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If it's the same guy then yes, since 2007. Not the longest of tenures...

I agree!

Nice to see he has adopted a typically French pricing strategy for this work!

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Thanks all, I see them listed in K-A's catalogue so will try them first and follow up with the others if unsuccessful. No doubt it was K-A's kit originally used on the console! Perhaps they will replace them under warranty.. LOL

My regular instrument had a new console in 1990. I now find the music desk arm prong thingies are starting to break. They are screwed into the lip of the music desk, but one snapped off during 9 lessons and carols this year, and although we can probably take the thing to bits and get the screwy bit out, I fancy it is time to replace all the others too. Question is though, where do I get them from? They are pretty sturdy beasts, about 1.5 inches long, with a screwy end. They are brass, I think... Any ideas as to a possible supplier would be much appreciated. With thanks!

Are there not also matters of permission of the performer and of the persons who recorded it?...

Why not? Is there anything other than his carol arrangements which will have longevity? Thinking about his organ music, his Breslau piece is not particularly distinguished IMHO, nor is that Prelude on Irby in the Oxford Christmas Organ Music book.....

Well, if St Anne was gr7 standard in 1975, how would you compare that to the current syllabus which has the B minor 'Corelli' fugue for gr8? I know which one I think is more difficult - by a marked amount!!

Only that own-choice repertoire must be of the "appropriate standard"... Clearly 552 fell foul of that definition! I await their view on 542...

Both. 552 is specified by other boards at the same level which is why I thought this particular board might allow it. Ah well, these boards make much that their diplomata are SQCF-accredited at levels X, Y and Z but just go to prove that inconsistency is rife! I am still chewing it over. 532 is nice but a little on the short side to fill my programme - the suggestion of the 542 would fit nicely, I wonder if they will go for it...

I've just had an exam programme rejected because I wanted to do BWV 552 (the E flat 'St Anne' one) and it was considered not comparable to the benchmark work the D major BWV 532. My questions are: 1. What do you think of this comparison? Fair or no? 2. Do you think the Toccata and Fugue in F BWV 540 (an alternative I was musing upon) is of comparable difficulty to 532? 3. Can you recommend anything else Bach-wise of a similar standard and about 12-15 mins Thanks!

How about vol. 2 of Barenreiter's Jazz Inspirations for organ. Or vol. 1 as well if you never got around to buying that!

I'm confused. If "a guy's gotta earn a living".. why for the love of God become a church organist?!!!

Thanks for all your responses. I have ordered the 4H version from Booseys and if it turns up in time I'll see if I can busk it directly from that arrangement. Failing that, I might transcribe it for organ. Perhaps I can sell it back to B&H for publication. LOL

Does any learned soul hereon know where I can get hold of a piano/organ transcription of Troika? I have a bride who would love it at the end of the month but my normal internet sources can only offer band or violin arrangements... Any ideas gratefully received with thanks!

Another lady DoM I note! The South of England has started a new trend!!

How about A Romsey Recital or Coram's Cornucopia ?

Preach it, brother! I have had Bach Trio Sonatas leave me with a mild groin strain. I think there are more enjoyable ways to achieve the same effect!!

St. Peter's on the South Shore, no doubt...

I do know you can get DM in Lemare's transcription, published by Wayne Leupold. I rang a nice lady in the US and she sent it over fairly swiftly. It ain't easy!!

I have that transcription of Dvorak's 9th symphony which is published by Barenreiter. That's nice, that is. I like Thos. Trotter's Sleigh Ride arrangement. Not too hairy!!

That being the case, would you say he has progressed technically and creatively since then?

Very true, but it is fair to say these programmes were designed for the tastes of the day with the sole intention of getting the punters in, i.e. to be "populist" in the true sense of the word. Mr Trotter's recital failed by the same yardstick because it demonstrably did not get the punters in. Saying all that, if any of us were giving a recital at the RAH, I doubt we would manage 800!!

Yay!