Write Your Message On My Heart: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Mark Hayes
Item: 35-PK00151527
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A fabulous original anthem of devotion artfully adorned with inspired music. The memorable theme presents the words of II Corinthians in an attractive and motivating song. At the heart of this song is a relevant call to Christians to reach out in a faith rich with love to the world around us. Duration: ca. 3:42.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00151527
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About the Composer: Mark Hayes
Mark Hayes has shaped American sacred music across five decades as a composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist of considerable reach. With over 1,750 published works spanning classical, gospel, jazz, and Broadway idioms, he has established himself through conducting engagements at Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall, where his large-scale works (Te Deum, Magnificat, Gloria, Requiem) continue to find performers. His credentials include a summa cum laude degree in Piano Performance from Baylor University and the 2010 Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music from Baylor's Center for Christian Music Studies.
Beyond choral composition, Hayes has distinguished himself as an orchestrator and theatrical musician, having arranged and orchestrated works for musical theatre and produced the score for Civil War Voices, which garnered six awards at the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival. His compositional voice balances accessibility with depth; he has written over 100 piano publications and maintains a prolific output in both sacred and secular contexts. Whether conducting world premieres at venues like St. Ignatius Basilica in Rome or composing at his home in Kansas City, Hayes remains dedicated to creating music that reaches broad audiences.
Why we love this
Hayes crafts this anthem with the emotional clarity that has earned him recognition across concert halls and cathedrals. The pairing of II Corinthians with an original melody that feels both contemporary and grounded gives singers a text they can invest in spiritually while learning from a composer who understands how melody carries meaning. The orchestral arrangement lifts the piece beyond typical service music without demanding technical extremes from your ensemble.
What to expect
The piece opens with an invitation rather than a proclamation. The melodic line unfolds with warmth and sincerity, supported by orchestration that feels both intimate and expansive by turns. By the final measures, the combination of familiar harmonic language and a compelling text creates a moment of genuine emotional clarity.
Who it's for
This anthem belongs in the libraries of church music directors, community choirs with orchestral resources, and concert choirs seeking contemporary sacred repertoire with real substance. The orchestral accompaniment makes it especially valuable for directors who can draw on school or community orchestras for performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's statement of the theme with the orchestral accompaniment so the text remains intelligible throughout. Hayes writes melody-forward; trust it to carry the spiritual weight.
- Shape the phrase contours with attention to the natural rhythms of the II Corinthians text. Breathe where the meaning completes, not where the bar line suggests.
- Let your rehearsal focus on the harmonic progression that supports the melody. Hayes often uses straightforward harmonic language to serve the text; clarity here will deepen the anthem's devotional quality.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece for an Easter or spring concert built around themes of outreach and faith. It pairs naturally with other contemporary sacred works and can anchor a program that moves between different eras of Christian music. The 3:42 duration makes it substantial enough to merit a program spot without overshadowing shorter choral works.
Skills your students will build
- Singing text with doctrinal meaning while maintaining musical focus
- Balancing voice parts against orchestral accompaniment
- Sustaining a lyrical line across longer phrases
- Responding to harmonic progression and modulation