CHURCH MUSIC SYLLABUS
Transcript of CHURCH MUSIC SYLLABUS
CONSERVATORIUM FOR ORGAN MUSIC
CHURCH MUSIC SYLLABUS (Updated: 2021)
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GENERAL
1. This syllabus aims at training organists in the general abilities expected from church musicians. Scope is
provided for the inclusion of all christian denominations in Southern Africa.
2. Practical abilities include the progressive development of keyboard and pedal playing in the context of
hymn playing, technical tasks, and repertoire as prescribed for each exam. Attention is also given to the
creation of introductions, trio-playing and the gathering of knowledge with regards to different
accompaniment styles.
3. Each examination consists of four sections: hymn playing, technical ability, repertoire and viva voce
questions/essays.
4. Church hymns harmonised in a “chorale style” in 3 or 4parts, will hereforth be referred to as “hymns”.
Liturgical songs in a different style (eg. contemporary liturgical songs) will be referred to as “songs”. The
chosen hymn book/accompanist’s book/songbook will be referred to as the “hymnal”. The term cantus
firmus refers to the hymn melody.
5. The hymns and songs must be played with good musical understanding, at a tempo and with phrasing
in accordance with the character of the text and the specific function it is to fulfill in the litrugy. To
underline and ensure the importance of excellent hymn playing, it is a requirement that the candidate
achieve a minimum of 60% in Section A (hymn playing) in order to successfully pass the examination as
a whole.
6. Hymns chosen for the first examination may be repeated in the Second examination. From the Third
examination onwards no more repetition of the chosen hymns will be allowed for succeeding
examinations, except if their harmonisation is different. The candidate must compile a repertoire list of
hymns and songs, containing all the works presented at the present and previous examinations. The
examiner will check and undersign this list.
7. The candidate may choose hymns and songs from any official hymnal or songbook. Chorale preludes
which are not included in the syllabus may be presented for examination with written permission from the
SAKOV-Examination Board (please address such requests to [email protected] and CC
8. Candidates can enter for any examination up to the Fourth examination. The Fifth examination is a
prerequisite for the Sixth examination. In the Fifth, focus is placed on liturgical formulation and planning
of music for the service; in the Sixth the focus is placed on extended chorale-based repertoire.
9. All hymns and songs from the Second up to the Sixth examination must include an appropriate
introduction. Introductions must be played with both hands and feet. A good strategy is to start with a
single voice en add one more voice per phrase (eg. S, ST, SAT, SATB). In polyphonic introductions it is
preferrable that the pedal be added only towards the end. Candidates must be able to play some of
the introductions on a different manual, with the necessary adjustments of pedal and registration once
the hymn/song begins. The introductions may be taken from an existing collection or be the candidate’s
own (see the section Introductions on the SAKOV website – available to SAKOV members).
10. For the First and Second examinations, it is expected that the candidate execute technical tasks, hymns
and songs largely in legato. In the succeeding examinations it is expected that the candidate take into
consideration the character and genre of the work at hand. Seeing that there are different opinions with
regards to the divison of voices between the hands and the slurring of repeated notes, it is important that
the candidate be able to motivate why their specific approach has been adopted.
11. The required technical skills for each examination (Section B) may be played from a previously drawn-up
copy.
12. The accompaniments in which the cantus firmus is not in the soprano, eg. Taizé song accompaniments
and canon-ostinati, shall not be played with leading voice. (See LB 160, 173, 178, 185, 187, 204, 211, 221,
22, 224, 226, 227, 272, 303, 316, 317, 328, 333, 369, 384, 398, 446, 526, 564, as well as VONKK MV (“Musikale
verryking”) -arrangements eg. VONKK 21-37). Hymns which are harmonised with more than 4-part chords
can also be played with leading voice, with adaptation of the accompaniment, but are not advised for
the first four examinations.
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13. A broad choice of chorale-preludes (Section C) is provided. The term “written before 1750” pertains
generally to music written before the Romantic and Contemporary stylistical periods. Given that the
playing styles (especially regarding articulation) of music written before and after 1750 (the year of the
death of JS Bach) are so different, repertoire from both these genres will be prescribed since the First
examination. Music written in the 50 years immediately following 1750 contain elements of both styles.
Attention should also be given to the articulation of neo-classicl compositions such as those by Helmut
Walcha, or the South-African composer Chris Lamprecht.
14. It is advisable for organists to acquire the most recent editions of published collections, in order to remain
relevant to what is appropriate for the congregation. Seeing that we are of the opinion that
congregations often find the works of our local composers more appealing, emphasis is placed on the
inclusion of South-African compositions (see the remark regarding Awie van Wyk’s music for the First
examination in the LIST OF ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE).
15. From the Second examination onwards, all chorale-preludes must be preceeded by a harmonisation of
the chorale/hymn on which the prelude is based (in the same key). For this reason, harmonisations are
included in the repertoire list. From the Second examination onwards, simple chorale/hymn-
harmonisations will not be recognised as complete works.
16. It is advised that candidates study as much repertoire as possible, particularly easier works. Not only is it
important not to repeat the same works in service week after week, but also this is the simplest way to
develop the necessary sight-reading skills.
17. Practical skills will be supplemented by background knowledge of theoretical aspects of relevance to
the church organist (Section D): basic knowledge of organ-building, registration practices, liturgical
functions, hymnology and musical styles. The acquisition of this background knowledge will be tested
through essays and viva voce. It is foreseen that introductory articles on these subjects and further will be
provided in the Organist’s Guide in the near future.
18. Essays written by candidates can, with the permission of the author, be considered for publication by
SAKOV. Towards the consideration for publication, it is necessary that a list of sources be included. It is
important that candidates produce original content and not limit themselves to summarising pre-existing
knowledge.
19. Examinations can take place in the following centres: Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Stellenbosch
and Windhoek. Alternative centres can be considered if there are three or more candidates presented
from said centre, and if a qualified examiner is available.
20. Examiners will be appointed by the SAKOV Executive Committee
21. It is no simple task to create a syllabus which aims at accommodating organists from the diverse church
traditions within Southern Africa, and neither to learn the skills required to perform the ever-growing
treasury of church-hymns. As such, we see this as a dynamic, working-document which will develop in
time.
Compilers:
Dr. Gerrit Jordaan (George), Prof. Daleen Kruger (Potchefstroom) en Prof. Wim Viljoen (Pretoria)
February 2021
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
18K 18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel (N.G. Kerk-uitgewers, 1983)
80CP 80 Chorale Preludes (Peters 4448)
AF Asma, Feike: Muziek voor kerk en huis
BD Buxtehude, Dietrich: Orgelwerke
BH Babst, Hans: Tien Koraalvoorspele op Afrikaanse Psalmmelodieë (UP for CHO 1998, ISBN 1-86822-
326-4)
BJ Brahms, Johannes: Eleven Chorale Preludes, Op. 122
BJS V-IX Bach, Johann Sebastian: Orgelwerke (Organised as per the Peters edition)
BJS 371 Bach, Johann Sebastian: 371 Four-Part Chorales
BW Bolcom, William: Gospel Preludes Book 2 (Hal Leonard)
CH Celebrational Hymnal Vol 1
CH 24 Coleman, Henry: Twenty-four Interludes based on Communion Hymns (Oxford University)
CJR Coulter, John Reid: Koraalvoorspele (Composer’s edition 1987/SAKOV)
DM Dupré, Marchel: 79 Chorales, Op. 28 (HW Gray)
EH Eigner van der Westhuizen, Hester: Musica Grata Deo (Composer’s edition)
GT I-III Church Organist’s Golden Treasury (Oliver Ditson)
HAM Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard (1983)
HP1 Hymn Preludes for the Church Year (Bk 1: Feast and Festivals) (Kevin Mayhew 2001 ISBN 1 84003
698 2)
HP2 Hymn Preludes for the Church Year (Bk 2) (Kevin Mayhew 2001)
KB I
Koraalbewerkingen deel 1 (Van Twillert, Frisius, Koomans, Gijzen/Muziekuitgeverij J.C. Willemsen
1031)
KES Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Chorale Preludes, Op. 65
KGF Kauffmann, Georg Friedrich: Harmonische Seelenlust
LCS Twenty Hymn Tune Preludes (Oxford University Press)
LB Liedboek van die Kerk (Bybelmedia, 2001)
LC Lamprecht, Chris: God het ek lief (Pro-studio/SAKOV)
LO 1-6 Liturgiese Orrelmusiek (UV)
MF Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix: Sonatas, Op. 65
MH The Methodist Hymn Book
MHMH
Met hart en mond en hande! Liturgiese musiek vir orrel en koor (Sinodale Kommissie vir die
Erediens NG kerk in OVS)
MM Mans, Martin: Koraalbewerkingen deel 13 (Uitgeverij en Antiquariaat "Jan Zwart: Zaandam)
MP Manz, Paul: Grace of God (Morning Star Music Publishers 2004 MSM-10-599)
MP (IE)
Manz, Paul: Improvisations for the Easter Season, Set 1 (Morning Star Music Publishers 1990 MSM-
10-402)
MW Mathlener, Willem: Koraalvoorspele (Raad vir Kerkmusiek)
NACH New Apostolic Church Hymnal (Seventh Impression 2003)
NAKG Nuwe Apostoliese Kerk Gesangboek (New Apostolic Church Southern Africa, 2017 ISBN 978-0-
620-75283-1)
OEC 12 Short pieces for organ by old English composers (Novello)
OV I, II Orgelvorspiele (Friedhelm Deis – Edition of the Neuapostolische Kirche)
PCHH Parry, CHH: Seven Chorale Preludes Sets I & II
PF Peeters, Flor: 30 Choralvorspiele (Orgel), Op. 70
PFH Preludes on Favorite Hymns for Organ (Kevin Mayhew 2000 ISBN 1 84003 529 3)
PGW Preludes on Great Welsh Hymn Tunes (Kevin Mayhew. 2001 ISBN 18003 803 9)
PH Potgieter, Hetta: Koraalvoorspele vir Orrel (Composer’s edition)
PJ Pachelbel, Johann: Organ Works
PNE 24 Pauw, NE: 24 Koraalverwerkings vir Orrel (Composer’s edition, 1997)
PNE 60 Pauw, NE: 60 Orrelwerke (Composer’s edition ISBN 978-0-620-59959-7)
RA Rowley, Alec: Chorale Preludes on Famous Hymn Tunes
RH Roosenschoon, Hans: (SAUK)
RM 30 Reger, Max: 30 Kleine Choralvorspiele, Op. 135a
SEM I-IV SAKOV Fees en Erediensmusiekbundels I-IV
SF Swann, Fredrick: Four Hymn Improvisations for Organ (Hal Leonard Corp. F0658)
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SMO Sunday Morning Organist, Vol 3 Hymn Accompaniments & reharmonizations (Alfred)
SJP Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Works for Organ and keyboard
imslp.org/wiki/Category:Sweelinck,_Jan_Pieterszoon
SL Schippers, Leen: Muziek voor Lijdenstijd & Pasen (Uitgeverij “Jan Zwart” Zaandam)
TA 1-4 Troskie, Albert: Liedboekverwerkings vir orrel en koor Vol.1-4 (Composer’s edition)
TAM Thomas, Ann Marsden: A Graded Anthology for Organ
TGP Telemann, Georg-Philip: Zwölf leichte Choralvorspiele (Klavier oder Harmonium)
imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/4/40/IMSLP361895-PMLP584441-Telemann_Orgelwerke.pdf
TH 50 Temmingh, Henk: Vyftig van die mooiste Psalms op verskillende maniere geharmoniseer en van
intonasies voorsien (Composer’s edition)
TH 8PF Temmingh, Henk: Agt klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë (vir orrel) (Composer’s
edition)
TH NSU Temmingh, Henk: Nog sal ek uitroep - 20 verwerkings vir orrel en allerlei vokale en/of
instrumentale ensembles van liedere uit die Liedboek van die Kerk (Composer’s edition 2006)
VWA Van Wyk, Awie: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies (Composer’s edition)
NB The optional modulations at the end of the preludes by A van Wyk are not required for any
of the examinations.
