Rejoice, All Ye Daughters (from "Season Of Wonders"): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00261960
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Uses: Advent Scripture: Zechariah 9:9; Zephaniah 3:144
With cheerful abandon, this carol "re-tooling" is filled with sparklingg
grace! A new text for Advent brings this well-known English carol into liturgical use earlier in the season and connects Old Testament prophecy with Mary's jubilation. This unique perspective swirls with a dance-like theme that heightens the joyful spirit of the anthem. From the opening drone heard in the men's part there is innovation and beauty. Some optional a cappella moments offer sonic contrast with the lighter unison and 2-part episodes. Duration: ca.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00261960
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About the Arranger: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and later earned his master's degree from the University of Texas, Austin, where he also taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His performance career has taken him across the United States and Mexico, including appearances with symphony orchestras and a broadcast recital from a historic Mexican venue following his win in the Nina Plant Wideman Competition. Now based in Austin with his family, Martin channels his dual expertise as both performer and educator into composing and arranging sacred music that reaches congregations and conferences throughout North America.
His works span venues from Carnegie Hall to intimate church services, reflecting a composer who understands how music functions in real worship spaces. Martin's arrangements balance musical sophistication with accessibility, creating pieces that challenge singers while serving the liturgical calendar and pastoral needs of the communities that perform them.
Why we love this
Martin's treatment of this carol respects its familiar melody while introducing genuine structural invention. The opening drone in the men's voices and the strategic use of a cappella passages create textural surprise that keeps singers engaged and listeners attentive, making this far more than a straightforward reworking. Pairing Old Testament prophecy with Advent creates a theological coherence that enriches both the text and the musical choices.
What to expect
Sparkle and motion animate every measure. The piece carries an infectious joy rooted in dance rhythms and bright textures, yet the harmonic innovation and a cappella transparency remind you this is composed thought, not mere decoration. It feels like Advent joy expressed through both prophecy and jubilation.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs seeking Advent repertoire with both textual depth and musical substance. It works equally well for traditional liturgical settings and contemporary worship contexts where choral music holds real weight in the service.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the men's opening drone establish a clear harmonic foundation before the women enter; this gesture defines the whole arrangement's character.
- Shape the unison and two-part episodes with particular rhythmic vitality to emphasize the dance-like quality that threads through the piece.
- Balance the a cappella moments carefully so they read as intentional contrast rather than a reduction in energy.
- Use the instrumental parts to clarify harmonic movement in passages where the choir divides, especially where the arrangement ventures beyond the carol's original harmonic language.
How to use it
Position this early in your Advent season when congregations first enter the liturgical calendar, letting its connection to Old Testament prophecy frame the theological arc of the coming weeks. The choral-instrumental combination makes it substantial enough for a concert setting while remaining fitting for Sunday worship.
Skills your students will build
- Singing drone harmony parts independently while other voices carry melody
- Navigating harmonic movement beyond the original carol's structure
- Ensemble balance across a cappella and accompanied sections
- Rhythmic precision in dance-like rhythmic figures
- Textual interpretation that connects prophecy with jubilant response