Let The Trumpets Sound: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Terry W. York and Joseph M. Martin / By Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK01117033
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Celebrate the community of faith with resounding instruments and choir in this festive anthem. Filled with imagery of church heritage, this rousing number is epic in its impact. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01117033
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About the Composer: Terry W. York and Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected composers in contemporary sacred music. His catalog spans choral works, cantatas, and instrumental pieces that balance accessibility with musical substance, making him a trusted voice in worship settings and concert halls alike.
Terry W. York brings extensive experience as a lyricist and composer in the sacred music tradition. His partnership with Martin on numerous works reflects a shared commitment to creating music that serves both spiritual and artistic purposes, combining memorable melodies with texts that resonate deeply.
Why we love this
The orchestration here demonstrates real craft. Rather than drowning the choir, the instrumental writing actively celebrates it, with the trumpets providing exactly the kind of architectural support that makes a festival anthem soar. Directors appreciate that the full score is immediately playable without requiring substantial cuts or compromises.
What to expect
Ornate and celebratory, this anthem moves with ceremonial weight. The trumpet writing creates brilliance while the harmonic language grounds everything in a warmth that feels both traditional and contemporary, generating the kind of joyful energy that lands differently when real instruments surround the voices.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for church choirs performing at major services or concerts where you need a statement piece. Festival choirs and community ensembles will find the orchestration manageable without sacrificing impact, and the full instrumentation provides rewarding opportunities for your instrumental musicians to have a genuine voice in the performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir against the full orchestration by having singers lean into their dynamic markings; this music rewards commitment rather than restraint
- Rehearse the brass section separately to lock the fanfare figures that anchor the piece's identity
- The timpani and percussion parts should pulse with the choir's phrasing, not sit apart from it; mark these cues clearly in all parts
- Consider tempo relationships between marked sections; a slight flexibility in transitions will let the text breathe while maintaining the epic quality
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish an atmosphere of celebration and community. It pairs naturally with other works exploring themes of faith and heritage, and the length suggests it as a primary work rather than an opener that gets overshadowed by what follows.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir against full orchestration
- Precision in rhythmic unison between vocal and instrumental sections
- Dynamic control across a wide range of marked levels
- Sustaining pure vowels in climactic passages