And So We Sing!: SATB Choral Octavo
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And So We Sing!: SATB Choral Octavo

By Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS01524305
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 13
SKU: 35-DS01524305

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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin's foundation in piano performance spans two prestigious universities: Furman University in South Carolina, where he earned his bachelor's degree, and the University of Texas at Austin, where he completed his master's work. His early career included five years teaching piano pedagogy at UT Austin and performing solo recitals across the United States and Mexico, including a nationally broadcast concert at Ex-convento del Carman and a featured appearance with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra as winner of the Nina Plant Wideman Competition.

Today, Martin divides his time between composing and performing, though his priorities have shifted toward church music and conferences for worship musicians. His prolific catalog reaches audiences in unexpected venues, from Carnegie Hall to regional theaters to worship spaces across North America. Based in Austin, Texas with his family, Martin continues to demonstrate remarkable range in both the style and substance of his compositions and arrangements.

Why we love this

Martin writes with genuine warmth for SATB voices without sacrificing craft or interest. The piece balances accessibility with enough musical substance to keep singers engaged throughout rehearsals and to warrant a strong concert performance.

What to expect

Warm and affirmative, with a spirit of celebration built into the musical fabric. The piece carries a sense of gathering and unity, inviting both singers and listeners into its confident, forward-moving character.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced SATB choirs seeking accessible yet rewarding concert material. This works well for directors who want a piece that rehearses relatively quickly while maintaining musical substance and flexibility for various choir sizes.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text intelligibility across all four voice parts by paying attention to vowel shapes in unison and homophonic sections; clarity serves the message of the text.
  • Let the harmonic movement breathe naturally; resist pushing tempo in moments of harmonic stasis, which often carry the weight of the piece.
  • Invest in confidence during ensemble unisons or parts that move in parallel motion; these moments anchor the piece's emotional center.

How to use it

Use this as an opener or closer that sets a positive tone for your concert. It pairs well with contrasting repertoire, whether that means deeper spiritual pieces or more lighthearted material, because it establishes connection without demanding a specific emotional journey.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining ensemble blend in homophonic passages
  • Text projection and diction clarity across all voice parts
  • Confidence in unison singing and sustained harmonic support
  • Responding to phrase shape and structural balance

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