Buy a copy of the Portico Preludes

In 2021, thanks to grants from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Department for Communities and Ards and North Down Borough Council, Portico commissioned 10 chorale preludes for organ from a diverse mix of Northern Irish composers. Each composer based their prelude on a favourite hymn tune.

Dedicated to David McElderry

Sadly, in 2021, David McElderry, the genius behind Portico’s wonderful organ, died. These preludes are dedicated to his memory.

The Preludes book

Whilst the preludes are aimed at the competent organist, they range in complexity and will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s repertoire.

Scott Flanigan and Linley Hamilton Nicaea (Holy, holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty)

Deirdre Gribbon Nun danket alle Gott (Now thanks we all, our God)

Philip Hammond Melita (Eternal Father, strong to save)

Piers Hellawell Dundee (God moves in a mysterious way)

Simon Johnston Pange Lingua (Of the glorious body telling)

Ruth McGinley New Britain (Amazing Grace)

Michael McHale Wexford Carol (Good people, all, this Christmas time)

Una Monaghan O Store Gud (How great Thou art)

Matthew Owens Yorkshire (Christians awake, salute the happy morning)

Stevie Scullion St Patrick’s Breastplate (I bind onto myself today)

The ten pieces of music are printed at A4 size and presented in spiral binding to enable ease of use.

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