All My Trials: Choral SoundPax

Name: All My Trials: Choral SoundPax
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-16404
Price: 15.00 USD
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Arr. Mark Hayes

Item: 00-16404

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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. An exciting Christmas medley, combining the English carol Here We Come A-Caroling, with the French carols Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (featuring the women), and Masters in this Hall (featuring the men). InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 trumpets [opt. flugelhorns], 2 tenor saxes, rhythm, synthesizer, percussion.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 038081143101

SKU: 00-16404

Instrumentation: 2 trumpets [opt. flugelhorns], 2 tenor saxes, rhythm, synthesizer, percussion, score

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes stands among the most prolific arrangers and composers in American choral and sacred music. His catalog of over 1,750 published works spans concert music, choral literature, orchestrations, and piano compositions across jazz, gospel, classical, and Broadway idioms. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude in Piano Performance from Baylor University and has guest conducted at major venues including Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall, where his large-scale works such as Te Deum, Magnificat, and Gloria have received performances.

Hayes's work extends beyond performance into commissioning and theatrical music; he orchestrated the musical Madame Buttermilk and created the score for Civil War Voices, which earned six awards at the Midtown International Theatre Festival in New York. Baylor University recognized his contributions to Christian music in 2010 with the Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music. His world premiere of his Requiem at Lincoln Center in 2013 and subsequent performance at St. Ignatius Basilica in Rome underscores his standing as a composer of both accessible choral music and ambitious concert works.

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Why we love this

Hayes's arrangement respects the spiritual's contemplative core while injecting modern energy through the rock groove and vivid orchestration. The generous use of unison writing for men's voices ensures accessibility without sacrificing sophistication, and the optional horn instrumentation gives directors flexibility depending on their ensemble's instrumentation.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with unhurried grace, the spiritual's meditative quality settling in before a moderate rock groove awakens the energy. Rhythmic intensity pulses through the arrangement, grounded by unison men's voices and moments where women's harmonies bloom into fuller texture, creating a dynamic arc that feels both reverent and contemporary.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits choirs with mixed voices who want to program a spiritual with contemporary appeal and instrumental support. Directors seeking a sacred piece that bridges traditional hymn singing with accessible modern grooves will find this especially rewarding; it works well for choirs comfortable with rock-influenced rhythms and optional instrumentation.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the rhythm section carefully during the moderate rock grooves; the synthesizer should anchor harmonic motion without overwhelming the choir's blend.
Use the unhurried introduction to establish the spiritual's reflective character before the energy shifts. Let singers breathe naturally and avoid rushing the opening.
Shape the women's three-part writing with clarity; these moments offer textural variety after the unison passages, so articulate the inner lines distinctly.
Coordinate dynamics between trumpet and tenor saxophone parts to highlight the "rhythmic intensity" without overshadowing the vocal line.

How to use it

This arrangement functions equally well as a concert centerpiece or service music, depending on your programming. Its moderate length and accessible groove make it a strong choice for spring or Easter seasons when spirituals gain prominence; pair it with other Hayes arrangements or traditional sacred repertoire to build a coherent thematic program.