Mark Hayes

Review: For the first time, four of Mark's best a cappella spiritual settings are published as a collection. These spirited titles are filled with Hayes' signature jazz-tinged harmonies, call and answer writing, engaging syncopations and show-stopper endings. Program that separately or as a Mark Hayes 'set' in your next concert. For high school, college, community and church choirs who like a challenge.

Songlist: Ain't-a That Good News!, Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit, Ezekiel Saw The Wheel, Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name

Review: Mark Hayes is an internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and performer. The recipient of the prestigious Dove Award (gospel music's equivalent of a Grammy), Mark has transformed these popular traditional spirituals and gospel songs into refreshing, contemporary classics. Appropriate for performance by school, community and church choirs, these five outstanding arrangements are choral standards, a distinctive addition to your choir library.

Songlist: Old Time Religion, Standin' in the Need of Prayer, Down By the Riverside, Do, Lord, Steal Away to Heaven, Marchin' On Up, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, Amazing Grace, I'm New Born Again, Steal Away, Motherless Child, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen

Review: Take seven of George and Ira Gershwin's classic songs, add Mark Hayes' stunning and unpredictable arrangements, and it all adds up to a winning collection for singers and listeners alike. This treasured collection is available in both Medium High and Medium low editions, with an optional Accompaniment CD featuring piano recordings performed by the incomparable Mark Hayes himself.

Songlist: By Strauss, Clap Yo' Hands, I Got Rhythm, Love Is Here To Stay, The Man I Love, Summertime, They Can't Take That Away From Me

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Standards

Review: Take seven of George and Ira Gershwin's classic songs, add Mark Hayes' stunning and unpredictable arrangements, and it all adds up to a winning collection for singers and listeners alike. This treasured collection is available in both Medium High and Medium low editions, with an optional Accompaniment CD featuring piano recordings performed by the incomparable Mark Hayes himself.

Songlist: By Strauss, Clap Yo' Hands, I Got Rhythm, Love Is Here To Stay, The Man I Love, Summertime, They Can't Take That Away From Me

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: Standards

Review: This stunning new addition to the Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Series features traditional favorites such as Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, popular contemporary songs such as On Eagle's Wings, and an inspired new song of faith by award-winning composer and arranger Mark Hayes. Available in both Medium High and Medium Low voicings, it includes Accompaniment recordings with Mark Hayes at the piano. A Listening (Full Performance) CD is available separately. Wonderful for concerts, contests and recitals, ideal for worship throughout the year, weddings and funerals!

Songlist: On Eagle's Wings, Bright And Beautiful , Take My Life, And Let It Be Consecrated, Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing , Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, Lord Of The Dance, Safe Within Your Arms, Alleluia, Sing to Jesus, Marchin' On Up, Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Gospel

Review: This stunning new addition to the Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Series features traditional favorites such as Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, popular contemporary songs such as On Eagle's Wings, and an inspired new song of faith by award-winning composer and arranger Mark Hayes. Available in both Medium High and Medium Low voicings, it includes Accompaniment recordings with Mark Hayes at the piano. A Listening (Full Performance) CD is available separately. Wonderful for concerts, contests and recitals, ideal for worship throughout the year, weddings and funerals!

Songlist: On Eagle's Wings, Bright And Beautiful , Take My Life, And Let It Be Consecrated, Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing , Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, Lord Of The Dance, Safe Within Your Arms, Alleluia, Sing to Jesus, Marchin' On Up, Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: Gospel

Review: Award-winning composer, arranger, pianist and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted a superb anthology of ten traditional spirituals for vocal soloist with piano accompaniment in true art-song style, ideal for school or church singers.

Songlist: Deep River , Go, Tell It on the Mountain , Steal Away To Heaven , I Feel The Spirit Moving , There Is A Balm In Gilead , Behold The Star! , My Lord, What A Morning , The Gospel Of Grace , Give Me Jesus , Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Spirituals

Review: Award-winning composer, arranger, pianist and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted a superb anthology of ten traditional spirituals for vocal soloist with piano accompaniment in true art-song style, ideal for school or church singers.

Songlist: Deep River , Go, Tell It on the Mountain , Steal Away To Heaven , I Feel The Spirit Moving , There Is A Balm In Gilead , Behold The Star! , My Lord, What A Morning , The Gospel Of Grace , Give Me Jesus , Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: Spirituals

Review: 7 Psalms and Spiritual Songs is a distinctive addition to the Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Series. Inspired by some of the most beloved scripture passages of all time, Mark has composed seven new songs with piano accompaniment, reflecting his extraordinary genius. Each offers a wide range of mood, emotion and style that is certain to delight performer and listener alike.

