This is a new printing of the original edition on sturdy 80 pound acid-free
paper. 12 pages. All markings are original. There is a photo of Buck,
a capsule biography, and comments on the piece. Dudley Buck
was for several decades America’s most famous organist and organ composer.
Highest quality guaranteed. Size of music is
9.5" x 12.5". $10.00.
Dudley
Buck (1839-1909), a contemporary
of Eugene Thayer and John Knowles Paine, was one of the early American organ
virtuosi who composed many works for the organ.
Wedding March was
published in 1871, the year Buck returned to Boston after losing his church,
organ, house, and studio in Chicago after the fire. Old Hundredth, “The Doxology,” is quoted near the end. The beautiful color cover of the original edition was
specially gratifying to restore and stunningly displays the engraver’s
art. The original pedaling indications are useful in understanding how Buck
played and taught. The entire piece is of moderate difficulty.