Flee As a Bird: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joseph Martin
Item: 35-PK00363325
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Description
Uses: General, Lent
Scripture: Psalm 11:1
One of the most beautiful tunes in all of hymnody is cradled with caring arms in this arrangement. The flowing melody is matched by a text of exquisite sacred imagery, creating a theme of repentance and redemption that beckons the seeker to find shelter in Christ's sanctuary of grace. An expressive range of dynamics adds to the drama and scope of this testimony of hope. Striking!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00363325
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About the Arranger: Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin is a prolific composer and arranger whose work dominates the sacred choral landscape. His gift lies in respecting the integrity of beloved hymn tunes while enriching them with contemporary harmonic language and orchestration that serves both the text and the singers.
Martin's arrangements are built on deep musicality and practical knowledge of what works in the choir room. He understands how to balance accessibility with artistic substance, making his music equally valuable for volunteer church choirs and advanced festival ensembles.
Why we love this
Martin's treatment of this hymn tune captures something rare: reverence without sentimentality. The arrangement respects the melody's inherent beauty while the dynamic architecture gives your singers genuine emotional terrain to navigate, transforming what could be a simple statement into a powerful act of witness.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with the quiet intensity of someone wrestling with vulnerability and finding grace. The familiar tune becomes almost a prayer, turned over in the mouth with new harmonic colors that deepen without obscuring its essential character. There's both surrender and strength here.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits congregational settings, liturgical services during Lent, and choral festivals where a shorter, high-impact sacred work strengthens the program. It's equally effective for church choirs seeking repertoire that satisfies artistically and for concert ensembles programming around themes of faith or redemption.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the flowing melody with gentle but purposeful phrasing; resist the urge to let it drift. The text about seeking shelter demands conviction underneath the expressiveness.
- The dynamic range is essential to the arrangement's impact. Mark your score clearly during rehearsal so singers understand which gestures are dramatic moments versus moments of intimate confession.
- Balance the instrumental voices carefully in rehearsal. This pak works best when the accompaniment breathes as a unified entity rather than individual parts competing for attention.
How to use it
Include this during a Lenten or Eastertide service where it can anchor a moment of contemplation, or program it as the closing number of a sacred concert where its testimony of hope provides a natural emotional resolution. The modest length also makes it an excellent choice for festivals with strict time constraints.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit singing over flowing melodic lines
- Interpreting dynamic markings to reveal textual meaning
- Balancing melody with instrumental accompaniment
- Expressing spiritual content through musical nuance rather than dramatic excess