Mark Hayes earned a bachelor of Music degree in piano performance, magna cum laude from Baylor University, but his degree was only a small part of what he gained from those four years. During that time his dream to become a composer and arranger of contemporary Christian and sacred music was born and nurtured.
Today Hayes' choral and instrumental writing is widely acclaimed and performed internationally. He is well-known for his unique choral settings which draw from diverse styles such as gospel, jazz pop, folk, and classical to achieve a truly "American sound." His personal catalog, compiled over the last 22 years, includes well over 500 published original compositions and arrangements, which are distributed by several leading publishers and regularly featured by American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National conference. He has served as an adjunct composition instructor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missoui, and has ten solo piano recordings and fifteen keyboard folios to his credit.
In addition to his involvement in the sacred and secular choral music fields, Hayes is increasingly sought after as an orchestrator and record producer. Mark Hayes is a reoccurring recipient of the Standard Award from ASCAP and has won the prestigious Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association, which is the equivalent to a Grammy in gospel music.
Along with Joseph Martin and David Angerman, Mark has co-authored a fully graded, progressive piano method for the Christian student called KEYS FOR THE KINGDOM. While learning the basic concepts of piano playing, the student is introduced to many styles of sacred music: the wealth of great hymnody, songs, and psalms of the church; as well as the great classics in piano literature that every student needs to excel in musical study. Also Bible verses are included in the series that affirm spiritual values and motivate the student toward excellence at the keyboard. KEYS FOR THE KINGDOM is published by GlorySound, a division of Shawnee Press, Inc.
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Adams, Brant
Brant Adams holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Capital University (Columbus, Ohio), Master of Music degree in theory from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in music theory from the University of Texas at Austin.
Brant is a composer, arranger and orchestrator, whose work appears in several catalogs, including Shawnee Press, and since 2001, he has conducted and produced orchestral recordings for Shawnee Press. His music has been performed and recorded by orchestras and choral ensembles throughout the United States and at regional and national meetings of professional music organizations.
Brant has been a member of the Oklahoma State University music faculty since 1987, and currently serves as area coordinator of msuic theory and composition. He has received the Wise-Diggs-Berry Award for Teaching Excellence in the Arts and the Friends of Music Distinguished Music Professor Award. He also serves as the faculty advisor for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity.
Brant has served on the staff of First Baptist Church-Stillwater as music associate and pianist, as well as interim music director (1996-2002).
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Martin, Mary
Mary Martin grew up in Houston, Texas, but now makes her home in Lexington, North Carolina. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in voice performance from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mary currently serves as Director of Music at Churchland Baptist Church in Lexington where her husband, Dr. Stephen Martin is Senior Pastor.
Mary has several published works with Shawnee Press, Inc. She has also directed numerous stage productions through the Lexington Youth Theatre and maintains an active guitar, piano, and voice studio in her home. In addition to composing, directing and teaching, Mary remains active in performing extensively throughout North Carolina.
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Dengler, Susan
Susan Dengler is a Minister of Music with her husband, Lee Dengler at College Mennonite Church, located on the campus of Goshen College.
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Boersma, Susan
Susan Bentall Boersma was born and educated in Michigan and began her study of music with her parents, both of whom were performing artists. Her piano/organ/voice studies continued while attending Hope College. She has served as accompanist for college choirs and touring groups as well as for various solo artists and community choirs. She has led workshops on Music and Worship and has held positions as Pianist, Choral Director and Director of Music Ministries at churches in Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont and Ohio. Her first love is teaching and she continues to treasure the time in her studio with her wonderful students.
Susan is a published lyricist and has collaborated with David Lantz III, Craig Courtney and Lloyd Larson on both sacred and school repertoire.
Susan lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, Dr. James A. Boersma.
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