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New Title For Solo Organ. Adapted from the piano piece featured in the CD Travels Of The Heart. A colorful title with flowing accompaniment and bittersweet melody.

An arrangement of this all-time favorite hymn for Piano and Organ duet. Hymn tune: NEW BRITAIN. Arrangements of this tune are also available for Brass or Handchimes. An organ hymn accompaniment of this tune is also available in the catalog.

Free download! A modulation and interlude from the patriotic tune America The Beautiful (O Beautiful For Spacious Skies) to My Country Tis Of Thee for Organ. Free download.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

Popular Title An Introduction for this hymn

An alternate harmony - free improvisation of this hymn.

This setting reminds the listener of the gospel origins of this tune but adds some interesting non-gospel elements to this popular hymn. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. Sheet music of this piece can also be found in this catalog for Brass - Orchestra - Choir - String Quartet and solo Piano.

A slower than usually sung setting of this popular piece. Very useful during Lent or for services with any references to the cross or sacrifice. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ..

An celebratory arrangement of this hymn . Good for a postlude.

An alternate harmonization free improvisation of this hymn. Also known as The Church's One Foundation. For use with congregational singing.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments. Also known as We Are Called To Be God's People and Word Of God Across The Ages.

A classical style arrangement of this hymn. Tune name: MORNING SONG.

New Title A setting of this popular Christmas hymn, known under the tune name of MUELLER.

An alternate harmony - free improvisation of this hymn.

A setting of the hymn tune SLANE, an Irish melody for solo organ. A good prelude or communion title.

A modulation from Bb to F and transition from the hymn tune BEECHER to the hymn tune HYFRYDOL. Try this with the first two verses of Love Divine, All Loves Excelling to BEECHER, the interlude, then the last two verses to the tune HYFRYDOL. Works quite well. For use with congregational singing.

New Title An arrangement for solo organ of the popular hymn tune ST CHRISTOPHER. Good for Lent, Holy Week, Easter or at Communion (Lord's Supper). Difficulty: Early Intermediate

A good piece for use during communion or as a prelude.

New Title An upbeat setting of this gospel hymn. For Solo Organ.

A meditative piece inspired by the tune ST THOMAS. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. Great for communion or other meditative settings.

Blessings: A Collection of Organ Solos. Music written for and by a church organist. All the titles were inspired by traditional hymns. These titles make for great preludes, interludes or during communion/Lord's Supper. Titles: Better Seeing; Blessings; Bright is The Path; Gracious Mercy; I Come; Lead Us On.

A bouncy light pop piece for organ. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. A different setting of this piece is available in this catalog for Orchestra.

New Title An arrangement of this tune, also known as I Know That My Redeemer Lives. For Solo Organ

An alternate harmony - free improvisation of this hymn.

A transcription and arrangement for solo organ of the classic piece often used in a wedding. This is a full length arrangement (7 pages). Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. A setting for solo piano is available in the catalog.

A collection of organ pieces by the masters. A mix of original, adapted and arranged titles for solo organ.
Titles include:
Gregorian March, Guillament
Grave and Adagio, Mendelssohn
Grave, J.S. Bach
Cantabile, Franck
Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word, Karg-Elert
Benedictus
Arioso, J.S. Bach
Andantino Moderato, Dubois
Adagio, Mendelssohn
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke
Sortie, Franck
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When this piece was written, it was popular to have church services that focused on or used Celtic music. This piece is a modern interpretation of an Irish style of music.

A festive setting of this familiar hymn. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ..

For your Advent or Christmas use. Medley includes: O Come O Come Emmanuel; The First Nowell; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Joy To The World. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. Different settings of this arrangement are available for Handbells or Orchestra.

A collection of organ solos for the Advent and Christmas season. Titles: Christmas Piece; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Christmas Medley; Sleepers Awake (WACHET AUF); Once In Royal David's City (IRBY); The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

New Title. A collection of more familiar Christmas and Advent titles for solo organ. Titles: Away In A Manger [MUELLER]; God Rest, Ye Merry Gentlemen; He Is Born [IL EST NSTE]; In The Bleak Midwinter [CRANHAM]; Joy To The World [ANTIOCH]; O Little Town Of Bethlehem [ST LOUIS]; The Babe of Bethlehem; The First Nowell; The Snow Lay On The Ground; What Child Is This [GREENSLEEVES]

Popular title A festive contemporary setting of some familiar Advent and Christmas pieces. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ. A similar setting for orchestra or easy piano is also available in the catalog.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

For Solo organ. This English hymn tune DOWN AMPNEY arranged in a bouncy and festive style. Good as a postlude or prelude. Difficulty: Intermediate

An inspiring arrangement of this familiar title of the hymn tune WARRENTON from Sacred Harp. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ.

