Coming Home: Piano Book

Name: Coming Home: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40084
Price: 14.99 USD
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10 Songs of Commitment and Repentance

Arranged by James Koerts

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-40084

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This reflective solo piano collection is appropriate for times of silent prayer. The meditative arrangements are both calming and inspirational. Titles: Have Thine Own Way, Lord * I Have Decided to Follow Jesus * I Surrender All * Is Your All on the Altar? * I Will Follow (Medley) (Where He Leads Me, I Will Follow / Take My Life, and Let it Be / Footsteps of Jesus) * Just As I Am, Without One Plea * Lord, I'm Coming Home * Search Me, O God * Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling * Whiter Than Snow.

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Series: Sacred Performer Collections

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 44

ISBN10: 0-7390-9254-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9254-5

UPC: 038081448220

SKU: 00-40084

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About the Arranger: James Koerts

James Koerts has devoted his musical work to serving congregational worship and deepening spiritual experience through keyboard artistry. A pastoral staff member at Mikado Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, he has drawn on years of involvement in local church life to shape his compositions and arrangements for both choir and solo piano.

Koerts has recorded orchestral piano performances and continues to develop sacred music resources for worship settings. His work reflects a commitment to making hymnic material accessible and spiritually resonant for pianists and congregations alike. He lives in the Macon area with his wife, Beth, and their four children.

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Why we love this

These arrangements honor the theological weight and emotional honesty of classic hymn texts while offering pianists something genuinely playable and musically satisfying. Koerts resists the urge to oversimplify; each piece unfolds with genuine musical shape, allowing late intermediate players to discover both the hymns' spiritual depth and their own interpretive voice at the keyboard.

What to expect

Contemplative and unhurried, these arrangements create space for listeners to turn inward without feeling rushed or sentimental. The meditative quality invites genuine spiritual encounter rather than demanding emotional performance from the player.

Who it's for

This collection speaks to pianists in faith communities who want to offer music that supports congregational prayer and reflection. It's equally valuable for private devotional practice, allowing pianists to engage these hymns at their own pace and depth.

How to get the most out of it

Let the silence between phrases breathe naturally. These pieces speak through restraint as much as through sound, so resist the urge to fill every moment.
Explore the harmonic language carefully in rehearsal. Koerts' arrangements often contain richer voicings than the hymnal versions; understanding how each chord functions will deepen your ability to shape phrases.
Consider the liturgical context as you practice. Whether this collection supports prayer time, meditation, or a worship service, let that intention guide your tempo and dynamic choices.

How to use it

Program this during silent prayer or extended worship times where instrumental music serves as a spiritual anchor rather than background sound. It also works well as a standalone recital set for pianists looking to develop their interpretive skills through music grounded in faith tradition.