Exclamation Of Praise: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joseph Martin
Item: 35-PK00178116
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This regal anthem of praise is designed to create a powerful effect on the listener. When performed with the optional brass parts, this choral becomes a concert-worthy presentation for festivals or mass choirs. The anthem's joyful message endears it to the sanctuary with powerful affirmations of corporate worship and quotes from the Psalms and the admonition to "Live an Alleluia!" Excellent repertoire for choirs of distinction!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00178116
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About the Composer: Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans sacred and secular choral music. His compositions emphasize singable lines, accessible harmonies, and clear textual communication, making him a staple in church music programs and festival circuits across North America.
Why we love this
Martin's gift for pairing memorable melodic contours with theological depth means your singers engage both musically and spiritually. The optional brass parts transform this from a solid anthem into a genuine festival showstopper without requiring advanced instrumental virtuosity.
What to expect
The piece radiates celebratory confidence without sacrificing sincerity. Corporate affirmations of faith unfold with a warmth that invites the listener into genuine worship rather than empty bombast.
Who it's for
This anthem suits choirs performing in worship settings, festivals, or special concert programs where both accessibility and impact matter. Directors with singers ranging from comfortable sight-readers to accomplished musicians will find the voicing flexible enough for their ensemble's makeup.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's upper voices carefully during the Psalm quotations; these moments land hardest when the text sits forward without drowning in bass and tenor support.
- Treat the "Live an Alleluia" refrain as a unified corporate declaration rather than a collection of individual lines. Even spacing and vertical alignment make the difference between pleasant and powerful.
- If using the brass parts, rehearse the final section with them present as early as possible. The instrumental resonance will inspire your singers to match that energy rather than pull back.
How to use it
Position this as a strong closing number for a service or the finale of a sacred choral concert. Its joyful proclamation also works beautifully as part of a larger festival massing, where the brass parts create cohesion across multiple choirs.
Skills your students will build
- Projecting a message with confidence and clarity
- Balancing sectional independence with choral unity
- Singing with sustained, energized vowels in upper register passages
- Responding to optional instrumental reinforcement while maintaining choral identity
- Interpreting text with genuine affective commitment rather than routine phrasing