WD Wood, Dale: The Essential Dale Wood 40 Classic Hymn Tune Settings for organ
(www.lorenz.com)
WH Willan, Healey: Six Chorale Preludes for Organ (Oxford University Press)
WHe Walcha, Helmut: Choralvorspiele
ZJ Zwart, Jan: Koraalvoorspele (Koog a/d Zaan)
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SHEET MUSIC AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Chorale introductions and alternative harmonisations are available to members on the SAKOV website
The Liedboek-Guide to the Hymns of the Liedboek van die Kerk (2001) (Daleen Kruger) will be published in
the near future.
Liedboek/VONKK Concordance:
https://eshop.bybelmedia.org.za/product/liedboekvonkk-konkordansie/
Liedboek/VONKK Concordance mobile apps: Available for download on the Google Play and Apple App
stores:
https://eshop.bybelmedia.org.za/product/liedboekvonkk-konkordansie/
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/apk-sangbundel/id1144085015
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/liedboek-ng-kerk/id978969117
Liturgical Organ Music albums are available at the Odeion School of Music in Bloemfontein.
SAKOV Festive and Music for the Service albums (I-IV) are available from SAKOV. [email protected]
John Reid Coulter: [email protected]
Chris Lamprecht, Contact Ms Elza Lamprecht: [email protected]
Willem Mathlener, contact Ms Margaret van der Vegt: [email protected]
Niel Pauw: [email protected]
Hetta Potgieter: [email protected]
Hans Roosenschoon: [email protected]
Henk Temmingh: [email protected]
Albert Troskie: [email protected]
Niel van der Watt: [email protected]
Hester Van der Westhuizen(née Eigner): [email protected]
See further available sheet-music on the following webpages:
- The websites with the largest collection of downloadable sheet music is: imslp.org
- SAKOV: www.sakov.co.za
- Taizé: www.taize.fr/eng
- Kevin Mayhew: [email protected]
- Bybelmedia: http://eshop.bybelmedia.org.za/
- FLAM (Funky liedere vir ‘n aan die brand musiekbediening): www.flam.kerkmusiek.co.za (A memory
stick containing several organ accompaniments of the FLAM-hymns, and which can be regularly
updated, is available – through a link – from Bybelmedia.)
- VONKK (Voortgesette ontwikkeling van nuwe klassieke kerkmusiek): www.vonkk.kerkmusiek.co.za
(An updated memory stick with all the organ accompaniments (OA), musical embellishments, PPT,
etc, is available from Bybelmedia.)
- www.organduo.lt/
Examples of masterclasses on choraleplaying on YouTube:
- Series created for the American Guild of Organists (AGO):
https://www.agohq.org/lessons-for-the-new-organist/
- Closing verse hymn-harmonisations by Richard Michael:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvx6WE7EF3g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mWLdCT9C3E
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FIRST EXAMINATION
A. CHORALE PLAYING
Choose 20 chorales to be played in three voices (without pedal). The three upper voices (soprano, alto
and tenor) should be played manualiter (on the manuals only). No introduction is required. The chorales
are to be performed at a slow tempo.
The chosen chorales should be of a comparable difficulty level as those on the following list:
CH: 10, 88 (Celebrational Hymnal)
HAM: 52, 90, 99, 100, 180 (Hymns Ancient and Modern)
LB/Psalm: 64 (Cloete), 104 (Cloete), 134 (Totius), 168, 179, 181, 303, 313, 384, 471, 512 (Liedboek)
MH: 129 (Methodist Hymn Book)
NACH: 332, 406b, 558 (New Apostolic Church Hymnal)
NAKH: 44 (Nuwe Apostoliese Kerk Gesangboek)
VONKK: 7, 16, 21, 22, 26 (Voortgesette Ontwikkeling van Nuwe Klassieke Kerkmusiek)
B. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Reading proficiency of different voice-combinations
The 20 chorales chosen at A must also be played in two voices from the 4-part chorale harmonisation:
a. with Right Hand (cantus firmus/soprano) and pedal (bass-line).
b. with Left Hand (tenor part) and pedal (bass-line).
C. CHORALE-BASED WORKS
i. Choose TWO manualiter works written before 1750
80CP: Nr 4 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (FW Zachau) (80 Chorale Preludes)
80CP: Nr 6 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 19 Christus, der ist mein Leben (J Pachelbel)
80CP: Nr 24 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 41 Herzlich tut mich verlangen (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 54 Mach’s mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Güt (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 58 Nun danket alle Gott (GF Kaufmann)
80CP: Nr 65 Schmücke dich (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 68 Vom Himmel hoch (FW Zachau)
80CP: Nr 73 Was Gott tut, dass ist wohl getan (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 78: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (G Böhm)
BJS V: Nr 47 Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV 683 (JS Bach, Peters Vol V)
BJS V: Nr 52 Wer nur den lieben Gott BWV 691
BJS V: Nr 53 Wer nur den lieben Gott BWV 690
BJS V: Anhang Nr 2 Jesus, meine Zuversicht
ii. Choose TWO two-part works (Southern African)
18K: Nr 6 Op berge en in dale (IJ Grové) (18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel)
18K: Nr 8 Kom Kinders, besing (IJ Grové)
LC: Nr 4 Die Here is my herder (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 14 Here, hoe blymoedig
LC: Nr 19 In U stel ek my verwagting(ii)
LC: Nr 20 Jesus leef, en ons met Hom
LC: Nr 26 Laat my met U verenig lewe
LC: Nr 31 Loof God se Naam
LC: Nr 36 O, Here God (To be played manualiter)
LC: Nr 39 Sing juigend (ii)
LO 6: Nr 3 “God is liefde!” (Var II) (IJ Grové) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 6: Nr 4 Kom kinders, besing (Var II) (IJ Grové
LO 6: Nr 9 Jesus wat my liefhet, Heer (Var II) (H Babst)
SEM 2: Nr 19 Herders op die ope velde (Var 1 & 2) (A Troskie) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 3: Nr 57 U, Christus is my lewe (Var 1) (H Potgieter)
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Choose TWO manualiter works with cantus firmus in the upper part (Southern African)
18K: Nr 2 Ek hef my oë bergwaarts heen (IJ Grové) (18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel)
18K: Nr 5 Prys die Heer met blye galme (IJ Grové)
18K: Nr 10 Die Heiland is gebore (IJ Grové)
18K: Nr 12 Die groot en blye dag breek aan (Var 2) (W Lüdemann)
18K: Nr 13 Ons sien die tekens van die tyd (Var 3) (W Lüdemann)
LC: Nr 12 Heer, ek smag na U (ii) (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 18 In U stel ek my verwagting (i)
LC: Nr 23 Kom dank nou almal God (ii)
LC: Nr 24 Kom kinders besing met ‘n vrolike stem (the full work in Appendix No 4)
LC: Nr 27 Leer ons U vertrou
LC: Nr 32 Middelpunt van ons verlange
LC: Nr 34 O God van Jakob
LC: Nr 41 U goedheid, Heer
LC: Bylaag Nr 4 Kom kinders, besing
LC: Bylaag Nr 5 “Kyk, Hy kom!”
LO 2: Nr 5 Psalm 42 (J Pachelbel) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 2: Nr 7 Psalm 42 (P Kickstatt)
LO 6: Nr 3 “God is Liefde!” (Var IV) (IJ Grové)
SEM 3: Nr 32 Hoor jy die Paasfeesklokke? (J Greyling) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 3 Nr 57 U, Christus is my lewe (Var II) (H Potgieter)
iii.Choose One pedaliter work (Southern-African)
18K: Nr 11 Hoe glansryk blink die Morester (IJ Grové) (18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel)
18K: Nr 14 Neem my lewe, laar dit Heer (Kanon) (J Greyling)
LC: Nr 1 Alles, alles is genade (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 40 Straf my, Heer, nie
LO 2: Nr 12 Psalm 42 (J Jeep) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 10 Psalm 72 (H Temmingh) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 13 Psalm 90 (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 20 Psalm 134 (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 4: Nr 22 Here, heilige Here (J Engelbrecht)
SEM 4: Nr 36 Mag ons u liefde ken (M Driessen)
SEM 4: Nr 38 Nader tot die Here (J Engelbrecht)
D. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of organ stops
The candidate should be able to answer the following questions in viva voce:
i. Explain the meaning of the concept of organ register or stop.
ii. Name the four basic organ-stop-families and describe their respective general volume and
soundcolour.
iii. The candidate must be able to provide a short explanation of the concept of ‘scaling’ with
relation to the diferent organ-stop-families.
iv. Make a list of the organ stops of the instrument on which the candidate practises or receives
tuition. Classify the organ stops according to the basic organ-stop-families.
v. The candidate must be prepared to classify the organ-stops of the instrument on which the
examination is taken according to the groups mentioned above.
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MARKS DISTRIBUTION
A. Hymn-playing
Three-part manualiter 20 (Pass:12)
B. Technical
i. RH + pedal 5
ii. LH + pedal 5
C. Hymn-based repertoire
i. 2 Manualiter works written before 1750 15
ii. 2 Two-part works (preferrably Southern-African) 15
iii. 2 Manualiter works (preferrably Southern-African) 15
iv. 1 Pedaliter work (preferrably Southern-African) 15
D. Subject knowledge 10
TOTAL 100
Pass Mark 60
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SECOND EXAMINATION
A. HYMN PLAYING
Choose 30 hymns to be played in four voices on the manuals (3 upper parts) and with pedal
(bassline). All hymns must have an introduction which is also presented pedaliter (i.e. played on
manuals and with pedal). Only 5 of the hymns already presented at the First Examination may be
brought over to this examination.
