Magnificent, Marvelous, Matchless Love (arr. Joseph M. Martin): SATB Choral Octavo
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Magnificent, Marvelous, Matchless Love (arr. Joseph M. Martin): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Keith and Kristyn Getty / As performed by Keith Getty / As performed by Kristyn Getty / Arranged by Joseph M. Martin

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00450829

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About the Artist: Keith and Kristyn Getty

Keith and Kristyn Getty are modern hymn writers whose work has revitalized congregational singing across denominations. Their compositions blend accessible melodies with sophisticated harmonic language, making them equally at home in worship services and concert settings. They have become central figures in the contemporary sacred music landscape, with their songs performed by choirs and congregations worldwide.

Why we love this

Joseph M. Martin's arrangement captures the lyrical warmth of the Getty's original while giving your SATB choir room to shine with both unison and divisi passages. The piece balances accessibility with musical substance; your singers will feel the dignity of the text without drowning in complexity, and your audience will leave humming the melody.

What to expect

Warm and inviting, with a sense of genuine devotion rather than sentimentality. The piece unfolds with the intimacy of a conversation about faith, supported by harmonic progressions that feel both comforting and slightly unexpected.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves choirs looking for repertoire that honors both contemporary songwriting and choral tradition. It works equally well for church music programs seeking something singable yet artful, and for concert choirs wanting to include accessible sacred material without sacrificing musicality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with gentle dynamic swells rather than maintaining a static volume; let the text about love naturally breathe and build.
  • Pay attention to the alto and tenor lines during divisi sections; these inner voices carry harmonic color that gets lost if they're underweighted.
  • Resist the urge to rush through faster passages; Martin's arrangement gains impact when each rhythmic gesture lands with clarity.
  • Rehearse the soprano line separately early on to establish the melodic anchor your other voices will reference throughout.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a sacred concert or as part of a spring worship service where you want music that speaks directly to your audience. It pairs well with both traditional hymn arrangements and other contemporary sacred pieces, and its moderate length makes it ideal for inclusion in a mixed-genre program without overshadowing lighter or more substantial works.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending divisi soprano and alto sections while maintaining phrase integrity
  • Shaping lyrical lines with text-driven expression rather than mechanical phrasing
  • Balancing melodic prominence with harmonic support across four voices
  • Navigating contemporary harmonic language with accessible voice leading

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