Joseph M. Martin: King of Sorrows (from A Time for Alleluia): SATB: Vocal Score

Particularly perfect for Easter this cantata can be presented in any season. A Time for Alleluia celebrates the life and work of Christ; walking us through the seasons he lived among us. This materful work is highlyrecommended. Approximate time: 45 minutes.Includes: Prepare Ye the Way; Come Follow Me; The King of Sorrows; Empty Now; and more.

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding!Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.

One of the most dramatic moments in all of scripture is captured in this octavo extracted from the best-selling cantata A Time for Alleluia. The tragedy of Christ in Pilate's court and the horror of the mob's shouts ofhate are presented with vivid and commanding music. Melodically based on the hymn tune “Lyra Davidica.” Powerful!