From the creators of Song of the Shadows comes a work of great depth and power. Through music and symbols worshippers are invited to a season of contemplation as the mystery and power of Christ's passion are presented.Using new music and beloved hymnody Joseph Martin provides a work of greatly expressive beauty. Pamela Martin and Brant Adams reprise their respective roles as librettist and orche…
Text and tune are perfectly matched in this ebullient anthem from Joseph Martin. Solid vocal scoring and a supportive accompaniment make this a solid choice for large and small choirs alike. An alternate Easter text is also included. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)
Wow! This is a must-have anthem for every choral library. Joseph Martin provides two great texts – one for Easter and one for general worship – both of which are brimming with dazzling imagery and unbounded joy. Thelilting dance-like accompaniment moves the piece along so deftly that the song seems to end too soon. “A Resurrection Acclamation” is a thrill for both choir an…
Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm memorable melodies mixed meter and joyfultext. Optional percussion and piccolo accompaniment (parts in the choral) enhance the medieval dance quality of this exciting piece.
Joseph Martin and Patti Drennan have joined forces to create a powerfully moving anthem of hope for all of us who experience pain fear or discouragement – all of us. “Wings of Your Love” is a prayer with richharmonies lyrical melodic lines and an emotional text that portrays the glory and the grace of Him in whom we seek comfort. Choirs and congregations will be moved and enc…
This new Psalm setting from prolific writer Joseph Martin is a lush choral treatment that traditional choirs will immediately embrace. A memorable melody partners with interesting counterpoint to create a lush tapestry ofexpression. Some optional divisi writing gives larger groups a pleasant opportunity for a full rich sound. Lavish!
Gorgeous. A perfect marriage of music and text. Joseph Martin paints the words of the poet so eloquently with gentle shifts of meter and mood. Spring and Fall should be in the library of every women's chorus.
Joseph Martin gives you the world in his new cantata that celebrates the carols and traditions of Christmas. Like a seasonal travelogue this work tells the story of Christ's birth with great color and variety. Pamela Martin'sthoughtful narration allows for several performance options and the glorious orchestrations by Brant Adams and Stan Pethel capture perfectly the spirit and joy of this festive…
Come Walk with Me is a journey of faith tracing the footsteps of Jesus throughout his extraordinary ministry. James Stevens' well-crafted part writing makes this expressive anthem accessible to all choirs. Joseph Martin'spicturesque text visually transports the listener to the days of Christ's ministry on earth. Appropriate for Lent or general use this simple yet effective choral will be a welcom…
The inimitable Joseph Martin's first published choral anthem is now available for the first time in years. New Song splays his signature jubilant 6/8 style of anthem. A worship anthem for anytime this “new song” was aharbinger for a career that has produced over a thousand published pieces. Try the accompaniment track for an exciting addition to the performance.
Commissioned by the Shiloh Bible Church in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania to honor Pastor Larry Hummel and his wife for more than 33 years of service Joseph Martin has written a loving and sensitive text of gratitude for those who haveguided our faith journeys over the years. This moving choral is an appropriate choice for services of appreciation for so many people whose ministries and examples have p…
The inspired words of Abraham Lincoln live again in Joseph Martin's latest anthem. This little-known poem by Lincoln gives us an insight into this great American's feelings about home and the meaning of life. Musically this piececan be sung by a good high school group but contains enough interest to fulfill the expressive potential of collegiate groups.
Joseph and his dad collaborated on this happy piece challenging the listener to be a rainbow a symbol of hope for others to see. Sadly Joe's father passed away since then but this is a fitting tribute to the positive spirit andinspiring faith that he shared with others. Almost all unison this anthem can be programmed any time of year. Accompaniment/performance on Celebration 2005
From the creators of Song of the Shadows comes a work of great depth and power. Through music and symbols worshippers are invited to a season of contemplation as the mystery and power of Christ's passion are presented.Using new music and beloved hymnody Joseph Martin provides a work of greatly expressive beauty. Pamela Martin and Brant Adams reprise their respective roles as librettist and orche…
Admirers of Shawnee Press' best-selling The Awakening will find this choral to be as compelling and effective. Based on Tennyson's work Ulysses Joseph Martin creates a piece of power and inspiration. The Quest Unending is amusical masterpiece to challenge every choir.
