J. Paul Williams Joseph M. Martin: Arise! Shine!: SATB: Vocal Score

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.

Here is something new for women's voices from the compositional team of Paul Williams and Joseph Martin. There is a gentle beauty in the poetic descriptions of God's creative majesty. The music seems to float effortlessly fromphrase to phrase and the entry of “Holy Holy Holy” lends a spirit of pure worship to this evocative anthem. Showcase your women with this gorgeous new octavo – God Who Made the World.

This Joseph Martin/Paul Williams choral is an excellent call to worship. With the simple handbell parts this piece is sure to be a festive opener to your worship celebrations. Optional seasonal texts provide maximum programming flexibility.

Orchestration-Bring the joy of thanksgiving to your choir with this J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin anthem of praise. Written in a robust 6/8 Celtic style this is something exciting and fresh for your general worship use. Stan Pethelprovides an authentic Celtic consort orchestration and lifts this easily learned anthem to new heights. Perfect for youth choirs or limited voice ensembles.

The exceptionally gifted team of J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin has created a thrilling paraphrase based on Psalm 47 that will encourage congregations to praise the Lord with unabashed joy. “Shout to God” is aspectacular song of praise useful for many occasions. Perform it with percussion and brass for a powerful anthem for special services too. Full of energy and drive “Shout to God” will serve well on Palm Sunday payingproper homage to our King.

Following the success of the best-selling “Sunrise Resurrection ” the writing duo of J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin revisits the celebratory style of the early American folk hymn with their spirited Hymn ofRising! The Easter vigil is captured in all its anticipation with this festive anthem. Perfect for Easter sunrise services or as an opener to your resurrection celebration “Hymn of Rising!” offers churches ofevery size a unique musical expression of pure joy.

In the tradition of Canticle of Hope and Come Worship God the celebrated team of Paul Williams and Joseph Martin gives this anthem great scope and power. Taking inspiration from the book of Job this piece will be a transforming experience for your choir.

A few years back Joe Martin teamed up with J. Paul Williams to produce one of the Houston Children's Chorus Series best-sellers “Goliath ” (now in 2-part and SATB). Well they've done it again with“Joshua.” The many other arrangements of this much-loved spiritual will have to step aside because the story and song have never been told this well. A new entry into the Houston Children's Chorus Choral Series thisone has a sizzling track and will knock down the walls wherever it is sung. Accompaniment CD Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

Uses: General Scripture: Genesis 1 Psalm 107:25 Now available for men's ensembles! One of the most successful anthems from the writing team of Williams and Martin this monumental composition is a glorious affirmation of the Living God. Music of scope combines with a message of power in this sacred tone poem which takes its inspiration from the book of Job. Dynamic writing makes this piece a transforming experience for your choir.

Uses: General Pentecost Evangelism Reformation Church AnniversaryScripture: I Corinthians 12:12-27; I Peter 2:9-10; Acts 20:28The last e-mail between two best friends J. Paul Williams and JosephMartin contained the text of this inspiring testimony of faith. Written for a church Paul served during the early days of his ministry this anthem was completed posthumously and represents the crowning effort for this popularwriting team. Strong arching melodic gestures sequence and crescendo lifting to the heights these words: “grace is our miracle we are your church O Christ.” Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 Oboe Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Harp Piano Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello DoubleBass). Duration: ca. 3:53.