Ride On, King Jesus (arr. Joseph M. Martin) (Consort): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK01125943
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A jubilant re-imagining of a classic spiritual captures the joy of the triumphal entry. Brief but powerfully effective, this festive octavo would make an excellent introit for Palm Sunday. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Consort (fl 1-2, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls/perc, pno, kybd) both available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01125943
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About the Arranger: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and earned his master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he later taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. A concert pianist who has performed solo recitals across the United States and Mexico, he won the Nina Plant Wideman Competition and appeared as featured artist with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra. His solo recital from Ex-convento del Carman received national broadcast distribution.
Martin's compositions and arrangements now reach audiences in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to churches and conferences throughout North America. He divides his time between concert performances and creating music for worship settings, bringing his extensive classical training to sacred and choral repertoire. He resides in Austin, Texas with his family.
Why we love this
Martin's arrangement radiates infectious energy without sacrificing musical substance. The consort instrumentation option makes this accessible to churches and school ensembles working without a full orchestra, while the jubilant character feels fresh and immediate rather than reverential or staid. For Palm Sunday specifically, you get a piece that energizes a congregation while remaining brief enough to serve as a compelling introit.
What to expect
Bright, processional, celebratory. The spiritual's familiar bones emerge transformed by Martin's orchestral thinking, layered with instrumental textures that feel forward-moving and alive. You hear the joy of triumph rather than quiet reflection.
Who it's for
Any choir preparing an Easter service, whether in a church with limited instrumental resources or a school ensemble with access to a full consort. The flexibility between full orchestra and smaller instrumentation makes it workable for diverse performance contexts while keeping preparation time reasonable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir against the instrumental ensemble by checking mix during sectional rehearsals; the festive character depends on hearing both clearly without one drowning out the other.
- Shape the rhythmic momentum with precision in the rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion); any wavering in tempo undercuts the triumphal energy Martin built into the arrangement.
- Let the opening instrumental section establish the jubilant mood before voices enter, giving the choir and congregation time to feel the joy rather than simply hearing it declared.
How to use it
Open your Palm Sunday service with this introit to set a festive tone before the spoken liturgy begins, or use it as a recessional that sends people out energized rather than contemplative. Its modest length makes it an ideal pairing with a longer anthem, letting each piece breathe within the broader service flow.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choral tone with instrumental accompaniment
- Maintaining steady pulse in a rhythmically active spiritual arrangement
- Responding to text painting in jubilant rather than devotional contexts
- Sight-reading orchestral or consort parts as supporting musicians