Trumpet 1 & 2- Trombone 1 & 2- Handbells- Timpani-Joseph Martin gives choirs everywhere a “tour de force” for worship and sacred concerts with this energizing adaptation from the Psalms. This festival anthem can incorporate youth choirs and children's choirs for aspecial moment or it can be sung only by the chancel choir. This is a challenging anthem but well worth the effort. The bra…
In all things we are encouraged to give thanks and praise to God. With our very life-song we offer our worship. This tender heartfelt melody is so expressive and the part-writing accessible to every size ensemble. A simple buttotally engaging piano accompaniment completes the package. Classic writing from the remarkable pen of Joseph Martin.
In this anthem Joseph Martin proves again that he is the master of the catch phrase or hook that always grabs us into his music. A joyful song of praise he surrounds the anthem with a triumphant fanfare. This is an exhilaratingchoral statement that will energize any service.
This magnificent work by Joseph Martin to a text by Will Everett is a message of heroism peace and love for the ages. Commissioned and premiered by the Harlingen High School Varsity Men's Choir at the 2015 Texas Music Educators Convention this is an excellent selection for honor choirs and all-states. Also available in a men's voices setting.
Preview Pak (Book/CD)-From Joseph Martin comes a cantata that is filled with the wonder and light of Christmas. This imaginative new work uses carols and candlelight to embody the hope of Christ. Featuring orchestration by Brant Adams and narration byPamela Martin this cantata empowers a director with many creative performance and programming options. Carols featured include: In the Bleak Midwint…
Legacy of Faith is a powerful musical presentation that celebrates the foundations of the church and God's redemptive work among us. Joseph and Pamela Martin have again teamed with orchestrator Brant Adams to provide afresh and compelling work suitable for any time of the year. Churches will find this uplifting new cantata to be a work of scope and vision that will prove especially useful for chur…
Legacy of Faith is a powerful musical presentation that celebrates the foundations of the church and God's redemptive work among us. Joseph and Pamela Martin have again teamed with orchestrator Brant Adams to provide afresh and compelling work suitable for any time of the year. Churches will find this uplifting new cantata to be a work of scope and vision that will prove especially useful for chur…
This singular choral expression from Joseph Martin and David Angerman is a through-composed setting of a sacred poem from Donna Jasper. This artful approach provides a dramatic choral declaration that will be an affirming openingto Pentecost services. The final lyric “alleluia” section is not to be missed. A virtuoso organ part completes the package. Exceptional!
Legacy of Faith is a powerful musical presentation that celebrates the foundations of the church and God's redemptive work among us. Joseph and Pamela Martin have again teamed with orchestrator Brant Adams to provide afresh and compelling work suitable for any time of the year. Churches will find this uplifting new cantata to be a work of scope and vision that will prove especially useful for chur…
Joseph Martin's celebrated cantata Journey of Promises yields a glorious scriptural paraphrase for Advent or Palm Sunday usage. The musical vernacular of Lift Up Your Heads has a more classical appeal and yet it has thoseMartin touches that congregations find most appealing. The choral canon that closes the piece sounds much more difficult than it actually is so choirs will love singing it. Taste…
Here is a masterful collection by composer/arranger Joseph Martin. Christmas Tapestry is well-named consisting of fifteen finely crafted tapestries for the mature pianist. Songs include: In the Bleak Midwinter • Awayin a Manger • Joy to the World • Fantasy on O Come Little Children • Coventry Carol • Still Still Still (A Christmas Berceuse) • Children Go Where I S…
The Christmas story is told with fresh perspective in this collaborative cantata from Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout time God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith pointing to Christ in whose birth the hopes yearnings and dream…
Joseph Martin revisits one of his best-selling octavos with a new edition of this beloved hymn arrangement. Gentle changes have been made to better enable your presentations. The text is a paraphrase of the prodigal son parableand the power in the message is undeniable. It is available for the first time with a beautiful full orchestration by Brant Adams and a StudioTrax accompaniment CD both wor…
From the book of Revelation come the final acclamations of worship that are the crowning moments of eternity. Worthy is the Lamb! This new Joseph Martin anthem has an understated power that will be a commanding moment in your worship event or concert performance.
Here is the international sensation that has become a standard in Korea and throughout Europe! James Steven’s and Joseph Martin’s confident affirmation of love has become an evergreen for Asian weddings and to choirs everywhere.
