I Am A Voice: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK01293292
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I Am A Voice
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01293292
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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin trained in piano performance at Furman University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he later taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His credentials as a solo recitalist and orchestral collaborator include performances across the United States and Mexico, including a national broadcast of his recital at Ex-convento del Carman and appearances with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra following his win in the Nina Plant Wideman Competition.
Martin's professional life has evolved toward sacred music and worship contexts, where his compositions and arrangements now reach congregations across churches in the United States and Canada. His work appears in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Mel Tillis Theatre, yet his primary focus remains writing music for church musicians and faith communities. He resides in Austin, Texas with his family.
Why we love this
Martin writes for the church with both craftsmanship and heart. This Lenten work pairs accessible choral writing with orchestral color, creating a moment that feels substantive without demanding virtuosic risk from your singers. The combination of instrumental partnership and vocal clarity gives ensembles the architectural support they need to sing with confidence during a reflective season.
What to expect
The piece carries the introspective quality essential to Lenten programming, with orchestral accompaniment that deepens rather than overshadows the choir's message. Martin's harmonic language feels grounded and purposeful, creating space for the text to resonate without excessive sentimentality.
Who it's for
This work suits church choirs seeking repertoire that honors Lenten observance with both musical substance and accessibility. Directors working with intermediate to advanced ensembles will find an orchestral pak that adds dimension to a worship service without requiring extensive rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's voice-leading against the orchestral texture by rehearsing sections first with piano alone, then gradually layering in instrumental parts as singers internalize their lines.
- Shape the phrasing through breath points rather than dynamic contrasts; this maintains the contemplative quality while preventing the work from feeling static.
- Coordinate with your accompanist or orchestra early regarding tempo and rubato, as ensemble cohesion depends on shared interpretation of the work's emotional arc.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece during mid-Lenten services when congregations benefit from moments of contemplation and musical depth. It also works well in concert settings paired with other sacred works, where the orchestral color provides welcome variety from piano-accompanied pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining vocal line independence within rich harmonic textures
- Responding to instrumental cues and blend with non-keyboard accompaniment
- Interpreting sacred text with musical sensitivity and restraint
- Balancing ensemble sound across mixed voicing and orchestral doubling