ALLEN STORE

The Versatility of GeniSys™

Allen Organ Company has released a new sampler CD featuring GeniSys™ organs. The Versatility of GeniSys showcases the wide variety of liturgical and contemporary music that can be performed using Allen's GeniSys technology.

Selections Include:

• Trumpet Tune in D - Johnson (G350 w/GeniSys Voices)
• How Great Thou Art - arr. H. Olivera (G470 w/GeniSys Voices)
• Lead On O King Eternal - arr. T. Hazleton (G220)
• Psalm XIX - Marcello (G220)
• Fountain Reverie - Fletcher (G350)
• Turkish March - Beethoven (G220)
• Come, Sweet Death - J.S. Bach (G470)
• Aria and Variations - Handel (G220)
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - arr. B. Holben (G350 w/GeniSys Voices)

Suite Sounds Historique™ Historique III™

Suite Sounds Historique™ Historique III™ CD demonstrates the remarkable capabilities of these compact, versatile and affordable organs.

These selections feature nine Suites and a variety of room acoustics.

Selections Include:

• Introducing Historique
• March Militaire in D - Schubert; Suite: Classic Allen
• Sine Nomine - Vaughan Williams; Suite: English Cathedral
• Three Noels - Guilmant; Suite: Cavaillé-Coll
• Fugue in G Minor (Little) - J.S. Bach; Suite: Arp Schnitger
• Chorale Prelude On Eventide - Parry; Suite: Aeolian-Skinner
• Ave Verum Corpus - Hazleton; Suite: Schlicker
• Just One Of Those Things - arr. Hazleton; Suite: Wurlitzer
• Pick Yourself Up - arr. Hazleton; Suite: Morton
• Funiculi Funicula - Lyn Larsen; Suite: Barton

Blockbusters
The Allentown Band & Allen Organ

This recording was made at Octave Hall, International Sales Headquarters, Allen Organ Company LLC, featuring a Quantum™ 87 Stop Four-Manual Q465 Instrument with George Boyer, Rudy Lucente and Barry Holben.

Selections Include:

• Crown Imperial
     William Walton/W. J. Duthoit
• Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
     J. S. Bach/Erik Leidzen
• Alleluia! Laudamus Te
     Alfred Reed
• Pie Jesu from "Requiem in D Minor," Op. 48
     Gabriel Faure/Stephen Reisteter
• Mannin Veen "Dear Isle of Man" A Manx Tone Poem
     Haydn Wood
• Polka and Fugue from "Schwanda, the Bagpiper"
     Jaromir Weinberger/G. C. Bainum
• Climb Every Mountain from "The Sound Of Music
     Richard Rodgers/Robert Russell Bennett
• God of Our Fathers
     George William Warren/Livingston Gearhart
• Finale from "Symphony No. 3 in C" Op. 78 (Organ Symphony)
     Camille Saint-Saens/Earl Slocum

Revelation

Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard

R E V E L A T I O N of the French Romantic Grande Orgue installed in Ecouis, Normandy.
Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard plays the Allen Elite Opus II.
A musician of immense talent; An organ without digital equal; A recording of rare musicality

COLLEGIALE NOTRE-DAME
DE L'ASSOMPTION D'ECOUIS
Normandie - France
GRAND ORGUE
ELITE OPUS II 3/72 BY ALLEN

Selections Include:

• [1-3] Maurice Durufl é - Suite pour orgue opus 5
     Prélude - Sicilienne - Toccata
• [4-6] Thierry Escaich - Trois Poèmes pour orgue
     Eaux Natales - Le Masque - Vers l'Espérance
• [7] Maurice Ravel - Alborada del Gracioso
     Transcription pour orgue par Lionel Rogg
• [8] Pierre Cochereau - Boléro sur un thème de Charles Racquet
     Percussions : Hélène Colombotti & Maxime Echardour
     Transcription par Jean-Marc Cochereau
• [9] Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard - Improvisation

A Mainstreet Christmas

With The Mainstreet Brass and George Boyer, Organist

Like eggnog and nutmeg, evergreen bows and a model train circling the nativity scene under the Christmas tree, brass, organ and Christmas are an inseparable combination.

