Organ history
This 20th-century American organ builder was famous for its symphonic organs.
Aeolian-Skinner.
This stop translates to “human voice.” Bonus: describe its function and give an example of a piece that uses it.
What is the “vox humana”?
Adds color, creates a sense of mystery (e.g., Duruflé Sicilienne, Dupré Noël variations)
Name two organ compositions by Liszt.
Fantasy and Fugue on BACH; Weinen, klagen, sorgen, zagen; Ad nos etc.
The performance practice most commonly associated with French baroque organ music.
Notes inégales.
Name a chorale tune or Gregorian chant suitable for Advent.
Nun komm, der heiden Heiland; Wachet auf; Es ist ein Ros entsprungen; Veni, veni, Emmanuel etc.
The most notable 19th-century French organ builder.
Cavaillé-Coll.
The French terms for reeds, foundations, and pedal couplers.
Anches, fonds, tirasse
Bach walked 250 miles to Lübeck to hear this North German composer.
Dietrich Buxtehude.
This French organ composer was influenced by Eastern music and died in World War II.
Jehan Alain.
The Gregorian chant “Veni creator spiritus” is sung on this feast day.
Pentecost.
The German term for the 20th-century trend in organ building that emphasized historically-informed performance.
Orgelbewegung.
These pitches constitute a cornet. Bonus: describe the contexts in which a cornet is typically used.
8’, 4’, 2’, 2 2/3’, 1 3/5’
French music, ornamented chorale tune
This German Romantic composer wrote the Sonata on the 94th Psalm and died at the age of 24
Julius Reubke.
Name the churches where Widor and Vierne served as titular organist respectively.
Widor: Saint-Sulpice
Vierne: Notre-Dame
Name the two requiem masses that are most commonly sung on All Souls’ Day.
Duruflé, Fauré etc.
Organs began to be used in churches during this period in European history.
Carolingian Renaissance. ~900
Describe a standard French crescendo.
Add to Récit, move to Positif, move to GO, add Positif reeds, add GO reeds, add mixtures
The German equivalent of a crescendo pedal.
Rollschweller.
This French Romantic composer pioneered the genre of the organ symphony and was known for his frequent use of modulation.
César Franck.
This English composer edited the English Hymnal, published in 1906.
Ralph Vaughan Williams
The two main schools of German organ building historically.
Northern German: Arp Schnitger, 17th century
Central German: Silbermann, 18th century
Describe the difference between a plein jeu and a grand jeu.
Plein jeu: 16’, 8’, 4’, 2’, fourniture, cymbale
Grand jeu: cornet + reeds (trompette, clarion)
This composition by Bach is sometimes referred to as the “German organ mass.” Bonus: elaborate.
Clavierübung III.
This 20th-century French composer is known for his modes of limited transposition. Bonus: name two compositions by him.
Olivier Messiaen.
Name the two Orgelbüchlein chorales most suitable for Good Friday.
Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stand and O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß