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Set Me As a Seal: SATB Choral Octavo

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Set Me As a Seal: SATB Choral Octavo

By Matthew Martin

Item: 12-0571539734

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Perfect at weddings and church services, this anthem by composer Matthew Martin is a new setting of "Set Me as a Seal Upon Thy Heart," which describes the power of love and the strength of bonds made in marriage. It is arranged for SATB and suitable for amateur choirs and is part of Faber Music's Choral Signature Series.

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Series: Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-53973-4
ISBN13: 978-0-571-53973-4
UPC: 9780571539734
SKU: 12-0571539734

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Why we love this

Martin's setting finds intimacy within a text that could easily become overly sentimental. The SATB writing sits naturally for amateur choirs without sacrificing harmonic interest, and the piece trusts the words to carry their own weight rather than drowning them in arrangement.

What to expect

Tender and reverent, with a sense of permanence and commitment. The setting honors the scriptural weight of the text while remaining approachable and emotionally direct.

Who it's for

Church musicians and community choirs seeking accessible sacred repertoire for weddings and worship services. This works equally well for choirs with limited rehearsal time or those building confidence in four-part singing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the text clarity across all four voices; the sentiment of the piece depends on listeners hearing the proclamation of love and commitment in every phrase.
  • Let the harmonic movement breathe without rushing between sections; patience with the pacing will deepen the emotional impact.
  • Consider the acoustic environment where you'll perform it. This piece responds beautifully to natural church or chapel acoustics and may need adjustment in drier spaces.

How to use it

This belongs in your wedding music library as a processional or recessional option, or as a meaningful anthem within a Sunday service devoted to themes of covenant and faithfulness. It also works as an accessible choice for choral festivals or community performances.

Skills your students will build

  • Four-part voice independence in sustained, lyrical passages
  • Text expression and word stress in sacred music
  • Blend and balance across changing harmonic densities

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