There Am I in the Midst, Volume 1: Late Intermediate Piano Book

The collection balances the familiarity and emotional warmth of beloved praise songs with original compositions that feel fresh and inventive. You move between accessibility and musical discovery, with arrangements that honor both the spiritual character of the material and the pianist's growing technical capabilities.

This book is designed for late intermediate pianists who play duets regularly, whether in church settings, studio recitals, or worship ensembles. It works equally well for pairs of students at similar levels or for a teacher and student collaborating together.

• Communicate clearly with your duet partner about which sections to include before the performance, especially if you're using the flexibility to adjust length in real time.
• Listen actively to the accompaniment part as a pianist. Your musical line depends on understanding how your part relates to the other keyboard player's harmonic and rhythmic foundation.
• If adding rhythm section instruments (drums, bass, guitars), establish a rehearsal plan that locks in the keyboard parts first, then layer in the additional players gradually.

Consider programming these duets for worship services where keyboard flexibility is an asset, or feature them in recitals that blend familiar sacred music with new original works. The ability to extend or condense individual pieces makes this collection especially useful for building a rotating seasonal repertoire without rigid performance times.

• Balanced ensemble playing in the duet context
• Harmonic awareness and part independence
• Musicality with familiar praise and worship melodies
• Score communication and flexible performance planning
• Arranging concepts through exposure to multiple treatment approaches