Joyful Praise Solos: Piano Book

Name: Joyful Praise Solos: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46212
Price: 12.99 USD
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11 Piano Arrangements of Contemporary Christian Favorites

Arranged by Bernadine Johnson

Level: Late Intermediate / Early Advanced

Item: 00-46212

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These solo piano arrangements of inspirational praise solos by today's best Contemporary Christian artists can be used as preludes, postludes, or as other service music. Approximate performance times are included to assist planning. Titles: 10,000 Reasons (Matt Redman) * Chain Breaker (Zach Williams) * Good Good Father (Chris Tomlin) * Holy Spirit (Bryan and Katie Torwalt) * Jesus Messiah (Chris Tomlin) * The Lion and the Lamb (Bethel Music) * Lord, I Need You (Matt Maher) * Revelation Song (Kari Jobe) * This Is Amazing Grace (Phil Wickham) * Thy Will (Hillary Scott & The Scott Family) * What a Beautiful Name (Hillsong Worship). A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: Sacred Performer Collections

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 1-4706-3927-0

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3927-3

UPC: 038081532202

SKU: 00-46212

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About the Arranger: Bernadine Johnson

Bernadine Johnson earned her B.A. in Music Education from Indiana Wesleyan University and received the Fine Arts Department Alumni Award in 1992. She maintains a piano studio in Fremont, Michigan, where she teaches students across all ages and levels, and serves as an active member of the Grand Rapids Piano Teacher's Forum, the Michigan Music Teacher's Association, and the Newaygo County Piano Teacher's Group. Her contributions to music education include a 1999 Newaygo County Cultural Programs Award and previous faculty work at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.

Johnson has established herself as both a clinician and adjudicator, having presented at the Piano Pedagogy Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University and evaluated performances for the Michigan State Band & Orchestra Association. Her publications span innovative collaborative works such as A Night at the Ballet and A Night at the Opera, alongside numerous solo arrangements and original compositions, including the piano suite Scenes from The Nutcracker.

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Why we love this

Johnson's arrangements balance accessibility with musical substance, making contemporary Christian songs feel right at home in a worship context without oversimplifying them. The inclusion of performance times and a Federation Festivals selection designation means this collection serves both your immediate programming needs and your students' festival preparation.

What to expect

These arrangements capture the sincerity and musical warmth of their source material while grounding it in pianistic language. You'll encounter lush harmonic colors, moments of quiet introspection, and passages that build with genuine emotional momentum, all crafted to enhance rather than distract from the spiritual intention.

Who it's for

Church musicians and pianists at the late intermediate to early advanced level who serve in worship settings and need repertoire that connects contemporary Christian songwriting with classical piano technique. Students preparing for festival performance will find these arrangements both musically rewarding and curriculum-aligned.

How to get the most out of it

Observe the approximate performance times provided as you plan your service flow; these arrangements are designed to fit specific liturgical slots without padding or rushing.
Pay close attention to the harmonic language Johnson employs, which often shifts between contemporary tertian structures and more traditional voicings; this requires deliberate voice leading rather than relying on automatic hand positions.
Approach the dynamic markings as structural tools; they shape the spiritual arc of each piece rather than serving merely as interpretive gestures.

How to use it

Use these pieces as preludes or postludes during services, timing them precisely to your liturgical flow using the performance notes provided. Individual selections also work well as interludes between sung congregational pieces, allowing your pianist to bridge moments with music that reinforces the day's themes without requiring a full instrumental ensemble.