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Getty and Townend Praise Classics: Piano Book

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Getty and Townend Praise Classics: Piano Book

Getty and Townend Praise Classics: Piano Book

The Songs of Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend

By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend / arr. James Koerts

Level: Early Advanced

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The collaborative efforts of Keith and Kristyn Getty, along with Stuart Townend, have produced long-lasting modern hymns for the church. Arranger James Koerts has created these contemporary arrangements of some of their best-loved praise classics. Titles: Across the Lands (You're the Word of God) * By Faith * Come, People of the Risen King * Compassion Hymn * How Deep the Father's Love for Us * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness * O Church, Arise * The Power of the Cross (Oh, To See the Dawn) * See, What a Morning (Resurrection Hymn) * Speak, O Lord * Still, My Soul, Be Still (with Be Still, My Soul).

"Memorable melodies, chordal accompaniment often in a flowing broken chord pattern, and simple transitions to new keys make these attractive arrangements a delight to learn and to play at an early advanced level."
Joyce Janzen, Progressions

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Additional Details
Series: Sacred Performer Collections
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 52
ISBN10: 0-7390-8353-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8353-6
UPC: 038081428147
SKU: 00-36565

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About the Composer: Keith Getty

Keith Getty is a Northern Irish composer and worship leader whose modern hymn texts and melodies have become standards in contemporary Christian worship. Working frequently with his wife Kristyn and collaborator Stuart Townend, Getty has shaped the sound of 21st-century congregational singing by writing theologically rich songs that retain the accessibility and memorability of traditional hymns. His output spans hymn texts, compositions for worship settings, and larger choral and orchestral works performed internationally.

Why we love this

These arrangements strike an uncommonly balanced middle ground: they honor the singability and emotional directness that made these hymns popular in worship, yet they give piano players genuine musical substance to work with. The flowing broken-chord accompaniments and key modulations create forward momentum without becoming cluttered, making them satisfying to perform at the early advanced level where many church pianists actually land.

What to expect

These arrangements honor the hymnic clarity of the originals while adding harmonic sophistication and gentle pianistic texture. The broken-chord patterns create a sense of reflective movement, and the key changes lift each piece into deeper emotional territory without losing sight of singability.

Who it's for

Church pianists and worship leaders who need accessible yet musically engaging arrangements of contemporary hymns that actually serve congregational singing. This book also suits advanced piano students working toward recital or service playing, as it offers repertoire with real liturgical purpose alongside genuine musical craft.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the broken-chord patterns with gentle dynamic curves rather than playing them metronomically; the flowing patterns should feel almost conversational.
  • Let the key changes breathe by settling briefly into each new tonal center before pushing ahead; these modulations anchor the emotional arcs of the songs.
  • Balance melody and accompaniment so singers feel supported without the piano overwhelming them in a congregational setting.
  • Prepare the transitions carefully in advance; Koerts's arrangements reward pianists who know exactly how the modulations and key shifts land rhythmically.

How to use it

Build a worship service or special music program entirely from this collection, selecting 3-4 pieces that reflect the liturgical season or theme. Individual titles work equally well as prelude and postlude music or as interludes between congregational hymns, bridging familiar and contemporary repertoire within a single service.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing broken-chord accompaniment patterns with rhythmic independence from the melody
  • Handling key modulations smoothly and maintaining harmonic clarity through key changes
  • Balancing melody projection with accompaniment support in a liturgical context
  • Reading and executing the flowing, contemporary harmonic language of modern hymn writing

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