A Cantata for Christmas-Joyful sounds abound in this colorful Christmas gift for choirs. Through poetic narration scripture passages and creatively arranged carols the timeless story of the birth of Christ is presented. Gathered around the wonders that accompanied Jesus' birth this cantata journeys from the miracle of prophecy to the incarnation and proclamation of this most significant moment.…

Teaching his disciples about service and servanthood Christ gently bathed the feet of his followers and bid them to do the same. “A Servant's Song ” from the cantata Colors of Grace moves from the belovedAmerican folk hymn “What Wondrous Love ” into a moving and inspiring retelling of Christ's incredible gesture of love toward the disciples. Beautiful imagery in the text …

Uses: General Ascension Christ the King EastertideScripture: Psalm 47The poetic imagery of this Psalm makes it usable not only as a general anthem but also for Ascension Eastertide or Christ theKing Sunday. The festive brass and percussion parts added to the organ make this an anthem of great impact. Mixed meter sections dance with more lyric passages as the anthem develops and a very special…

Uses: General Pentecost ReformationScripture: I Peter 2:5; John 14:1-4; I Samuel 17:40Powerful challenges leap from the pages of this festival type piece featuring a significant organ accompanimentand a memorable melodic main theme. The poetic connection between the stones of our physical church buildings the living stones or people of the church the stones David used to slay Goliath and even …

Driving energy and rhythmic excitement as the shepherds rush to the stable running and dancing all the way! “Awake! Sing Gloria!” from the cantata Canticle of Joy is alive with electricity and an urgency tosee the newborn King. “Sleepers awake! Sing gloria!” What a sight that must have been! Perhaps it is hard for us to visualize that incredible scene but we can certai…

Truly inspiring We Are the People of God is destined to become the theme song for many churches of all denominations. Drawing from the Psalms and incorporating Lead On O King Eternal this triumphant anthem of praise is a pledgeof allegiance to the Almighty and a powerful statement of who and whose we are.

Uses: General Thanksgiving EastertideScripture: Colossians 3:16-17; Psalm 100:4; I Thessalonians 5:18Springing from the pages of Scripture this anthem evokes a spirit of thanksgiving in its musicaland textural approach. Beginning with a free-formed passage that acts as a vocal introduction the anthem eventually surrenders to a lilting 6/8 theme that has a memorable contour and gait. The rhythm…

A Sacred Cantata based on Early American Songs-From the composer who brought you Tapestry of Light The Rose of Calvary and The Lenten Sketches comes a new work filled with the music of grace. The life of Christ is dramatically presented in this choral cantatathat tells the gospel story using American folk songs and hymns. Filled with time-honored tunes and texts this masterfully arranged work w…

The Galway Piper

Written while on an afternoon visit to the inspiring vistas of Pikes Peak in Colorado this anthem of thanksgiving is a unique approach to the breathless wonder of God's creative force in the world. This anthem never ceases toenthrall congregations with its message of worship.

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Daybreak Choral Series. General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 240 seconds. Published by Daybreak Music

(with Give Me Jesus). By George Beverly Shea. By George Beverly Shea. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Press. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031690).

Arranged by Peter Blood, Annie Patterson. Vocal. Size 7.5x10.5 inches. 283 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. For SAB choir and piano accompaniment. Ready to Worship Series. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4672L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB Choir. Sheet Music. Published by Harold Flammer Music.

By Joseph M. Martin. SATB. Sacred. Level: Medium. Octavo. Published by Purifoy Publishing Company.

By Hillsong. By Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. PraiseSong Choral. Contemporary Christian, Praise and Worship, Easter, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by PraiseSong (HL.249077).

For Unison, 2-Part Choir (2-Part). Shawnee Press. 12 pages

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Choral. Singable Solutions. Sacred Anthem, Palm/Palm-Passion Sunday. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5107L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-5107L).

By Joseph M. Martin. For Choral (SATB). Harold Flammer. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

(Vocal Solos for the Entire Year). By Joseph M. Martin. For voice solo and piano (Voice and Piano). Shawnee Press. Sacred. Softcover. 96 pages

By Joseph M. Martin and Pamela Stewart. TTBB. Choral. 12 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

By Joseph M. Martin. For Choral (Listening CD). Harold Flammer Christmas. CD only. Published by Shawnee Press

By J. Paul Williams. For 2-part Choir. (TB or 2-part). Choral, Easter, Youth Choirs and Sacred. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

With Easter Song Hear the Bells Ringing and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today. By 2nd Chapter Of Acts. By Anne Herring. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. Daybreak Easter Choral. Easter, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.249850).

(from Legacy of Faith). Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Harold Flammer. Baptism, Baccalaureate, General Worship, Graduation, Ordination. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Harold Flammer Music (HL.35028619).

By Lacey Sturm. By Krissy Nordhoff and Michael Neale. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. For Choral (SATB). Daybreak Choral Series. 12 pages. Published by Daybreak Music

By Joseph M. Martin. Arranged by David Angerman. For SATB Choir. Sacred Anthem. Easy. Octavo. Published by Monarch Music