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He was a fellow of the Royal College of Organists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Mayhew writes: Chris Tambling was a lovely man, a fine composer and a publisher’s dream because he was always open to new ideas and delivered exactly what was needed. Over the years we have published the great majority of his choral and instrumental music, as well as his monumental four-volume work ‘The Church Organist’, which has been established as the leading tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBesides his serious work, Chris also wrote many children’s songs, and two children’s musicals with Michael Forster, which have been performed all over the world. 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This is the essential book for the organist who would love to improvise but doesn't at present possess the necessary skills. Christopher Tambling's approach is systematic, practical and encouraging. It begins with the simple decoration of hymns using cadences, ornaments and modulation and moves on to look at larger structures and freer forms. There are suggestions for further exploration of Baroque, Classical and Romantic models, with exercises and harmony hints throughout to encourage confidence and creativity.
Christopher Tambling (1964-2015) studied the organ with Malcolm McKelvey at Christ's Hospital, Horsham, Sussex. He went on to gain organ scholarships to Canterbury Cathedral and St Peter's College, Oxford, where he studied with Geoffrey Webber and David Sanger and was Organist of Pusey House. He started his teaching career at Sedbergh School in Cumbria, where he was Organist from 1986 to 1989: he then became Director of Music at Glenalmond College, near Perth in Scotland, also taking on roles of Perth City Organist and Conductor of Perth City Orchestra.
