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New Sacred Piano Arrangements on the Way…Late Elementary Level to Early Intermediate

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

I just wrote two piano hymn arrangements yesterday with my students in mind. They’re still in the handwritten stage right now.

The names of the pieces are All Hail the Power (late elementary)  and Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (early intermediate)

These two arrangements came about after turning up a limited supply of hymn arrangements at these levels.

I’m sure there are more nice selections at this level depending on what style you’re looking for. I prefer to expose my students to different arrangers for a more diverse experience at playing the piano.

Some of my favorite books near the late elementary to early intermediate are…  (Click on book images to view more information)

Maybe some of you could suggest your favorite books or sheet music at these levels for us to glean from.  Thanks!


 

 

 

 

 

 

New Advanced Sacred Piano Arrangement

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Just finished an advanced piano solo for  “Praise Him! Praise Him!”

This arrangement requires lots of energy on my part!

There are tempo changes to avoid the piece racing out of control 😉

The thankful heart  rings clear in this old and treasured hymn.

May we always be thankful to Jesus the blessed redeemer.

Praise Him! Praise Him!
Advanced sacred piano solo, 5 pgs. Approximate length: 2:10 Arranged by Jenifer Cook. This arrangement requires lots of energy on my part! There are tempo changes to avoid the piece racing out of control 😉 The thankful heart  rings clear in this old and treasured hymn. May we always be thankful to Jesus the blessed redeemer.
Price: $4.75

 

Simply Christmas CD by Jenifer Cook (On Sale)

Monday, December 9th, 2019

Simply-Christmas

Jenifer Cook is offering this great Christmas deal on her Simply Christmas piano/instrumental CD now through December 15th 2019…10pm EST!

This beautiful instrumental Christmas CD would make a  great stocking stuffer for a friend or family member.

Click on the CD cover picture to the right for more details.

 

Re- Published Congregational Arrangements!

Friday, January 11th, 2019

Customers from several years ago may have purchased this collection “Congregational Piano Hymn Arrangements Booklet Two”.

I published this collection several years ago but for some odd reason had not been showing up in my store.

I’ve also just published a congregational piano accompaniment for “Great is Thy Faithfulness” thanks to a reader who prompted me to publish it.

Both of these items can be found in my store HERE or you can purchase below.

Congregational Piano Hymn Arrangements (Booklet Two)
10 Late intermediate to early advanced piano congregational arrangements. 37 pages Songs include: And Can it Be, At the Cross, Come Thou Fount, Heaven Came Down, Higher Ground, I Shall Know Him (My Saviour First of All), It's Just Like His Great Love, My Faith Has Found a Resting Place, Near the Cross, What a Friend We Have in Jesus) *Special note: The arrangements in this booklet do not support the four-part singing found in most hymnals. *Other suggested uses: vocal solos, violin specials, unison choir specials. **Another special note: These arrangements can not stand alone as piano solos since some of the melody is absent during the piano accompaniment.
Price: $16.00

 

Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Congregational piano accompaniment, late intermediate to early advanced, 4pgs Contains two verses and two choruses. *Supports unison or soprano and tenor voice parts. Not intended for four part singing.
Price: $4.50

 

 

Simply Hymns arranged by Molly Ijames

Thursday, January 3rd, 2019

I recently ordered “Simply Hymns” by Molly Ijames and it just arrived today.

Just finished playing through the entire book. I love it!

Simple…yet elegant is the best way to describe this sacred piano arrangement book.

Molly provided a nice array of lush chords without sounding too complex.

I like the description of the book: “Accessible Piano Settings for the Church Year”.

Church pianists at the early intermediate up through advanced will enjoy playing this book!

Tastefully done!  The pieces even accommodate the church pianist with small hands!

Molly’s book can be purchased from Lorenz Publishing.

See sample and hear audios HERE.

 

Lorenz Book: “My Redeemer & Friend?

Monday, November 5th, 2018

 

 

Just received my complimentary copies of “My Redeemer and Friend… in the mail yesterday! 🙂

I like the book cover…very tastefully done!

Want four FREE arrangements? Check out the promotional offer  when purchasing this book:  HERE

Update: New Early Intermediate Christmas Arrangement!

Friday, November 2nd, 2018

Sorry I’m a little slow at posting any new arrangements.  I just returned from being out of town this past week (Saturday through Thursday).

My Dad is facing surgery mid-November so I may not be posting too much in November.  His surgery is the week of Thanksgiving…would appreciate your prayers.

Here’s a new early intermediate level Christmas piano solo. Yes, it’s available for FREE when purchasing my new book “My Redeemer and Friend”.

Click on my book title in above sentence for promo details.

I will upload a sample audio for this arrangement… asap by this evening.  This arrangement of “What Child is This?” is patterned after my advanced piano solo version.

What Child is This?
Early intermediate Christmas piano solo, 4 pgs. Enjoy playing this very flowing arrangement loaded with lush chording. *This arrangement is patterned after the advanced piano solo version.
Price: $3.95

 

 

Update on my Lorenz book “My Redeemer and Friend”

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

My book with Lorenz entitled “My Redeemer and Friend” is now available. Click HERE to go to Lorenz’s site.

Below is a list of the ten arrangements slated for this book.  All of the arrangements are at the early intermediate level.

  1. All the Way My Savior Leads Me
  2. Close to Thee Medley
  3.  Crown Him with Many Crowns
  4. Fairest Lord Jesus
  5. His Eye is on the Sparrow
  6. Jesus is All the World to Me
  7. Jesus What a Friend for Sinners
  8. O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
  9. Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
  10. What a Friend We Have in Jesus

*Special promotional offer!

Promotional period: October 29th through November 18th, 2018….

Anyone who buys “My Redeemer and Friend” book during this promotional period… will receive four free piano solo arrangements (of buyer’s choice)… from my online store.  *Special note: this offer excludes my “offsite” arrangements.  They’re marked “offsite” in the product description on my site.

*Two free piano solo arrangements after November 18th through Dec. 30th, 2018

Simply email your receipt (proof of purchase) to jenifer@thechurchpianist.com  along with your four requested songs.

My book should be available in digital format this week on Lorenz’ site!  (week of November 5th 2018)

*Special note: I have two different promotional offers going on….1st promotional is for my Christmas arrangement “Manger Medley” and the second one is for my book”My Redeemer and Friend”   Click HERE to see promotional for “Manger Medley”.

 

Here are a few sample pages from my book…

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of My Favorite Sacred Piano Books: Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise by Mary McDonald

Friday, August 31st, 2018

 

I enjoy playing through this nice sacred piano book “Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise” by Mary McDonald and published by Lorenz.

My most favorite one in the book is Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy. It’s just…..beautiful!  I always have a soft spot for minor key songs.

Listen to several excerpts from the book below.

 

 

“Prepare Him Room” by Dan Forrest (for sale)

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017

I’m selling a Christmas piano book entitled “Prepare Him Room” advanced arrangements by Dan Forrest.
It retails for $19.95 and I’m selling it for $15 (includes postage). The book is brand new.

Orders please within the continental US only. Contact me via email at: jenifer@thechurchpianist.com

 

PREPARE_HIM

SAMPLE PAGES HERE