Psalm Of Exaltation: SATB Choral Octavo
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Psalm Of Exaltation: SATB Choral Octavo

By Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS00389573
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00389573

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About the Author: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, then pursued advanced training at the University of Texas, Austin, where he also taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His career spans solo recitals, symphony orchestra collaborations across the United States and Mexico, and a competition victory that led to a featured performance with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra; his work has been broadcast nationally and performed in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to churches throughout North America.

Martin's artistic focus has increasingly centered on church music and worship settings, where his compositions and arrangements now reach congregations and music conferences across the continent. He brings both the technical sophistication of a trained concert pianist and the spiritual sensitivity of a composer who understands liturgical needs, qualities evident throughout his extensive catalog of sacred choral works.

Why we love this

Martin's gift for combining accessible harmonic language with genuine spiritual depth makes this piece work equally well in a concert setting or a worship service. The 15-page score gives you room to build something substantial without overwhelming singers who are new to four-part writing, and his attention to text underlay means your ensemble can focus on interpretation rather than wrestling with poorly fitted syllables.

What to expect

Luminous and reverent without becoming heavy or overly arranged. The harmonic language creates moments of genuine uplift while maintaining an intimate, congregational warmth. You sense both care for the text and confidence in how to set it.

Who it's for

Directors seeking a substantial yet singable sacred work for intermediate to advanced choirs. This octavo fits comfortably in the hands of groups with at least one season of four-part singing experience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the harmonic progressions with clear voicing balance; let the soprano line breathe naturally without forcing vibrato onto every sustained note.
  • Attend to diction carefully since the text carries the piece's emotional weight. Clarity in consonants will make the message land for listeners.
  • Build dynamic contours gradually through the longer phrases rather than hitting full voice immediately. This patience reveals Martin's harmonic movement.

How to use it

Open a spring concert with this piece to establish a thoughtful, contemplative mood before moving into lighter fare. Alternatively, pair it with other contemporary sacred works by Martin for a thematic program exploring modern approaches to spiritual text.

Skills your students will build

  • Four-part harmonic awareness and independent line singing
  • Interpretation of contemporary sacred text with musical intention
  • Sustained tone production across longer phrases
  • Blend and balance in SATB voicing

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