Victor Labenske has created 33 professional-sounding yet technically accessible arrangements of contemporary worship hits. This collection is ideal for busy pianists who would like to perform worship selections that require minimal preparation time. To assist in planning, approximate performance times are included. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Titles: 10,000 Reasons * Alive * All the Poor and Powerless * Beautiful Things * Blessings * Build Your Kingdom Here * Come As You Are * Cornerstone * Desert Song * Forever * From the Inside Out * Good, Good Father * Great Are You, Lord * Holy Spirit * I Give You My Heart * I Will Follow * It Is Well * Lead Me to the Cross * Lord, I Need You * Mighty to Save * No Longer Slaves * Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) * One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails) * Open Up the Heavens * Our God * Resurrecting * Revelation Song * Shout to the Lord * The Stand * This Is Amazing Grace * What a Beautiful Name * You Make Me Brave * Your Love Never Fails. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.
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Josh Farro is a worship leader and songwriter whose compositions have become staples in contemporary Christian music. His writing combines accessible melodies with harmonic depth, creating songs that work equally well in congregational settings and intimate performance contexts.
Why we love this
Victor Labenske's arrangements strike an uncommon balance: they sound polished and complete without demanding advanced technique or hours of practice. For pianists juggling multiple roles in a worship setting, this collection offers immediate, professional results that honor the original songs while opening up fresh interpretive possibilities.
What to expect
These arrangements radiate the warmth and directness of contemporary worship music while maintaining the sophistication you'd expect from thoughtful piano writing. The melodies emerge clearly above accessible harmonies, and the overall sound is spacious and modern without feeling sparse.
Who it's for
This collection serves pianists in worship settings who need reliable, stylistically current arrangements they can learn quickly and perform with confidence. It's equally valuable for intermediate pianists preparing recital material or studio teachers seeking contemporary repertoire that engages students without overwhelming them.
How to get the most out of it
Attend to the pedal markings carefully; Labenske uses specific indications to control resonance and blur, and respecting these choices dramatically improves the sound quality.
Work through the chord voicings slowly to internalize the harmonic language, which will help you anticipate hand position shifts and play more fluidly at tempo.
Use the approximate performance times provided to plan your worship set or recital without running over, and consider how key centers shift between consecutive pieces.
Shape phrases according to the text beneath the melody, even when performing as an instrumental; this keeps the performance communicative rather than mechanical.
How to use it
Draw from this collection to create a contemporary worship recital, or select individual pieces to intersperse among classical repertoire in a mixed program. The Federation Festivals selection status makes these ideal for festival preparation, and the lay-flat binding ensures the book remains open where you need it during performance.
Skills your students will build
Reading and executing pedal indications in contemporary contexts
Voicing chords for clarity and color in modern harmonic language
Balancing accompaniment texture with melodic projection
Sight-reading at tempo within intermediate-level technical demands
Interpreting lyrics musically through instrumental performance
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