The chosen hymns should be of a difficulty level comparable to those on the following list:
CH: 15, 26, 50, 121 (Celebrational Hymnal)
HAM: 13, 43, 67, 207, 380, 421 (Hymns Ancient and Modern)
LB: 2, 25, 43, 74, 146, 308, 348, 355, 358, 417, 458, 478, 482, 505, 506, 510, 519, 526, 602 (Liedboek)
MH: 32, 58, 72, 74, 431 (Methodist Hymn Book)
NACH: 19, 44, 72, 91, 215, 498, 589 (New Apostolic Church Hymnal)
B. TECHNICAL WORK: Preparation for accompaniment of leading voice
5 hymns must be performed in three voices with the Right Hand (cantus firmus/soprano), Left Hand
(tenor) and pedal (bassline). NB the harmony does not need to be complete i.e. it does not need to
include the third
C. HYMN-BASED REPERTOIRE
i. Choose FIVE Chorale-trios (with descants, it is more comfortable to play the RH an octave higher)
LC: Nr 2 Besing die lof van Jesus saam (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 6 Enigste Here
LC: Nr 10 Grote God
LC: Nr 13 Heiland as in ootmoed stil
LC: Nr 16 Hoe glansryk blink die Môrester
LC: Nr 22 Kom, dank nou almal God
LC: Nr 28 Lofsing die Here
LC: Nr 29 Lofwaardig is ons God
LC: Nr 30 Loof die Here, al wat lewe
LC: Nr 37 Ons Vader
LC: Nr 38 Sing juigend
LC: Nr 45 Wonderbare Koning
SEM 2: Nr 41 Ons vier U maaltyd (M Driessen) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 3: Nr 54 Soek allereers (Kanon) (D Kruger)
SEM 4: Nr 13 Die kleine dorpie Bethlehem (M Driessen)
ii. Choose ONE work written before 1750
80CP: Nr 1 Ach Gott und Herr (JG Walther) (80 Chorale Preludes)
80CP: Nr 5 Allein Gott in der Höh (AN Vetter)
BD: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (D Buxtehude: Choralvorspiele)
BJS V: Nr 36 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (JS Bach, Peters Vol V)
GT: Freu dich sehr (JC Oley) (Church Organist’s Golden Treasury)
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GT: Herzlich tut mich verlangen (J Kirnberger)
GT: Vom Himmel hoch (J Pachelbel)
LO 1: Nr 3 Jesus, blydskap van ons harte (G Böhm) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 22 Gebroke sink ek voor U neer (JS Bach)
LO 2: Nr 13 Psalm 42 (Koraal) (JS Bach)
LO 2: Nr 15 Psalm 42 (Koraal) (JS Bach)
LO 2: Nr 21 Psalm 42 (JC Oley)
LO 3: Nr 19 Liefdevolle Hemelvader (C le Jeune)
iii. Choose ONE work written after 1750 (Non-Southern-African works)
DM 79: Nr 4 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (M Dupré: 79 Chorales Op 28)
DM 79: Nr 40 In dir ist Freude
DM 79: Nr 72 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
LO 3: Nr 7 O Jesus, ons Heer (MG Fischer) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 4: Nr 5 Soos die herders juig ons (H Walcha)
RM 30: Nr 11 Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wendt (M Reger: 30 Kleine Choralvorspiele Op 135a)
RM 30: Nr 14 Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
RM 30: Nr 24 Vom Himmel hoch
RM 30: Nr 29 Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
iv. Choose TWO Southern-African works
18K: Nr 3 Ek hef my oë bergwaarts heen (IJ Grové) (18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel)
18K: Nr 12 Die groot en blye dag breek aan (Var 3) (W Lüdemann)
18K: Nr 13 Ons sien die tekens van die tyd (Var 2) (W Lüdemann)
18K: Nr 18 Laat ons, Heer, u dood verkondig (Var 2) (J Greyling)
LC: Nr 3 (of p.70) Die Here is my herder (i) (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 9 God, enkel lig
LC: Nr 33 O Christus ons verlange
LC: Nr 35 O kon ek jubel, Hemelvader
LC: Nr 42 Uit dieptes (Psalm 130i)
LO 2: Nr 1 Psalm 42 (Koraal) (Rosa Nepgen) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 2: Nr 20 Psalm 42 (C Lamprecht)
LO 2: Nr 22 Psalm 42 (R Temmingh)
LO 5: Nr 1 Ontferm, o God (Psalm 51) (L Potgieter)
LO 6: Nr 3 “God is Liefde!” (Var V) (IJ Grové)
LO 6: Nr 9 Jesus wat my liefhet, Heer (H Babst) (Var IV)
SEM 1: Nr 1 Psalm 5 (Koraal) (HP van der Westhuizen)
SEM 1: Nr 2 Psalm 5 (A Troskie) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 4 Psalm 19 (A van Namen)
SEM 1: Nr 14 Psalm 90 (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 17 Psalm 116 (Koraal) (J Greyling)
SEM 1: Nr 18 Psalm 116 (H Eigner)
SEM 1: Nr 23 Aanskou die Heiland (Koraal) (H Babst)
SEM 1: Nr 31 Die werk behoort aan U (Koraal) (H Babst)
SEM 1: Nr 33 Ek kniel ook voor u voete (HP van der Westhuizen)
SEM 1: Nr 37 Heer, met my hele hart (Z Temmingh)
SEM 1: Nr 39 Helder skyn U lig (Koor) (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 48 Jesus, roep die kindertjies (C Lamprecht)
SEM 1: Nr 50 Jesus, U gaan voor (C Lamprecht)
SEM 1: Nr 60 Nader, my God, by U (G Jordaan)
SEM 1: Nr 70 Welkom, o stille nag van vrede (Koraal) (H Eigner)
SEM 1: Nr 71 Welkom, o stille nag van vrede (N van der Watt)
SEM 2: Nr 1 Psalm 18i (Koraal) (M Driessen)
SEM 2: Nr 3 Psalm 18ii (Koraal) (M Driessen)
SEM 2: Nr 17 Ek sien ‘n nuwe hemel kom (J Greyling)
SEM 2: Nr 20 Heilig, heilig, heilig (NICAEA) (J Kloppers)
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SEM 2: Nr 26 Is dit, is dit my Koning (H Eigner)
SEM 2: Nr 28 O kon ek jubel, Hemelvader (J Greyling)
SEM 2: Nr 30 Jesus neem die sondaars aan (W Zorgman)
SEM 2: Nr 33 Laat, Heer, u vrede deur my vloei (W de Villiers)
SEM 2: Nr 40 Ons bring aan U (Fuga) (N Barnard)
SEM 2: Nr 46 U het die brood gebreek (M Driessen)
SEM 3: Nr 21 Die Heiland is gebore (In dulci) (Koraal)(H Hofmeyr)
SEM 3: Nr 47 O God van Jakob (J Greyling)
SEM 3: Nr 52 Ons Vader (Koraal) (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 59 Welkom o stille nag van vrede (H Eigner)
SEM 4: Nr 41 Saam wil ons die Here (M Driessen)
D. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE: Basic organ-building – concept of organ-stops and presets
The candidate should be able to answer the following questions in viva voce:
i. Differenciate between instruments with tracker, pneumatic or electric actions. Explain in every
case the process between the key and the pipemouth/reed – where the sound originates
ii. Explain the concepts of 16’, 8’, 2’, 2 2/3’ 1 3/5’, Drie sterk (III), Sw/Gt, Gt/Ped, Sw/Sw 4’.
iii. Compare the functioning of the swell-pedal with that of the crescendo-pedal.
iv. Demonstrate the functioning of free and set combinations-presets.
v. Explain the function of the tremulant.
vi. Explain the concept of unit-organ.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION
A. Hymn-playing 20 (Pass 12)
B. Technical work 10
C. Hymn-based repertoire
i. Chorale-trio 15
ii. Chorale-prelude written before 1750 15
iii. Chorale-prelude written after 1750 (Non-Southern-African) 15
iv. Chorale-prelude written after 1750 (Southern-African) 15
D. Subject knowledge 10
TOTAL 100
Pass 60
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THIRD EXAMINATION
A. HYMN PLAYING
i. Choose 40 hymns of which 30 are to be played in four parts on the manuals (3 upper parts) and
with pedal (bassline). All hymns must have an introduction which is also presented pedaliter (i.e.
played on manuals and with pedal).
ii. TEN of the 40 chosen hymns must be played with leading voice, i.e. the melody is played with the
RH as leading voice, the middle voices with the LH and the bassline with the pedal.
The chosen hymns should be of a difficulty level comparable to those on the following list:
CH: 123, 134, 178, 214, 277, 312, 316, 355 (Celebrational Hymnal)
HAM: 12, 26, 35, 46, 60, 95, 140, 170 (Hymns Ancient and Modern)
LB/Psalm: 1, 5, 8, 23, 33, 48, 66, 89, 111, 128, 353, 365, 366, 389, 414, 442, 488 (Liedboek)
MH: 8, 35, 59, 77, 182, 323, 428, 667 (Methodist Hymn Book)
NACH: 16, 42, 76, 85, 97, 111, 221, 450 (New Apostolic Church Hymnal)
iii. Choose TEN further hymns written in a contemporary style. FIVE of these must be played from a
score containing only the melody and chord-symbols. The RH plays the melody, the LH plays a 2 or
3-part realisation of the chord-symbols, and the pedal plays the bassline. Legato-playing is the
norm in the playing of the LH chords.
See example:
Examples of hymns in a contemporary style:
o VONKK: 42, 57, 72, 119, 180, 309, 349, 370
o FLAM: 5, 18, 34, 216, 220
o LB: 284, 286, 547, 164, 170, 176, 177
o See also the Guitar Accompanist’s Book (Kitaarbegeleiersboek) of the Liedboek van die Kerk
(2001), VONKK-hymns as melody line (ML) or FLAM lead sheet.
B. TECHNICAL WORK: Further development of trio-playing and harmonisation skills
The candidate is expected to make FIVE trio arrangements from one of the hymnals (pre-prepared).
The RH plays the soprano/cantus firmus, the LH the alto/tenor and the pedal the bassline.
Adjustments must be made so that each chord is complete and contains a third.
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In the example above, the notes in brackets are the notes printed in the Liedboek (2001) which
would have to be adjusted – in this case with a third higher, in order to complete the chords. NB the
trios can be played from a pre-prepared manuscript score.
