From inspirational ballads to up-tempo rock styles, these are the hits to play in 2013! More than 100 pages of piano/vocal/guitar sheet music capture the year's most popular songs. Titles: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) (Matt Redman) * God's Not Dead (Like a Lion) (Newsboys) * Good Morning (Mandisa) * Hold Me (Jamie Grace featuring TobyMac) * How Great Is Our God (Chris Tomlin) * I Need a Miracle (Third Day) * Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Casting Crowns) * Need You Now (How Many Times) (Plumb) * One Thing Remains (Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill) * The Proof of Your Love (For King & Country) * Redeemed (Big Daddy Weave) * We Are (Kari Jobe) * Who You Are (Unspoken) * Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) (Chris Tomlin) * You Are (Colton Dixon) * Your Love Never Fails (Newsboys).
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Matthew West is a contemporary Christian music composer and artist known for writing accessible, emotionally direct songs that connect with broad congregational and popular audiences. His work bridges worship settings and mainstream Christian radio, with compositions that emphasize lyrical clarity and singable melodies.
Why we love this
This folio captures the sonic diversity of 2013's Christian music landscape, mixing worship anthems with pop-rock energy and inspirational ballads. The collection gives pianists, singers, and guitarists immediate access to contemporary repertoire that actually resonates with students and congregations, eliminating the hunt for lead sheets of songs people actually want to perform.
What to expect
These arrangements capture the emotional range of contemporary Christian music in 2013, moving between intimate, reflective moments in ballads like "Need You Now" and the driving energy of rock-inflected pieces like "God's Not Dead." The writing emphasizes memorable hooks and accessible chord progressions that invite congregational participation or solo spotlight.
Who it's for
Pianists and keyboardists in church, youth group, or contemporary worship settings who want current, singable repertoire at an intermediate level. Guitarists and singers performing in worship bands or concert contexts will find familiar material with clear harmonic and melodic guidance.
How to get the most out of it
Pay attention to the rhythmic groove notated in the piano part; these arrangements often rely on syncopation and specific accompaniment patterns to match the original recordings, so locking the left hand rhythm pays off.
Adjust the vocal tessitura to fit your singer's range by transposing strategically. Contemporary Christian arrangements often sit higher than classical standards, so don't hesitate to move keys to suit your vocalist's comfort.
Balance the chord symbols with the notated piano voicings; guitarists may need to choose between strumming the provided chords or shadowing the piano part depending on the ensemble size and style.
How to use it
Build a contemporary worship set by pairing hymn-like devotional pieces ("How Great Is Our God," "10,000 Reasons") with more rhythmically adventurous selections to create dynamic evening services or youth group performances. The collection's range also works well as a resource for accompanists learning the current praise and worship repertoire.
Skills your students will build
Reading lead sheets and interpreting chord symbols in real time
Adapting accompaniment voicings to match both notated parts and harmonic context
Balancing melody, text, and rhythmic accompaniment in contemporary styles
Transposing songs to fit vocal ranges without losing the character of the original arrangement
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