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Mark Hayes is an internationally renowned American concert pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor, celebrated for his versatile and distinctive musical style. His work embodies a unique "American sound," seamlessly blending influences from gospel, jazz, pop, folk, and classical music. Hayes holds significant prominence in both sacred and secular music spheres, with an extensive catalog that has earned him widespread recognition and a lasting impact on contemporary choral and piano literature.

  • Mark Hayes' personal catalog encompasses over 1,500 published works, spanning compositions and arrangements for solo piano, vocal solo, choral ensembles, orchestra, and various instrumental combinations.
  • He is an award-winning artist, recognized with a Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year for "I've Just Seen Jesus" and a recurring recipient of the ASCAP Standard Award.
  • Hayes frequently conducts the world premieres of his major compositions, such as his "Requiem," "Te Deum," and "Magnificat," at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, with international performances in locations like Rome.
  • He earned a Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude in Piano Performance from Baylor University in 1975, which later honored him with the Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music.

Performing Mark Hayes' music offers a deeply rewarding experience for musicians of various skill levels and instrumental focuses. His sheet music is widely available for piano solo, multiple pianos, vocal solo, choral groups, and a range of instrumental ensembles, with many collections specifically tailored for intermediate pianists. Musicians are drawn to his arrangements for their incredible versatility, which includes everything from spirited jazz interpretations and contemporary gospel numbers to classic hymn settings and virtuosic concert pieces. His compositions provide both technical challenge and profound expressive opportunities, allowing performers to engage with a rich, inspiring, and uniquely American musical tapestry.

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