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Organ music by American composer John A. Behnke
Details. John Behnke has achieved a remarkable endeavor with this collection, which was inspired by the original “Eight Little Preludes and Fugues,” commonly attributed to J. S. Bach. These new “Little Eight” can be used as preludes or postludes during worship or as teaching or recital pieces. This collection is not an attempt to ...
Michael John Behnke was born August 30, 1953 at Monticello, Iowa. He was the son Wilbur and Jean Evans, Behnke. He graduated from the Anamosa Community Schools in 1972. Mike was a CNA in Anamosa and Cedar Rapids. Later in life he lived in Pahrump before retuning to Iowa in 2015. Michael enjoyed going fishing in his spare time.
Easter Alleluias. This energetic SATB Easter anthem with infectious rhythms can be done with organ or piano accompaniment and 3-5 octave handbells, or simply with choir and handbells alone. "He is arisen from the grave!" With the composer's extensive knowledge of voice, organ, and bells, this is a surefire success. Joyous and celebratory.
Nov 15, 2008 · John was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Bloomington, a son of John William Behnke and Margaret Bertram Behnke. He was a lifelong resident of Bloomington and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
John A. Behnke offers a unique collection for organists and congregational singing! For years there have been books of varied hymn accompaniments, but now you have Hymns Complete . Each hymn has an introduction, and the stanzas have been “orchestrated” to reflect the text as found in Lutheran Service Book .
