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Wade in the Water: SAB Choral Octavo

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Wade in the Water: SAB Choral Octavo

Wade in the Water: SAB Choral Octavo

Traditional Spiritual / arr. Mark Hayes

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The classic arrangement returns in a new SAB voicing! This work opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his very best. Many opportunities for brief solos. And the optional instrumental accompaniment (or SoundTrax CD) is outstanding.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081491691
SKU: 00-43629

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About the Arranger: Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes stands among the most prolific composers and arrangers in contemporary music, with over 1,750 published works spanning sacred, secular, orchestral, and keyboard literature. A summa cum laude graduate in Piano Performance from Baylor University, Hayes has built an international career as a pianist, conductor, and recording producer. His work has been commissioned for major venues including Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall, and his compositions have premiered globally, from Hong Kong to Rome.

Beyond the concert hall, Hayes has proven himself a skilled musical dramatist, orchestrating and arranging for theater while maintaining deep roots in both choral and piano music. In 2010, Baylor University honored him with the Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music. Whether conducting world premieres of large-scale works or refining arrangements for church and educational choirs, Hayes consistently demonstrates the craft and sensitivity that comes from decades of engagement with musicians at every level.

Why we love this

Hayes understands SAB voicing as more than a practical compromise. This arrangement opens with real dramatic impact, then sustains musical interest through multiple sections that build organically toward a powerful climax. The optional instrumental parts give you flexibility to perform it as a pure choral work or to add dimension and drive through accompaniment.

What to expect

The music opens with the charge and ceremony of a fanfare, immediately capturing attention through rhythmic vitality and bold harmony. From there it settles into swinging, soulful passages that let the text breathe while maintaining forward motion, then builds toward a finish that feels earned rather than forced.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking a spiritual arrangement with genuine musical substance and built-in showcase moments for soloists will find this compelling. It works for church choirs, festival choirs, school groups, and community ensembles that want a well-crafted piece with both accessibility and star power.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the fanfare opening with rhythmic precision and full voice; this moment sets the energy for everything that follows, so nail the ensemble attack and release.
  • Balance the solo moments carefully against the tutti sections. Hayes provides multiple opportunities for featured singers, which can showcase individual voices without overshadowing the choral texture.
  • If you use the instrumental accompaniment, rehearse with it early. The recorded tracks or live parts energize the swinging sections and help singers maintain momentum through transitions.
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece. The progression from opening fanfare through middle sections to climax requires intentional pacing; resist the urge to peak too early.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a spiritual-focused concert or as the closer of a set exploring African American sacred traditions. The combination of accessibility and musical sophistication makes it equally at home in a worship context and a concert setting. The optional instrumental parts allow you to scale the production up or down depending on your resources.

Skills your students will build

  • balancing solo lines against choral texture
  • executing rhythmic precision in fanfare-style writing
  • sustaining musical line through swinging, syncopated rhythms
  • dynamic shaping across multiple sections and key moments
  • ensemble coordination with optional instrumental accompaniment

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