An excellent resource for middle- and high-school students, and less-experienced players of all ages, this collection includes ten hymn-tune arrangements appropriate for occasions throughout the year. Piano teachers will appreciate the accessibility of Molly Ijames's writing, and church pianists with limited practice time will value the depth contained within each piece. A worthy addition to any church pianist's library!

Level 2+ * Spring is an important time in the church calendar, but there's more to it than Easter. It's the time of year when we take special notice of God's creativity and the beauty of what He has made. Larry Shackley offers "All Nature Sings" as a complement to the many Lent and Easter volumes already available, with arrangements of hymns especially suitable for springtime. Noble tunes such as "This Is My Father's World" and "For the Beauty of the Earth" rub shoulders with a whimsical version of "All Things Bright and Beautiful" and a jazz-flavored look at the favorite spiritual "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." These accessible and resonant arrangements are a must to round out your music collection for March through June!

Jerry Ray has arranged 10 of the best-loved hymns in a fresh, contemporary style for early intermediate level pianists. Titles: * Amazing Grace * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Fairest Lord Jesus * He Leadeth Me * Holy, Holy, Holy * My Jesus, I Love Thee * The Old Rugged Cross * Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us * Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus * What a Friend We Have in Jesus

In Play Hymns, Book 4, pianists young and old will find accessible arrangements of beloved hymns, which are a continuous source of inspiration and an important part of worship services. Titles: * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound * Beneath the Cross of Jesus * I've Got Peace like a River * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Just As I Am * Kum Ba Yah * Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me * Simple Gifts * Sweet Hour of Prayer * To God Be the Glory

(Fred Bock Publications). A fresh collection of 14 piano arrangements categorized by season and the church year perfect for preludes, offertories and postludes. Songs include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Christ the Lord Is Risen Today * For the Beauty of the Earth * Let All Things Now Living * Love Divine, All Loves Excelling * The Old Rugged Cross * Promised Land * What Child Is This? * and more. A CD is also available featuring Jan's own beautiful interpretations of these arrangements (HL08739113, $15.99).

Church pianists are often asked to provide music that is reflective and meditative in nature. The six hymns in this collection by Martha Mier were chosen because of their beauty and for the messages of comfort and hope that they convey. Titles: In the Garden * It Is Well with My Soul * Near to The Heart of God * Sweet Hour of Prayer * 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus * What A Friend We Have In Jesus