This collection of contemporary Christian praise songs features all-new arrangements of current hits and classic favorites. Carol Tornquist's elegant arrangements are easy to prepare and well-suited for preludes, offertories, and postludes. Approximate performance times are included to assist in planning. Titles: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) * Forever Reign * Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) * God Is Able * Holy Is the Lord * How Great Is Our God * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * Mighty to Save * Our God * Revelation Song * Your Grace Is Enough * Your Great Name. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.
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Jason Ingram has become one of the most prolific songwriters in contemporary Christian music, with compositions recorded by major Christian artists and performed in churches worldwide. His gift for writing melodies that lodge in the listener's ear while conveying genuine theological depth has made him a fixture in modern worship settings for nearly two decades.
Why we love this
Carol Tornquist's arrangements strike a rare balance: they sound fresh and pianistic without demanding virtuosity, making these beloved congregational songs accessible to intermediate pianists while remaining engaging for more advanced players. The collection gives you 12 substantial pieces with built-in performance times, solving the real logistical challenge of filling church services with quality music that doesn't require excessive rehearsal.
What to expect
These arrangements have a luminous quality; they honor the simplicity and directness of congregational singing while adding harmonic sophistication and pianistic texture. You'll find yourself drawn to the emotional architecture of each piece, with moments of stillness balanced against passages that need real energy and presence.
Who it's for
Church pianists and organists preparing music for services who want substantial arrangements that don't require months of practice, plus late intermediate to early advanced students looking for contemporary repertoire with real musical substance. Directors seeking Festival-eligible material that bridges the gap between hymnal standards and modern worship will find this collection immediately useful.
How to get the most out of it
Balance melody and accompaniment carefully in these arrangements; resist the urge to drive the tempo forward even when the left hand becomes busier.
Treat the Federation Festivals selection status as an opportunity: these pieces are designed to showcase your musicianship at a formal level, so pay attention to the style markings and harmonic details Tornquist includes.
Use the approximate performance times as planning tools, not limits. Your interpretation may naturally run slightly longer, especially in pieces where reflection matters more than clock-watching.
Lean into the contemporary harmonic vocabulary Ingram's melodies suggest; these aren't hymn arrangements, and Tornquist's voicings deserve clarity and intentionality.
How to use it
Build an entire prelude or offertory series around individual selections, using the performance times to create natural transitions between speaking parts or readings. Consider grouping thematically related pieces (songs of praise, songs of trust, songs of adoration) across multiple services or a longer liturgical season rather than scattering them throughout the year.
Skills your students will build
Voicing contemporary harmonic progressions with jazz-influenced chords
Balancing transparent, singable melodies against moving accompaniment patterns
Interpreting style markings and emotional pacing in sacred music
Managing left-hand independence in syncopated accompaniment figures
Building performance maturity through substantial, public-ready repertoire
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