This is a new printing on sturdy, acid-free paper. 12 pages. All markings are original. We provide a photo, capsule biography, and list of his organ music. Highest quality guaranteed. Size of music is 12.5" x 9.5". $8.00.

Edward F Johnston (1879-1919) was born in Scotland and emigrated to the United States in 1907 where he lived thereafter. Johnston became involved with Robert Hope-Jones and his Wurlitzer Unit Orchestra in 1912 and became an advocate for Hope-Jones as designer and builder. He played Wurlitzers in theatres and served in churches in New York City. He first performed Evensong in November of 1910 at Cornell University. Moderately easy.

“Evensong” was dedicated to Johnston’s mother and includes this poetic program:

And far away through the arches dim       A sad, sweet melody, Like the wind as it wails its evening hymn       Over the rustling sea, Rises now like a bird on the wing, Now sinks to an amorous murmuring.