One of my readers recently asked for an arrangement of “Happy Birthday.”

Her church sings happy birthday to their church members.

She’s been needing an easy arrangement of this well-used  song.

The arrangement is short but to the point 🙂

Happy Birthday

Early intermediate arrangement. A must have for the church pianist. No more hunting around for the melody of this popular melody!

Price: $1.00

One of my daughter-in-laws recently searched for an easy arrangement of “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”.

She was going to play it in one of her brother’s wedding.

Neither one of us could turn up an easy arrangement of this song.

So, I decided to write an easy to learn arrangement for this hymn.

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Early intermediate sacred piano solo. Four pages. Contains: Introduction, 1st vs and chorus, 2nd verse and chorus with an energetic ending! I wrote this for one of my daughter in laws to play at her brother's wedding. She needed an easy to learn arrangement of this hymn. I wound up writing this arrangement since we couldn't find an easy version.

Price: $5.25

The timing of publication for this arrangement was good for me.

I needed the reminder of seeking God’s comfort…a place of quiet rest…near to the heart of God.

May this arrangement be used to encourage others.

Near to the Heart of God

Early advanced sacred piano solo arranged by Jenifer Cook A very devotional setting for this well loved hymn. Christians can find a place of quiet rest ...only found in Jesus.

Price: $3.75

Just finished creating an early advanced piano hymn solo entitled…”Near to the Heart of God”.

There is truly a place of quiet rest, a place of comfort sweet and a place of full release!

We can find peace and comfort if we stay “Near to the heart of God.”

Here’s a glance at the first page of this heart-felt arrangement.  Take your time as you travel across the keys… with a message of hope.

I will publish this arrangement by June 9th 2025

Just finished recording this arrangement to my youtube channel.  This particular arrangement of “Crown Him with Many Crowns” is available in my book entitled “My Redeemer and Friend” published by Lorenz.

One of my early intermediate students is working on this particular arrangement right now. She said it was comfortable to the hand and plans on playing it for offertory at her church.

Hey! Just played a medley for offertory tonight that I REALLY enjoyed (homespun of course;)

Oh How He Loves You & Me (followed by…..)
O How I Love Jesus (chorus only)
Tag: the last line of Oh How He Love You & Me

Just came across this piano book, “May Jesus Christ be Praised” with a nice patriotic medley by Marilynn Ham and thought I’d share it.  You can only view the first two pages but it’s a nice looking piece for offertory! I also like the looks of “When Morning Gilds the Skies”.  These are arrangements are for the advanced pianist.

Sheet Music Plus has it on sale right now for $13.59 plus shipping. I’m buying my copy right now 🙂

Not sure how new this book is but I haven’t seen it before.

This is the time of year that I research piano offertories for church  and recital pieces for my students to play at the upcoming spring recital.

 The following book “In the Light of His Glory” by Martha Mier, contains twelve late intermediate to early advanced piano arrangements.  The book was produced by Alfred Publishing Company.  I like Alfred’s website because they show sample pages from the different sacred piano books or any other music for that matter. The sample pages from this book sound beautiful! 

 The three samples available at the time of my search were: “Near to the Heart of God” , His Eye is on the Sparrow” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”.

One of my church pianist readers recently asked if I knew of any nice intermediate level piano offertory books.

Try the following…

Lost in Wonder by Jim Lucas

Intermediate Collection #1 by Jenifer Cook (unavailable; store under construction)

Hymn Medleys by Phillip Keveren  (recommended by a friend)

A Sacred Collection by Ken Renfrow

Hymns with Style by Jerry Ray

Sacred Silhouettes by Dennis Alexander

Finally! Here is part two of the free piano offertory
for this week.

This piano offertory is an old hymn reminding us of what
a special place heaven must be. 

The text depicts a happy mood. I tried to make it simple
but peppy.

Notice the bouncy rhythm in the left hand on page one
used to convey a cheerful message.

Audio sample: (Complete audio of this free piano offertory)

How_Beautiful_Heaven_Must_Be_Medley

Click here to print music: How_Beautiful_Heaven_Must_Be_page_two