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Ad Wammes (b. 1953) is a contemporary Dutch composer with a varied musical background. He played keyboards in a rock ensemble and has composed music for the concert stage, film, and television, including for the Dutch version of Sesame Street. His organ music has received widespread acclaim and the minimalist Miroir is one of the most frequently played contemporary works for the instrument and has been recorded 19 times. Wammes's music is conceived under the adage 'less is more', using an essentials-only approach to composing.

This is a lively and very approachable piece, the character is anything but serious, so it might be useful as a voluntary only after a very lively (or a childrens) service. Duration around 3 minutes, as a little recital piece it would lighten any programme and would make a really excellent encore. it is perhaps the nearest to mid-20th century pop music that Ive ever heard presented as organ music! From the point of view of anything but the most staid listener, I have no hesitation in saying its a winner. As to difficulty, slowed down a little in order to read the slightly tricky rhythm accurately, anyone who has passed Grade 7 or 8 Associated Board should be able to read the majority of it at sight. The piece needs two manuals, but it would sound good on even a very modest-sized instrument. Highly Recommended.