C. HYMN-BASED REPERTOIRE
i. Choose ONE work written before 1750
80CP: Nr 38 Herr Gott, dich loben wir (J Pachelbel) (80 Chorale Preludes)
80CP: Nr 42 Herzlich tut mich verlangen (D Buxtehude)
80CP: Nr 47 Jesus, meine Zuversicht (JG Walther)
80CP: Nr 51 Lobe den Herren (JG Walther)
BD: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (D Buxtehude: Choralvorspiele)
BD: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich
BD: In dulci jubilo
BD: Gott der Vater wohn uns bei
BD: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder
BJS V: Anhang Nr 3 In dulci jubilo (JS Bach, Peters vol V)
BJS V: Nr 27 Herzlich tut mich verlangen BWV 727 (JS Bach, Peters vol V)
BJS V: Nr 30 Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639
BJS VII: Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV 737
GT 2: p 13 Herr Gott, dich loben wir (J Pachelbel) (Church Organist’s Golden Treasury)
GT 2: p 70 Herzlich tot mich verlangen (D Buxtehude)
GT 2: p 145 Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich (JG Walther)
LO 1: Nr 8 Laat vrolik harp- en fluitspel (JS Bach) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 9 Heer Christus, een’ge Seun (JS Bach)
LO 1: Nr 10 Jesus, bron van al my vreugde (JS Bach)
LO 1: Nr 16 Sou my graf en dood laat bewe (JS Bach)
LO 1: Nr 23 Wil. Heer, in mededoë (D Strungk)
LO 1: Nr 24 Wil, Heer, in mededoë (JS Bach)
LO 1: Nr 28 Ag Heer, laat U liewe engele (JS Bach)
ii. Choose ONE work written after 1750 (Non-Southern-African)
BJ: Nr 5 Schmücke dich (J Brahms: Elf Choralvorspiele Op 122)
BJ: Nr 6 O wie selig seid ihr doch, ihr Frommen
BJ: Nr 7 O Gott, du frommer Gott
BJ: Nr 8 Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen
KES: Freu dich sehr (Psalm 42) (S Karg-Elert: Chorale Preludes Op 65)
LO 1: Nr 1 Die Heer is God (W Mudde) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 4 Kom dank almal, dank die Heer (M Reger)
LO 1: Nr 5 Kom dank almal, dank die Heer (H Decou)
LO 1: Nr 6 Loof, o my siel (M Reger)
LO 1: Nr 7 ‘n Vaste burg (M Reger)
LO 1: Nr 11 Wie deur Gods vrees bewoë (M Reger)
LO 1: Nr 19 Wie maar op God wil werp (M Reger)
LO 1: Nr 20 Wie maar op God wil werp (G Merkel)
LO 2: Nr 6 Psalm 42 (M Reger)
LO 2: Nr 9 Psalm 42 (L Wieruszowski)
LO 2: Nr 11 Psalm 42 (J Stam)
LO 3: Nr 8 Vervul, o Heer (J Weyrauch)
LO 4: Nr 7 Loof die God van ons verlange (P Kickstat)
LO 4: Nr 9 O Lam van God, onskuldig (P Kickstat)
LO 4: Nr 11 Die Heiland sterf (P Müller)
LO 4: Nr 16 Jesus neem die sondaars aan (NO Raasted)
PF: In dulci jubilo (F Peeters: Choralvorspiele Op 70)
PF: Macht hoch die Tür
RM 30: Nr 2 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (M Reger: 30 Kleine Choralvorspiele Op 135a)
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RM 30: Nr 5 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
RM 30: Nr 13 Jesus, meine Zuversicht
RM 30: Nr 15 Lobe den Herren
RM 30: Nr 18 Nun danket alle Gott
RM 30: Nr 19 O dass ich tausend Zungen hätte
RM 30: Nr 21 O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
RM 30: Nr 23 Valet will ich dir geben
RM 30: Nr 25 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
RM 30: Nr 28 Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten
RM 30: Nr 30 Wunderbarer König
iii. Choose TWO Southern-African works
18K: Nr 1 God het ek lief (IJ Grové) (18 Koraalvoorspele vir die orrel)
18K: Nr 4 Prys die Heer (IJ Grové)
18K: Nr 7 Diep o God, diep neergeboë (J Greyling)
18K: Nr 9 Vol vreugde sing die eng’leskaar (W Lüdemann)
18K: Nr 13 Ons sien die tekens van die tyd (Var 4) (W Lüdemann)
18K: Nr 15 Kom, laat ons saam tot Jesus nader (J Greyling)
18K: Nr 16 Ek wat vergifnis, Heer, ontvang het (IJ Grové)
18K: Nr 17 My God, hoe kragt’loos (J Greyling)
LC: Nr 7 God het ek lief (Chris Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 11 Heer, ek smag
LC: Nr 21 Jesus, ons eer U
LC: Nr 43 Soos daar reeds lank tevore
LC: Nr 54 O kon ek jubel, Hemelvader
LO 1: Nr 12 Wie deur Gods vrees bewoë (J Kloppers) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 2: Nr 8 Psalm 42 (W Mathlener)
LO 2: Nr 18 Psalm 42 Fantasie (W Mathlener)
LO 3: Nr 3 O Here God, so groot (C Lamprecht)
LO 3: Nr 4 Soos daar reeds lank tevore (C Lamprecht)
LO 3: Nr 5a en 5b Redder van ons lewe (J Greyling)
LO 3: Nr 9 O Lam van God, onskuldig (A Troskie)
LO 3: Nr 12 Kom, almal, laat jul stem verrys (G Olivier)
LO 3: Nr 18 O Jesus, in u lyding (GG Cillié)
LO 4: Nr 17 Voor u wet Heer, staan ons skuldig (J Kloppers)
LO 4: Nr 18 Bly by my, Heer (GG Cillié)
LO 5: Nr 2 Waarom bly nasies altyd woel (H Temmingh)
LO 5: Nr 3 O kon ek jubel, Hemelvader (C Lamprecht)
LO 5: Nr 4 Wonderbare Koning (H Potgieter)
LO 5: Nr 11 Jesus roep die kindertjies (GG Cillié)
LO 5: Nr 13 Gods wat vra enkel liefde (GG Cillié)
LO 5: Nr 14 Allerhoogste Hemelvader (H Potgieter)
LO 6: Nr 3 “God is Liefde!” Juig ons harte (IJ Grové)
SEM 1: Nr 3 Psalm 16ii (D Brits) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 6 Psalm 29 (A Troskie)
SEM 1: Nr 7 Psalm 38ii (B Spies)
SEM 1: Nr 12 Psalm 84 (N Barnard)
SEM 1: Nr 15 Psalm 100ii (J Greyling)
SEM 1: Nr 21 Psalm 134 (Koraal, Var 3 & 4) (D Kruger)
SEM 1: Nr 24 Almal wat dors het (A van Namen)
SEM 1: Nr 25 Bring aan die volke (J Greyling)
SEM 1: Nr 26 Bring lof en dank (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 27 Die Heiland is gebore (G Olivier)
SEM 1: Nr 32 Ek kniel ook voor u voete (HP van der Westhuizen)
SEM 1: Nr 34 Erkentlik deur die dae (A Troskie)
SEM 1: Nr 39 Helder skyn u lig (Koor) (D Brits)
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SEM 1 Nr 40 Helder skyn u lig (D Brits)
SEM 1 Nr 49 Jesus, Rots vir my geslaan (G Olivier)
SEM 1: Nr 50 Jesus, U gaan voor (C Lamprecht)
SEM 1: Nr 53 Kyk die Heer het opgestaan (W Viljoen)
SEM 1: Nr 55 Laat my met U verenig lewe (R Temmingh)
SEM 1: Nr 57 Leer my u wil, Heer (Koor) (N van der Watt)
SEM 1: Nr 58 Leer my u wil, Heer (N van der Watt)
SEM 1: Nr 59 Loof die Here, al wat lewe (M Driessen)
SEM 1: Nr 62 O Lam van God, onskuldig (H Jordaan)
SEM 1: Nr 64 Soos ‘n wildsbok (koor) (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 65 U goedheid, Heer kan ons nie peil nie (A Troskie)
SEM 1: Nr 66 U, Christus is my lewe (N Barnard)
SEM 1: Nr 68 Want so lief het God die wêreld gehad (koor) (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 69 Want so lief het God die wêreld gehad (D Brits)
SEM 1: Nr 71 Welkom o stille nag van vrede (N van der Watt)
SEM 2: Nr 11 Aan die tafel met die Paasmaal (W de Villiers)
SEM 2: Nr 12 Aan U, o God my dankgesange (i) (C Lamprecht)
SEM 2: Nr 13 Aan U, o God my dankgesange (ii) (C Lamprecht)
SEM 2: Nr 15 Die Here Jesus lewe (D Brits)
SEM 2: Nr 18 Gees van God wat in my woon (Z Temmingh)
SEM 2: Nr 24 Is dit, is dit my Koning (J Greyling)
SEM 2: Nr 31 Jesus neem die kleine kinders (A Troskie)
SEM 2: Nr 34 Lofsing de Heer (J Kloppers)
SEM 2: Nr 36 My Verlosser aan die kruis (J Greyling)
SEM 2: Nr 42 Rus my siel (C Lamprecht)
SEM 2: Nr 43 Salig die wat arm voor God is (J Greyling)
SEM 3: Nr 1 Psalm 8ii (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 4 Psalm 33 (C Lamprecht)
SEM 3: Nr 7 Psalm 47 (H Temmingh)
SEM 3: Nr 11 Psalm 23 (J Greyling)
SEM 3: Nr 16 Besing die lof van Jesus saam (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 17 Bly by my Heer (G Jordaan)
SEM 3: Nr 20 Die Heer het opgestaan (A Troskie)
SEM 3: Nr 27 God roep ons om met woord en daad (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 31 Hoed my as ek my gaan neerlê (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 30 Herders op die ope velde (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 3: Nr 35 In U is vreugde (A Lawack)
SEM 3: Nr 40 Kom dank nou almal God (J Krige)
SEM 3: Nr 43 Majesteit (J Krige)
SEM 3: Nr 45 Neem my lewe laat dit Heer (J Greyling)
SEM 3: NR 50 O kom, o kom Immanuel (Koraal) (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 3: Nr 51 O kom, o kom Immanuel (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 4: Nr 8 As Hy weer kom (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 15 Ek sien ‘n nuwe hemel kom (C Lamprecht)
SEM 4: Nr 16 Ek weet verseker (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 19 Heilige Jesus (C Lamprecht)
SEM 4: Nr 27 Jesus, U verbly my (C Lamprecht)
SEM 4: Nr 37 Nader, my God, by U (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 40 Redder van ons lewe (C Lamprecht)
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D. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE: Acquaintance with accompaniment in a contemporary style
i. The candidate is expected to illustrate the realisation of chord-symbols, for example, A, E/G#,
Cm/G, D7, Emaj7, Fsus4, G+, A°.
ii. Discuss the role of the organ in the case of its use with other instruments in an ensemble context
(think of combinations of organ with piano or a bass instrument; choruses, introductions and
general registration)
iii. Discuss hymn-accompaniment on a solo piano. (See also examples of piano accompaniments,
as in for example, VONKK, KB and FLAM.)
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:
A. Hymn-playing
i. Four-part 20
ii. Leading voice 5
iii. Contemporary 5
(Pass: 18/30)
B. Technical work
Trio arrangement 5
C. Hymn-based works
i. Work written before 1750 15
ii. Non-Southern-African work written after 1750 10
iii. Southern-African work 1 15
iv. Southern-African work 2 15
D. Subject knowledge 10
TOTAL 100
Pass 60
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FOURTH EXAMINATION
A. HYMN-PLAYING
i. Choose 50 hymns from different style periods/genres, to be performed pedaliter, with
introductions. The following hymn-styles should be represented: 16th century hymns (Genovese
Psalms); 17th and 18th century German hymns; 19th century English hymns; 20th and 21st century
hymns (may also include a meditative or Taizé-song, performed in a repetitive and varied
manner). Three distinct strophes will be played by each of the 30 chosen hymns. The registrations
must suit the character and textual content of the respective strophe.
ii. TEN of the chosen hymns must be played with the melody as leading voice in the RH, as
described for the Second Examination.
B. TECHNICAL WORK
i. From the hyms chosen in A, create TEN pedal-solos in which the cantus firmus is played exclusively
with the pedal. See example:
ii. The first phrases (ex: 2 bars) of the pedal-solos chosen for the previous section are played
sequencially in the same key (diatonically), ascending and descending, over the whole range of
the pedalboard. Transpose a second interval as in the following example:
iii. The cantus firmus must be arranged into trios by firstly adding chord-symbols above the melody-
line and then to translate them into a simple trio-texture (2-hands and pedal). Each chord should
preferrably contain a single third. NB the trio can be played from a pre-prepared manuscript
score.
iv. Four different types of cadences (perfect, imperfect, plagal or interrupted) must be selected from
the hymns chosen in A – each consisting of 3 chords (ex: ii V I). The candidate will be expected to
play these cadences and then transpose them; a semitone and a wholetone higher and lower.
The cadence-transpositions can be played from a pre-prepared manuscript score.
