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(Denise) "Loved your website! emailed you about your visit at Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach. Ca. UR a blessing."

(Richard Uhlman) "Hi Mark, on behalf of the Chancel Choir, Manchester United Methodist Church St. Louis, thank you for the new music you're doing for Kevin in commemoration to his mother. I know he really appreciates it and will cherish this moment for a long time to come. Your new arrangement will premiere in April 2005. Once again on behalf of the Chancel choir, thank you, and God bless always."

(Marsha Denney) "Love your music-love playing it on Sundays at church-and just sitting around at home"

(Tami Thompson) "I have been a church pianist over 25 years, and your music is the best! Your arrangements really fit my style. I have also gotten a small group of musicians together and we are working our way through "Well Tempered Jazz"! Keep writing! "

(EBENEZER ALVES) "MARK, YOUR ARRANGERS ARE BEAUTY, DIVINITY, WONDERFUL... MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KNOW WHAT SONGS ARE SINGING HERE IN BRAZIL. FORGIVE ME THE ENGLISH. AMEN."

(John Rogers) "You have a very relaxing site, easy to navigate."

(Kathy Hogue) "Mark, Very nice website. Want you to know I LOVE your piano music, have every one of your books and my congregation enjoys the music also. Am looking forward to meeting you when you are in Tampa this summer. Also... looking for any advice on how to get a piano song published. I've written my first, working on the second. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Have a wonderful day! God Bless! Kathy"

(Jason Walker) "Mark, I have been playing and singing your music since I began playing piano for my home church at age 15, some 17 years ago. I first sang "Grace" when I was in college at Dallas Baptist University and loved it as a piece of music. Last fall, I sang "Grace" with the Turtle Creek Choral in Dallas while you were in town. It now means so much more to me than you could ever imagine. Thank you."

(Frankie) "I love what you do It rules"

(Marge Johnson) "I just finished playing your beautiful song "Seasons of Life" in the Well Tempered Jazz book. It is not difficult, -just fun to play, and it makes me think of our lives. Keep up the good work Mark. Would love to attend another concert. Love and God Bless You. Marge"

(Richard Bush) "MARK...GOT ANY UPBEAT NEW GOSPEL MUSIC IN YOUR COLLECTION? WILL TAKE ALL I CAN GET...HAVE GOSPEL CLASSICS..NEED CONCERT IN KEARNEY, NE. YOU CAN STAY HERE...3 EXTRA BEDRMS ON A LAKE AND A GOOD BALDWIN..THANKS....RICHARD"

(Donna Godfrey) "Mark, I am employed by Jenkens & Gilchrist as paralegal to your sister, Lisa Meyerhoff. I knew at the start of my employment two years ago that there was something special about Lisa, but we just the other day got the opportunity to talk about our religious upbringing. I too am a long time Southern Baptist (preacher's kid) and pianist. My son has a BA in music from Howard Payne Baptist University. We currently attend First Baptist Dallas. We love your works and would love to meet you some day. Love and prayers in Christ, Donna Godfrey "

(Denise Machado) "Dear Mark, you are just wonderful. Since first time I had opportunity to play one of your choir arrangements I knew it was unique. As you I'm a concert pianist but I also have improvisational skills what is very helpful in church music, specially here in Brazil, for we don't have material as much as you up there. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and giving your ideas writen down. I'm sorry if my english is not good enough to express all you deserve. May God bless you and your family. Denise Machado (pianist). "

(Tami Bellisario) "Mark, Thanks for your time in calling me about Al Myrens retirement surprise. It was very nice of you to call. I forgot to mention that the piece we are preparing is great and perfect for the occasion. I'll try and let you know how it went. Thanks for your very important contribution."

(amanda husberg) "I am Director of Music for a small, multicultural Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, NY and have done your music before. We are working on Blessed Are You and while I primarily play the pipe organ for hymns and the liturgy, I love playing your pieces on the piano, and my small, modest choir loves your music. Thanks so much. I love gospel and jazz styles and your music is great. Keep up the good work."

(Dana Pease) "I love your music!!! I am so glad to have this connection to you and all of your available works. Thank you."

(David Tapley) "I really enjoy your book of Solo Piano Gospel Classics. "

(Bill Hansen) "Mark we had you come to the 1st Baptist Church in Kewanee,Illinoi a few years ago. what a beautiful experance. Would like to know if, and when you will be in the quad Cities area. Hope to see you again soon. God Bless, Bill Hansen"

(Ann Thieman) "Dear Mark, I have been wanting to contact you for quite sometime. You auditioned me for Continental Singers back in the 70s!!!! At Estes Park. I was also in the Army at the time. Fast forward.....I use your Well Tempered books in church a lot. The Music director rearranges the music so that our orchestra can play along. Its always wonderful. Also, some of our kids play your music at our Fine Arts Festivals!!!! Thanks for your faithfulness in using your talents for the Lord, and sharing them with all of us!!!!! Ann Thieman Omaha Nebraska"

(Bruce Anderson) "I really have enjoyed the 2 books I have purchased, as well as the 2 CD's. I plan to get more soon!"

