Pipe Organ: "Trumpet Tune in D Major", David N. Johnson

[titussloong]

Thanks, Wayne, for your reply, not only here but to my e mail. You did beautifully at 3:07 and 3:25. Ha ha, you got A++ there. Excellent organ and conducting ministry you have there.  Warm greetings from Hong Kong to all your choir members. Be sure to pass this on to them at your next choir practice. God bless. Titus

[titussloong]

Hi Wayne, Great performance. Excellent petals. You touched D sharp at 1:00 but were able to avoid it at 1:18. Maybe at 1:00 the D sharp did not actually sound. Could you please comment?

[joenwayne]

@titussloong

Thanks for your comments and for viewing. Glad you enjoyed it.

I camcorded the actual performance but someone bumped the camcorder tripod. So I quickly dashed this recording off the next day and, yes, there are one or two stray pedal notes!

Greetings to you in Hong Kong from New Jersey, USA.

Cheers,

Wayne

[Shenandoah58]

I love watching your videos with the pedals. It is a good example for me to follow. I need to use more economy of motion with my feet. Unfortunately, I am 6'3" and need to raise the bench up on boards or books, but when I do that, my knees hit the bottom of the keyboard. AND....it seems as if every organ is configured differently, in spite of the AGO specs for the pedalboard.

[joenwayne]

@Shenandoah58

Thanks for your kind comments and for viewing.

[perrythewhite]

Great performance. Who is the composer?

[joenwayne]

@perrythewhite

David N. Johnson

[perrythewhite]

@joenwayne

Thank you, in my opinion it sounds very similar to baroque style trumpet tunes by Handel or Purcell. I've studied keyboard and am very interested in learning how to play an organ. It's a hobby to watch and study performances on the organ. Thanks for the info.

[joenwayne]

@perrythewhite

Yes, David Johnson wrote these in a Neo-Baroque style.

Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

[BearAZ]

I studied with DNJ for a number of years (at ASU) - both organ and comp & arranging. Your interpretation of this is right on the mark - even down to the added ornamentation, which he also encouraged his students to do. It also wasn't uncommon for him to add a 16' reed, in addition to the specified 8' solo reed, to give it more strength. He was also a bit infamous for never wearing traditional "organ shoes" to play in, but a hush-puppy type loafer with crepe soles, and still out-pedaled everyone!

[joenwayne]

@BearAZ

Thank you for viewing and your very kind comments. I also heard, about a year ago, from one of DNJ's children (see comments from about a year ago) that this is the way DNJ played it - of course delighted to hear from you both.

I think that the day I played this for a Prelude there was a bit too much noise, so I camcorded it the next day. I usually play in my organ shoes, but for this I was in my boat shoes with rubber soles (not the DNJ crepe!).

Greetings from NJ,

Wayne

[BearAZ]

@joenwayne I did indeed notice that comment from one of DNJ's numerous children - but in spite of knowing some of then back then - couldn't figure out just who it was.

Musically speaking, most players set the tempo of his Trumpet Tunes too fast. The semi-detached playing is on the mark too, though he'd play pedal lines slightly more legato - but still keep everything *very* incisive with very well-accented and vital playing.

[goodchappy]

Yes, you certainly play it better than I can right now, I think the recording by Youtube user Stefanussen is more like it should be played though as it flows better.

[joenwayne]

@goodchappy

Thanks for viewing and your comments.

It does say in the score, "slightly detached".

David Johnson's son commented here (about a year ago) that he hadn't heard this performed as well since he last heard his father playing it. Lovely compliment.

Greetings to you in the UK from New Jersey, USA.

Cheers,

Wayne

[demondogtown]

This was the processional at my wedding 18 years ago....love it! Well done!

[joenwayne]

@demondogtown

Thank you for your kind comments and for viewing.

Greetings from NJ.

Cheers,

Wayne

[allenorgan27]

in a couple spots in would use the "toe heel method" insted of toe toe toe......excellent piece

[ocwhanappi]

Your pedalwork is selfevident  and outstandimg . Your work on manuals seems to be a result of a pianolover , best regards from vienna

[joenwayne]

@ocwhanappi Thank you for your kind comments and for viewing.

Greetings to you in Vienna from New Jersey, USA.

[Chesterbarnes1]

Watching the pedel work, and his fingering help many organ players. These vids are so valueable. Thanks Wayne.

Blessings

[joenwayne]

You're most welcome. Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

Cheers,

Wayne

[4902STEVEN]

@Chesterbarnes1 Yah, I watch this and feel it is hopeless for me. I won't live long enough to perfect my pedal work.

[chrissybayby]

What a great, simple, festive piece!  Very talented playing, as well. Thanks for the link to purchase the music! I'll have fun learning this one.

[joenwayne]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your kind comments and for viewing.

Greetings from NJ.

Wayne

[johanJL]

Wonderful playing!

I have been playing the guitar for 4 years, just have started playing keyboard. Tries to play some Bach and other organ stuff :p.

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments.

Greetings to you in the Netherlands Antilles from New Jersey, USA.

15 deg. F here tonight - how is it there in the Caribbean?

