Children, Go Tell It On The Mountain: SATB Choral Octavo
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Children, Go Tell It On The Mountain: SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS00383872
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 13
SKU: 35-DS00383872

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About the Arranger: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin trained as a concert pianist, earning degrees in piano performance from Furman University and the University of Texas at Austin. He spent five years teaching piano pedagogy at UT Austin while maintaining an active performance career, appearing as soloist with orchestras across the United States and Mexico and winning the Nina Plant Wideman Competition to perform with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra.

Over the years, Martin has shifted his focus toward sacred music and worship settings. His compositions and arrangements now reach audiences in churches across North America, at conferences for church musicians, and in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to regional performance venues. He lives in Austin, Texas with his family and continues to compose and arrange music that balances artistic sophistication with accessibility for church and community choral ensembles.

Why we love this

Martin's treatment of this spiritual brings fresh harmonic language while respecting the song's emotional core. The arrangement sits comfortably for mixed choirs and builds naturally from verse to climax, making it equally suitable for a concert of spirituals or a worship service where this beloved carol belongs.

What to expect

This is a joyful proclamation wrapped in rich harmonic color. Martin's arrangement honors the spiritual's message of witness and celebration while adding sophisticated voicings that feel both reverent and exuberant, inviting singers and listeners into shared conviction.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for intermediate to advanced church choirs, festival choirs, and community ensembles seeking a spiritually grounded sacred piece. It's accessible enough for groups developing their SATB blend yet musically substantial enough to keep experienced singers engaged.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a clear, steady tempo in the opening verse. Many directors instinctively rush this spiritual; a grounded pace gives the message room to land and lets the harmony speak.
  • Balance the soprano line carefully as it rises. Martin's voice leading often places the melody high, so ensure adequate support from the other parts to avoid the soprano line feeling exposed or thin.
  • Shape the text with purpose, especially repeated phrases. The words 'Go tell it on the mountain' deserve distinct articulation and energy each time they return.

How to use it

Pair this with other spirituals or sacred choral works during the December season, or place it as the finale of a concert celebrating African American musical tradition. Its text and energy also make it compelling for programs centered on themes of witness, service, or hope.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent vocal lines in SATB texture
  • Shaping spiritual repertoire with stylistic authenticity
  • Managing dynamic contrast across a longer form
  • Approaching sustained harmonic movement with clarity and blend

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