Everlasting Praise: Piano Book

Name: Everlasting Praise: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-21377
Price: 12.95 USD
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10 Arrangements of Enduring Hymns

Arranged by Cindy Berry

Level: Late Intermediate / Early Advanced

Item: 00-21377

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In her collection, Everlasting Praise, Cindy Berry provides us with delightful arrangements for the late intermediate to early-advanced pianist of some of her favorite hymns. The pieces are both uplifting and inspiring, conveying the true spirit of praise.

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Series: Sacred Performer Collections

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 40

ISBN10: 0-7390-3151-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3151-3

UPC: 038081205670

SKU: 00-21377

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About the Arranger: Cindy Berry

Cindy Berry grew up in Houston, Texas and studied at Houston Baptist University, where she developed the musical foundations that would shape her work as both composer and arranger. Throughout her career, she has created sacred choral works, children's musicals, and piano collections while maintaining an active role as a clinician and workshop leader. Her contributions to church music have been recognized with multiple ASCAP Special Awards.

Currently serving as pianist and children's choir director at First Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas alongside her husband Bruce (a Minister of Music), Berry views all her musical work as an expression of worship. Her arrangements and compositions reflect a commitment to making sacred music accessible and meaningful across skill levels and musical contexts.

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Why we love this

Berry's arrangements breathe new life into beloved hymns without overwhelming pianists with technical demands that distract from the music's spiritual core. The collection strikes an uncommon balance between musical substance and accessibility, giving late intermediate and early advanced pianists arrangements that sound impressive and feel rewarding to perform without requiring virtuosic chops.

What to expect

These arrangements convey genuine reverence and warmth. The harmonic language honors each hymn's heritage while the accompaniment patterns create forward momentum, lifting the music beyond purely devotional stillness without sacrificing its contemplative spirit.

Who it's for

Late intermediate and early advanced pianists seeking repertoire that combines spiritual substance with musical depth. This collection serves pianists who play in churches, recital settings, or practice rooms and want hymn arrangements that feel both authentic and freshly voiced.

How to get the most out of it

Honor the hymn's melodic integrity by shaping phrases with a singing tone, even during passage work in the accompaniment. The familiarity of these melodies makes clarity and expressivity your primary concerns.
Pedal thoughtfully to blend harmonies without muddying the texture. Berry's voicings often benefit from strategic pedal use that reinforces harmonic color rather than sustaining indiscriminately.
Work the rhythmic accompaniment patterns until they feel natural; once they settle into your hands, you can focus interpretive energy on melody and phrasing rather than technical execution.

How to use it

Feature individual pieces in church services, recitals, or hymn-based concert programs where sacred music sets the emotional tone. The collection works particularly well in liturgical settings or as a bridge between congregational singing and more substantial sacred repertoire.