Songlist: How I Love Your Word, Refuge and Strength, A Time for Everything, Prepare the Way of the Lord, Arise, My Love, and Come Away, Make a Joyful Noise, Afterword

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Spirituals

Review: 7 Psalms and Spiritual Songs is a distinctive addition to the Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Series. Inspired by some of the most beloved scripture passages of all time, Mark has composed seven new songs with piano accompaniment, reflecting his extraordinary genius. Each offers a wide range of mood, emotion and style that is certain to delight performer and listener alike.

Songlist: How I Love Your Word, Refuge and Strength, A Time for Everything, Prepare the Way of the Lord, Arise, My Love, and Come Away, Make a Joyful Noise, Afterword

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: Spirituals

Review: Award winning composer, arranger, pianist and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted an exquisite anthology of Christmas arrangements for solo voice, including traditional carols, art songs, masterworks and spirituals. Reflecting the arranger's mastery of vocal accompaniment, the piano partners with the voice in true art song style. Available in medium high and medium low voicings, this collection also features accompaniment and full-performance recordings on compact disc with Mark Hayes at the piano.

Songlist: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Away in a Manger, Sing Joy!, Midnight Noel, Gesu Bambino, Silent Night, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Holy Night, The Coventry, Carol, Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

Style: Contemporary Christian

Review: Award winning composer, arranger, pianist and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted an exquisite anthology of Christmas arrangements for solo voice, including traditional carols, art songs, masterworks and spirituals. Reflecting the arranger's mastery of vocal accompaniment, the piano partners with the voice in true art song style. Available in medium high and medium low voicings, this collection also features accompaniment and full-performance recordings on compact disc with Mark Hayes at the piano.

Songlist: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Away in a Manger, Sing Joy! , Midnight Noel, Gesu Bambino, Silent Night, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, O Holy Night , The Coventry, Carol, Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child

Style: Contemporary Christian

Review: Award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted a delightful addition to his popular vocal solo series. 10 Folk Songs for Solo Voice offers traditional tunes from Scotland, Wales, and the United States, ranging from the plaintive (I Know Where I'm Going) to the passionate (Aura Lee); from the Civil War (Goober Peas) to the nineteenth century American frontier (Railroad Medley); and from comic courting songs (Billy Boy) to early popular song (Stephen Foster's Beautiful Dreamer). Available in both medium high and medium low voicings with accompaniment CD recordings. A full performance Listening CD, featuring all ten titles in a mixture of voicings, is also available.

Songlist: Railroad Medley, I Know Where I'm Going, Simple Gifts, Beautiful Dreamer, The Erie Canal , The Ash Grove, The Arkansas Traveler, Aura Lee, Billy Boy, Goober Peas

Voicing: Medium High
Style: World / Folk

Review: Award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, and recording artist Mark Hayes has crafted a delightful addition to his popular vocal solo series. 10 Folk Songs for Solo Voice offers traditional tunes from Scotland, Wales, and the United States, ranging from the plaintive (I Know Where I'm Going) to the passionate (Aura Lee); from the Civil War (Goober Peas) to the nineteenth century American frontier (Railroad Medley); and from comic courting songs (Billy Boy) to early popular song (Stephen Foster's Beautiful Dreamer). Available in both medium high and medium low voicings with accompaniment CD recordings. A full performance Listening CD, featuring all ten titles in a mixture of voicings, is also available.

Songlist: Railroad Medley, I Know Where I'm Going, Simple Gifts , Beautiful Dreamer, The Erie Canal, The Ash Grove, The Arkansas Traveler, Aura Lee, Billy Boy, Goober Peas

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: World / Folk

Review: Mark Hayes is renowned for his mastery of the contemporary praise idiom. In this extraordinary addition to his vocal solo series, he has transformed seven of the most popular contemporary praise songs into vocal solos with supportive keyboard accompaniments, worthy of worship and concert hall. Available in both medium high and medium low voicings. As an added bonus, this collection boasts fully orchestrated recordings on both its accompaniment and listening CDs. Instrumental parts are also available in select keys.

Songlist: On Eagle's Wings, God Will Make a Way, Above All , Make Me a Channel of Your Peace, Shout to the Lord, One Bread, One Body, Shine, Jesus, Shine

Voicing: Medium High
Style: Contemporary Christian

Review: Mark Hayes is renowned for his mastery of the contemporary praise idiom. In this extraordinary addition to his vocal solo series, he has transformed seven of the most popular contemporary praise songs into vocal solos with supportive keyboard accompaniments, worthy of worship and concert hall. Available in both medium high and medium low voicings. As an added bonus, this collection boasts fully orchestrated recordings on both its accompaniment and listening CDs. Instrumental parts are also available in select keys.

Songlist: On Eagle's Wings, God Will Make a Way, Above All , Make Me a Channel of Your Peace , Shout to the Lord , One Bread, One Body, Shine, Jesus, Shine

Voicing: Medium Low
Style: Contemporary Christian