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24 Preludes for Organ by Maverick W. Maready
24 Preludes for Organ by Maverick W. Maready
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24 Preludes for Organ
This collection of preludes was written in 2024-2025 for solo organ. Before understanding the scope of this project, Maverick originally wrote a few pieces for organ, intended as a composition exercise to see how far a single idea could be developed. After many weeks of trial and error, he realized the end product was something worth reiterating, so in the tradition of Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, he decided to write one prelude in each of the major and minor keys. After restoring an old organ with his father he spent almost every waking hour writing and studying to see the 24 Preludes to completion.
They were written on the foundation of baroque harmony and counterpoint yet were created to suit the modern listener in an approachable way. Many of them are true preludes that can open a program or recital, however, most are best played for the pure entertainment of both audience and performer.
The Book
This volume is produced to the highest standards of traditional bookmaking, using only premium materials chosen for longevity and the joy of daily use
- 108 pages of original organ music
- Printed on 70 lb cream paper for a warm, archival feel
- Smyth-sewn binding – the traditional sheet music standard. Lies flat and built to last
- Drawn-on softback with a velum matte cover
- Rich offset-press inks for deep, consistent blacks and clear reading
- Designed in landscape for ease of reading and less page turns
On Difficulty
The 24 Preludes deliberately span the entire spectrum of technical and musical demands, from pieces an ambitious beginner can read on their first day to preludes that sit at (or just beyond) the edge of what the modern performer can be asked of.
- Several preludes are intentionally approachable—written on two staves or with very modest pedaling, designed to sound impressive even in inexperienced hands. They are perfect for pianists learning the organ that want to feel comfortable while still beginning to implement the pedals.
- The majority sit at what most would consider a very advanced level: dense textures, incredible stamina, and interpretive demands that require immense control of the instrument. Many professional organists will find them exhilaratingly difficult.
- A select few push into territory most would consider borderline impossible in performance—written not to intimidate, but to explore the absolute limits of what an organist and instrument can achieve together. They are included as a dare and testament to the organ’s still unseen potential.
Whether you are taking your first steps or have spent a lifetime at the bench, there is something here that will meet you exactly where you are.