Take your hymn playing beyond the page.

The Church Pianist’s Advanced Hymn Arrangements is a collection of powerful, expressive piano settings designed for the pianist who desires more than basic accompaniment. Whether you are preparing for a church service, special music, or personal repertoire, these arrangements provide the depth, energy, and musicality needed to play with confidence and purpose.

Each piece in this collection is carefully crafted to balance strong congregational character with rich harmonic color. From energetic, rhythmic settings to more meditative and expressive interpretations, this book offers a wide range of styles that will both challenge and inspire the advanced pianist.

Several selections feature ragtime-inspired arrangements, while others focus on lyrical phrasing, dynamic shaping, and expressive reharmonization. Every arrangement is written with attention to flow, playability, and musical impact—making them not only rewarding to learn, but effective in performance.

What You’ll Find Inside

• Advanced piano arrangements of beloved hymns and worship songs• A blend of energetic, rhythmic, and meditative styles• Ragtime-inspired arrangements with strong rhythmic drive• Rich, expressive harmonies and reharmonizations• Clearly structured pieces designed for real performance use• Performance notes to guide interpretation and musicality

Song List

Come, Christians, Join to SingA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodThere Is a FountainWhen We All Get to Heaven (Ragtime)Come Thou Fount of Every BlessingYou Are My All in AllAll Hail the PowerWhat a Friend We Have in Jesus (Ragtime)Praise Him! Praise Him!God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Who This Book Is For

This collection is best suited for intermediate to advanced pianists, especially those serving in church settings who want to move beyond simple hymn playing into more developed, expressive arrangements.

If you are looking to:

• Add depth and richness to your playing

• Develop a more confident and full sound

• Perform hymns with greater musical impact

…this book will serve you well.

About the Author

Jonathan Hudson is a church pianist and teacher dedicated to helping pianists develop practical, effective accompaniment skills. His teaching focuses on clear, usable systems that enable musicians to serve confidently and skillfully in church settings.

Final Thought

These arrangements are intended to be both enjoyable to play and meaningful to hear—music that not only fills the room, but supports the message behind it.