to record more from this suite during Advent. The score is available for…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readMeditation on Wachet Auf - Vidas PinkeviciusAs the first Sunday of Advent is this Sunday, I'm sharing with you Vidas' Meditation on Wachet Auf from his "Wachet Auf Suite". This is the 3rd movement from his collection. The other movements are processional, cantabile and toccata. I hope to record more from this suite during Advent. The score is available for immediate download below.…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readMeditation on Wachet Auf - Vidas PinkeviciusAs the first Sunday of Advent is this Sunday, I'm sharing with you Vidas' Meditation on Wachet Auf from his "Wachet Auf Suite". This is the 3rd movement from his collection. The other movements are processional, cantabile and toccata. I hope to record more from this suite during Advent. The score is available for immediate download below.…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readSonata No. 1 in F minor (1st movt) - F. Mendelssohn | St. Augustine's Anglican Church, HamiltonI recently visited Brisbane and got the opportunity to record on the instrument at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Hamilton (QLD). This piece highlights the tutti of the organ (without sub/super couplers). Many thanks to the parish and to Lachlan Pierce for arranging access to this lovely instrument. Organ specification:contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readDialogue (en Rondeau) - Claude BalbastreClaude Balbastre is one of the French classical composers that don't get as much attention as Couperin, Clerambeault and Dandrieu. This really accessible Dialogue would be very suitable for a postlude or processional piece. I encourage you to explore the other works in this collection and his many Noels for the upcoming Christmas season. Score:contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readMeditation on Veni Emmanuel, Op. 170 (Organ Solo) - Vidas PinkeviciusThis meditative arrangement of the Advent hymn, "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel", is suitable for use as a prelude or quiet moment during a church service. It is based on a plainchant melody from around the 15th century, set to English text by John Mason Neale in the 19th century. The tune’s simple yet memorable structure has made it a favourite during…contrabourdon in # music • 2 yr. ago • 1 min readFour Variations on "Picardy" - Tim Attride"Four Variations on Picardy" is a suite of organ pieces based on the well-known hymn tune. The first movement is a Canon, the second, a Reflection that turns the melody backwards, a Dialogue featuring the hymn hidden in a solo line and the Postlude that brings out three parts of the original tune in a major key. The piece is suitable for church…contrabourdon in # blurtaustralia • 2 yr. ago • 2 min readThe Church Music Experience - Perspectives from Servers and MusiciansIn this candid interview, friends James, Michael, and Zach share their contrasting experiences of being involved in church ministry as servers and musicians. Zach, who has been both a server and a church musician, reveals that he finds serving to be more nerve-racking than singing. He explains that while making a mistake singing might be…contrabourdon in # blurtmusic • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readNavigating the changing harmonies of lifeIn the ever-shifting narrative of life, I recently found myself navigating a deeply personal and emotional journey. It revolved around a fading connection to a once vibrant musical ensemble, a symbol of cherished memories and artistic unity. Moved by a shared enthusiasm for what once was, I dedicated myself to supporting another's aspirations…contrabourdon in # blurtmusic • 3 yr. ago • 1 min read⭐️ In Quiet Joy at Christmas (In Dulci Jubilo) - Phil LehenbauerThis peaceful Christmas work is based on the hymn tune "In Dulci Jubilo", known to many as either "Now Sing We Now Rejoice" or "Good Christian Men Rejoice". This calm treatment will give you the chance to feature a nice solo voice, and will be perfect for an Advent or Christmas Eve service. I recorded this on the Billerbeck sample set (Sonus…contrabourdon in # blurtmusic • 3 yr. ago • 2 min readWHAT HAPPENS AFTER A RECITAL?I had the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Summerfield after our performance at St. Agnes' Anglican Church. Thomas shared his insights on the intimate nature of our recital, noting how his familiarity with the audience added a unique, salon-like feel to the event. He also reflected on his approach to the performance, aiming to build up in…contrabourdon in # blurtmusic • 3 yr. ago • 1 min readFanfare on "Winchester New" (On Jordan's Bank) - Phil Lehenbauer'The hymn tune "Winchester New" is associated with two different texts, "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry" for Advent and "Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!" for Palm Sunday. Phil wrote this piece as a fanfare or hymn introduction and it's equally suited to both liturgical seasons. The score is available for immediate download below. I recorded…contrabourdon in # actifit • 3 yr. ago • 1 min readMy Actifit Report Card: November 26 2023I’ve spent the last few days in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast in Queensland. I do like this area a lot but currently the time zones are a bit annoying given we’re on the border with NSW. As a family we usually spend time in Batemans Bay but here there is much more to do (but also more expensive!). I’m ready to come how now though and prepare for…contrabourdon in # blurtmusic • 3 yr. ago • 1 min readA post-recital debrief with James, Tom and DavidMany thanks to David Turner for the great idea to debrief my recent St. Agnes' Glen Huntly recital with Thomas. We were all in good spirits following a good pub feed coupled with great company. You can see the full recital video here:contrabourdon in # actifit • 3 yr. ago • 1 min readLife update | My Actifit Report Card: October 29 2023It has been quite sometime since I have written a post like this. (I wonder if it will even work!). I’m using the Actifit iOS app. I planned on writing some the other day but I don’t think I made the 5k step count. Is the 5k step count even a thing still? Not sure why I remember that number. Anyway, usually I post about my organ recordings but…
