American composer, arranger, and organist (1934–2020)
Robert Hebble , born in 1934, was an American composer, arranger, and organist.[ 1] Virgil Fox .[ 2] [ 3]
Life
The son of Christian and Elizabeth Hebble, Robert Hebble grew up in West Orange, New Jersey and was a graduate of West Orange High School , earned a bachelor of music degree from Yale University and a master's degree from the Juilliard School , where he studied with Vittorio Giannini and Roger Sessions .[ 4]
Works
Organ music
Original compositions
A Symphony of Light Haec Dies Resurgam Festival Fanfare (published by H.T. FitzSimons Company)Rejoice ! 14 Improvisations on Hymn Melodies
Toccatino on Rico Tino (based on "Festal song")
Near the cross (published by Lorenz Publishing Company)
Ah, Holy Jesus In the cross of Christ I glory (tune Herzliebster Jesu )Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (tune Near the cross)My song is love unknown (tune Rhosymedre )What Wondrous Love Is This (tune Wondrous Love )When I survey the wondrous cross (tune Hamburg)
The Crystal Cathedral Organ Collection - 12 pieces for the Hazel Wright Organ
Celebration Diptych (based on "Orientis Partibus ")Heraldings (dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schuller)Meditation on "My shepherd will supply my need" Nave (based on "Divinum Mysterium ")Toccata on "Old Hundredth " Pastel Prelude on "I Wonder as I Wander " Psalm prelude Schematics (based on "Ton y botel" and "Ebenezer ")Seven palette sketches of Utrillo
I - Rue des Saints-Pères
II - Lapin agile sous la neige
III - L'église Saint-Séverin
IV - Paris, vu du Square Saint-Antoine
V - L'église Boissy-Saint-Antoine
VI - La chapelle de Beaulieu
VII - Crépuscule, Golfe du Morbihan Soft Stillness and the Night
Cathedral of commerce (commissioned by the Friends of the Wanamaker Organ for the 2011 centenary of the organ in the Philadelphia department store.)
Arrangements
Amazing Grace
By arrangement only
Siciliano , from Sonata n°2 for flute, by J.S. Bach Lament of Dido , from Dido & Aeneas, by H. Purcell Dialogo per organo , from L'organo Suonarino, by A. Banchieri Pavane , from Ma Mère l'Oye, by M. Ravel Little litanies of Jesus , by G. GrouvlezSospiri , by E. Elgar In the garden (based on the tune "Garden"), by C. Austin MilesChristmas, Variations on "Adeste fidelis" , by G. DethierNorthern lights , by S. Karg-Elert Vergin, tutto amor , by F. DuranteLiebestod , from Tristan & Isolde, by R. Wagner Prayer , from Sea Shell, by C. EngelPrelude to Act III , from Tristan & Isolde, by R. Wagner
Hear the angels sing, artistic carol settings for organ[ 5] We Three Kings Of Orient Are Silent Night, Holy Night O Jesu Sweet, O Jesu Mild Away In A Manger Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine Of the Father's Love Begotten It Came Upon the Midnight Clear O Little Town of Bethlehem
Ted Alan Worth in concert[ 6]
Anthems
Hymns
Hymnal Companion For Organ (free accompaniments and modulations with original hymns in organ score)
For the Masses (published by Sacred Music Press)
Sing of Mary
Hail, Holy Queen, Enthroned Above (Salve Regina Coelitum)
At the cross her station keeping (Stabat Mater Dolorosa)
Hail, Holy Queen, enthroned above (Salve Regina Coelitum)
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
Favorite Hymns for Organ (published by Alfred Music)
Abide with Me
Fairest Lord Jesus
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
References
^ Richard Torrence; Marshall Yaeger; Ted Alan Worth; Virgil Fox Society (2001). Virgil Fox (the dish): an irreverent biography of the great American organist ISBN 9780971297005 ^ Craig Whitney (15 September 2004). All the Stops: The Glorious Pipe Organ and Its American Masters ISBN 978-0-7867-4025-3 ^ "Robert Hebble Obituary - West Palm Beach, FL" .^ "Hebble at West Side" , The Ridgewood News , February 16, 1978. Accessed August 25, 2023, via Newspapers.com . "A West Orange resident, Robert Hebble's career also includes reviewing choral music for Music magazine, arranging for the Uniroyal, glee club, coaching actors preparing for Broadway roles and teaching at Stevens.... Hebble graduated from West Orange High School and entered Yale, where he earned his bachelor of music degree. While still holding down the job as Fox's assistant, he got a master's degree at Juilllard."^ "Hear The Angels Sing Sheet Music By Robert Hebble - Sheet Music Plus" . www.sheetmusicplus.com . Retrieved 2016-04-09 .^ "Ted Alan Worth In Concert Sheet Music By Robert Hebble - Sheet Music Plus" . www.sheetmusicplus.com . Retrieved 2016-04-09 .
International National Artists