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See examples:
C. HYMN-BASED WORKS
i. Choose ONE work written before 1750
BD: Any one of the chorale preludes by Buxtehude (D Buxtehude: Choralvorspiele)
BJS: Any of the chorale preludes from JS Bach’s Das Orgelbüchlein (JS Bach, Peters, vol V)
BJS VII: Vom Himmel hoch BWV 700 (JS Bach, Peters Vol VII)
BJS VII: Wer nur den lieben Gott BWV 647
GT: Alle Menschen müssen sterben (JL Krebs) (Church Organist’s Golden Treasury)
GT: Herzlich lieb hab’ ich dich (JG Walther)
GT: Was Gott tut, das ist wohl getan (JL Krebs)
GT: Was Gott tut, das ist wohl getan (JP Kellner)
LO 1: Nr 2 Juig al wat leef (JG Walther) (Liturgiese orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 18 Wanneer ons in die hoogste nood (JS Bach)
OEC 12: Voluntary on the Hundredth Psalm Tune (H Purcell) (12 short pieces for organ by Old English
Composers)
ii. Choose ONE non-Southern-African work written after 1750
BJ: Nr 2 Herzliebster Jesu (J Brahms: Elf Choralvorspiele Op 122)
BJ: Nr 3 O Welt ich muss dich lassen
BJ: Nr 4 Herzlich tut mich erfreuen
BJ: Nr 9 Herzlich tut mich verlangen
BJ: Nr 10 Herzlich tut mich verlangen
BJ: Nr 11 O welt ich muss dich lassen
HP2: p 153 (Hymn Preludes for the Church Year)
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LO 1: Nr 14 Halleluja-koor (GF Händel) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 23 Wil Heer, in mededoë (D Strungk)
LO 4: Nr 3 O Vader, God almagtig (L Wieruszowski)
LO 4: Nr 14 Eer Hom wat onder lofgesange (L Wieruszowski)
MP: p 42, 49 (P Manz: Grace of God)
MP(IE): p 8, 14, 16, 21, 22 (P Manz: Improvisations for the Easter Season set 1)
OV II: Nr 37 Sollt’ ich meinem Gott nicht singen (S Karg-Elert) (Orgelvorspiele: Friedhelm Deis)
PCHH: Choral Prelude on Rockingham (from Seven Choral Preludes set 1) (CHH Parry)
PCHH: Choral Prelude on EVENTIDE (from Seven Choral Preludes set 2) (CHH Parry)
PF: Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden (F Peeters: Choralvorspiele Op 70)
PF: Grosser Gott, wir loben Dich
PFH: p 49, 126 (Preludes on famous Hymns for Organ)
PGW: p 53, 63 (Preludes on Great Welsh Hymn Tunes)
RA: Choral Prelude on St Peter (A Rowley: Choral Preludes on Famous Hymn Tunes)
iii. Choose TWO Southern-African works (one of these should be an extended partita or variation-set)
LC: Nr 8 God is my Lied (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
LC: Nr 15 Here, hoe blymoedig
LC: Nr 17 Hou Christus self sy kerk in stand (Passacaglia)
LC: Nr 25 Kom prys die Here (trio)
LC: Nr 44 Wagter, wakend op die mure
LO 1: Nr 27 Ek weet aan wie’k my toevertrou het (J Kloppers) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 2: Nr 10 Psalm 42 (H Temmingh)
LO 3: Nr 6 Kom alle getroues (W Viljoen)
LO 3: Nr 10 Hoor hoe die Regter (R Temmingh)
LO 3: Nr 14a en 14b Juig met feesgeluid (IJ Grové)
LO 4: Nr 1 Net soos ‘n herder (J Kloppers)
LO 4: Nr 2 Uit dieptes gans verlore (Psalm 130) (H Joubert)
LO 4: Nr 4 Op berge en in dale (J Greyling)
LO 4: Nr 6 Kom, volk van God, kom laat ons juig (R Temmingh snr)
LO 4: Nr 8 Vol vreugd sing die eng’leskaar (H Joubert)
LO 4: Nr 10 My Verlosser aan die kruis (H Babst)
LO 4: Nr 12 Blye môre, blydste van die dae (IJ Grové)
LO 4: Nr 13 Here, hoe blymoedig (C Lamprecht)
LO 4: Nr 15 Wagter, wakend op die mure (C Lamprecht)
LO 5: Nr 9 Ons loof U, Vader, op die troon (G Olivier)
LO 6: Nr 1 Hoe lieflik is u wonings (H Babst)
LO 6: Nr 4 Kom kinders, besing met ‘n vrolike stem (IJ Grové)
LO 6: Nr 6 Stille nag (J Kloppers)
LO 6: Nr 7 Vervul, o Heer, my hart met stille wyding (H Temmingh)
LO 6: Nr 8 Jesus leef en ons met Hom (J Kloppers)
LO 6: Nr 10 Gees van God, o Gees van lewe (C Vermaas)
LO 6: Nr 11 Ryke seën vloei al verder (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 46 Jesus, ons eer U (Koraal) (H Hofmeyr) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 61 O Heer, uit bloed en wonde (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 1: Nr 63 Ons dank U, Heer en bring U eer (H Babst)
SEM 1: Nr 65 U goedheid Heer, kan ons nie peil nie (A Troskie)
SEM 2: Nr 4 Psalm 23 (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 2: Nr 45 Stille nag (J Kloppers)
SEM 3: Nr 5 Psalm 45 (JR Coulter)
SEM 3: Nr 8 Psalm 66 (H Jordaan)
SEM 3: Nr 14 Aan die Vader dank en ere (A Troskie)
SEM 3: Nr 22 Die Heiland is gebore (In dulci) (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 3: Nr 23 Die Heiland is gebore (In dulci) (G Jordaan)
SEM 3: Nr 25 Genade onbeskryflik groot (N van der Watt)
SEM 3: Nr 29 Heer Jesus, U was self ‘n kind (RH Behrens)
SEM 3: Nr 33 Hy wat glo word nie beskaamd nie (R Behrens)
SEM 3: Nr 34 Hy wat glo word nie beskaamd nie (G Jordaan)
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SEM 3: Nr 36 Jesus Christus Heiland, Heer (Koraal) (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 3: Nr 37 Jesus Christus Heiland, Heer (H Hofmeyer)
SEM 3: Nr 48 O Heer my God (Koraal) (G Jordaan)
SEM 3: Nr 58 Vreugdevolle tyding (A Troskie)
SEM 4: Nr 2 Die Here is my herder (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 5 Amen (H Temmingh)
SEM 4: Nr 6 Amen (H Temmingh)
SEM 4: Nr 10 As vreugde my deel is (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 17 “God is Liefde!” (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 18 “God is Liefde!” (N Barnard)
SEM 4: Nr 20 Hemelse Vader, U heers (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 21 Here, God van liefde (A Troskie)
SEM 4: Nr 26 Jesus neem die kleine kinders (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 29 Ons dank U Heer en bring U eer (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 31 Laat ons sing van ons Verlosser (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 34 Leer my u wil Heer (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 39 Ons dank U, Heer (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 42 Saggies en teer (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 44 Stil verdwyn die daglig (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 45 U het die brood gebreek (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 49 Wyses het u ster gesien (Koraal) (J Kloppers)
D. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE – Essay: Style-periods and registrations-skills
Two weeks before the examination date, send TWO essays to SAKOV examination management
([email protected] and [email protected]), on the subjects below. Both these
essays are compulsory:
i. An essay (A) of approximately 500 words about Southern-African organ music, touching on a
selection of the folowing topics: historical aspects and influences, hymn-based and freer-form
works, eclectic style versus works with local influences, the use of the organ in different
denominations.
ii. An essay (B) of approximately 1000 words on two or three of the following national organ-schools:
o French Classical
o French Romantic
o Contemporary organ music
o North-German Baroque
o English Baroque
o Italian Baroque
o Nigerian organ-school
o American contemporary
o Own choice of national organ-school
Make adequate mention of the following aspects:
o Stylistic traits of the different selected schools must be described and compared.
o Composers representative of the selected schools, as well as their most important works,
should be referenced.
o General characteristics (and specifically with regards to sound) of the organs of the
respective schools should be discussed and compared.
The registration practices of the different selected schools should be compared (ex: a
German Baroque plenum-registration versus full organ in other schools such as Volles Werk, or
the various ways of executing a crescendo in the various schools).
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MARKS DISTRIBUTION
A. Hymn-playing
i. 2 strophes from hymns of 4 different genres 30
ii. Leading voice 10
(Pass: 24/40)
B. Tegnies
i. Pedal-solo c.f. 5
ii. Pedal-solo sequential 5
iii. Trio 5
iv. Cadences 5
C. Hymn-based repertoire
i. Work written before 1750 15
ii. Non-Southern-African work written after 1750 15
iii. Southern-African work 15
iv. Southern-African work 15
D. Subject knowledge
i. Essay A 10
ii. Essay B 20
TOTAL 150
Pass 90
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FIFTH EXAMINATION
A. SERVICE
The candidate is expected to compile and prepare the music for THREE church services. Each
service should have a specific theme (ex: pertaining to a season in the church year, a baptism
service, communion service, a meditative service, a thanksgiving service). Each service must
contain at least TEN hymns/songs. The performance of the hymns/songs must include transposing
strophes, modulating links between hymns or strophes, strophes with different harmonisations, as well
as more extended introductions and conclusions. Some of the selected hymns/songs should be
played with leading voice in the RH or the LH.
The theme, hymns and hymn-based works selected, as well as the essays, should be sent to the
SAKOV Examination Management for approval TWO weeks before the examination date. Send
programme to [email protected] and CC [email protected].
B. TECHNICAL WORK: Secondary dominants and modulation
i. 15 Hymn phrases illustrating the use of secondary dominants should be prepared (see ex: hymn
harmonisations in SAKOV publications as well as closing-verse-harmonisations).
ii. 5 hymns in different keys should be chose, wherein the opening or closing phrases of the selected
hymn are linked together through the means of an appropriate common chord or a direct
modulation.
See example:
C. HYMN-BASED REPERTOIRE
At least TWO shorter Hymn-based works (a) as well as at least THREE appropriate extended hymn-
based works (b) should be included in each service programme (see C below). At least ONE hymn-
based work should be from the period before 1750. It is especially important that the selected
repertoire be appropriate to the theme of the service. Half of the selected chorale-preludes may be
taken from the repertoire lists to the 3rd and 4th Examinations, at least half must be selected from
the list below.
