Federation Hymms

Teachers keep coming back to Melody Bober's Play Hymns, Book 2 and Book 1, which offer 10 and 11 piano arrangements respectively at late elementary and elementary levels. Tom Gerou's Play Praise: Most Requested, Book 3 has also become a staple for early intermediate students. Linda Christensen's Play Mormon Hymns, Book 2 rounds out the core offerings with 12 traditional hymn arrangements at late elementary level.

Melody Bober is a composer and piano educator with degrees in music education from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating motivational pieces that deepen students' understanding and enjoyment of music, a philosophy evident in the Play Hymns series that has made her one of the most widely adopted arrangers in this collection.

Tom Gerou has published over 160 compositions and arrangements across a remarkable range of styles and formats, from reference texts like the Essential Dictionary of Music Notation to his popular piano arrangements. His work has become a fixture in piano teachers' studios, particularly through his collaborations with Alfred Music and his ability to make both sacred and secular repertoire accessible to intermediate students.

Carol Matz brings more than 300 published titles to her name as a composer, arranger, and author. An active piano teacher and workshop presenter internationally, she has built her reputation on the Famous & Fun series, which balances accessibility with genuine musical substance for young pianists.