Easter Voluntary

JONESEY · Feb-03-2010, 14:08

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have any suggestions for an easyish Easter Morning Voluntary?.
I need to find something appropriate and as arguably the most important service in the year, I would like to do something special if possible.

I last asked for suggestions for Christmas and was directed to a great piece, hence asking again.

Thanks!

Krummhorn · Feb-03-2010, 16:04

Hi Jonesey,

My "standard" voluntary for Easter Sunday every year is the Widor Toccata. It's not terribly difficult to learn/play as most of what the right hand does is very repetitious throughout the piece.

I would advise memorization or having a page turner when playing it for the service.

wljmrbill · Feb-03-2010, 19:12

I always try and work in these three pieces: "Overture" from Handel's Messiah as well "Pastoral Symphony" and "Hallelujah Chorus" . I know they are old standards maybe even worn out :but are well liked by the most people ( many of the ones who only come on Easter and Christmas). Widor's Toccata as well as Toccata from the " Gothic Suite" are always good. Really there are so many great pieces for high Holidays. GOOD LIUCK !!

jhnbrbr · Feb-03-2010, 21:23

And how about Bach's Prelude in Eb "St Anne" BWV552. I think it has a very positive, celebratory feel - and there's no law against using a prelude as a postlude!

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JONESEY Commander, Assistant Conductor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 175 Images: 4	Easter Voluntary Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any suggestions for an easyish Easter Morning Voluntary?. I need to find something appropriate and as arguably the most important service in the year, I would like to do something special if possible. I last asked for suggestions for Christmas and was directed to a great piece, hence asking again. Thanks!

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Krummhorn Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 5,627 Images: 41	Hi Jonesey, My "standard" voluntary for Easter Sunday every year is the Widor Toccata. It's not terribly difficult to learn/play as most of what the right hand does is very repetitious throughout the piece. I would advise memorization or having a page turner when playing it for the service. __________________ Kh ~~. Admiral of the Pipes & Ranks Amateur musicians practice until they get it right ... Professional musicians practice until they can't get it wrong ...

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wljmrbill Rear Admiral Appassionata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taylors, South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,031	I always try and work in these three pieces: "Overture" from Handel's Messiah as well "Pastoral Symphony" and "Hallelujah Chorus" . I know they are old standards maybe even worn out :but are well liked by the most people ( many of the ones who only come on Easter and Christmas). Widor's Toccata as well as Toccata from the " Gothic Suite" are always good. Really there are so many great pieces for high Holidays. GOOD LIUCK !! __________________ " The essance of reproduction,to feel and re-create that which was felt and impared by the creater,does not exclude- within natural limitations-the assertion of creative power" - Dr. Hugo Goldschmidt. I wish you the Best for each day, now and always. Bill

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jhnbrbr Commodore con Forza Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 701	And how about Bach's Prelude in Eb "St Anne" BWV552. I think it has a very positive, celebratory feel - and there's no law against using a prelude as a postlude!