New Title A contemporary setting of this hymn tune. For Solo Organ.

Come, Thou Fount: A Collection of hymn arrangements for solo Organ. A collection of familiar hymns arranged for and by a church organist. These titles will fit many needs within a service that an organist has. Titles are: Christian Hearts, in Love United; Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing; Day By Day; His Eye Is On The Sparrow; I Come With Joy; I Love Thee.

New Title A serene piece with a pulsating pedal line. From the Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach.

An Introduction for this hymn. Also known as Guide Us O Thou Great Jehovah.

The Thomas Weekes' choral piece about the death of Absalom arranged for solo organ.

A classical period style Mozart-like setting of the hymn tune BLOTT EN DAG. A noticeably different setting of this tune is available in this catalog for Instrumental Solo with piano accompaniment.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

For Solo Organ. A nice gospel setting of this popular hymn. A good Lent or Communion piece.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing. Two settings are included one in 3/4 and the other in 4/4 meter.

New Title A portion of Scarlatti's Exultate Deo. For Solo Organ.

For Solo Organ. A setting of this popular hymn. A good postlude or prelude piece.

An arrangement of this gospel hymn for Organ-Piano duet. Settings for Orchestra and Piano Duet are available in the catalog.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

New Title A fun setting of this old English melody.

This solo organ piece is great as a prelude or communion music. Although not an arrangement of any particular hymn tune your congregation will be reminded of various familiar hymns.

An alternate harmonization free improvisation of this hymn. For use with congregational singing.

A setting of this hymn tune IN BABILONE. A good prelude piece.

A setting of this hymn tune IN BABILONE. This setting would make a good postlude.

New Title A solo organ transcription of the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah by G.F. Handel. Unlike some editions that do little more than literally copy the instrumental and choral parts, making it difficult to play, this arrangement, while remaining true to the composition, focuses on ease of playing. Difficulty: Intermediate to early advanced with minimal pedals.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

New Title A bouncy setting of this classic Christmas carol. Tune name: IL EST NE

A definite contrapuntal feel in this piece that was featured on the CD Travels Of The Heart. For any keyboard instrument. This is the same piece as is listed for solo Piano.

Heaven Above: A Collection of Sacred Organ Solos. This is a collection of original and familiar sacred organ solos. Titles: Heaven Above; Holy Is The Lord; I Am Confident; The Way Of The Cross Leads Home; What A Mighty God We Serve; What Wondrous Love Is This.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

A meditative setting of this all time classic. For a similar piece see the organ setting of Jesus Loves Me. Other arrangements of this title are available for Horn, Orchestra and Trumpet.

This piece starts in a reflective mood and ends with a big ending.

A lively syncopated almost calypso setting of this anonymous tune

Inspired by the hymn Just As I Am this title has a decidedly Lydian modal feel to it. A good communion or prelude piece.

A contemporary setting of this familiar communion hymn. For similar adaptations Woodwind and Orchestra versions are available in this catalog.

New Title A flowing arrangement of this favorite hymn. For Solo Organ. Manuals only, no pedal. Difficulty: Early Intermediate

Based on the Southern Harmony tune this arrangement is slow with the melody in the pedals

An arrangement of the familiar tune for solo Organ.

An improvisation on this familiar hymn tune set to the words Descend O Spirit. Good for use during communion or as a prelude.

An alternate harmonization free improvisation of this hymn. This tune is known under the titles Hail Thou Once Despised Jesus and See The Conqueror Mounts In Triumph. For use with congregational singing.

An arrangement of the hymn tune ST MATTHEW. This would be a great piece for a prelude or during communion.

New Title Based on the Gustav Holst melody set to the words of this Christmas piece. Hymn tune: CRANHAM

A meditative 6/4 meter setting of this classic hymn. A good offertory piece. An instrumental solo setting of this title is available in the catalog.

Jesus Loves Me and other pieces for Solo Organ. This is a collection of titles written for and by a church organist. Titles are: My Song Is Love Unknown; Improvisation on ERHALT UNS HERR (Descent); Jesus Loves Me; Jesus Make My Heart Rejoice; O Gracious Light; O Love, How Deep, How Broad.

A nice solo organ arrangement of this Herrnhunter Choralbuch 1755 tune. A setting of this tune is also available for String quartet - Piano and Instrumental ensemble.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn and Introduction for use with congregational singing.

