Come to the Music: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00506120
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Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's "Come to the Music" is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies, mixed meter, and joyful text. Optional percussion and piccolo accompaniment (parts in the choral) enhance the medieval dance quality of this exciting piece.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00506120
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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and later earned his master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he subsequently taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. A accomplished solo recitalist and symphonic collaborator, he won the Nina Plant Wideman Competition and has performed with orchestras across the United States and Mexico; his work has reached audiences from Carnegie Hall to regional theaters to countless church services across North America. Martin now divides his creative energy between composing and arranging music and performing in worship and conference settings, consistently expanding the reach and variety of his musical voice.
Based in Austin, Texas, Martin has built a compositional catalog that moves fluidly between concert works, choral pieces, and sacred music. His gift for memorable melodic writing and rhythmic vitality shows across all these contexts, earning his work a presence in hundreds of performance spaces and faith communities.
Why we love this
Martin's gift for rhythmic drive and singable melody comes through clearly here, making this piece engaging without being simple. The optional percussion and piccolo parts add texture without requiring those instruments; your group can program it flexibly depending on what you have available. This is the kind of piece that energizes a concert while leaving singers and listeners genuinely happy.
What to expect
Immediate energy paired with sophistication. The driving rhythms and memorable melodies create an irresistible forward momentum, while the mixed meters and optional instrumental color add depth that keeps musicians engaged through multiple hearings. This is music that feels celebratory without sacrificing craft.
Who it's for
Middle school through adult choirs looking for contemporary festival material with real musical substance. This works equally well for groups with strong instrumental support and those who want to perform the choral parts alone.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the mixed meter changes into your body by conducting the underlying beat rather than fighting the metric shifts. Let the players feel where the pulse lands in 3 versus 4.
- Lean into the medieval dance quality by considering how the optional percussion can articulate rather than overwhelm. These colors should enhance momentum, not replace it.
- Highlight the joyful text through clear consonant articulation without sacrificing the legit singing line. The excitement lives in both the rhythm and the voices.
How to use it
Open a concert or festival set with this piece to establish energy and set a joyful tone for the program. Its contemporary feel pairs well alongside both classical and pop-influenced choral writing, making it a strong anchor point in eclectic programs.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing mixed meter (3/4 and 4/4) transitions
- Rhythmic precision in driving ensemble passages
- Text delivery with rhythmic clarity and joy
- Ensemble balance when coordinating with optional percussion and piccolo