Following up on his tremendously popular collection of "miniatures," Mark Hayes crafted a second volume of short, practical solos for today's church pianist. Along with captivating hymn arrangements written in his renowned style, Mark provides five original pieces, giving you a variety of selections perfect for use as preludes, postludes, offertories, or underscores.

Written with the season of hope, love, joy, and peace in mind, this volume of Mark Hayes Miniatures features familiar carols and five original compositions that correspond with events in the Christmas story. As with the other volumes in this series, each arrangement is around two minutes or less, so you can add more seasonal music to your Advent and Christmas celebrations. They can even be performed without hours of practice, providing music you can play at the last minute.

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Level 2 "I love Mark Hayes piano arrangements, but they are just too difficult for me to play in public." If you have thought or even uttered that sentiment, Mark Hayes has a wonderful gift for you! The artistry, the emotion, the stylistic variety and musical interest--all are present in this, the first volume of an exciting new series that's been created with the intermediate skills of an emerging pianist firmly in mind. The listeners will both enjoy and be inspired by the unmistakable Mark Hayes touch, and only you will know or appreciate these carefully crafted easier arrangements for their modest technical demands. Now you can say, "I can't wait for the next volume of Mark Hayes hymn arrangements to share with my congregation," and have confidence that indeed, you will be able to do just that! (Durations are included for all selections.)

(Shawnee Press). Favorite spirituals and gospel songs, all set in styles ranging from old-time swing, to blues, to bossa, to a romantic "movie theme" to quasi new age stylings. This recording features solo piano with rhythm section. Songs include: Amazing Grace * Every Time I Feel the Spirit * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Old Time Religion/Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * and more.