New Title Attributed to G.F. Handel, but probably not written by him, this is a fun upbeat setting of what is probably one of the most recognizable Christmas tunes. This setting would work well as an extended introduction to the hymn. Tune name: ANTIOCH

An alternate harmonization of this hymn and Introduction for use with congregational singing.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

For Solo Organ. An arrangement of this piece by Josquin Desprez. From one of the earliest Renaissance settings of the Mass. Difficulty: Intermediate

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal. Also known under different titles including the Doxology.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

An original composition in a somewhat pop/contemporary style with just a hint of jazz harmonies.

Use this title during communion or as a prelude. Inspired by the hymn Take My Life And Let It Be.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

Inspired by hymn number 337 in the 1982 Episcopal Hymnal - And Now O Father. This title is a great for communion or as a prelude.

For Solo Organ. A great setting for use during Lent

Medley of Communion/Lord's Supper pieces including: Alas And Did My Savior Bleed; When I Survey The Wondrous Cross; Were You There and The Old Rugged Cross.

New Title A festive setting of the hymn tune BEECHER, known as Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and There's A Wideness In God's Mercy. For Solo Organ

New Title A popular, gospel style Easter hymn. Upbeat, and fun to play. Hymn Tune: UP FROM THE GRAVE. For Solo Organ

An accompaniment with minimal alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing. Also known under the title Come Holy Spirit Dove Divine.

A meditation on this hymn tune also known as Humbly I Adore Thee.

A meditation on this Welsh hymn tune.

A meditation on this popular communion hymn. Just the right length to use during communion

A meditation on this traditional tune from the 1850's. A good prelude or communion piece.

Meditations for Solo Organ. This is a collection of meditations for solo organ. Titles are: Meditation on ADORO DEVOTE (Humbly I Adore Thee); Meditation on BLAENHAFREN (Welsh Hymn tune); Meditation on Let Us Break Bread Together; Meditation on LLEDROD; Peace (Inspired by It Is Well); and Three Meditations.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

An upbeat piece for manuals only. In the style of a two-part Baroque contrapuntal piece. Use with loud registrations for a postlude or with softer registrations as communion music or for a prelude

Another great title for communion or as a prelude. Inspired by the tune UNDE ET MEMORES.

Mindful Of The Love: A collection of solo organ music. Titles in this collection are: Lord's Supper (Communion) Medley; Mindful of The Love; O Day Of Radiant Gladness; O Perfect Love; Take My Life And Let It Be.

This original composition is in the style of a Bach two-part invention. This is the same piece as listed for solo Piano.

More Precious. This is a collection of sacred organ titles written for and by a church organist. Titles are: Let Me Be; Look Now; More Precious; Psalm 139; Reflection; Restless Sea.

A reflective flowing setting of this familiar hymn tune. A good piece for a prelude or during communion. Featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ.

New Title A contemporary original composition, with hints of classical style period elements. For Solo Organ.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

An original composition. A modern twist on the Gigue.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

For Solo Organ. A contemporary, upbeat setting of this hymn. Hymn tune: NUN DANKET

Popular title A setting of the popular Advent hymn for organ. A similar setting of this piece can be found in this catalog for Orchestra.

An arrangement of the hymn by this name which is based on a German folk tune. This is fughetta like setting of the tune ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN. One of our YouTube videos shows how this piece was arranged. A recording of this title was featured on our album Sacred Favorites for Solo Organ

A setting of this popular evening vespers tune from Thomas Tallis. Known under the hymn tune name THE EIGHTH TUNE.

New Title A setting of the Christmas tune ST LOUIS, known as O Little Town of Bethlehem. Rich harmonies make this setting unique.

An ornamented setting of this hymn tune DEUS TUORUM MILITUM. This will make for a great prelude or communion piece.

A peaceful setting of this hymn for solo organ.

New Title A simple arrangement of this popular tune. Hymn tune: LYONS. For Solo Organ.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing. Also known under different titles including Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow and All People That On Earth Do Dwell. Includes versions with the two common rhythmic settings.

