Secret Ambition: E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the accessibility that makes E-Z Play Today essential for developing pianists. Smith's composition translates beautifully into a manageable four-page setting, offering students a contemporary sacred piece without overwhelming technical demands.

Sincere and reflective, with the warmth of a modern hymn. The piece inhabits the emotional space between devotional depth and accessible melody, inviting pianists to play with quiet conviction rather than technical flourish.

Student pianists developing fluency with contemporary sacred repertoire and popular songwriting forms. Teachers seeking meaningful material that connects to students' musical interests while building foundational keyboard skills.

• Balance the melodic line so it sings clearly above the accompaniment; the harmonic texture supports rather than competes with the tune
• Lean into the natural phrasing suggested by the lyrics, even in an instrumental reading, to shape longer lines with purpose
• Keep the tempo steady and conversational rather than rushing; this piece rewards patience and clarity

Pair this with other contemporary Christian compositions to create a diverse sacred music segment in a spring concert. It also serves well as a Sunday service or chapel program selection when you need material that resonates with student musicians and audiences alike.

• Reading and interpreting contemporary hymn-like structures
• Balancing melody and harmonic accompaniment
• Sustaining musical phrasing across longer forms
• Playing with expressive control at moderate tempos