Played Assignment 2
Level 1 (free version)

This section deals with the specific requirements in this played assignment. For information about the process (preparing, choosing the Qualified Teacher, etc.), refer to the syllabus under "Preparing for the Three Played Assignments."

Organ Technique Portion

The following chart identifies each technique you need to master (left-most column). Prepare for this played assignment by thoroughly learning the exercise(s) from one of the method books (Davis, Gleason, Keeler or OrganTutor). In completing the assignment, you may draw from various method books if you wish. Your teacher will have you play any or all of the exercises listed from the book you have chosen.

	Davis	Gleason	Keeler	OrganTutor
Manual Techniques
Legato and Detached	p. 6:6	p. 31:2	p. 2:4	1 Part in Each Hand: “How Gentle” (sop. and tenor only), 2+ Parts in 1 Hand—Exercises: 9a
Finger Crossing	p. 7:2	p. 44–45:4, 6	p. 10–11:24, 27	Finger Crossing: 1b (all 4 fingerings), 5 (both fingerings, hands separately)
Finger Substitution	p. 9:2–3	p. 37:2–3	p. 7–8:18,21	Finger Substitution: 2a–b, 3a–b
Thumb Glissando	p. 11 bottom; read p. 12:1, 3	p. 42:1–2 p. 43:2	p. 13:33–34	Thumb Glissando: 1a–b, 3a–b
Two-Part Studies	p. 69:3	p. 70–71:12	p. 15:42	Repertoire: Duo on "Lasst uns erfreuen" Elliott
Three-Part Studies	p. 73:9	p. 65:5	p. 22:58	Repertoire: “Prelude on 'Deliverance',” Elliott (manual only)
Pedal Techniques
Toes	p. 21:8 p. 22:1–4	p. 114:1, 2 bottom p. 115–116:3–5	p. 31:84–87 p. 32:88–89	Pedal: ex. 22a, 23a–b, 9–12, 18a
Toe and Heel	p. 24:2–5 p. 25:6	p. 116:1, 3	p. 29:76–77 p. 34:97–98	Pedal: ex. 34a, 35a–b, 36a–b
Heel Slide	p. 33:1 top	p. 116:2	p. 29–30:78	Pedal: ex. 37a, 38
Glissando Black to White	p. 33:1 bottom	p. 136:1	p. 35:103b	Pedal: ex. 42a
Crossing	p. 32:1–2	p. 129:top half; (pedal only)	p. 35:99	Pedal: ex. 55a–b
Manual and Pedal Studies
Two-Part	p. 96–97:3–4	p. 153–154:4–7	p. 45:124–125; p. 46:126–127	none
Three-Part	Croft (choice)	p. 155:11 p. 156:12	p. 49:136–137	Repertoire: “Prelude on ‘Dennis’,” Elliott

Organ Repertoire Portion

For this played assignment, prepare and play one of the following pieces, which are listed roughly in order of difficulty. Play a different piece for each played assignment. While you may consider more challenging pieces in Played Assignments 1 and 2, be sure that you are polishing your playing in every way. Other pieces may be substituted with the approval of your teacher.

Croft, Kim. Nine hymn Studies.Bountiful, UT: Pioneer (Jackman Music), 1986

• How Great the Wisdom and the Love" (p. 8)

Harmon, Neil. Hymn Settings for Organ, Book 6. Murray, UT: Day Murray Music, 2020

• Prelude on "Niblet"” (p. 18)
• Prelude on "Sweet Hour"” (p. 14)

Davis

• Verset by Léon Boëllman (p. 103) (play manual only or with pedal)

Davis or The OrganTutor Workbook

• Moderato con moto by César Franck (in The OrganTutor Workbook - see contents) (Davis p. 113)

Manookin, Robert P. Hymn Preludes for Organ, Book 1. Bountiful, UT: Sonos (Jackman Music), 1976

• Sweet Is the Work” (p. 9)
• In Humility, Our Savior” (p. 17)

Dupré, Marcel. Seventy-Nine Chorales for the Organ, Opus 28. New York: H.W. Gray, 1932

• Abide With Us, O Lord Jesus Christ” (piece no. 1, page 2)

The Hymn Playing Portion

For this played assignment, play a simple four-part hymn with easy pedal such as Hymn 6 (“Redeemer of Israel”) of Hymns published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (free downloads). A simple four-part hymn with easy pedal from another hymnal may be substituted. Play the soprano, alto, and tenor parts on the Great manual and the bass part in the pedals. Play an introduction and all verses, including a change of registration at least once throughout the hymn.

All hymns in this level should be prepared with a sustained legato approach. As described in OrganTutor Online under “Listening Skills for Practice,” pay particular attention to precise releases, perfect legato, and independence of line.

In addition to the required materials, the following books are recommended. They may be helpful in mastering the performance of hymns:

• Belnap, Parley L. Hymn Studies for Organists . Rev. ed. Provo, UT: BYU Creative Works Office, 1992/2003.
• Lovelace, Austin C. The Organist and Hymn Playing. Rev. ed. Carol Stream, IL: Agape, 1981.

Summary

The following chart summarizes everything that should be played for your teacher for the three played assignments in this level.

	Played Assignment 1	Played Assignment 2	Played Assignment 3
Organ Technique	At each session you will be asked to play any or all of the manual, pedal, and combined manual and pedal technique exercises specified for the played assignments you have prepared.
Organ Repertoire	One piece of your choice from the Organ Repertoire section	Another piece of your choice from the Organ Repertoire section	Another piece of your choice from the Organ Repertoire section
Hymn Playing	Play hymn 302 of Hymns, or similar, on a manual only (no pedal).	Play hymn 6 of Hymns, or similar, with the soprano, alto, and tenor parts on the Great manual and the bass part in the pedals. Play an introduction and all verses, including a change of registration at least once throughout the hymn.	Play hymns 117 and 125 of Hymns, or similar, as you did in Hymn 6. Your teacher will conduct a hymn, and you should be able to yield to the given beat with precision and flexibility.
Sight-Reading			You will be presented with an example of single-line melodies. You will have one minute to look through the music before playing.

Played Assignment Evaluation Forms

To email the form to your evaluator or teacher: click the link below to open the file, save it on your device, and then attach that file in an email.

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Played Assignment 2 Evaluation Form - .pdf (fillable pdf form)

Remember, you must pass all played assignments, quizzes, and reviews to pass the course.

Best wishes!