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Keys to Worship, Book 3: Piano Book

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Keys to Worship, Book 3: Piano Book

Keys to Worship, Book 3: Piano Book

Arranged by Melody Bober, Bernadine Johnson

Item: 98-FJH1680
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Book 3 features a wide variety of sacred music from Sunday school songs, hymns, gospel songs, and music for special occasions. In each section students are given a "Key Thought" which highlights an interesting fact about the origin, author or composer of the song: and "Keys to Success" which are activities that introduce and reinforce musical concepts unique to a particular piece. These arrangements are sure to be an inspiration to performers and audiences alike. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: The FJH Sacred Piano Library
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-56939-621-3
ISBN13: 978-1-56939-621-6
UPC: 674398221370
SKU: 98-FJH1680

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About the Arranger: Melody Bober

Melody Bober

Melody Bober brings two decades of public school teaching and university-level instruction to her work as a composer and arranger. She holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, where she studied under pianists Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich alongside music educator Mary Hoffman and jazz musician Tony Caramia.

Beyond her private studio teaching, Melody serves as an active church pianist, music director, and accompanist. She has become a sought-after clinician at piano teacher conventions and workshops across North America, known for her ability to craft pieces that deepen students' musical understanding and engagement. She lives in Minnesota with her husband Jeff.

Why we love this

Bober and Johnson pack genuine educational value into every arrangement by anchoring each piece with historical context and targeted musical concepts. The "Key Thought" and "Keys to Success" framework turns learning into discovery rather than instruction, and the range of sacred repertoire means you're not limited to a narrow stylistic diet.

What to expect

A blend of reverence and accessibility. These arrangements honor the spiritual roots of hymns and gospel songs while remaining genuinely pianistic and engaging rather than overly simplified. The variety keeps students from feeling locked into a single mood or texture.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advancing piano students who are ready to engage with meaningful repertoire and understand the stories behind the music they play. This collection also works well for students preparing for competition or those looking to build a solid foundation in sacred music literature.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the "Key Thought" before introducing each piece to students. This contextual knowledge builds investment and helps them understand why the music matters beyond the page.
  • Work through the "Keys to Success" activities with deliberate pacing. These aren't optional extras; they're the scaffolding that makes the musical concepts in each arrangement stick.
  • Balance technical accuracy with the expressive weight of sacred music. Bober's arrangements reward thoughtful pedaling and dynamic shaping without sacrificing clarity.

How to use it

Draw from different sections throughout the year to create thematic recitals around seasons or special services. The diversity of styles means you can program individual pieces as solos, group numbers for studio classes, or even collaborative arrangements with other ensembles.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and interpreting stylistic conventions in hymn and gospel music
  • Pedaling techniques appropriate to sacred repertoire
  • Accompanying singers or other instrumentalists
  • Navigating varied accompaniment patterns across multiple pieces
  • Understanding historical and cultural contexts for musical choices

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