All My Trials: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: All My Trials: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-16398
Price: 2.95 USD
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Arr. Mark Hayes

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An outstanding arrangement by Mark Hayes of an American folk spiritual. An unhurried introduction gives way to a moderate rock groove highlighted with rhythmic intensity. Much unison writing in men's part; women occasionally divide to three parts. InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 trumpets [opt. flugelhorns], 2 tenor saxes, rhythm, synthesizer, percussion.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081143095

SKU: 00-16398

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes brings four decades of compositional and arranging expertise to choral music, with over 1,750 published works across genres spanning sacred, orchestral, theatrical, and solo instrumental repertoire. A summa cum laude graduate in piano performance from Baylor University, Hayes has conducted at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the National Cathedral, and received the 2010 Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music from Baylor University's Center for Christian Music Studies.

Beyond his choral and orchestral achievements, Hayes is deeply invested in keyboard writing, with more than 100 piano publications reflecting his command of gospel, jazz, classical, and popular idioms. His theatrical work includes orchestrations for musical theater and original scores that have garnered significant recognition; he continues composing and conducting from his Kansas City base, driven by a commitment to creating music that resonates across cultures and contexts.

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Why we love this

Hayes transforms a traditional spiritual into a contemporary choral experience that respects the genre's emotional core while embracing modern groove sensibilities. The strategic unison writing for men's voices keeps parts accessible while the occasional three-part divisi for women adds textural variety without overwhelming rehearsal time.

What to expect

The piece opens with restraint, building anticipation before shifting into a driving rock groove that channels the spiritual's resilience with modern rhythmic energy. The contrast between the meditative introduction and the propulsive middle sections mirrors the text's emotional arc, grounding hope in forward motion.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits experienced SATB choirs with rock and contemporary music in their repertoire, particularly those comfortable with rhythmic precision and ensemble grooves. Directors seeking a spiritual arrangement that bridges traditional and modern sensibilities will find the men's unison writing and women's divisi sections both manageable and musically engaging.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the unison men's passages with clear articulation to define the rhythmic intensity; this foundation supports the women's divided sections that enter later.
Balance the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) with vocal blend rather than volume; the groove drives the arrangement, not overwhelms it.
Let the unhurried introduction breathe; resist rushing into the rock groove, allowing the contrast to land more effectively when the tempo lifts.
When women divide, maintain vertical alignment between parts and soloists; mark cue notes in the score to anchor singers who carry the primary melodic line.

How to use it

Program this as a compelling centerpiece in a concert blending spiritual traditions with contemporary styles, or pair it with other Hayes arrangements to showcase his distinctive approach to American folk material. The optional instrumental parts make it flexible for full band accompaniment or rhythm section reduction depending on your ensemble resources.