I Am That Man: PianoTrax Digital Download

Mark Hayes writes for men's voices with genuine musical substance rather than novelty. This arrangement sits comfortably in the male voice range while maintaining melodic interest and harmonic sophistication that keeps singers engaged throughout rehearsal and performance.

Straightforward and sincere, with the kind of direct emotional clarity that Hayes brings to all his choral writing. The text and melody work hand in hand, allowing singers to focus on ensemble blend rather than navigate complex rhythmic or harmonic terrain.

This piece works for men's choirs of any size, from smaller community groups to large church or university ensembles. Directors looking for accessible secular repertoire with professional-quality accompaniment will find the flexible voicing (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB) invaluable for casting across experience levels.

• Balance the middle parts carefully in your rehearsal process. TB and TBB voicings often leave the tenor line exposed, so work that line separately before full sectional runs.
• Lean into Hayes's straightforward harmonic language to keep diction crisp and unified. The text will sit naturally once you establish the chord progressions with your section leaders.
• Use the PianoTrax accompaniment as a full rehearsal tool, not just a performance backup. Playing it during sectional work helps singers lock their parts to the harmonic framework.

Pair this with other contemporary choral works in a fall or spring concert focused on secular American music. The accessible voicing and moderate length make it an excellent choice for mixed programs that need to accommodate varying choir sizes or as a standalone piece for a men's choir concert.

• Balancing independent vocal lines within flexible voicing options
• Singing in men's ensemble textures (TB, TTB, TBB, TTBB)
• Maintaining diction clarity in contemporary choral settings
• Responding to accompaniment leadership from piano