All of us in the Mainstreet Brass are thankful to organist George Boyer and Allen Organ Company for producing this recording, which represents some of the Christmas favorites we've enjoyed since we first got together in November 1986. We've always looked forward to the busy holiday season to bring out these carols and perform them in concert, at festivals and in church.

We're privileged to bring you this collection of Christmas favorites for brass, organ and organ and brass. On behalf of everyone in the Mainstreet Brass and the staff at Allen Organ, we hope you enjoy this recording and make it part of your Christmas tradition.

Selections Include:

• Carol of the Bells -- Ukrainian Carol (arr. Richard Price)
• O Come, O Come, Emmanuel -- Traditional Gregorian Chant (arr. Carol Traupman-Carr)
• Sleepers Awake! (From the oratorio, St. Paul) -- Mendelssohn
• Ding Dong! Merrily on High -- arr. John Rutter
• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Carols for Organ) -- Emma Lou Diemer
• Angels We Have Heard on High -- French Carol (arr. Richard Price)
• Fantasy on "Come All Ye Shepherds" -- Traditional Bohemian Carol (arr. Stefan de Haan)
• God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen -- English Carol (setting by Donald Edward Matthews)
• Carol-Prelude on "Bring a Torch" -- David H. Williams
• I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (arr. Julie Christofferson)
• In the Bleak Midwinter -- Holst (arr. Ebehard Ramm)
• Jingle Bells -- Pierpont (arr. Sykora)
• The Holly and the Ivy -- English Carol (arr. Julie Christofferson)
• Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming (Eleven chorale preludes) -- Brahms Ed. (E. Power Biggs)
• Patapan -- Burgundian Carol (arr. Robert Willis)
• Concertato on "Adeste Fidelis" -- Austin C. Lovelace
• Noels -- Louis Claude D'Aquin
• In Dulci Jubilo -- J.S. Bach (trans. Robert King)
• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas -- Martin & Blane (arr. Tim Jameson)

Now Thank We All Our God

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Celebrates 125 Years
Featuring the Chancel Choir

Recorded in the sanctuary of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California, this presentation of classic hymns will bring you hope, joy, comfort, thoughtfulness, and renewed exuberance for worship. The hymns range from favorite traditional anthems to current arrangements by America's leading composers. Share in the celebration of Menlo Park's first 125 years -- let Now Thank We All Our God inspire and entertain you!

Selections Include:

• O Worship the King -- William Gardiner
• Praise the Lord -- G. F. Handel
• Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing -- Traditional American Melody
• Love Divine, All Loves Excelling -- John Zundel
• How Firm A Foundation -- Early American Melody
• Be Not Afraid -- Craig Courtney
• When I Survey the Wondrous Cross -- Lowell Mason
• Come to Me -- Craig Courtney
• Sing a Mighty Song -- Daniel Gawthrop
• Holy God, We Praise Your Name -- arr. by John Ferguson
• God of Grace and God of Glory -- John Hughes
• Coronation -- Craig Courtney
• God's Great Love -- Dick and Mel Tunney
• Now Thank We All Our God -- Johann Cruger
• Battle Hymn of the Republic -- arr. Bob Krogstad
• Upon This Rock -- John Ness Beck

Renaissance™ Unit Orchestra

George Wright Signature Four-Manual
Dwight Beacham, Organist

The Organ

For years, theatre organ enthusiasts have revered George Wright's studio organ as the ultimate recording instrument. Now, the sounds of this incredible instrument are contained in this 4-manual, 33-rank George Wright Signature Organ.

Dwight Beacham worked closely with George Wright in designing this exciting instrument filled with digital samples taken from his own Hollywood Philharmonic Recording Organ. George wanted to leave a legacy in sound for future generations and he realized that the Allen Organ Company was the logical choice. This instrument is not only the world's first theatre organ to utilize Allen's revolutionary Renaissance™ technology, but the first to replicate an existing pipe organ. Renaissance™ brings a new world of realism to digital organs.

Only one instrument combines the future of organ building with the samples and voicing of the legendary George Wright.

