An Easter Call To Praise (arr. Stacey Nordmeyer): SATB Choral Octavo
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An Easter Call To Praise (arr. Stacey Nordmeyer): SATB Choral Octavo

By Joseph M. Martin / Arranged by Stacey Nordmeyer

Item: 35-DS01311672
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS01311672

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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and earned his master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he later taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. A accomplished performer, he has given solo recitals across the United States and Mexico, appeared with major symphony orchestras, and won the Nina Plant Wideman Competition, leading to performances with the Guadalajara Symphony. His compositions and arrangements now reach audiences in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to regional theaters, but his primary focus has shifted toward church music and worship settings. Based in Austin, Texas, Martin continues to compose with remarkable range while maintaining an active performance schedule.

Why we love this

Martin's gift for writing singable, joyful music shines throughout this Easter arrangement. Stacey Nordmeyer's orchestration gives the familiar tune contemporary warmth without sacrificing the clarity your choir needs to deliver a confident performance. The eight pages move at a brisk pace, making this a smart choice for directors balancing multiple pieces in the spring calendar.

What to expect

Bright and affirmative, with the straightforward joy of a carol that invites congregational participation while maintaining musical integrity. The arrangement opens space for each voice part to sing with purpose, creating the warmth of a gathered community raised in song.

Who it's for

Any SATB choir preparing an Easter service, concert, or festival performance. The piece works equally well for church choirs with mixed vocal experience and school choirs seeking accessible yet polished holiday repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the sopranos and altos on the melody line during the opening phrase; the harmonic texture supports them fully, so lean into supported projection rather than oversinging.
  • Shape the dynamic arch across each verse section to build momentum toward the refrain, resisting the urge to sing at performance volume from measure one.
  • Pay attention to any key changes or modulations that shift the emotional weight of the text; these moments deserve slight tempo flexibility and ensemble agreement.

How to use it

Place this strategically in an Easter service or springtime concert where you want a moment of clear, unambiguous celebration. Its eight pages allow for rehearsal efficiency without compromising musical quality, freeing rehearsal time for more demanding repertoire elsewhere in your season.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing blend across SATB voicings while maintaining individual line clarity
  • Shaping phrases with dynamic arc over longer melodic passages
  • Singing with confident resonance in a straightforward harmonic context
  • Sustaining ensemble ensemble cohesion across repeated harmonic progressions

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