Joseph M. Martin: New Song: SATB: Vocal Score

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.

Quotes the tune “Eventide” by William Henry Monk (1823-1889)Joseph Martin's splendid piano accompaniment is enhanced with woodwinds and French horn to add expressiveness and reverence to this beautiful anthem.Perfectly suited for Pentecost or Unity Sunday this lilting new choral sets the hymn tune “Abide with Me” to a new text as well as introducing a lovely new original melody. “Song of the Spirit” isespecially moving with the gorgeous woodwind orchestrations by Brant Adams.

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selection of movements from the Mass can be used to enrich the music of the liturgy in services. Many of the works in Sing, Choirs! are presented in their original form, such as Bruckner's Locus Iste and Mozart's Laudate Dominum . Others are arrangements, adaptations or longer pieces, abridged to bring them into the scope of a useable anthem, including choral arrangements of Handel's Largo , the Ave Marias by Schubert and by Bach and Gounod, and Franck's Panis Angelicus amongst many others. This collection has practicability as a priority. The Organ parts can be played on either the Piano or the Keyboard. Much of the music in Sing, Choirs! will be suitable for special occasions, making this an indispensable volume for choirs singing at weekly church services, weddings, funerals and in the concert hall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Orgue

“Make My Life a Sacrifice” is a sermon in song calling both singer and listener to a life of service. Lyricist Jan McGuire compels us to make our lives a song for God. Joseph Martin uses the familiar Hendon hymn tune “Take My Life and Let It Be” to punctuate the powerful message of the text. The congregation is invited to join the final refrain in a mighty crescendo of consecration and commitment. Commissioned in honor of LarryFlanagan for twenty years as Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church in Dalton Georgia this song of devotion and service is thoughtful and inspiring.

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 orchestrator in this creative and moving offering forHoly Week. Highly recommended!Includes: Testament of Tears; Winds Through the Olive Trees; In Love Christ Came Amongst Us; and more.

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation.This new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the messages of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles Scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process.A full line of support products is available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practice hints interpretive movement options plus other helpful aids to make your presentation a success.Includes: A Winter's Song; Celebration for Advent; Hope Peace Joy and Love; Carols of Adoration; Let the Earth Resound With Praise!; A Silent Holy Night and more.

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.

From the highly successful Holy Week cantata Song of the Shadows here is the incredibly beautiful and lush Agnus Dei. The Latin text “Behold the Lamb of God ” is always moving no matter what thearrangement. In this wonderful setting Joseph Martin has written a soaring duet for soprano and tenor above rich chant-like chorus and flowing accompaniment. A finely woven tapestry of color and texture Agnus Dei is ashimmering moment of poignant beauty for Holy Week.

Incredible poetry. Beautiful music. The talents of J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin are combined once again to create the lovely and profound God Chose Us. The wonderfully picturesque images of Williams' text examine theawesome wonders of creation and the power of the Almighty. But before all of that before the very foundation of the earth was laid before God said “Let there be light!” – we had been chosen to be His children.Think about that. It is almost unfathomable. God Chose Us – a sermon in song about divine mystery. This thought-provoking anthem must not be missed.

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.