The Music

As a longtime fan of George Wright's, it is no surprise to find Dwight using many of George's musical mannerisms on this album. The opening tune, I Know That You Know, is based on two recorded versions that George Wright recorded, with a bit of Dwight's additions. All the music was chosen to show off the organ's spectacular sound.

The Recording

This recording was made in a 22' x 24' "test" room at the Allen Organ Company in Macungie, PA. No acoustic enhancement was used in post recording processing. Allen's exclusive Virtual Acoustic™ system was used during the recording.

Selections Include:

• I Know That You Know - Youmans
• Cuddle Up A Little Closer - Hoschna
• We Saw The Sea - Berlin
• Someday My Prince - Churchill
• April Showers - Silvers
• Chimes of Liberty March - Goldman
• It's Been A Long, Long Time - Styne
• Sugartime - Phillips & Echols
• I Could Write A Book - Rodgers & Hart
• On A Little Street In Singapore - Scott
• Sleeping Beauty - Tchaikovsky
• Sleepless Medley
     As Time Goes Bye - Hupfeld
     A Kiss to Build A Dream On - Kalmer, Ruby & Hammerstein II
     Stardust - Carmichael
     Makin' Whoopie - Donaldson & Kahn
     An Affair to Remember - Warren, Adamson, & McCarey
     Bye, Bye Blackbird - Henderson
• Miss Celie's Blues - Jones & Temperton
• Where or When - Rodgers & Hart

Carlo Curley Concert Favorites

at The Mission Dolores Basilica

We are pleased to present this CD of Carlo Curley at the Allen Renaissance™ R450 at The Mission Dolores Basilica. This recording is a rare blend of fine instrument, good acoustical environment, first-class musicianship, and wonderful recording engineering skills.

Selections Include:

• Toccata and Fugue in D Minor - J.S. Bach
• Aria F Major fron 12th Concerto Grosso - G.F. Handel (arr. Guilmant)
• Rejoice, Beloved Christians - J.S. Bach
• Fantasy in F Minor - W.A. Mozart
• "O Star of Eve" from Tannhäuser - Richard Wagner (arr. Curley)
• Grand Choeur in D Major-Op. 18 - Alexandre Guilmant
• Have Mercy on Me, O Lord God - J.S. Bach
• Fugue in G Minor (The Little) - J.S. Bach
• Londonderry Air - Traditional Irish FolkTune - arr. Archer
• Turkish March - from Ruins of Athens - Beethoven (arr. Curley)
• Toccata Symphony V in F- Op. 42 No. 1 - Charles-Marie Widor
• A Perfect Day - Carrie Jacobs-Bond (arr. Curley)

St. John's Sonic Splendor

Philip Hahn, Organist

In 1961 St. John's Episcopal Church was blessed by the gift of an Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. The tonal design consisted of 28 ranks of pipes controlled by 34 stops. In 1995 an Allen MDS Expander II was added, which made available a variety of tonal colors to the organ. In the summer of 2001 a new Allen Renaissance™ three-manual console was installed, resulting in an extraordinary pipe/digital combination instrument with a total of 97 stops.

The late Dr. Philip Hahn was Organist/Director of Music at St. John's Episcopal Church and was the Executive Director of the Friends of Music, the church's concert series. He also served as national President of the American Guild of Organists, a professional association of over 22,000 members. He performed concerts extensively in both the United States and Europe. Dr. Hahn held Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan and earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at American Conservatory in Chicago with a double major in organ performance and composition. Further study was taken in France with certificates in organ performance, solfeggio, and composition from the Conservatoire Americain in Fontainebleau.

