Joseph M. Martin: Portraits in Grace - A Cantata for Holy Week

SKU: HL.35031862

ISBN 9781540006769. UPC: 888680713317. 5.0x5.0x0.077 inches.

Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life, ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture, narration and song, the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life, each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior, and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts, the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation, taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consort of instruments is available, as well. Songs include: Prelude; Portrait; Fairest Lord Jesus; The Healer; Behold the King; We Remember; A Sacred Garden; Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross; Portrait of the Cross, Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, hp, pno, vn, vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.

SKU: HL.381258

ISBN 9781705152881. UPC: 196288019527. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Deuteronomy 6:12, I Corinthians 11:24-25, Luke 22:19.

Drawing upon the biblical admonition to remember whenever communion is celebrated, this anthem from the cantata Portraits in Grace is a call to the table of grace. A beautiful melodic design, simply presented in minor, brings a sacred hush to the expressive text. The refrain of We will remember opens to full harmonies and offers an opportunity for a moving worship moment. Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, pno, hp, vn, vc) available as a digital download.

SKU: HL.35031883

ISBN 9781540006950. UPC: 888680713928. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 8:3-4, Romans 1:19-20.

From the cantata Portraits in Grace, this singular text is brought forward wrapped in simple yet profound music. The folksong quality of the melody matches well with poetic imagery to share how God is reflected in creation. We hear His voice in the singing of the birds. We see His face in ev'ry flower. His crown is twined with our ev'ry thorn and His cross is ev'ry tree. A supportive and impressionistic piano accompaniment completes the painting. Score and Parts for Large Ensemble (fl 1-2, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, perc 1-3, pno, b, hp, solo vn 1, solo vn 2, solo vc) and Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, hn, pno, hp, vn, vc) both available as digital downloads.