Joyful Praise - SATB: SATB: Vocal Album

This joyful piece for SATB and Organ alternates spritely and brassy Organ fanfares with bold Choral assertions with the core pulse often offset by intricate rhythmic dialogue between Organ and Choir. It uses varied Choral textures to paint the text culminating in the bold homophonic statement ‘Omnis spiritus laudet Dominim!’ (All creatures praise the Lord) before an ecstatic Alleluia.

Medley of gospel hymns including We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Shall We Gather at the River and When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder; fun to sing; some divisi - A triumph! Commissioned for Music Jubilee 2000 an annual Methodistconference in Pennsylvania this work was written for a mass choir of 2000 singers but is easily accessible to church choirs much smaller than that! Joseph Martin has masterfully woven together three beloved gospel hymns tocreate an exciting montage of joyful praise. Wonderful orchestration by Brant Adams adds power and might to this dynamic new medley. We Have Heard the Joyful Sounds is filled with energy and contagious excitement!

Uses: Music Appreciation EvangelismScripture: Luke 19:37The well-known hymn text Come Christians Join to Sing forms the foundation for this original theme in 6/8. Lilting with celebratoryspirit the neo-classical feel of the music meshes perfectly with the optional handbell accompaniment. A short quote of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL adds a charming touch to this jubilant song of praise!

Uses: General Thanksgiving ConcertScripture: Isaiah 6:3Incorporating a classic hymn text and a beloved hymn tune this celtic-style song leaps from the page like a sacred dance of praise. Thegeneral text makes it useful anytime but it could also be used for Thanksgiving Sunday or even Christ the King Sunday. The flute and percussion add a certain folk quality while still maintaining its sanctuary sensitivity.

29 choral responses for the worship service. Includes: Bow Down Thine Ear O Lord • Come Before His Presence with Thanksgiving • Go Forth to Serve • Hear Us Lord • Holy Is the Lord • Lord You Have BeenOur Dwelling Place • Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord • O Worship the Lord • Praise the Lord • Renew Our Spirits O Lord • Sever the Lord with Gladness • We Go in Joy • and more.

There is unbounded joy in this new gospel song from Joe Martin. Let Everything Praise God would be a great opener for a concert or worship service where praise is the central theme. The style lends itself to a revival orhomecoming but any time is a good time for a joyful noise.

Praise to the Lord the Almighty-Uses: General Call To WorshipScripture: Psalm 150:1-2The quintessential call to purpose for a worship service this festive hymn setting will be well received by choirs and congregation. Anattractive instrumental fanfare forms elisions between the hymn verses and creates a joyful energy that is the perfect adornment to this beloved hymn. Solid part-writing delivers richness and the final crescendo is a choralspectacular! Available separately: SATB. Score and parts (Tpt 1&2 Tbone Horn Tuba Timp & Organ) available on CD-ROM or as a digital download. Duration: ca. 1:53.