Gospel Classics

Gospel Classics reflects the importance of hymns and gospel songs in the musical fabric of Mark Hayes's life. The skillful arranger has artistically breathed new life" into the well-known gospel songs included in this collection for advanced pianists. Church musicians and worshippers alike are certain to take great enjoyment in experiencing these fresh new settings and lush harmonies."

Gospel Classics reflects the importance of hymns and gospel songs in the musical fabric of Mark Hayes's life. The skillful arranger has artistically "breathed new life" into the well-known gospel songs included in this collection for advanced pianists. Church musicians and worshippers alike are certain to take great enjoyment in experiencing these fresh new settings and lush harmonies. Titles: * He Hideth My SoulŒæ * Heavenly SunlightŒæ * How Great Thou ArtŒæ * I Will Arise and Go to JesusŒæ * Iäó»ll Fly AwayŒæ * In the GardenŒæ * The Old Rugged CrossŒæ * On Jordanäó»s Stormy BanksŒæ * Sweet By and ByŒæ * There Is a Balm in GileadŒæ * When I Can Read My Title ClearŒæ * When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

(Piano Solo Songbook). A dozen old-time gospel favorites with a ragtime flair arranged for piano solo: Because He Lives * Goodbye World Goodbye * He Touched Me * I Saw the Light * I'll Fly Away * Keep on the Firing Line * Mansion over the Hilltop * No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus * There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me * Victory in Jesus * What a Day That Will Be * Where Could I Go.

A collection of 12 favorite old-time gospel classics arranged for fingerstyle guitar solo. Featured are: His Eye Is on the Sparrow; the Church in the Wildwood; Higher Ground; and many more. In notation and tablature. In his numerous books for Mel Bay Publications, Steven has consistently demonstrated a gift for writing elegant idiomatic guitar arrangements. Audio available online.

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!

(Easy Guitar). A virtual bible of more than 100 songs of faith arranged for easy guitar! This collection includes: Amazing Grace * At Calvary * Blessed Assurance * Church in the Wildwood * He Touched Me * His Eye Is on the Sparrow * How Great Thou Art * I Love to Tell the Story * I Saw the Light * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * The Lily of the Valley * More Than Wonderful * The Old Rugged Cross * Rock of Ages * Shall We Gather at the River? * Sweet By and By * Turn Your Radio On * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more.

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.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.