All Shall Be Well: SATB Choral Octavo
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All Shall Be Well: SATB Choral Octavo

By Mark Hayes / By Pamela Stewart

Item: 35-DS01602779
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS01602779

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About the Composer: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes brings the perspective of a working composer and conductor who understands what singers need. With over 1,750 published works spanning sacred music, orchestration, musical theater, and concert works, Hayes has built a career on writing idiomatically for voices. His credentials include conducting engagements at Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall, plus commissions from institutions worldwide. In 2010, Baylor University recognized his contributions to Christian music with an Award for Exemplary Leadership.

Beyond the concert hall, Hayes has demonstrated range across multiple musical worlds. He composed the score for Civil War Voices (a six-award winner at the Midtown International Theatre Festival), orchestrated musical theater works, and maintains an active presence as both a pianist and recording producer. His educational mission centers on creating music that serves musicians and audiences alike, whether at his Kansas City base or during international conducting engagements.

Why we love this

Hayes writes from firsthand knowledge of what works in the rehearsal room. The text pairs beautifully with the harmonic language, which moves without awkward transitions. This piece offers the substantive musicality that both serious choirs and developing ensembles can grow into.

What to expect

Affirming without sentimentality. The harmonic language creates warmth through thoughtful voice leading rather than sweet chord stacking. This is music that assures without oversimplifying.

Who it's for

Choirs with developed blend and intonation that want sacred repertoire with genuine musical substance. The text and music work equally hard, making this suitable for concert settings, services, and community performances.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text clarity against the harmonic color. Hayes builds meaning through both the words and the chords underneath them, so avoid letting the harmony overshadow the poetry.
  • Shape the phrase endings with intention rather than simply releasing at the barline. The piece breathes between its spiritual moments.
  • Lock intonation around the alto and tenor lines, which carry much of the harmonic weight in the arrangement.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary sacred works for a concert that explores how modern composers approach faith and reassurance. Its 15 pages suggest a centerpiece position within a set, with room for additional shorter pieces before or after. Equally effective in a service context where the theological weight of the text matters as much as the musical execution.

Skills your students will build

  • balancing text clarity with harmonic color
  • shaping four-part blend through intentional voice leading
  • maintaining intonation across extended harmonic movement
  • performing sacred music with musical maturity rather than pure volume

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