For Solo Organ. A favorite Christmas hymn arranged in a meditative style. Hymn tune: IRBY. Difficulty: Early Intermediate

For Solo Organ. This all-time favorite hymn tune (ST GERTRUDE) with a slightly less militaristic feel. The 3/4 section is most interesting. A good prelude or offertory piece. Difficulty: Early Intermediate

New Title A setting for solo organ. A contemporary, rhythmic setting of this popular hymn tune SCOTT. Difficulty: Early Intermediate

A collection of Hymn accompaniments for solo organ. These are used to accompany congregational singing, typically on the last verse. Contained in this collection are alternate harmonizations, also called free improvisations, introductions, modulations and unique accompaniments using traditional harmonization. Arranged by and used by a performing church organist so you know they will work with your congregation. Titles in this collection [Hymn tune name (traditional title)]: ASSAM (I Have Decided To Follow Jesus) (Accompaniment, standard harmonization); ASSURANCE (Blessed Assurance) (Introduction); AUSTRIAN HYMN (Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken) (Accompaniment); BEECHER to HYFRYDOL (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling) (Modulation); CWM RHONDDA (God Of Grace And God Of Glory) (Introduction); LASST UNS ERFREUEN (All Creatures Of Our God And King); (Free improvisation); LOBE DEN HERREN (Praise To The Lord The Almighty) (Accompaniment); NEW BRITAIN (Amazing Grace) (Accompaniment); NICAEA (Holy Holy Holy) (Accompaniment); PROMISES (Standing On The Promises) (Accompaniment); To God Be The Glory (Accompaniment); TOPLADY (Rock of Ages) (Accompaniment); WEBB (Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus) (Accompaniment); WEBB (Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus) (Introduction)

Hymn accompaniments for solo organ. These are designed to use with congregational singing, typically on the last verse. Except as indicated these are all alternate harmonizations (also known as free improvisations). Written by and used by a church organist so you'll know they will work with your congregation. Titles in this collection [Tune name, traditional title]: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN (There Is A Fountain); DENNIS (Blest Be The Tie That Binds); HAMBURG (When I Survey The Wondrous Cross); (Accompaniment with standard harmony); HANKEY (I Love To Tell The Story); (Modulation from Ab to Bb with free improvisation); JESUS SAVES (We Have Heard The Joyful; Sound); (Introduction and free improvisation); KENOSIS (I Gave My Life For Thee) (Introduction and free improvisation); OLD 100TH (Doxology); (two versions); RESCUE; (Rescue The Perishing); SATISFIED; SHOWALTER (Leaning On The Everlasting Arms); ST CHRISTOPHER (Beneath The Cross Of Jesus); TRUST AND OBEY (When We Walk With The Lord); WOODWORTH (Just As I Am)

Hymn accompaniments for solo organ. These are designed to be used with congregational singing, typically on the last verse of the hymn. These are all alternate harmonizations, also called free improvisations. These were written by and are used by a church organist so you know they will work with your congregation. Titles in this collection [Tune name, Familiar title]: AURELIA (The Church's One Foundation); DOMINUS REGIT ME (The King Of Love My Shepherd is); DUNBAR (I'll Live For Him) (2 versions); GO TELL IT (Go Tell It On The Mountain); GROSSER GOTT (Holy God We Praise Thy Name); HIGHER GROUND; IN BABILONE (Hail Thou Once Despised Jesus); KIRKEN (Built On The Rock The Church Doth Stand); LAUDES DOMINI (When Morning Gilds The Skies); MARYTON (O Master Let Me Walk With Thee); MERCY (Holy Spirit Light Divine); RATISBON (Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies); RESIGNATION (My Shepherd Will Supply My Need).

A collection of organ solos. Titles: Canon in D (Pachelbel); Yellow 2; Awake My Soul (MORNING SONG); Hail Thou Once Despised Jesus (2 versions IN BABILONE); David's Lamentations (Southern Harmony); Simple Gifts (Shaker tune); Be Thou My Vision (SLANE, Irish melody)

A collection of pieces for solo organ. Titles: Row Song; At The Lamb's High Feast We Sing [SALZBURG]; In Days Of Old (ST MATTHEW); Celtic Postlude; Kyrie from Missa De Beate Virgine (Josquin Desprez. One of the earliest Renaissance settings); Now Thank We All Our God (NUN DANKET); Thou, Who At Thy First Eucharist (SONG 1); Onward Christian Soldiers (ST GERTRUDE)

A collection of pieces for solo organ. Titles: Come Down O Love Divine (DOWN AMPNEY); Down At The Cross; Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days; The Lily Of The Valley; There Is A Fountain; Footsteps Of Jesus; Sweet Hour Of Prayer; The Mystery

A collection of pieces for solo organ. Titles: Adoration, Blessed Assurance, Brother James' Air (I know that my Redeemer lives); Crucifixus from J.S. Bach; Exultate Deo from Scarlatti; Rejoicing; Standing On The Promises; Travels of the Heart).

