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Mark Hayes Piano Collections Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Are you looking for a new sacred piano collection to play at church or in your home.  As most of you know, Mark Hayes’ arrangements are synonymous with “excellence.”  These folios with arrangements by Mark Hayes will surely be a winner!

The Art of the Piano Volume 1
In this exciting book, Mark was given free rein to create arrangements that are both challenging as well as pianistic, and he responded with a dazzling selection of settings that will delight his many talented fans. You will enjoy the full, orchestral sound of classic hymns such as “All Creatures of Our God and King,” and a medley of all three tunes for “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” And of course, there’s a touch of jazz in the spiritual “Go Down, Moses.” These rewarding arrangements for advanced pianists will be favorites for years to come. Don’t forget the performance CD recorded by Mark Hayes!  Level 3–Advanced Musically

Advent 
Christmastime is often a blur of activity that includes a few moments to reflect on the coming of Christ. In this beautiful collection, Mark Hayes provides us with eight meditative arrangements designed to help us slow down and experience the thrill of anticipation that lies at the heart of Advent. Suitable for preludes, offertories, or even to underscore a candle-lighting ceremony, these hymns and carols will set the mood for prayer and contemplation. A companion listening CD contains the recordings of Mark's original studio improvisations that were the basis for these printed arrangements. LEVEL 2 Intermediate to Moderate Difficulty

Spirituals We Love
In this fourth installment of the “Hymns We Love” series, six of your favorite arrangers including Mark Hayes apply their skills to the melodies and rhythms of the American spiritual. Because spirituals share roots with many popular music styles, you will find more than a touch of jazz in this collection, such as Mary McDonald's swinging “Joshua” and a driving “Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?” by Mark Hayes. But there is also a sensitive and beautiful side to this repertoire, as seen in Larry Shackley's arrangement of “My Lord, What a Morning” and Lloyd Larson's treatment of “There Is a Balm in Gilead.” As in previous volumes, each selection is introduced by a personal note from the arranger.  LEVEL 2+

For more recommendations on outstanding sacred piano folios, please contact Caryn or Judy in the piano department!