Santa Will Find You: TTBB Choral Octavo
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Santa Will Find You: TTBB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Item: 35-DS00399465
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00399465

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes has composed and arranged over 1,750 works across sacred and secular genres, establishing himself as one of the most prolific voices in American choral music. A summa cum laude graduate of Baylor University in piano performance, Hayes has conducted premieres at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the National Cathedral, while his compositions have been performed internationally from Rome to Hong Kong. His work earned him the 2010 Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music from Baylor University.

Beyond his choral legacy, Hayes is an accomplished orchestrator, record producer, and pianist with over 100 piano books in print spanning gospel, classical, jazz, and Broadway styles. His versatility extends to musical theater, including orchestrations for "Madame Buttermilk" and arrangements for new musicals staged at historic American theaters. Whether at the keyboard or in the conductor's chair, Hayes consistently demonstrates the craft and accessibility that have made his music a staple in choirs worldwide.

Why we love this

Hayes crafts this arrangement with the kind of musical warmth that makes singers actually want to return to holiday repertoire year after year. The flexibility built into the voicing options (TB through TTBB) means you can program this with evolving ensembles without relearning the chart, and the 11-page score manages to feel substantial without becoming unwieldy for a seasonal piece.

What to expect

A piece that balances nostalgic warmth with contemporary sensibility. Hayes delivers the comfort of a familiar holiday sentiment while keeping the harmonic language fresh enough that singers stay engaged rather than coasting on autopilot through another Christmas arrangement.

Who it's for

TTBB choirs seeking contemporary holiday material that feels genuinely singable across a range of voice types and skill levels. The arranger's signature accessibility makes this suitable for community theater choirs, church ensembles, and college groups programming their winter concerts.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the SSA and TTBB sections carefully; Hayes typically uses upper voices to carry the melody while keeping the lower parts buoyant rather than heavy, so resist the urge to let basses dominate.
  • The text setting rewards clear articulation on consonants, which will help the story of the piece shine through even in less acoustically forgiving venues.
  • Work the dynamic shape across longer phrases rather than treating each line as isolated; the arrangement responds well to gradual builds that feel inevitable rather than sudden.
  • Pay attention to any divisi markings Hayes includes; these are strategic moments to add texture, not obstacles to manage around.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece or as part of a mixed holiday set where you need a men's or mostly male ensemble piece that doesn't require comedic framing. The 11-page score also makes it substantial enough to justify its own rehearsal time without feeling like filler alongside larger concert works.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melodic clarity across multiple voicings
  • Shaping longer phrases with dynamic control
  • Reading flexible voicing options (TB/TTB/TBB/TTBB)
  • Articulation clarity in text-driven arrangements
  • Blending divisi sections without losing individual line integrity

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