Send Forth A Dove: SATB Choral Octavo
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Send Forth A Dove: SATB Choral Octavo

By Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS00400693
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00400693

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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and later earned his master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he subsequently taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His career has spanned solo recitals, orchestral appearances across the United States and Mexico, and a win at the Nina Plant Wideman Competition that led to performances with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra. His compositions and arrangements now reach audiences in concert halls like Carnegie Hall, regional theaters, and most importantly, in worship spaces and church music conferences throughout the United States and Canada.

Martin's evolution from concert pianist to prolific composer reflects a deliberate shift toward serving the church musician community. Based in Austin, Texas, he has built a catalog that surprises with its range, drawing on both his classical training and deep understanding of what choral directors need in the rehearsal room and on the chancel.

Why we love this

Martin's command of sacred text and harmonic language shines here with music that feels both approachable and emotionally substantial. The piece captures the spiritual weight of its subject without demanding virtuosity from any section, making it genuinely singable across the range of abilities you'll encounter in a parish or school choir.

What to expect

The music unfolds with quiet dignity, suggesting both prayer and hope. There's a gentle lyricism here that invites singers to engage emotionally with the text while maintaining the formality appropriate to sacred music.

Who it's for

Directors preparing music for contemporary worship services, liturgical settings, or concerts with a spiritual focus will find this accessible without being shallow. It works equally well for high school, college, and community choirs seeking repertoire that demands musicianship but respects real rehearsal constraints.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the harmonic foundation early in rehearsal by isolating the alto and tenor parts; their independence shapes the overall color and requires clear voice leading to maintain.
  • Let the text guide your interpretive choices rather than imposing a predetermined tempo. Martin's phrasing follows the natural cadence of the words, so honor the punctuation and allow breath where the poetry suggests rest.
  • Balance the soprano line carefully when it rises. This piece likely features moments where the sopranos carry the melody, so protect their clarity without pushing them into a strained sound.

How to use it

Pair this with other Martin settings or contemporary sacred works for a service focused on peace, reconciliation, or Advent themes. Its seven-page length and moderate difficulty make it a natural choice for spring or fall programming when you're building a balanced program without overtaxing the ensemble.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legato line through harmonic changes
  • Text inflection and expressive phrasing in sacred context
  • Blend and balance in four-part writing with independent voice lines
  • Navigating chromatic or unexpected harmonic movement

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