Selections Include:

• Finlandia - Jean Sibelius
• Offertoire - François Couperin
• In Paradisum - Gabriel Fauré
• Pasticcio - Jean Langlais
• Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
• Eventide - Philip Hahn
• The Reed-grown Waters - Sigfrid Karg-Elert
• Amazing Grace - Philip Hahn
• Repentance - Richard Purvis
• The Heavens Declare the Glory of God - Benedetto Marcello
• Prelude on "Slane" - Gordon Young
• Fanfare on "St. Gertrude" - Gordon Young
• Solemn Melody - Henry Walford Davies
• Londonderry - Edwin Lemare
• The Royal Fanfare - Antonio Soler

French Essence

Naji Hakim, Organist

A rare treat from Paris, France! French organist Naji Hakim performs live in Macungie on an Allen Renaissance™ custom-console designed in the tradition of the grand organs of France. Sounds of the French master-builder Cavaillé-Coll inspire Hakim's magnificent performance. Close your eyes and be transported overseas!

Selections Include:

• Bagatelle - Naji Hakim
• Chant de Paix - Jean Langlais
• Choral in E Major - César Franck
• Suite du Deuxième Ton - Louis Nicolas Clérambault
     Plein Jeu
     Duo
     Trio
     Basse de Cromorne
     Flûtes
     Récit de Nazard
     Caprice
• Le Vent de L'Esprit - Olivier Messiaen
     (Sortie from Messe de la Pentecote)
• Chante de Joie - Naji Hakim
• Improvisation on "Amazing Grace"

Echoes of the Basilica

Thomas Hazleton, Organist

Echoes of the Basilica was recorded at the Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco, CA. It includes many well-known pieces of organ literature as well as some of Tom Hazleton's signature hymn tune improvisations.

Selections Include:

• Psalm 19 - B. Marcello
• Communion - R. Purvis
• Holy God, We Praise Thy Name - Hymn Tune "Te Deum"
• Pavanne - R. Elmore
• Flute Tune - T. Arne
• Kyrie (Mass in C# Minor) - L. Vierne
• Sanctus - C. Gounod
• In A Monastery Garden - A. Katelby
• Cortege et Litanie - M. Dupre
• Little Litanies of Jesus - G. Grouvlez
• Praise to the Lord - Hymn Tune "Lobe den Herren"

Just a Bird's-Eye View

Thomas Hazleton, Organist

A delightful romp through the tonal pallet of the Allen Renaissance R-311 Theatre Organ at the hands of renowned artist Tom Hazleton. There's something for everyone: sacred favorites such as "Lamb of God", a surprise in the title tune - actually based on "My Old Kentucky Home", Richard Rodgers medleys from The Sound of Music and South Pacific, and many more, concluding with "Show Me the Way to Go Home". Slated to become a favorite in your CD collection.

Selections Include:

• Just A Bird's-eye View - Walter Donaldson
• Lamb of God - Twila Paris; arr. Carolyn Hamlin
• Selections from The Sound of Music: - Richard Rodgers
     The Sound of Music
     My Favorite Things
     Edelweiss
     Doe A Dear
     Climb Every Mountain
• Selections from South Pacific:
     I'm In Love with A Wonderful Guy
     Bali High
     Nothin' Like A Dame
     Some Enchanted Evening
     Honey Bun
     Younger Than Springtime
     This Nearly Was Mine
• On A Spring Note - Sidney Torch
• Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Rodgers & Hart
• America, the Beautiful - Traditional
• The French Clock - Franc C. Bornschein
• Show Me the Way to Go Home - Traditional

Masterworks for Organ, Vol. 1

Devon Hollingsworth, Organist

Eleven invigorating performances on the Austin/Allen Combination organ in Christ Church of Oak Brook, Illinois, demonstrate the range of the instrument's 80-ranks of pipes, 40 digital voices, and built-in Allen MDS-Expander II. Mr. Hollingsworth's artistic use of the Antiphonal, Positiv and String Divisions, combined with Allen's Renaissance™ technology, will leave you wanting to hear more!

Selections Include:

• Grand Chorus in A Major - A. Guilmant
• Variations on the Doxology - D. Bedard
• Final - C. Frank
• Solemn Melody - W. Davies
• Fugue On The 94th Psalm - J. Reubke
• Tuba Tune - S. Saxton
• Litanies - J. Alain
• Fanfare - J. Cook
• Tuba Tune - C. Lang
• Chorale In A Minor - C. Frank

Expressions

Dr. Roger Nyquist, Organist

"Nyquist is a stimulating artist, full of alertness, flexibility and imagination" (Fanfare Magazine). "Nyquist's playing is clean, exciting, and aesthetically satisfying the whole production makes a fine aesthetic whole" (John Ogasapian in The American Organist).

