This is a new printing of the German edition on sturdy 80 and 105 pound paper. 21 pages. All markings are original. There is a full glossary and a brief history (written by Michael's Music Service) of Thayer and the sonata. Highest quality. Graphics below are reduced in size and quality for faster loading. Quality guaranteed. Size of music is 9.5" X 12.5". $14.00.

Eugene Thayer (1838-1889), a contemporary of Dudley Buck and John Knowles Paine, was one of the early American organ virtuosi who composed many works for the organ. In the second half of the 19th century, it was fashionable to compose music based on patriotic music of the time. His Sonata II contains two such movements: a stately fugue on America (God Save the Queen) and an engaging set of variations on The Star Spangled Banner. In between these moderately difficult movements, there is a short slow one that is easy to play and could be used for an offertory or quiet prelude.