AR: Chorale Prelude on MILES LANE, Chorale Prelude on EASTER ALLELUJAH (A Rowley: Chorale Preludes
on Famous Hymn Tunes)
BD: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (D Buxtehude: Choralvorspiele)
BD: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
BJS: Any Chorale-prelude from Das Orgelbüchlein BWV 599-644
BJS: Any of the 6 Schübler koraalvoorspele BWV 645-650
BJS: Any of the 18 Koraalvoorspele BWV 651-668
BJS: Any Chorale-prelude from Clavierübung III
JZ: Een vaste Burg is onze God, Suite I) (J Zwart: Koraalvoorspele)
JZ: Passie en Pasen (Bk V)
KE: Nun danket (S Karg-Elert: Choralvorspiele Op 65)
KJ: Chorale and Festive Prelude on “Praise to the Lord” (J Kloppers)
KJ: Introduction and Toccata on “All Creatures of our God and King”
KJ: Now thank we all our God (Partita)
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KJ: Praise to the Lord (Partita)
KJ: Three Plainsong Settings
KJ: Triptych for Organ based on Hymn Tunes by Ralph Vaughan Williams
LO 2: Nr 17 Psalm 42 (W Mathlener) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 2: Nr 19 Psalm 42 (S Grové)
LO 3: Nr 11 Middelpunt van ons verlange (H Babst)
LO 3: Nr 13 Ons hoor die Paasfeesklokke (W Lüdemann)
LO 5: Nr 12 Ontwaak jy wat slaap (H Temmingh)
LO 6: Nr 5 Kom, alle getroues (J Kloppers)
MHMH: p 4 Toccata op Grote God aan U die eer (E Conradie) (Met hart en mond en hande)
PCHH: Chorale Prelude on St ANNE, Chorale Prelude on DUNDEE (CHH Parry: Seven Choral Preludes set 1)
SEM 1: Nr 29 Dié met helder witte klere (H Temmingh) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 30 Die vreugdelied wat engele sing (G Els)
SEM 1: Nr 43 Hoor die blye eng’lelied (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 44 Hoor die blye eng’lelied (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 46 Jesus, ons eers U (Koraal) (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 1: Nr 47 Jesus, ons eer U (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 2: Nr 9 Psalm 116 (J Kloppers)
SEM 2: Nr 10 Psalm 146 (A Troskie)
SEM 2: Nr 37 O Heer, wat U guns (H Temmingh)
SEM 3: Nr 24 Ek glo vas (A Lawack)
SEM 3: Nr 28 Grote God aan U die eer (JR Coulter)
SEM 3: Nr 38 Jesus, U verbly my (RH Behrens)
SEM 3: Nr 55 Soos ‘n wildsbok (A Lawack)
SEM 4: Nr 28 Jubilate! Loof die Here (M van Wyk)
SEM 4: Nr 35 Loof, loof die Heer (M van Wyk)
TMA: Paraphrase on Handel’s Judas Maccabeus – A Guilmant (Ann Marsden Thomas: A graded
Anthology for Organ)
ALTERNATIVE WORKS:
Big sounds for organ volume 2 (compiled by GR Lorenz). Lorenz KK315.
Hark the herald angels sing
Thine is the glory (MACCABEUS)
For all the Saints (compiled by D Wells). Lorenz 70/1010-C2
Fairest Lord Jesus
Ps 128
St Theodulph
Onward Christian soldiers
Hymns of strength and refuge: Organ settings by Lani Smith (Lorenz 2003 70/1423L-3)
A mighty Fortress
Diademata
Bethany
Dundee
Melita
I'll praise my Maker (Joyous Hymns of exaltation for organ: Compiled by James Southbridge.) (Lorenz 70-
1674L)
Diademata LB 202
Praise to the Lord LB 184
Bring lof aan die Vader/ To God be the glory
Koraalbewerkingen deel 1 (Van Twillert, Frisius, Koomans, Gijzen/Muziekuitgeverij JC Willemsen 1031)
D. SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE – Essay: Practical aspects of being a church organist
An essay of approximately 4000 words must be sent TWO weeks before the examination date to the
SAKOV Examination Management. The essay should focus on TWO of the following subjects:
o Suggestions on how to increase the footprint of organ playing in Southern Africa.
o Suggestions on how to pass on the tradition of organ accompaniment to congegrational singing
to a next generation.
o The function and contribution of chanters, church choirs and instrumental accompanying-
ensemble during congregational singing.
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o The contribution of SAKOV and similar organisations in Southern-Africa. Make further suggestions
to the activities promoted by SAKOV.
o The relationship and collaboration between the minister and the organist.
o The embellishment of the liturgical-year.
o The use of external sources such as concordances, music software and the internet.
o Emergency measures with regards to organ maintenance, such as the tuning of reeds and basic
problems such as lingering notes.
MARKS DISTRIBUTION
A. Service
i. Hymn-Playing (including leading voice and introductions) 20
ii. Alternative harmonisations and modulations 10
iii. Registration 10
iv. Compilation of the service programme 10
(Pass: 30/50)
B. Technical Work
i. Secondary dominants 10
ii. Modulation 5
C. Hymn-based works
i. Prelude (extended) 30
ii. Interlude 25
iii. Postlude 30
D. Essays 50
TOTAL 200
Pass 120
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SIXTH EXAMINATION
- This exam is in the form of a balanced organ recital, containing a combination of accessible and
technically challenging works. The programme should be so compiled that it can be presented to a
congregation – not as part of the service but as an independent performance.
- At least FOUR of the selected works should be predominantely Hymn-based. As introduction to each
hymn-based work, the hymn on which it is based must be played, in a style to which the audience
can sing. As in previous examinations, the achievement of the minimum pass mark for this section is a
requisit to successful completion of the examination as a whole.
- No more than half of the chorale-preludes may be chosen from the repertoire lists to the 3rd, 4th and
5th Examinations, at least the remaining half being chosen from the list below. It is compulsory to
include works written before 1750.
- TWO ensemble works or works for choir and organ could also be included in the programme.
- The length of the programme should be approximately 60 minutes (playing time).
- Concise programme notes must be provided.
- The selected programme must be sent TWO weeks prior to the examination to the SAKOV Examination
Management for approval. Send programme to [email protected] and CC
HYMN-BASED REPERTOIRE
Benke John A. Siyahamba (We are marching in the light of God)
Bijster Jacob: Ick wil mij gaen vertroosten (Variaties op een Oud-Nederlands lied)
BJS VI: Nr 27 Herr Jesu Christ (JS Bach: Peters vol VI)
BJS VII: Nr 38 Kommst du nun Jesu (JS Bach: Peters vol VII)
BJS VII: Nr 51 Valet will ich
BJS VII: Nr 59 Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein
BW: Gospel Preludes Book 2: Jesus loves me (W Bolcom: Gospel Preludes Bk 2)
BW: Gospel Preludes Book 2: Amazing Grace
CL: Nr 17 Hou Christus self sy kerk in stand (Passacaglia) (C Lamprecht: God het ek lief)
CL: Nr 25 Kom prys die Here (trio)
Elliott, Richard: Go tell it on the Mountain
Elliott, Richard: Swing low sweet chariot
Elliott, Richard: Everytime I feel the Spirit
GT I: Ach bleib bei uns (JS Bach) (Church Organist’s Golden Treasury)
GT II: Schmücke dich (JS Bach)
GT II: Wachet auf (JS Bach)
MF: Sonate Nrs 1, 3, 5 of 6 (Koraal en Variasies) (F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy)
An extended partita/variation set
MW: Partita oor ‘Kom herwaarts getroues’ (Bk 1) (W Mathlener)
MW: God het ek lief (Variasies en Fuga oor Ps 116) (Bk 3)
MW: Jesus leef en ons met Hom (Bk 6)
MW: Na bange tyd van somerdroogte (Prelude en Fuga op Psalm 65) (Bk 6)
MW: Sing vir die Heer ‘n nuwe lied (Vier variasies op Ps 96) (Bk 6)
PCHH: Chorale Prelude on HANOVER (CHH Parry)
RH: Toccata a la Widor oor Ges 63 (H Roosenschoon)
RM: Phantasie über den Choral für Orgel Op 52 (Nrs 1, 2 of 3) (M Reger)
Alle Menschen müssen sterben, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Halleluja! Gott zu loben bleibe meine
Seelenfreud.
KES: Wachet auf (S Karg-Elert)
SEM 1: Nr 5 Psalm 26 (G Olivier) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 16 Psalm 100ii (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 29 Dié met helder witte klere (H Temming)
SEM 1: Nr 30 Die vreugdelied wat eng’le sing (G Els)
SEM 1: Nr 43 Hoor die blye engelelied (J Kloppers)
SEM 1: Nr 44 Hoor die blye engelelied (J Kloppers)
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SEM 1: Nr 47 Jesus, ons eer U (H Hofmeyr)
SEM 1: Nr 8 Psalm 66 (J Kloppers)
SEM 2: Nr 9 Psalm 116 (J Kloppes)
SEM 2: Nr 32 Juig, juig in Hom (A Troskie)
SEM 2: Nr 35 Loof die Here, al wat lewe (J Greyling)
SEM 2: Nr 38 O kon ek jubel Hemelvader (J Greyling)
SEM 3: Nr 5 Psalm 45 (John R Coulter)
SEM 3: Nr 6 Psalm 47 (JR Coulter)
SEM 3: Nr 9 Psalm 84 (J Kloppers)
SEM 3: Nr 23 Die Heiland is gebore (In dulci) (G Jordaan)
SEM 3: Nr 28 Grote God aan U die eer (JR Coulter)
SEM 3: Nr 38 Jesus U verbly my (RH Behrens)
SEM 4: Nr 28 Jubilate! (M van Wyk)
TA: Op berge en in dale (A Troskie: Liedboekverwerkings vir orrel en koor))
TAM: March on a Theme by Handel (Lift up your heads) – A Guilmant (Anne Marsden Thomas: A Graded
Antholohy for organ)
Examples of Ensemble works:
SEM 1: Nr 11 Psalm 72 (H Temmingh) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 41 Here, hoe blymoedig (O Vermeulen)
SEM 1: Nr 51 Keer terug en kom na my (J Krige)
SEM 2: Nr 3 Psalm 18ii (M Driessen)
SEM 2: Nr 5 Psalm 43 (C Carstens)
SEM 2: Nr 6 Psalm 47 (C Carstens)
SEM 2: Nr 44 Soos ‘n wildsbok (O Vermeulen)
SEM 3: Nr 19 Dag van Verlossing (D Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 39 Kom dank nou almal God (D Brits)
SEM 3 Nr 46 O God van Jakob (A Esterhuyse)
SEM 3 Nr 55 Soos ‘n wildsbok (A Lawack)
SEM 4: Nr 1 Psalm 23 (C Lamprecht)
SEM 4: Nr 3 Psalm 33 (D Brits)
SEM 4: Nr 7 As Hy weer kom (N van der Watt)
SEM 4: Nr 11 Die dag wat U, o Heer (J Kloppers)
SEM 4: Nr 24 Hoed my as ek my gaan neerlê (D Brits)
Temmingh, H: Nog sal ek uitroep - 20 verwerkings vir orrel en allerlei vokale en/of instrumentale ensembles
van liedere uit die Liedboek van die Kerk (Uitgegee deur die komponis 2006)
EXAMPLES OF FREE WORKS:
- Praeludia (Preludes en Fugas) van D Buxtehude, V Lübeck, N Bruhns
- Preludes/Tokkates/Fantasieë en Fugas van JS Bach, JL Krebs
- Franse Tokkates/Scherzi/Carrillon/Pastorale/Fanfares van Boëlmann, Dubois, Franck, Gigout,
Lemmens, Mulet, Vierne, Widor
- David German: Festive Trumpet Tune
- Karl Jenkins: Benedictus (The Armed Man); Theme from Palladio
- Gordon Young: Prelude in Classic Style
- Denis Bedard: Partitas
- Arvo Pärt: Annum per Annum
MARKS DISTRIBUTION:
A. Hymns and Hymn based works 50 (Pass: 30)
B. Programme notes 50
C. Stylistic awareness, musical and technical command 100