[johanJL]

Whoops, just realized I have chosen the wrong country in my youtube profile, it's just the Netherlands. Instead of exoctic wheather, it's just snow and freezing cold here.

[4902STEVEN]

Great economy of motion playing the pedal division.

[joenwayne]

Thank you for viewing and your kind comments.

Cheers,

Wayne

[fmdtech]

Where can I get a copy of this piece loved it, well played, thanks

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

To the right of the video click "more info" and there is a link to a site to buy it.

Greetings to you in Australia from New Jersey, USA.

[jelf48]

Simply wonderful...thanks; Ich hab' alles genoßen, vielen dank!!

[joenwayne]

Dank für Ihre sehr gütigen Bemerkungen.

[hakka91]

Wo that's amazing, you use all the limbs to play the organ!

[MickedyMusic]

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your kind comments.

Greetings to you in the UK from New Jersey, USA.

[lwgoldtn]

I truly enjoy this piece. The organist tends to use too much staccato throughout the piece. It should flow more smoothly and not sound so choppy. Otherwise, excellent performance

[davbear221]

Love the chorus sound of the instrument, is it an Austin?  Would be nice to a loud English Tuba on that Great! Good job my friend!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your kind comments. The only Austin part is the console. To the right of the video click "more info" for the full specification.

Cheers,

Wayne

[ChucklesKeys]

AWESOME!!!!!

[joenwayne]

Thank you.

Greetings to you in OK from NJ.

[tellmeitsnottaken]

Astounding! As if two hands playing completely opposite each other isn't enough, they give the FEET something to keep track of also. This kind of multi-tasking in music absolutely blows my mind.

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments. Yes, playing the organ keeps one busy.  LOL

[stephaniemillerfanz]

Check out Cameron Carpenter playing Stars & Stripes Forever. There are times he's playing 5 different melodies simultaneously. Each hand is playing something different. Each foot is playing something different and his thumb is playing a 5th melody on the 3rd manual (keyboard). No sheet music. He's a machine.

[4902STEVEN]

Great economy of movement in the pedals!

[joenwayne]

Thank you!

[Edisonia]

I recently played this at a wedding on trumpet with an organist. nice stuff.

[joenwayne]

Yes, it's a lovely piece. Thanks for viewing.

[pipeorgan09]

Lovely. Its a shame people don't choose it often! Only the wedding march or Queen of Sheebah sorry if not spelt correctly! Couples are simply not given a wide range of choice same with the hymns!

[joenwayne]

Certainly agree with you.

Thanks for viewing.

[beckyjduff]

Trumpet Tune in D Major was the song I chose for my wedding entrance. It is so nice to hear it played and to be able to watch you. I hadn't heard it since my wedding day!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

[naebsr0909]

DNJ was my dad. I haven't heard this composition performed as well since he played it for us back in the 60s (after a concert/recital, after all the admirers/well-wishers left, we always wanted to hear it, and he always obliged) The shoes bring back nice memories - he wore dress shoes to the venue, then changed into the crepe soles to play the pedals. I wasn't able to listen to organ for several years after his death. Thank you thank you for respecting his memory with your virtuosity.

[joenwayne]

Hello,

Thank you for viewing and your kind comments. I'm thrilled that this brings back pleasant memories for you, and honored that you consider it similar to how your dad performed it.

Kind regards,

Wayne

[Chesterbarnes1]

Excellent Joe Wayne  Thank you

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments.

[Mairead419]

I love the pace you cut on this!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

[joenwayne]

Hi,

Thanks for viewing and your kind comments.

Best regards,

Wayne Burcham-Gulotta

Music Director/Organist

Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal

36 South Street

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

[PinanoManGulbransen]

I am Always in the Envious Astonishment of This Glorious Instrument. And You Play it Well. I am an Organist of Two Years. And in Bermuda, which is where i live. There is not many 2+ manuals. I Practice on a two Manual Tracker. But Really good Job!!

[esfloon]

nice old Austin, funny I used to build those....

[joenwayne]

Actually, only the console is Austin. To the right of the video click "more info" and it has the full specs.

[RobCharles1981]

I enjoyed that John great stuff! Where can I get this music from??

[abeismain]

wow that is a great skill to be able to play this instrument.

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your kind comments.

[AirCanada04]

I really Agree! I play Harpsichord and Piano and I find it so interesting how there's a full 2-3 octaves controlled by your feet!

[gaiacaecilia]

i mainl play piano but every so often the organist at my church teaches me a little organ, the foot pedals are hard to use and a bit confusing, i find any way.

[gyl703]

Our music director/ organist Ron Wyatt played this on our Austin organ for our postlude today at Trinity Episcopal in Galveston, TX. Thanks for sharing your recording. I love hearing it every Sunday on With Heart and Voice; it never grows old!

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your comments and for viewing. Greetings to you in TX from NJ.

[advisorC101]

Triumphantly! Well done.

[joenwayne]

Thank you.

[JurglyWurgly]

never get tired of watching you play this great piece. Wonderful!

Hope this finds you well.

