Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - Piano Solo: Piano Solo
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - Piano Solo: Piano Solo

33 of the Greatest Hymns of All Time

Arranged by Victor Labenske

Level: Intermediate / Late Intermediate

Item: 00-PS-0017443
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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-0017443

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About the Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick

William J. Kirkpatrick was a prolific American hymn composer and lyricist whose work shaped congregational singing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His gift for memorable melodies and theologically grounded texts made his hymns staples in Protestant worship, and many remain widely sung today across denominational lines.

Kirkpatrick understood the practical needs of church musicians, writing melodies that were both singable and spiritually resonant. His legacy rests not just in the hymns themselves, but in how effectively they communicate faith through accessible, dignified music.

Why we love this

Victor Labenske's arrangements capture the essence of these beloved hymns while giving pianists genuine freedom. The comb binding and lay-flat design eliminate the friction between preparation time and performance readiness, which matters enormously for musicians juggling multiple Sunday services. You get 30+ repertoire solutions in one volume, each arranged with enough personality to sound fresh without demanding hours at the bench.

What to expect

Familiar yet refreshed. These arrangements respect the hymn tunes most musicians grew up with while introducing harmonic color and structural variation that keeps both player and listener engaged. There's comfort in that balance.

Who it's for

Church pianists who need reliable, musically satisfying arrangements for Sunday services and special occasions. Pianists preparing for festivals and examinations will find selections suited to intermediate and late intermediate levels. Teachers building a repertoire collection of sacred music for their students.

How to get the most out of it

  • Honor the harmonic language of each arrangement; these hymns carry weight through their progressions, so clarity in voice leading pays dividends
  • Adjust tempo to match the liturgical function. A prelude might breathe more spaciously than an offertory that needs to support congregational movement
  • Let the variety of styles within the collection shape your interpretive choices. Not every hymn needs the same touch or registration

How to use it

Use this collection to build a year's worth of preludes, offertories, and postludes without the scramble of finding and photocopying individual pieces. Single selections work beautifully in recital programs or festival performances. Assign one piece per week during a semester to give students exposure to diverse harmonic styles and accompaniment textures within the sacred idiom.

Skills your students will build

  • Voice leading and harmonic independence between hands
  • Playing with flexible tempo and textual awareness
  • Sight-reading across varied harmonic and rhythmic contexts
  • Pedal technique appropriate to different harmonic densities
  • Interpreting performance directions for liturgical contexts

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