Repertoire/hymn-based

Preludes, postludes, and offertories made up of elaborations on recognizable hymns are the mainstay of the small-church organist and pianist. More elaborate elaborations are heard at larger churches alongside more classical works.

Composers to remember

 * Dale Wood
 * Searle Wright
 * Harold DeCou
 * Gilbert Martin
 * Lani Smith
 * Fred Bock
 * Wilbur Held

Notable works and collections

 * The Sacred Sounds of George Shearing - Meditations on hymn tunes that while recognizable are not overused, with extensive reharmonization, rhythmic variation, and chromatic modulation.