:)

Regards,

Jurg (Yerg)

Milwaukee, WI

[joenwayne]

Hi Jurg,

I'm well and hope you are too and maybe getting some spring weather in WI.

Thanks,

Wayne

[HeyDoucheFag]

Thanks for playing this piece. David Johnson played it for our wedding processional in 1969 at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University, where he was the Choir Director and I sang in it.. It is a fabulous piece!!

[joenwayne]

Yes it is. Thank you for viewing.

[blips2blips]

We used this in our wedding 15 years ago. I wish you had been the organist. Remarkable playing!

[joenwayne]

You are very kind - thank you!

Best regards,

Wayne

Wayne Burcham-Gulotta

Music Director/Organist

Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal

36 South Street

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

[gogogadget91]

Congratulations=)

Can you give me this sheet??? Thnks=)

[joenwayne]

This music is copyrighted, so it is not legal to copy it. You can buy it through the website of Augsburg/Fortress Publishing Company.

Thank you for viewing.

[mmarsh1972]

joenwayne

Thank you so much for this, I am getting married next month and based on your playing have decided to use Johnson's "trumpet tunes" as the opening music at the church (providing I can find the organist who can play it).

[joenwayne]

Hi "mmarsh1972",

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding next month.

Kind regards,

Wayne

Wayne Burcham-Gulotta

Music Director/Organist

Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal

36 South Street

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

[londonlass100]

absolutely lovely. Thank you.

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your comment and viewing.

[JurglyWurgly]

love the registrations and articulations too

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments. Greetings to WI from NJ.

[JurglyWurgly]

fantastic playing. well done! Greetings from Milwaukee, WI

[Heyde1979]

wayne you one of the best organists I have heard I enjoyed listening to this piece

[joenwayne]

Thank you for viewing and your comments.

[Heyde1979]

your welcome friend anytime

[georgeexoo]

Ah! The glories of Pipe Dreams!

[tguodong]

Hi,

Greetings from Wesley Methodist Church KL. Could you let us know the ISBN for this book?

Thank you.

[joenwayne]

Published by AugsburgFortress.

Trumpet Tune in D Major is published by itself - Item No: 9780800645496

[tguodong]

Thanks for the info. It seems that it doesn't have ISBN. Causing me great difficulty to get that score.

[Heinemannorgel]

Die Noten sind beim Bodensse Musikversand erhältlich

[poopingeneral]

superb playing!!! it was a treat to my ears!! a church hymn i think you'd really enjoy, its called "praise to the man", I believe its an LDS hymn, but it is a wonderful hymn, you won't be disappointed.

I liked all of your videos, you had me quite entertained! I give you 10 out 10 :)

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments.

[Soontobeorganist]

Hi,

Great Job. I really enjoy your playing. I was just wondering but what is the difference between the Trompette on the Great I organ and the Trumpet on the Great II organ?

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and your comments. The GT II Trumpet is the original 1918 Steere - it is an "English-type" sound. The GT I Trompette was added in 1979 and is a more "Germanic Baroque" sound (or at least a 1979 version of that sound).

[am98101]

This is a great piece and you play it quite well. Thanks for this posting. I love the fact that the camera is trained on the manuals and pedals becuase I love watching technique while enjoying the musicality

[joenwayne]

Hi "am98101" (Seattle?),

Thanks for your comments and for viewing.

Greetings from NJ,

Wayne

[motobkemstr]

Is this an Austin Organ?

[joenwayne]

No, only the console is Austin. To the right of the video click "more info" and it has the full specifications of the instrument. Thanks for viewing.

[motobkemstr]

Sounds Good.

[DesireeDeFete]

This is one of my favorite pieces to play!

I should have done it at my recital in DC.

I play it very slowly , however, alla Virgil

[joenwayne]

Thanks for viewing and for your comments. I didn't know that this was in Virgil's repertoire. Do you know of any postings on YouTube of him playing this (I haven't found any)? It would be interesting to see/hear him do this.

[lostnyc2]

Another great performance!

I don't usually care for more modern composers and works- those from the 20th century so I almost didn't click on this one, sure glad I did, this piece is rich!

[joenwayne]

The works of David N. Johnson are very accessible. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks.

[obxemt]

Why so detached? (I'm not being critical, just curious about your style choice)

[joenwayne]

The score indicates "slightly detached" for the manuals.

Thanks for viewing and your comments. Best wishes.

[obxemt]

I've been considering recording this on a local 2003 Casavant. I'd welcome your comments on that as well.

[joenwayne]

The Möller/Milnar on your "Westminster Abbey" certainly sounds larger than the 9 rks.

[obxemt]

I know it...it's extended all over the place!

[mikebrazier]

How can I buy the sheet music?????? We want it for our wedding!!!!!!

[joenwayne]

Web sites:

sheetmusicplus

and/or

augsburgfortress

Google them to find the URL

[tylermauricehaynes]

You play with such great style. This song also brings back many memories of my daughters wedding when they seated the parents.

[joenwayne]

Thank you for viewing and for your kind comments. Happy that I could be a part of the memories of your daughter's wedding.

[cornwall59]

I really have enjoyed that very much, Thank you !!