This is a restoration of the only printing (posthumous) on sturdy 80 pound acid-free paper. 27 pages. All markings are original. We provide a brief biography of Thayer and a list of Thayer’s musical output. Editors and reviewers have criticized this American music as simple in harmony and weak in form; shouldn't you see it, play it, and decide for yourself? Imagine the state of American organ music in the 1880s when Thayer wrote this piece, and then list for yourself what other music was being written and performed at the time in this country. You may conclude that there is more to Eugene Thayer and his organ sonatas than you've been told! Highest quality. Graphics below are reduced in size and quality for faster loading. Quality guaranteed. Size of music is 9.5" x 12.5". $15.00.

Eugene Thayer (1838-1889), a contemporary of Dudley Buck and John Knowles Paine, was one of the early American organ virtuosi who composed many works for the organ. The Sonata V for organ was published several years after Thayer’s suicide and never received any serious notice. It is simple in form and dignified in harmony and may have been written for a student to play; indeed, it was dedicated to one of his students. The notes fall nearly always under the hand, and there is no advanced technique required. The entire piece lies between moderately simple and moderate levels, and there is a lovely sentimental theme in the middle section which would make the basis for a fine improvisation.