2017 Greatest Christian Hits: Piano Book

Tornquist's arrangements preserve the emotional core of these contemporary Christian songs while making them genuinely playable for pianists still building technique. The collection spans multiple tempos and textures, giving you real variety within a single, cohesive package that reflects what audiences heard on the radio in 2017.

These arrangements feel fresh and present, rooted in the contemporary Christian sound of 2017 but never sacrificing the emotional depth of the original songs. Whether you're playing a reflective ballad or a rhythmically driven pop-rock piece, the music captures both the accessibility of easy piano writing and the heart of worship music.

This collection works for pianists at the easy level who want to play current, spiritually meaningful music in church settings, youth groups, or personal recitals. It's also valuable for teachers seeking contemporary repertoire that engages students without overwhelming them technically.

• Pay attention to the harmonic coloring in slower pieces like "Home" and "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"; Tornquist's chord voicings carry much of the emotional weight, so allow them to breathe rather than rushing through chord changes.
• In up-tempo arrangements like "Chain Breaker" and "Come Alive (Dry Bones)," lock in the rhythmic groove early in rehearsal so the energy sits naturally rather than feeling forced.
• Use the stylistic range across the collection as an opportunity to experiment with touch and tone; moving between a ballad and a pop-rock treatment requires different approaches to articulation and pedaling.

Use selections from this collection in contemporary worship services, youth group piano performances, or spring recitals where students want to showcase current music they care about. The variety within the book allows you to program contrasting pieces across a service or recital without jumping between collections.

• Playing contemporary harmonic progressions typical of pop and Christian music
• Balancing melodic expression with rhythmic groove in up-tempo arrangements
• Managing sustain pedal in different textural contexts (sparse ballads vs. full pop-rock arrangements)
• Building confidence performing music that connects to worship and spiritual themes