Inspired by the hymn It Is Well With My Soul. Contains rich harmonies. A great title for communion or prelude.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

An organ solo inspired in part by Psalm 139.

An alternate harmonization free improvisation of this hymn. Also known as Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies. For use with congregational singing.

A slow meditative piece suitable for a short prelude or offertory or possibly as a background meditation.

A slow meditative setting of this favorite tune with the melody mostly in the pedals. A setting of this arrangement can be found in this catalog for Handchimes.

New Title An upbeat , contemporary arrangement of this popular hymn tune. For Solo Organ

New Title This piece is in a lilting 6/8 almost dance feel with a hint of modality. For Solo Organ.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

An alternate harmonization free improvisation of this hymn. Also known as My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. For use with congregational singing.

A meditative piece great for communion or other meditative settings. Inspired by the tune Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult.

Somewhat of an experiment with 12-tone music for organ. This is about as tonal and pleasing to the ear as 12-tone music can be. Makes for a good concert piece or even as a church prelude.

For organ accompaniment of congregational singing. Hymn tune: SAGINA. Most common lyrics are to the title And Can It Be. Alternate harmonization and descant.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

The very popular Shaker tune arranged for solo organ

The popular Advent tune WACHET AUF, set in a Baroque, contrapuntal style. For solo organ.

New Title A flowing original composition in a fusion of jazz, classical and popular styles. For Solo organ

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

New Title A fun to play, upbeat setting of this every popular hymn tune. For Solo Organ.

For Solo Organ. A fun to play setting of this popular hymn.

This setting of the hymn tune HOLLINGSIDE is for solo organ. A nice flowing relaxing piece with some modern harmonies in the middle.

New Title This tune comes from the Shape Note tradition of singing. A brisk, flowing setting makes this a great Christmas Eve piece in addition to use throughout the Advent, Christmas Season

A bouncy pop piece for organ. Adaptations of this piece can be found in this catalog for Handchimes and Orchestra.

Includes: The Old Rugged Cross; Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross and When I Survey The Wondrous Cross. Similar arrangements of this piece are available in this catalog for Orchestra and Handbells.

Written for practical use in church services. Titles are: At Calvary; At The Cross; I Know That My Redeemer Lives (American Folk Hymn); Reflection on EASTER HYMN (Jesus Christ is Risen Today or Christ the Lord is Risen Today); The Cross Medley (includes Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross, The Old Rugged Cross and When I Survey); The Head That Once Was Crowned.

New Title The First Nowell set here with a flowing accompaniment.

A light fun to play arrangement of this old time gospel hymn. Sure to be enjoyed by your congregation

A varied setting of this hymn. A similar setting of this arrangement can be found in this catalog for Handbells

An advent piece, arranged for solo organ.

For Solo Organ. This setting has a nice upbeat, syncopated for much of it

For solo organ. An original composition with a mysterious, modern feel.

New Title This setting of The Snow Lay On The Ground leaves room for experimentation with registration and improvisation.

A nice setting of this gospel hymn. An adaptation of this arrangement can be found in this catalog for Handchimes.

For Solo Organ. This 19th century American tune makes for a great Lent or Communion piece.

New Title A setting of this popular hymn at a slower, more meditative speed than usually sung. For Solo Organ

For Solo Organ. The melody by Orlando Gibbons in the style of a modern chorale prelude. Hymn tune: SONG 1. Best known under the title Thou, Who At Thy First Eucharist.

Three short pieces for those times you need something short and meditative.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal. This could also be used as an introduction.

New Title Adapted from the solo piano piece featured on the album of the same name. A melancholy piece with an uplifting middle section.

An alternate harmonization of this hymn for use with congregational singing.

An accompaniment of this hymn using the same harmony as found in most hymnals. This makes it useable with other instruments that may be playing straight from the hymnal.

An Introduction for this hymn.

A solo organ arrangement of this gospel hymn. A similar setting of this arrangement is available in this catalog for Handchimes.

We're Marching To Zion is a collection for solo Organ. Titles are: New Gigue; Mighty Gates; The Breath Of Dawn; The Glory-land Way; We're Marching To Zion; When We All Get To Heaven.

A toccata like setting of this popular praise and worship song frequently used in contemporary worship.

New Title One of the oldest English carols, the tune GREENSLEEVES, set for solo organ

A meditative setting of this loved tune. Settings for Choir - Orchestra and Solo Piano are available in the catalog. A different setting of this title is available for orchestra.