The Mighty One: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00437461
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Springing from scripture, this choral juggernaut inspires choir and congregation with its majestic sweep! Written in the character of a noble early hymn, the music is a perfect vehicle for the psalm-based text exalting the glory of the everlasting God. The newly released strong, cinematic orchestration raises the anthem to dizzying heights. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-3, tba, perc 1-2, timp, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00437461
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About the Artist: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin trained as a pianist at Furman University and later earned his master's degree in piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin, where he subsequently taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His performance credentials span solo recitals and appearances with orchestras across the United States and Mexico, including a competition win that led to performances with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra. His music has been heard in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to hundreds of church services across North America, and he continues to balance concert performance with his prolific work as a composer and arranger.
Based in Austin, Texas, Martin has built a distinctive voice in sacred music that bridges traditional hymn writing with contemporary orchestral sophistication. His compositions and arrangements demonstrate a gift for creating pieces that speak to both musicians and congregations, earning him respect across diverse musical contexts and performance settings.
Why we love this
Martin's orchestration here transforms what could have been a straightforward hymn anthem into something with genuine theatrical sweep. The instrumental writing feels cinematic without overshadowing the choir; it amplifies rather than replaces the power of the text. Congregations respond viscerally to this kind of arrangement because it validates their own reverence while giving skilled musicians something meaty to execute.
What to expect
Stately and grand, with the architectural dignity of a hymn but the emotional heft of an orchestral anthem. The early hymn character provides structural clarity while the orchestration swells with majesty, creating moments of genuine transcendence that feel earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
This works for churches with strong choral programs and access to either an instrumental ensemble or willingness to hire players for a festival or major liturgical celebration. Conductors seeking an anthem that serves both the congregation's spiritual experience and their ensemble's musical growth will find this a natural fit.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir against a full orchestra by having singers focus on resonance and projection rather than volume; let the instrumentation provide space for clarity rather than drowning out the text
- Work with your timpani player on the dramatic accents and sweeping rolls that frame major textual moments; these percussion gestures anchor the piece's cinematic quality
- The harp and piano create harmonic bedding that can blur if not carefully voiced; ensure your keyboard players understand their functional relationship so one doesn't muddy the other's role
- Take time building the choir's confidence with the orchestral sound in rehearsal; singers often pull back when they first hear the full instrumental palette, but this piece demands their vocal presence to land emotionally
How to use it
Position this as your festival anthem or Easter/Christmas centerpiece where you can justify the orchestral complement. It also serves powerfully as the climactic concluding work on a concert that builds toward a theologically cohesive program, particularly when paired with smaller vocal works that lead into this larger statement.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with orchestral independence while maintaining textual clarity
- Balance between choral and instrumental forces
- Following a conductor through large formal structures with multiple instrumental textures
- Expression and phrasing in a hymnlike harmonic language that rewards vocal control