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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
American organist and prolific composer | |||
* | * 1882 born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA. | ||
* | * 1904 received his BA from Yale, where he studied with Horatio Parker. He received his BMus from Yale in 1908. | ||
* | * 1906-1907 studied in Paris with d’Indy, Widor, Guilmant and Harry Jepson. | ||
* | * 1908-1919 taught at Yale. | ||
* 1913-1951 was organist and choirmaster at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City. | |||
* 1920-1954 member of music faculty of Columbia University. | |||
* 1953-1965 taught advanced composition at Union Theological Seminary. | |||
* 1972 died in New York City, New York. | |||
For details, see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | According to Oxford music online, Bingham's extensive liturgical compositions are characterized by "rhythmic vitality, quasi-modal lines and mildly chromatic contrapuntal textures."[http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com.erl.lib.byu.edu/subscriber/article/grove/music/03102?q=Seth+Bingham&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit] He also wrote many secular works in a more conservative, lyrical style, including concertos, suites, and sonatas. Also according to Oxford, "his best-known secular work is the Concerto for brass, snare drum and organ." Corliss Arnold mentions his ''Pastorale Psalms'', ''Roulade,'' ''Rhythmic Trumpet'' from his ''Baroques'' suite, and his ''Connecticut Suite'' for organ and orchestra. Arnold says as well that Bingham adopted the French Toccata style for his ''Toccata on Leoni.'' Most of Bingham's compositions are for organ. | ||
For details, see the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Bingham Wikipedia article about Seth Bingham]. | |||
==List of Organ Works== | ==List of Organ Works== | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[Roulade]] || 1920–23 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[Suite]] || 1923 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[Pioneer America]] || 1925 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[Harmonies of Florence]] || 1928 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[Carillon de Château-Thierry]] || 1936 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[Pastoral Psalms]] || 1937 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[Toccata on "Leoni"]] || 1939 | |||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[12 Hymn-Preludes]] || 1942 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[Baroques (suite)]] || 1943 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[Variation Studies]] || 1950 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[36 Hymn and Carol Canons]] || 1952 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[Connecticut Suite for organ and orchestra]] || 1953 | ||
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| Op. ?? || [[ | | Op. ?? || [[Concerto for brass, snare drum, and organ]] || 1954 | ||
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===Free Online=== | ===Free Online=== | ||
Baroques: IV. Rhythmic Trumpet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkDHSbxR7Ts | |||
Toccata on "Leoni" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUH10M-IT8 | |||
===Pay to Listen=== | ===Pay to Listen=== | ||
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==Other Resources== | ==Other Resources== | ||
For an extensive handout on Seth Bingham's organ works created by Christopher Marks, visit http://www.nycago.org/pdf/110221_Bingham_Marks.pdf | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 1 December 2014
Synopsis
American organist and prolific composer
- 1882 born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA.
- 1904 received his BA from Yale, where he studied with Horatio Parker. He received his BMus from Yale in 1908.
- 1906-1907 studied in Paris with d’Indy, Widor, Guilmant and Harry Jepson.
- 1908-1919 taught at Yale.
- 1913-1951 was organist and choirmaster at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City.
- 1920-1954 member of music faculty of Columbia University.
- 1953-1965 taught advanced composition at Union Theological Seminary.
- 1972 died in New York City, New York.
According to Oxford music online, Bingham's extensive liturgical compositions are characterized by "rhythmic vitality, quasi-modal lines and mildly chromatic contrapuntal textures."[1] He also wrote many secular works in a more conservative, lyrical style, including concertos, suites, and sonatas. Also according to Oxford, "his best-known secular work is the Concerto for brass, snare drum and organ." Corliss Arnold mentions his Pastorale Psalms, Roulade, Rhythmic Trumpet from his Baroques suite, and his Connecticut Suite for organ and orchestra. Arnold says as well that Bingham adopted the French Toccata style for his Toccata on Leoni. Most of Bingham's compositions are for organ.
For details, see the Wikipedia article about Seth Bingham.
List of Organ Works
| Opus | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Op. ?? | Roulade | 1920–23 |
| Op. ?? | Suite | 1923 |
| Op. ?? | Pioneer America | 1925 |
| Op. ?? | Harmonies of Florence | 1928 |
| Op. ?? | Carillon de Château-Thierry | 1936 |
| Op. ?? | Pastoral Psalms | 1937 |
| Op. ?? | Toccata on "Leoni" | 1939 |
| Op. ?? | 12 Hymn-Preludes | 1942 |
| Op. ?? | Baroques (suite) | 1943 |
| Op. ?? | Variation Studies | 1950 |
| Op. ?? | 36 Hymn and Carol Canons | 1952 |
| Op. ?? | Connecticut Suite for organ and orchestra | 1953 |
| Op. ?? | Concerto for brass, snare drum, and organ | 1954 |
Background and General Perspectives on Performing These Organ Works
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Registration and Organs
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See the footnote in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page[1]
Fingering and Pedaling
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Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
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Tempo and Meter
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Scores and Editions
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Recordings
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Free Online
Baroques: IV. Rhythmic Trumpet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkDHSbxR7Ts
Toccata on "Leoni" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhUH10M-IT8
Pay to Listen
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Other Resources
For an extensive handout on Seth Bingham's organ works created by Christopher Marks, visit http://www.nycago.org/pdf/110221_Bingham_Marks.pdf
Notes
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