Schnoebelen, Anne2009-06-042009-06-042002Marsh, John David. "The organ works of Ned Rorem." (2002) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18113">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18113</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18113Ned Rorem is one of America's most esteemed living composers and authors. His compositions span every genre of music. Although he had composed little organ music until he was in his 50's, his output since that time has been considerable for the instrument. To date, there are forty-three compositions for organ solo. He is the most prolific living American composer for the organ. Rorem says he writes music he wants to hear. He composes out of necessity because no one else is making what he needs. This document examines Rorem's organ works, identifying the features that make them unique and discussing their importance to the organ repertoire. It looks at his major organ works such as the large suites (A Quaker Reader, Views from the Oldest House) and the Organ Concerto , but also at the collections of shorter works (Organbooks I, II, III and Six Pieces for Organ) that are more accessible to the average organist. To my knowledge, no other written analysis of the organ works exist. A discography is included for those desiring to hear recordings of some of the organ works.73 p.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.MusicThesisTHESIS MUSIC 2002 MARSH