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By Hicks Music Press Release
EFY Composer Releases Original Piano Book
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- The composer of the EFY Medley has released
his latest piano book of original music to accompany his CD,
Creations. Michael R. Hicks announced the completion of his Creations
Piano Book just three weeks following the 2001 Pearl Awards, where
his Creations CD was nominated for three awards, including
Sacred/Inspirational Instrumental Song of the Year.
Hicks says that he enjoys hearing other people play his music. "We
have so many talented piano players in our culture, so I'm excited to
finally have my songs available for others to play," Hicks said.
Jon Schmidt, another piano recording artist, said that Hicks' new
release was his best so far. "With this latest release ["Creations"],
Michael has established himself firmly as a 'player' in the big
league of instrumental music."
Hicks' previous releases have all been arrangements of hymns. "I have
enjoyed branching out beyond the realm of arranging hymns into the
world of writing my own original music," Hicks said.
In 1999, Hicks arranged As Sisters In Zion &We'll Bring the World
His Truth for the EFY Program to teach all of its participants. "When
we sang [The EFY Medley] on Thursday night, I was so overwhelmed with
the Spirit," said Beth Deever, an EFY participant from Maryland.
To Satisfy the Law, Hicks' first CD, was a collection of solo piano
arrangements and medleys of sacred hymns and songs. To Satisfy the
Law also included Hicks' original song, The Savior's Love, sung by
John Canaan.
Hicks' music is available to listen to online at
http://www.michaelrhicks.com .
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EFY Composer Releases Original Piano Book
Hicks Music Press Release 19Sep01 A2
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