TOTAL 200
Pass 120
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ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE LISTS: FIRST EXAMINATION
C. HYMN-BASED WORKS:
i. Manualiter works written before 1750
SJP: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, (Var 1-4) (JP Sweelinck: Organ Works)
SJP: Psalm 116 J’ay mon Dieu (Var 1-4)
SJP: Psalm 42 Wie nach einem Wasserquelle
TGP: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (GP Telemann: 12 leichte Choralvorspiele)
TGP: Christus, der uns selig macht
TGP: Herr, Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
TGP: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele
TGP: Vater unser im Himmelreich
WH: Nr 44 (H Walcha: Choralvorspiele)
ii. Two-part works (written after 1750, preferrably Southern-African)
EH: Nr 1 Psalm 68 (H Eigner: Musica Grata Deo)
EH: Nr 11 Kom alle getroues (Var 1)
MW: Boek 6 Jesus leef en ons met Hom (W Mathlener: Koraalvoorspele)
PH: Nr 5 U, Christus, is my lewe (Var 1) (H Potgieter: Koraalvoorspele)
TH 8PF: Nr 3 Psalm 116 (Prelude) (H Temmingh: 8 Klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë)
VWA: Nr 3 Loof heel die skepping (A van Wyk: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies*)
VWA: Nr 5 Here, hoeveel blye dae
VWA: Nr 13 Kom, kinders, besing met
VWA: Nr 16 Hoe glansryk blink die Môrester
Manualiter works with cantus firmus in upper voice (written after 1750, preferrably Southern-
African)
BH: Psalm 134 (Var 1 & 2) (H Babst: 10 koraalvoorspele op Afrikaanse Psalmmelodieë)
BH: Psalm 135
BH: Psalm 149 (Var 1 of 2)
CH 24: Nr 5 DOMINUS REGIT ME (H Coleman: 24 Interludes based on Communion Hymns)
CH 24: Nr 8 HYFRODOL
CH 24: Nr 17 ROCKINGHAM
CH 24: Nr 24 WINDSOR
CJR: Psalm 21 (JR Coulter: Koraalvoorspele)
CJR: Psalm 75
LCS: Nr 4 How sweet the Name (ST PETER) (CS Lang: 20 Hymn Tune Preludes)
LCS: Nr 6 Abide with me (EVENTIDE)
LCS: Nr 8 The King of Love (DOMINUS REGIT ME)
LCS: Let saints on earth (DUNDEE)
MW: God het ek lief (Psalm 116, var 2, Boek 3) (W Mathlener: Koraalvoorspele)
MHMH: Gesang 190 Neem my lewe (Var 1) (Elize Schoombie) (Met hart en mond en hande)
TH 8PF: Nr 2 Psalm 47 (Fuga) (H Temmingh: 8 klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë)
TH 8PF: Nr 3 Psalm 116 (Prelude)
VWA: Nr 2 Heilig, heilig, heilig (NICAEA) (A van Wyk: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies*)
VWA: Nr 7 U goedheid, Heer, kan ons nie peil nie
VWA: Nr 8 Op berge en in dale (enkele pedaalnote)
VWA: Nr 10 God is liefde
VWA: Nr 12 O Christus ons verlange
VWA: Nr 14 Vol vreugde sing die eng’leskaar
VWA: Nr 15 Die Heiland is gebore (In dulci)
VWA: Nr 17 Jesus leef, en ons met Hom
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iv. Pedaliter works (preferrably Southern-African)
HP1: p 75, 121, 146, 152, 167, 174, 184, 204 (Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk 1)
HP2: p 14, 26, 34, 156, 174 (Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk 2)
MP: p 16, 19 (P Manz: Grace of God)
PFH: p 9, 66, 120 (Preludes on Favorite Hymns for Organ)
PNE 24: Nr 2 O Heer, my God (N Pauw: 24 Koraalverwerkings vir orrel)
PNE 24: Nr 4 Soos ‘n hert in dorre streke
PNE 60: Nr 27 O Heer, my God (N Pauw: 60 Orrelwerke)
PNE 60: Nr 28 O Heer, u laaste woorde
PNE 60: Nr 31: Ons Here, God van alvermoë
VWA: Nr 9 Loof, loof die Heer (A van Wyk: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies)
VWA: Nr 18 Ons hoor die Paasfeesklokke
VWA: Nr 21 God het ek lief
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE LISTS: SECOND EXAMINATION
Works written after 1750 (Non-Southern-African works)
HP1: p 20, 24, 27, 55, 58, 62, 70, 75, 84, 90, 92, 106, 110, 121, 135, 138, 140, 146, 152, 167, 172, 174, 180,
204, 208, 226, 128, 230, 241, 246, 266, 270, 310 (Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk1)
HP2: p 14, 18, 31, 34, 50, 59, 62, 64, 74, 96, 100, 104, 111, 120, 126, 134, 141, 156, 165, 172, 176
(Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk2)
MP: p 14, 16, 19, 22, 26, 32, 46, 56 (P Manz: Grace of God)
MP(IE): 2, 11 (P Manz: Improvisations for the Easter Season Set 1)
OV II: Nr 15 Hehr und heilig ist die Stätte (Friedhelm Deis) (Orgelvorspiele II)
OV II: Nr 16 Ich will dich lieben, meine Stärke (F Deis)
PFH: p 9, 10, 20, 28, 36, 38, 43, 54, 61, 66, 83, 105, 111, 120 (Preludes on Favourite Hymns for Organ)
PGW: 14, 47, 70 (Preludes on Great Welsh Hymn Tunes)
WH: Nr 4 DOMINUS REGIT ME (H Willan: 6 Chorale Preludes for Organ)
WH: Nr 10 ST BRIDE
iv. Southern-African works
CJR: Here, luister tog (JR Coulter: Koraalvoorspele)
EH: Nr 2 Juig, al wat leef (H Eigner: Musica Grata Deo)
EH: Nr 4 Laat Heer, u seën
EH: Nr 5 Prys die Heer
EH: Nr 7 Heilig, heilig, heilig (NICAEA)
EH: Nr 8 Loof die Here, al wat lewe
EH: Nr 9 Lofsing die Here
EH: Nr 12 Soos die herders juig ons
EH: Nr 13 Jesus, ons loof u
EH: Nr 14 O die goeie tyding
EH: Nr 15 My Verlosser aan die kruis
MHMH: p 6 Grote God aan U die eer (M Venter) (Met hart en mond en hande)
MHMH: p 7 O kon ek jubel Hemelvader (IJ Grové)
MW 3: God het ek lief (W Mathlener: Koraalvoorspele)
MW 6: O Hoof vol bloed en wonde
PH: Nr 5 U Christus, is my lewe (Var 2) (H Potgieter: Koraalvoorspele)
PNE 24: Nr 1 Heilig, heilig, heilig (N Pauw: 24 Koraalverwerkings vir die orrel)
PNE 24: Nr 3 Allerhoogste Hemelvader
PNE 24: Nr 5 Ons juig weer oor ‘n leë graf
PNE 24: Nr 10 Die Heiland is gebore
PNE 24: Nr 11 Net soos ‘n herder
PNE 24: Nr 12 Ek roem u Naam
PNE 24: Nr 15 Here, hoeveel blye dae
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PNE 24: Nr 18 Wat ‘n vriend het ons
PNE 60: Nr 7 Die vreugdelied wat engele sing (N Pauw: 60 Orrelwerke)
PNE 60: Nr 14 Hoed my as ek my gaan neerlê
PNE 60: Nr 16 Hoor ons bid, o Heer
PNE 60: Nr 18 Jesus bron van al my vreugde
PNE 60: Nr 22 My enigste troos
PNE 60: Nr 25 O diepte van die rykdom
PNE 60: Nr 26 O Heer my God
PNE 60: Nr 30 O wat ‘n vreugde in ons harte
PNE 60: Nr 33 Ons Vader, neem ons harte
PNE 60: Nr 40 Vaste Rots op wie ek bou
PNE 60: Nr 45 O perfect Love
SEM 3: Nr 7 Psalm 47 (H Temmingh) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
TH 8PF: Nr 1 Psalm 8 (Prelude) (H Temmingh: 8 klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë)
TH 8PF: Nr 2 Psalm 47 (Fuga)
VWA: Nr 9 Loof, loof die Heer (A van Wyk: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies*)
VWA: Nr 18 Ons hoor die Paasfeesklokke
VWA: Nr 20 Ons Vader (Koraal)
VWA: Nr 21 God het ek lief
ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE LISTS: THIRD EXAMINATION
i. Works written before 1750
GT I: p 128 Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (JC Kittel) (Church Organist’s Golden Treasury)
GT 2: p 122 Jesus, meine Zuversicht (JG Walther)
LO 1: Nr 15 O my siel, waarom onrustig (G Böhm) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 17 Sou my graf en dood laat bewe (JL Krebs)
LO 1: Nr 25 Jesus leef en ons met Hom (JG Walther)
LO 2: Nr 2 Psalm 42 (C Goudimel)
LO 2: Nr 3 Psalm 42 (C le Jeune)
LO 2: Nr 4 Psalm 42 (C Goudimel, S Scheidt)
LO 2: Nr 16 Psalm 42 (JG Walther)
LO 3: Nr 17a en b O Gees van Vader en van Seun (C Goudimel)
ii. Works written after 1750 (Non-Southern-African works)
HP1: p 18, 20, 24, 27, 30, 34, 58, 70, 84, 90, 92, 106, 110, 135, 138, 104, 154, 172, 198, 212, 220,
223, 226, 228, 234, 241, 246, 266, 270 (Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk1)
HP2: p 16, 18, 23, 26, 31, 50, 59, 62, 74, 96, 104, 111, 120, 134, 141, 153, 172, 184, 200, 217, 222, 260
(Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Bk2)
LO 1: Nr 23 Wil, Heer, in mededoë (D Strunck) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 1: Nr 26 Ek geloof ‘n eew’ge lewe (H Otto)
MM: Mij herder is de Here God (M Mans: Koraalbewerkingen voor orgel Deel 13)
MM: U zij de glorie
MP: p 5, 26, 28, 34, 39, 42, 46, 49, 52, 56, 58 (P Manz: Grace of God)
MP (IE): p 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16, 21, 22 (P Manz: Improvisations for the Easter Season Set 1)
OV II: Nr 19 Sollt’ ich meinem Gott nicht singen (Orgelvorspiele II: Friedhelm Deis)
OV II: Nr 32 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (KM Fruth)
OV II: Nr 33 Jesus, meines Lebens Leben (H Grudnio)
OV II: Nr 35 Jesu, meines Lebens Leben (H Hantke)
OV II: Nr 40 Wie soll ich dich empfangen (S Karnick)
OV II: Nr 42 Loben den Herren (S Karnick)
OV II: Nr 45 Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme (S Karnick)
OV II: Nr 46 Wie soll ich dich empfangen (S Karnick)
OV II: Nr 58 Jesu, meine Zuversicht (M Reger)
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PFH: p 10, 14, 20, 26, 36, 38, 43, 49, 61, 64, 70, 83, 86, 90, 105, 111, 126 (Preludes on Favorite Hymns for
Organ)
PGW: p 14, 47, 50, 53, 60, 64 (Preludes on Great Welsh Hymn Tunes)
RA: Chorale Prelude on CRIMOND (A Rowley: Chorale Preludes on Famous Hymn Tunes)
RA: Chorale Prelude on EVENTIDE
SF: Schönster Herr Jesu (F Swann: 4 Hymn Improvisasions for Organ)
SF: Amazing Grace
SF: DUKE STREET
SF: O store Gud
SL: O Hoofd, bedekt met wonden (L Schippers)
SL: Jezus, leven van mijn leven
SL: Christus onze Heer, verrees
WH: Chorale prelude on a melody by Melchior Vulpius (H Willan: 6 Chorale Preludes for Organ)
SMO: Abide with me (Gawthrop) (Sunday Morning Organist)
SMO: All creatures of our God
SMO: Amazing Grace
SMO: Be Thou my vision
SMO: Christ the Lord is risen today
SMO: Fairest Lord Jesus
SMO: God of our Fathers
SMO: Guide me, o Thou great Redeemer
SMO: The Lord is my Shepherd
SMO: Now thank we all our God
SMO: O little town of Bethlehem
SMO: Once in Royal David’s city
SMO: Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
SMO: Silent night
WD: EVENTIDE (D Wood: The Essential Dale Wood: 40 Classic hymn tune settings for organ - Lorenz)
WD: Amazing grace
WD: As Hy weer kom (JEWELS)
WD: SLANE
WD: Schönster Herr Jesu
WD: Brother James’ Air
WD: Jesus loves me
WD: NETTLETON
WD: Werde Munter
WD: NEED
WD: In dir ist Freude
WD: Saggies en teer (THOMPSON)
WD: TERRA BEATA
WD: KREMSER
iii. Southern-African works
BH: p 18 Psalm 136 (H Babst: 10 Koraalvoorspele op Afrikaanse Psalmmelodieë)
BH: p 22 Psalm 137
BH: p 32 Psalm 143
CJR: p 2 Psalm 18 (JR Coulter: Koraalvoorspele)
EH: Nr 3 God het ek lief (H Eigner: Musica Grata Deo)
EH: Nr 6 Kom dank nou almal God
EH: Nr 10 Kom, kinders besing
EH: Nr 17 Is dit, is dit my Koning
EH: Nr 19 Jesus, Rots vir my geslaan
EH: Nr 20 Dankie vir U goedheid, Heer (JESUS LOVES ME)
EH: Nr 21 Ontwaak!