The remarkable legacy of renowned pedagogue and performer Arthur Poister lives on through the brilliant playing of his pupil Roger Nyquist. An international organ virtuoso, recording artist, and master teacher, Nyquist is in continual demand. Technical mastery, rhythmic energy, faithfulness to score, absolutely clean playing (with every note audible) and power of musical expression are the hallmarks of every Nyquist performance.

A native of Rockford, Illinois, Nyquist studied piano with Leola Arnold and organ with Allen Elmquist. He earned the Bachelor of Music Degree cum laude from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, studying with Phillip MacDermott. Nyquist holds the Master of Music Degree from Syracuse University where he studied with Arthur Poister, and he received the Doctor of Music Degree from Indiana University as a pupil of Oswald Ragatz. He has also studied with Andre Marchal and Catharine Crozier.

Among several honors, Dr. Nyquist is listed in International Who's Who in Music, Outstanding Educators of America, and in American Keyboard Artists. He was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1967 and also at Santa Clara University in 1973. In June 1984 Dr. Nyquist received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Alumni Association of Augustana College.

Dr. Nyquist has been on the faculty of Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and from 1968-1992 was Professor of Music and University Organist at Santa Clara University where he was Music Department Chairman from 1969-1978. Now residing in Sacramento, Nyquist devotes full time to his concert career, private organ teaching, recording, composition and the completion of his book concerning artistic organ playing.

Selections Include:

• Toccata in F, S. 540 - J. S. Bach
• Two Chorale Preludes:- J. S. Bach
     Schmiicke dich, o liebe Seele, S. 654
     Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, S. 639
• Concerto in A minor Vivaldi - J. S. Bach
     Alegro
     Adagio
     Allegro
• Modale Suite, OP. 43 - Flor Peeters
     Koraal
     Scherzo
     Adagio
     Toccata
• Adagio - Roger Nyquist
• March in F, Op. 46, No. 5 - Alexandre Guilmant
• Melody in G, Op. 46, No. 4 - Alexandre Guilmant
• Variations sur un Noîl, Op. 20 - Marcel Duprè
     Theme
     Variation I Larghetto
     Variation II Poco animato
     Variation III Cantabile:
     Canon at the Octave
     Variation IV Vif
     Variation V Vivace
     Variation VI Plus modèrè:
     Canon at the Fourth and Fifth
     Variation VII Vivace
     Variation VIII Cantabile:
     Canon at the Second
     Variation IX Animè
     Variation X Non troppo vivace:
     Fugato; Toccata: Presto

Let George Do It...Again!

George Wright playing the Allen GW4

This is truly an historic recording. With Allen's sampling of George Wright's "Hollywood Philharmonic Organ" the GW4 has become the digital archive of that instrument. When the "HPO" was designed it was fitted with a reproducing system that stored every note, stop, and expression change played by Mr. Wright and made it possible to play back the full organ at any time. Through the use of those original player files BANDA has released a new CD of George Wright playing on a GW4. Many of the selections have never been released before.

Selections Include:

• Shakin' The Blues Away - Rhapsody in Blue
• The Blue Dove - Red Hot and Blue
• Tico-Tico - New
• Blue Twilight - Rhapsody in Blue
• Fransquita Serenade - Girls, Girls, Girls
• Little Boy Blue - Rhapsody in Blue
• The Carioca - Red Hot and Blue
• Singin' In The Rain - New
• Blue Bird of Happiness - Rhapsody in Blue
• Satin Doll - New
• Birth Of The Blues - New
• I Love You - Red Hot and Blue
• Charmaine - New
• Serenade In Blue - New
• Farewell Blues - New
• Moonlight On The River - New
• A Good Man Is Hard To Find - New
• Forgotten Melody - Salon
• Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Salon
• Hard Hearted Hanna - Girls, Girls, Girls
• Holiday For Strings - Red Hot and Blue
• Sylvia - Girls, Girls, Girls