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I recently discovered the wonderful jazz piano arrangements of hymns by Mrk Hayes. Can anyone recommend someone with a similar style who writes secular music for piano? Anne

Rwcently, someone told me about a friend who had started organ lessons again as an adult. The first thing the teacher asked her to do was to buy an essential -- but expensive -- organ book (or series?) for about $1000. He didn't remember what it was. I'm very curious. Any ideas about what it...

Although I normally wear a choir robe (with slit sleeves), there are times when I would like to have my own -- e.g. funerals. I see a lot of sources out there on the web. Any suggestions? Can I just get a black one for all-purpose wear? Also, I'm fairly new to this. What kind of stole or other...

I have the feeling that most of my esteemed colleagues in this forum are male. I am not, and my husband commented one day when he saw what I was searching for on my iPad, "The Male Organ forum?" What can I say. I just about fell over laughing. Anne (aka Organiste)

Is it a violation of copyright to post a performance online of a "modern" piece (meaning less than 50 years old :))? Does it make a difference where or how it is posted? Anne

I have recently developed two painless ganglion cysts, one on the back of each hand near the wrist. I have read about them and learned that they are not dangerous and, in fact, are best left alone; it is usually not worth the risk of nerve or tendon damage from surgery unless they are painful or...

As a pianist, this seems a strange question, but as an organist, I'm curious: did Mozart write for organ? Alternately, is there anything he wrote for piano that would be adaptable? I have played many Mozart sonatas, but can't imagine them on organ. I could just do a Google search but thought...

I have a choral score for Messiah with a piano accompaniment, but I would like to one arranged for organ rather than struggling over the differences. Any suggestions? Anne

For my church (as I'm sure it will be for many) September 11 will be a special service. It will include a spoken, responsive litany accompanied by the Strickland organ arrangement of Barber's Adagio for Strings, a substantial and rewarding piece. I'm interested in hearing about others' ideas...

In so much organ music there are Hammond organ settings that look very precise, but I have no way to decipher them. Is there a way to translate them into "real" registrations -- e.g. names of stops like "Diapason 8'"?

I've been playing the organ again for about a year. I had studied as a teenager and was the summer organist at our local church; I took some lessons at Oberlin (not my major). Now 30 years later, I'm the organist at a local church. I practice 4-5 times a week (while also working full-time) and...

What are the rates for salaried organists these days in the US? I realize they can vary widely according to level of expertise, region and church and I am looking for feedback from a variety of professionals. Many thanks! Organiste

I've recently started playing again after a 30-year hiatus, and I'm thrilled! I've been practicing on an electronic (but very nice) Hammond at a local church. I had forgotten what fun it is to sit there and make those wonderful sounds! I started playing the piano as a child and organ as an...