EH: Nr 22 Gods wet vra enkel liefde/ Die som van Gods gebooie
EH: Nr 23 Laat my met U verenig lewe
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LO 3: Nr 1 Heilig, heilig, heilig (NICAEA) (D de Villiers)
LO 3: Nr 2 God is my lied (N Viljoen) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 5: Nr 5 Stille nag (H Potgieter)
LO 5: Nr 6 O die goeie tyding (JH Potgieter)
LO 5: Nr 10 Jeus, Rots vir my geslaan (JH Potgieter)
MHMH: p 1 Fanfare: Kom almal laat jul stem verrys (W Viljoen) (Met hart en mond en hande)
MHMH: p 6 Trio: Grote God aan U die eer (M Venter)
MHMH: p 18 God is Liefde (E Schoombie)
MHMH: p 20 Neem my lewe (E Schoombie)
MHMH: p 24 Eternal Father (D Lamprecht)
MW 3: Die Heer is God en niemand meer (W Mathlener: Koraalvoorspele)
MW 6: Wie maar op God wil werp sy sorge
MW 6: Na bange tyd
MW: Hoe nietig is die mens
PH: Nr 3 Trio: “Heilige Jesus” (H Potgieter: Koraalvoorspele vir orrel)
PH: U, Christus, is my lewe (Var III)
PNE 24: Nr 6 God is my lied (NE Pauw: 24 Koraalverwerkings vir orrel)
PNE 24: Nr 7 Wie op die Heer vertrou in lyding
PNE 24: Nr 8 Hoe glansryk blink die Môrester
PNE 24: Nr 9 Vervul, o Heer, my hart
PNE 24: Nr 13 Here, hoeveel blye dae (NE Pauw: 24 Koraalverwerkings vir Orrel)
PNE 24: Nr 14 U goedheid, Heer
PNE 24: Nr 16 Vader, Seun, Heil’ge Gees
PNE 24: Nr 17 Besing die lof
PNE 24: Nr 19 Kom, almal, laat jul stem verrys
PNE 24: Nr 20 Jesus, bron van al my vreugde
PNE 24: Nr 21 Juig, o volke juig
PNE 60: Nr 1 Aan die Vader (NE Pauw: 60 Orrelwerke)
PNE 60: Nr 2 Aan U, o God
PNE 60: Nr 3 Alle volke, klap jul hande
PNE 60: Nr 4 Al was ek nie daar nie
PNE 60: Nr 5 Amen
PNE 60: Nr 6 By U, o Here, soek ek skuiling
PNE 60: Nr 8 Dona nobis, pacem
PNE 60: Nr 10 God is hier teenwoordig
PNE 60: Nr 11 Heer, ek smag na U
PNE 60: Nr 12 Heer, U laat ons hier
PNE 60: Nr 13 Heilig, heilig, heilig
PNE 60: Nr 15 Hoe glansryk
PNE 60: Nr 17 In die stad van koning David
PNE 60: Nr 19 Juig, almal op die aarde
PNE 60: Nr 20 Lofsing die Heer
PNE 60: Nr 21 Middelpunt van ons verlange
PNE 60: Nr 23 O Christus ons verlange
PNE 60: Nr 24 O die goeie tyding
PNE 60: Nr 29 O Jesus, in u lyding
PNE 60: Nr 34 Ons wag op U, o Seun van God
PNE 60: Nr 35 Praat ek mense-, eng’letale
PNE 60: Nr 36 Soos ‘n wildsbok
PNE 60: Nr 37 Stille nag
PNE 60: Nr 38 Stille nag/Die Heiland is gebore
PNE 60: Nr 39 U het ek lief, U roep ek aan!
PNE 60: Nr 41 Vervul, o Heer
PNE 60: Nr 42 Welkom, o stille nag
PNE 60: Nr 43 Herzlich tut mich erfreuen
PNE 60: Nr 44 Let us break bread
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PNE 60: Nr 46 The Battle Hymn of the Republic
SEM 1: Nr 19 Psalm 130ii (W Retief) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensmusiek)
SEM 1: Nr 35 Genade, onbeskryflik groot (O Vermeulen)
SEM 1: Nr 36 Heer, met my hele hart (H Eigner)
SEM 1 Nr 42 Hoed my as ek my gaan neerlê (A Cruickhank)
SEM 1 Nr 45 Hy wat glo, word nie beskaam nie (J Krige)
SEM 1: Nr 51 Keer terug en kom na My (J Krige)
SEM 2: Nr 7 Psalm 67 (B Spies)
SEM 2: Nr 16 Ek glo vas in God die Vader (W de Villiers)
SEM 2: Nr 22 Here, hoeveel blye dae (D Stander)
SEM 2: Nr 23 Here, Redder groot en magtig (D Stander)
SEM 2: Nr 25 Is dit, is dit my Koning (J Erasmus)
SEM 2: Nr 27 Jesus Christus lewe (H Eigner)
SEM 2: Nr 39 O kon ek jubel, Hemelvader (W Zorgman)
SEM 3: Nr 2 Psalm 8ii (N Barnard)
SEM 3: Nr 10 Psalm 84 (H Potgieter)
SEM 3: Nr 15 Abba Vader (A Lawack)
SEM 3: Nr 18 Bly by my Heer (W de Villiers)
SEM 3: Nr 26 “God is Liefde!” (RJ Meyer)
SEM 3: Nr 41 Kom dank nou almal God (D Nel)
SEM 3: Nr 44 My enigste troos (H Louw)
SEM 3: Nr 49 O Heer my God (G Brits)
SEM 3: Nr 54 Soek allereers die koninkryk van God (D Kruger)
SEM 3: Nr 56 Soos ‘n wildsbok (W de Villiers)
SEM 3: Nr 57 U Christus is my lewe (Var 3, 4 & Koraal) (H Potgieter)
SEM 4: Nr 9 As die Here ons rig (M van Wyk)
SEM 4: Nr 4 Abba Vader (C van Tonder)
SEM 4: Nr 23 Here, Redder, groot en magtig (A Lawack)
SEM 4: Nr 25 In U is vreugde (1e strofe) (Koraal) (M Driessen)
SEM 4: Nr 30 Laat my nooit die grond verlaat nie (W de Villiers)
SEM 4: Nr 43 Stille nag (A Lawack)
SEM 4: Nr 47 Vrede van God (W de Villiers)
SEM 4: Nr 48 Wees U, o Here (M van Wyk)
TH 8PF: Nr 1 Psalm 8 (Prelude en Fuga) (H Temmingh: 8 klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë)
TH 8PF: Nr 2 Psalm 47 (Prelude en Fuga)
TH 8PF: Nr 4 God bly met u (Prelude en Fuga)
TH 8PF: Nr 6 Gods dade is volmaak en goed (Prelude en Fuga)
TH 8PF: Nr 7 Op berge en in dale (Prelude en Fuga)
TH 8PF: Nr 8 As Hy weer kom (Prelude en Fuga)
PH: Nr 1 Herders op die ope velde (H Potgieter: Koraalvoorspele)
TA: Kom nou tesaam (A Troskie: Liedboekverwerkings vir orrel en koor)
TA: Besing die lof van Jesus saam
TA: Vervul my hart
TH 8PF: Nr 7 Op berge en in dale (H Temmingh: 8 klein Preludes en Fugas op Liedboekmelodieë)
TH 8PF: Nr 3 Psalm 116 (Prelude en Fuga)
TH 8PF: Nr 5 ‘n Vaste burg (Prelude en Fuga)
VWA: Nr 15 Die Heiland is gebore (A van Wyk: Klein orrelkoraaljuweeltjies)
VWA: Nr 18 Ons hoor die Paasfeesklokke
VWA: Nr 19 Laat my met U verenig lewe
VWA: Nr 21 God het ek lief
VWA: Nr 22 Die hoë hemelrond
VWA: Nr 25 Dankie vir U goedheid, Heer (JESUS LOVES ME) (H Eigner)
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ADDITIONAL REPERTOIRE LISTS: FOURTH EXAMINATION
i.Southern-African works (extended partita/variation set)
Benke John A Siyahamba (We are marching in the light of God) (Hope Publ. 1999LL 60188)
BH: p 2 Psalm 130 (H Babst: 10 Koraalvoorspele op Afrikaanse Psalmmelodieë)
BH: p 6 Psalm 134
BH: p 13 Psalm 135
BH: p 26 Psalm 138
BH: p 36 Psalm 148
BH: p 39 Psalm 149 (Var 3)
BH: p 44 Psalm 150
EH: Nr 18 O Jesus, laat my nooit vergeet (H Eigner: Musica Grata Deo)
EH: Nr 23 Wer nur den lieben Gott
LO 3: Nr 16 Heil’ge Gees, U bou ‘n tempel (A van Namen) (Liturgiese Orrelmusiek)
LO 5: Nr 7a en 7b Jesus, dit wat U moes ly/ “Dit is volbring!” (C Vermaas)
LO 5: Nr 8 Vervul, o Heer, my hart met stille wyding (C Vermaas)
MHMH: p 10 Besing die lof van Jesus saam (N Pauw) (Met hart en mond en hande)
MHMH: p 13 Hoor jy die Paasfeesklokke (Psalm 128) (N van der Watt)
MHMH: p 15 O Vader neem ons hande (A Troskie)
SEM 3: Nr 12 Psalm 116 (W de Villiers) (SAKOV Fees- en Erediensbundel)
SEM 3: Nr 13 Psalm 139 (W de Villiers)
SEM 3: Nr 42 Laat ons sing van ons Verlosser (A Lawack)
TA I: Die Here is my herder (A Troskie: Liedboekverwerkings vir orrel en koor))
TA I: Loof die God van ons verlange
TA II: Dié met helder witte klere