SKU: WD.080689802720

UPC: 080689802720.

Veteran arranger and respected leader in the field of contemporary evangelical church music, Marty Parks once again lends his pen and arranging expertise to bring us his latest Senior Adult Choir Musical for Christmas, When Earth Received Her King. Hallmarks of his distinctive arranging style include thoughtful, Biblically-inspired songs and narration; accessible, easy-to-sing vocals; and inspiring orchestrations, all composed with that special blend of Marty Parks wit, spirit, wisdom, and musical sensibility, purposed by His love for the Church, its music, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

SKU: HL.1471379

ISBN 9798350127812. UPC: 196288213611. 6.75x10.5x0.238 inches.

If you enjoy singing Baroque music and value the importance of kindness, courage and compassion, this new 30 minute through-composed work by Mark Hayes for chorus, soprano and tenor soloists and orchestra is for you. Drawing from the writings of ancient and contemporary authors, the original text of “Kindness,” written by Hayes, seeks to answer the question, “How then shall we live, especially in a world that seems so dysfunctional?” The answer: live with kindness, courage and compassion. When we are joined as one in our pursuit of these values, we can make a lasting impact. To quote Margaret Mead, “Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.” “Kindness” is set in the Baroque tradition and features an original chorale tune with three separate texts, a fugue, both conventional and retrograde, recitative-like sections for the soprano and tenor soloists and extensive instrumental interludes. As a nod to Baroque masters such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, Hayes included passages imitating “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring” and “Hallelujah Chorus.” This work is perfect for high school and college choirs as well as community and church choirs. The text is intentionally not sacred, rather universal in its appeal. Imagine how the music and message of this work could join a community together in the pursuit of kindness, courage and compassion. It's what the world needs.. now.