(Matthew Jones) "I have been a fan of your music for a long time. I grew up with my Mom playing piano in a church outside of Athens, GA (also, my Dad was pastor there!), and you have been one of her favorite composers and arrangers since I can remember. I love how you really show all of God's great emotions through your music. I have been using your Spirituals solo voice (vol. 1) for a while now, and actually have used them for a scholarship audition, which I won (mainly due to the originality of your arrangements!). I thank you for writing such wonderful music, and I will pray that your ministry will continue successfully. "

(CARRIE) "I JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUITFUL WORK. THE FIRST SONG I EVER SANG TO MY CHURCH WAS THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD.... I HAD SANG THE SONG BEFORE, BUT YOUR ARRANGMENT WAS BEAUTIFUL. SINGING SUCH A SONG MADE IT A LITTLE EASIER FOR MY MAJOR STAGE FRIGHT! THANKS AGAIN."

(Bonnie DeNully) "I so appreciate your style of arrangements for piano. It seems like some arrangers just try too hard -- and the melody is LOST in too much improv and key changes. Yours is an "elegant simplicity" that is appropriate for any church music occasion. (I first heard your piano music played for a prelude at a wedding! I have played your "Doxology" arrgmt for a wedding postlude. Wonderful!!) My latest blessing is to "orchestrate" your arrgmts on our church's Kurzweil 2500X synthesizer. What a beautiful way to praise the Lord!! Thank you so much for sharing your gift with the rest of us! My friends compliment my playing, but I tell them that, outside of the Lord, the secret is finding GOOD arrgmts to play -- and I am eager to tell them about you! "Lord, Be Glorified" v.1-3 was given as a thank you gift to the pianist who played for our son's wedding, and she was very happy to have it for her own ministry. So again -- Thank you!! "

(Roy J. Holton) "Dear Mark: Wonderful web site!! I have been playing your arrangements for about 22 years now. Your "Silent Night" is still my favorite (no other arrangement even comes close)! Whenever I see a new piano book that says Arr. by Mark Hayes I know I am guaranteed pieces that are "challanging" (yeah, even difficult) for me as well as pleasurable and inspirational for the congreation to hear. I have especially enjoyed working with "Well Tempered Jazz" recently. Keep up the great work and try to keep Joe Martin in line when you see him next :-)"

(Jennifer Johnson) "My sister and I have done many duets out of your WONDERFUL books!!!!! You are truely blessed with musical talent!!!! Thank you for all that you do! I would love to be on your mailing list!:) May God continue to bless you and your family."

(Ken Fox) "Mark: I attended your workshop at St. Andrews on Feb 28. I was inspired to play some of the pieces from your Well-Tempered Jazz book. We have in our congregation a professional percussionist and bass player who I'm going to collaborate with. I've never played jazz before but during the workshop your sorta de-mystified it for me and now I know I can do it. Many thanks for your inspiration! Ken Fox"

(Eric Hisey) "Mr. Hayes, I'm a college freshman and naturally don't have time to play the piano too much, but when I do get a chance, the thing I enjoy most is working on a latest piece from your Lord Be Glorified Keepsake Edition. Currently I am bringing the bonus piece, You are My All in All up to recital status. Buying the Keepsake Edition was by far the best music purchase I have made ever! The music glorifies God in every way, which, I think, is the main purpose of music. Thank-you for your ministry. God Bless, Eric Hisey"

(DI SORTORE) "Mark, New Hope is a church of about 700 attenders on any given Sunday. Many of your pieces anchor both our Chancel Choir and one of our Praise Teams (every member on that team was either a music major or minor in college). Your music is both inspirational and accessible--thank you for your continued excellent work. Di Sortore Director of Worship and Music New Hope Presbyterian Church (USA) 2100 West Meadows Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109"

(Martha Lambert) "Thanks for a wonderful visit to your web-site. It is great and I shall use it often. We are residents of Foxwood Springs and enjoy your visits whenever you can come. Blessing, Martha Lambert"

(Greg Walker) "Hi Mark, I have been playing your arrangements in church for about 13 years now and I become more of a fan with every book you release. I play for Ocean View UMC in Oak Island, NC and the congregation has really enjoyed your Well-Tempered Jazz arrangements. I would really love to see a Well-Tempered Jazz 2. Keep up the great work. Greg"

(Sherri Weidman) "Mark, I have enjoyed playing your praise and worship collections very much. Keep them coming! I am pianist/keyboardist/choir accompanist at Dover Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Sherri Weidman"

(Jamie Ramsayer) "Hi Mark, I am no doubt one of your biggest fans...I have played your choral and keyboard arrangements in school and church and I love what you do. My church, the Chubbuck United Methodist Church is interested in having you present a seminar/workshop for our area. Will you please send me information about that? Thank you. Jamie Ramsayer"

(ashleigh dellafiora) "hey mr. hayes!! thanks so much for your great arrangements!! i'm 15 and have been playing arrangements out or Glory, Honor, and Praises for about 2 years now. about 2 weeks ago I played Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises in the Louisiana Baptist Hymn Festival and received 60 points out of 60 from both judges with no negative comments! one of teh judges (mrs. kathy overfield) suggested getting the new book with I'll Fly Away in it .. I just ordered it :-).. both of them loved the arrangement. i play different arrngements out of that book a lot and I get many compliments on them everywhere. thanks so much for being willing to share your arranging talent with others. God bless, Ashleigh Dellafiora"

(Marilyn Taylor) "Good Morning, I have been singing songs from your collection of Gospel Hymns and Spirituals for a couple of years. I love every one of them. Thank you for arranging these sacred songs in a way that people hear them 'again' for the 'first time'. With graditude, Marilyn"