A classic from the golden age of the show tune, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes is a soulful and sophisticated number originally written by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach for the musical Roberta. Over the years the song has been covered by Bryan Ferry, Jerry Garcia, and was a 1958 chart topping hit on both sides of the Atlantic for doo wop group, The Platters . With a deep dynamic range and rich, floating harmonies, this luxurious choral arrangement by Christopher Hussey for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment, is a beautifully re-imagined new take on a timeless song. Full of engrossing tension and dramatic relief that swells up through thick, complex chords and a memorable lead line, this is a must perform piece for amateur-intermediate choirs. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Gary Bonner Choral Series-Choirs will be thrilled to learn this new Mark Hayes work which we proudly present as part of the Gary Bonner Choral Series. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1 fl 2/picc ob cl bn tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Get ready to rock?Mark Hayes style! This beloved spiritual is perfect for any occasion where spirited Christmas music is needed. The well-crafted piano accompaniment supports the choral parts and is a joy to play. Truly celebratory and fun! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Mark Hayes has adapted Psalm 89 for this lively and charming piece for young or inexperienced choirs. From the Baptist Festival Singers Choral Series

A wonderful medley of Traditional Spirituals Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Oh When The Saints Go Marchin' In arranged by Mark Hayes for full mixed SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. With gospel soul a bright jazz pulse and rhythm this is a wonderful piece that is sure to delight and impress.

Morten Lauridsen's I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes was written for Stephen Layton and Polyphony and has been recorded on Lauridsen: Nocturnes (Hyperion CDA 67580). Purchase the sheet music here arranged for mixed vocal chorus.In speaking of Lauridsen in his book Choral Music in the Twentieth Century the author Nick Strimple says of him 'he is the only American composer in history who can be called mystic [whose] probing serene work contains all the elusive and indefinable ingredient which leaves the impression that all questions have been answered [... ] From 1993 Lauridsen's music rapidly increased in international popularity and by the centuy's end he hadeclipsed Tandall Thompson as the most frequently performed American choral composer'.This piece is from Faber's Choral Signature Series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. the series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Another winner by Mark Hayes! After a strong and stately opening this setting based on Jeremiah and Psalm 100 drives into a rhythmically exciting celebration anthem. Available: SATB.

Mark Hayes has created an inviting ballad of comfort and assurance with his signature touch. The message is heartfelt, and the vocal and piano scoring exquisite. Appropriate all year long. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Three exquisite carol arrangements from the inimitable Mark Hayes are linked with brief spoken narratives to create Christmas Suite. Perfect for a Christmas Eve service or anytime during the Christmas season when a full work isn't desired. Accompany with piano and/or organ, Chamber Orchestra or the sparkling InstruTrax Accompaniment CD. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Mark Hayes has set this anonymously written popular text to a wonderful tune with rich accompanimentInstrumentation available (HMC2007a): Fl Ob Bb Clarinet Bsn/BassClarinet (Sub.) Hn in F Percussion and Full Score

This original composition by Mark Hayes offers a non-traditional approach to Lenten or Easter services. The easy syncopated rhythms are not too difficult for a good intermediate pianist and the repetition in the vocal partsmakes this piece accessible to all choirs youth or adult. Beginning with Gethsemane and building to Resurrection Day Didn't I See My Lord? moves gradually higher in both melody and mood finally rejoicing in the glory ofthe Lord as it is reflected in the faces of those who believe.