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Danny Boy: SSAA Choral Octavo

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Danny Boy: SSAA Choral Octavo

Danny Boy: SSAA Choral Octavo

Arr. Mark Hayes

Item: 00-19802
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Only Mark Hayes could write such a spectacularly beautiful arrangement of this timeless, emotional Irish air. It opens expressively, with an optional flute, and builds, but culminates in a touching, pianissimo re-statement of the melody that takes your breath away! It's emotionally and musically fulfilling; your choirs will perform it year after year. Along with the flute, an optional percussion part (bells and cymbal) is included in the publication.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 038081179681
SKU: 00-19802
Instrumentation: Opt. Flute and Percussion

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes stands among America's most prolific composers and arrangers, with over 1,750 published works spanning concert music, choral literature, and musical theater. A summa cum laude graduate in piano performance from Baylor University, Hayes has conducted prestigious ensembles at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the National Cathedral, premiering major works including his Requiem at Lincoln Center in 2013 and at St. Ignatius Basilica in Rome as part of a Vatican-sponsored festival.

Hayes's gifts extend across multiple disciplines. He has orchestrated hit musicals, produced recordings, and maintains a catalog of over 100 piano books ranging from classical to gospel to jazz. His work in sacred and secular choral music has earned him recognition including the 2010 Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music from Baylor University. Whether composing at his home in Kansas City or working internationally, Hayes remains committed to creating music that moves performers and audiences alike.

Why we love this

Hayes captures the yearning at the heart of this Irish air while respecting its emotional core. The arc from expressive opening through a powerful build to an intimate, breath-catching pianissimo final statement gives your singers a complete musical journey that feels both fresh and timeless.

What to expect

Tender and deeply moving, with a keen sense of longing that builds gradually toward emotional intensity before retreating into intimacy. The arrangement respects the melody's folk roots while creating a sophisticated harmonic landscape that reveals new layers with each hearing.

Who it's for

SSAA choirs seeking an emotionally resonant arrangement of a beloved standard. This piece works equally well in concert settings, festivals, competitions, and memorial services where its depth and accessibility create meaningful moments.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening statement of the melody with care; the optional flute can double the top line, but let the voices establish the air's character first before adding instrumental color.
  • Balance the build toward the climax without losing the vulnerability that makes this arrangement distinctive. The power comes from unified singing, not forcing volume.
  • Approach the final pianissimo restatement with absolute focus. This moment requires breath control, ensemble cohesion, and genuine emotional commitment from every singer.
  • If using the optional percussion (bells and cymbal), keep touches light and sparse. These colors should enhance, not dominate, the choral sound.

How to use it

Place this in the second half of a concert where audiences are settled and receptive to emotional depth. It pairs naturally with other traditional folk arrangements or sacred music, and its 16-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overwhelming your rehearsal calendar.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic contrast and control, particularly in executing a soft, sustained pianissimo passage
  • Blending treble voices across a full range while maintaining clarity of line
  • Coordination with optional instrumental parts (flute and percussion) in a choral context
  • Expressive phrasing and musical storytelling in a traditional melody

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