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In the Valley of Love and Delight (Variations on a Shaker Dance Tune) (2008) organ solo 9'

Commissioned for the rededication in 2008 of the Skinner organ at the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist, St. Paul, MN

The work is designed for an instrument with three or more manuals, with loud reeds in at least two divisions.

After a brief toccata, the theme "Simple Gifts" is introduced, along with a dance motive taken from it.

There are five variations and a brilliant, rather jazzy finale.

Premiere: James Frazier, Saint Paul, MN 10/08