Mark Hayes

Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated was written by hymnist, Frances Ridley Havergal, daughter of the well-known English hymnist William Havergal. Francis wrote that it was on occasion of visiting the home of a friend that the hymn was composed. It seems there were ten persons in the home that she was visiting, some converted and some still unconverted. She prayed, 'Lord, give me all in this house!' At the end of her visit, all were converted. It was then that she penned the hymn that ends with 'Ever only, all for Thee!' Multiple voicings, instrumental parts and a beautiful fully-orchestrated accompaniment track are available. / Choeur

This exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will live in your library for years to come. Dynamic choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the arranger. A magnificent pièce de résistance for the concert hall or sanctuary! / Choeur SSA

Commissiond and recorded by the Gary Bonner Singers here is classic Mark Hayes in his inimitable style having created a wonderful festival-like piece for choir and orchestra. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score andParts (fl 1-2/pic ob/ehn cl bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 btbn tba timp perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 6:00.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Contents: Full Score Trumpets 1-2 French Horn Trombones 1-2 Organ (opt.)

A celebratory piece adapted from Psalm 8 written for SATB with organ and optional brass (HMC1724A): 2 Tpt Horn 2 Tbn Timp and Cymbal

Uses: Good Friday St. Thomas Sunday Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 This sterling Mark Hayes offering sets the classic Isaiah text with beauty and poignancy. Mark's careful craftsmanship of the text with the music is rich choral writing.The optional cello obbligato will add passion.