When Will Messiah Come? Orchestration-A new interpretation for a classic carol this is an unforgettable offering for Advent observances. In this present version the text focuses on the longing for a deliverer and the bittersweet qualities of the music are perfectly suited for this message of yearning.

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation.This new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the messages of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles Scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar car…

A Cantata for Advent and Christmas-From Joseph Martin comes a cantata that is filled with the wonder and light of Christmas. This imaginative new work uses carols and candlelight to embody the hope of Christ. Featuring orchestration by Brant Adams and narration byPamela Martin this cantata empowers a director with many creative performance and programming options. Carols featured include: In the …

from Journey of Promises-From the highly successful cantata Journey of Promises comes this joyful advent proclamation “Arise and Shine! Your Light Has Come!” based on scripture from the prophecy of Isaiah. Joseph Martin's adaptationof these hopeful words is set to the popular English tune “Sussex Carol.” Brant Adams has provided a luscious orchestration that is a spectacu…

The Christmas story is told with fresh perspective in this collaborative cantata from Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout time God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith pointing to Christ in whose birth the hopes yearnings and dreams…

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation. The new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light andwashes the sanctuary with the message of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar caro…

For generations the people of the world walked in darkness unable to find their way. They yearned for a king who would lead them. Could This Be the Day? is one of the most memorable moments from Joseph and Pamela Martin'scantata Canticle of Joy and is available here as a separate octavo. Orchestrated by Brant Adams and incorporating “O Come O Come. Emmanuel ” this hauntingly beaut…

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and l…

from Festival of Carols-Uses: Advent Christmas ConcertScripture:Isaiah 11:10; John 3:16; Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 22:13This lovely pairing of two ancient carols is an exquisite delight for Advent and Christmas services.Crafted elegantly with careful attention to color and dynamics this truly unique coupling is a seamless presentation of both melodies. Passages of a cappella mix with gracious pia…

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes option…