Because He Lives (arr. Mark Hayes): SATB Choral Octavo
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Because He Lives (arr. Mark Hayes): SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Item: 35-DS01402967
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS01402967

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes has composed and arranged over 1,750 published works across multiple genres, establishing himself as one of the most prolific voices in American sacred music. A summa cum laude graduate in Piano Performance from Baylor University, Hayes has conducted premieres at Lincoln Center and the National Cathedral, and his sacred works including the Te Deum, Magnificat, and Gloria have been performed internationally. In 2010, Baylor University's Center for Christian Music Studies recognized him with the Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music, acknowledging his sustained contributions to the field.

Beyond the concert hall, Hayes has distinguished himself as an orchestrator, record producer, and prolific piano composer with over 100 books in print spanning gospel, classical, jazz, and musical theatre. His work for Civil War Voices earned six awards at the Midtown International Theatre Festival, and he has been commissioned for major projects including a 100th anniversary work premiered in Hong Kong. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Hayes continues to create music across sacred and secular contexts with equal facility.

Why we love this

Hayes brings a sophisticated harmonic language to this beloved gospel standard while keeping the arrangement genuinely singable across all four voices. The 11-page setting balances emotional accessibility with musical depth, allowing choirs to explore the text's spiritual weight without requiring virtuosic technical demands.

What to expect

The arrangement radiates quiet confidence in its faith message. Hayes respects the hymn-like simplicity at the song's core while adding harmonic colors and voice interactions that deepen the emotional landscape, creating moments of genuine intimacy within the choral sound.

Who it's for

This arrangement suits intermediate to advanced choirs comfortable with four-part SATB writing and looking to expand their sacred music repertoire. It works equally well for church choirs preparing a Sunday service, community chorales building a concert program, or high school choirs seeking meaningful sacred literature beyond simpler arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to Hayes's voice leading in the inner parts; the harmonic movement often carries melodic interest that shouldn't get buried. Balance matters more than power here.
  • The gospel inflections Hayes includes are subtle. Resist over-stylizing with heavy swing or excessive rhythmic looseness; let the arrangement speak for itself.
  • Work through parts independently before full ensemble rehearsals. Each voice has moments where it supports the melody, and singers need to hear how their line fits the larger harmonic architecture.

How to use it

Consider this for Easter or spring concerts where you want substantive sacred content without overwhelming length. It also pairs beautifully with other contemporary hymn settings or as a bridge piece between more elaborate anthemic works and traditional hymn-based pieces, helping audiences reconnect with the text's spiritual directness.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent voice lines within homophonic textures
  • Interpreting contemporary hymn arrangements with musical maturity
  • Sustaining legato line singing in gospel-influenced harmonic progressions
  • Understanding how Hayes's harmonic choices create emotional resonance

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