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Jesus Loves Me - Piano Solo: Piano Solo

33 of the Greatest Hymns of All Time

Arranged by Victor Labenske

Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate

Item: 00-PS-0017436

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Including more than 30 of the greatest hymns of all time, Sunday Morning Companion is designed as a practical resource for church pianists. These arrangements are appropriate for preludes, offertories and postludes, and are written so that minimal preparation time is required. Additionally, the pieces are arranged in a variety of styles that will fit many different worship settings. The comb binding creates a lay-flat experience that is perfect for students and performers. Titles: All Creatures of Our God and King * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Amazing Grace * And Can It Be That I Should Gain? * Be Thou My Vision * Blessed Assurance * Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Come, Christians, Join to Sing * Doxology * Eternal Father, Strong to Save * Fairest Lord Jesus * For the Beauty of the Earth * Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken * His Eye Is On the Sparrow * Holy, Holy, Holy * How Firm a Foundation * I Need Thee Every Hour * It Is Well with My Soul * Jesus Loves Me * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Mighty Fortress Is Our God, A * My Faith Has Found a Resting Place * My Jesus, I Love Thee * O God, Our Help in Ages Past * O Sacred Head, Now Wounded * O Worship the King * Praise Ye the Lord * Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us * Take My Life and Let It Be * This Is My Father's World * We Gather Together * What a Friend We Have in Jesus * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: Sacred Performer Collections
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
SKU: 00-PS-0017436

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About the Composer: William B. Bradbury

William B. Bradbury (1816, 1868) shaped American church music during the 19th century as both a composer and music educator. His prolific output includes hundreds of hymn tunes and sacred works that became foundational to Protestant worship, many of which remain standards in congregations today.

Bradbury's influence extended beyond composition into pedagogy; he developed music instruction methods and founded singing schools that brought music literacy to countless Americans. His melodies prioritize singability and emotional directness, qualities that made his work essential to expanding musical participation in worship settings.

Why we love this

Victor Labenske's arrangements capture the soul of these beloved hymns without demanding extensive practice time from a busy church musician. The collection spans stylistic variety, from straightforward hymn settings to more colorful interpretations, so you can match the arrangement to the Sunday's liturgical moment and your congregation's musical preferences.

What to expect

Familiar hymns sound warm and present, with harmonic choices that honor their original character while adding gentle color and texture. There's a sense of liturgical appropriateness throughout; these arrangements enhance worship without drawing attention to themselves.

Who it's for

Church pianists who need reliable, immediately playable arrangements for weekly services and special occasions. The intermediate difficulty level serves musicians with solid foundational skills but limited rehearsal time, making it ideal for volunteer or part-time positions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Attend to the printed indications for dynamics and articulation; they guide the emotional temperature of each piece rather than requiring elaborate interpretation.
  • Let the left hand breathe in arrangements that feature melody-focused right-hand writing; resist the urge to fill every rest.
  • Test sight-reading readiness before Sunday by playing through pieces in their published key; transpositions are rarely necessary.
  • Use the varied textures to signal transitions between service segments; a simpler arrangement works well for a prelude, while a richer setting suits a postlude.

How to use it

Build a flexible prelude and postlude library by selecting arrangements that complement your congregation's hymn choices for the season. The comb binding allows you to prepare the book for a full month of services, turning to exactly what you need without shuffling through loose pages.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading keyboard-based hymn voicings with four-part harmony
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment textures in a single staff system
  • Responding to stylistic variety (from hymn-tune to interpretive arrangements) within a unified collection
  • Building fluency in common hymn keys and progressions
  • Developing efficient sight-reading for time-sensitive liturgical contexts

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