Let The Trumpets Sound: SATB Choral Octavo
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Let The Trumpets Sound: SATB Choral Octavo

By Terry W. York and Joseph M. Martin / By Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS01044802
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 14
SKU: 35-DS01044802

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About the Composer: Terry W. York and Joseph M. Martin

Terry W. York brings decades of experience in church music and choral composition, with a gift for writing accessible yet spiritually resonant works that connect with singers of all backgrounds. Joseph M. Martin is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans sacred and secular repertoire, known for his sensitivity to text and his ability to craft pieces that balance musical sophistication with practical rehearsal considerations.

Both composers understand what choirs need: music that challenges without overwhelming, that builds community through shared musical purpose, and that sounds substantial in performance despite achievable difficulty levels.

Why we love this

This is exactly the kind of declarative, confident opening number that anchors a concert. York and Martin write with an ear for what makes a choir sound unified and powerful, and the piece delivers that payoff without requiring virtuosic singers or months of rehearsal.

What to expect

Bright and purposeful, with a trumpet call that immediately establishes presence. The harmonic language is direct without feeling simplistic, and the vocal writing sits comfortably while allowing moments of real expressiveness.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced SATB choirs seeking an opening piece with dignity and forward momentum. This works equally well for church choirs, school choirs, and community ensembles that want something substantial but not esoteric.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrase with gentle momentum rather than a hard attack; let the trumpets' call inspire forward motion in the voices.
  • Balance solo passages carefully against full sections so soloists aren't fighting to be heard.
  • Pay attention to text stress in strategic moments; Martin and York plant important words where emphasis lands naturally in the musical phrase.
  • Consider the recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal tool early on, then pull back from it in final weeks so the choir owns the harmonic foundation.

How to use it

Open your concert with this and you've set a confident tone immediately. The 14-page format suggests a work with some development, making it strong enough to stand alone as a feature piece or to launch a thematic set.

Skills your students will build

  • SATB blend and balance in moderate to full texture
  • Articulation control across a range of dynamics
  • Phrase shaping with text as the guiding principle
  • Sustaining pitch stability during rhythmically driven passages

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