Until We Sing Again: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00322381
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Description
Uses: Graduation, Benediction
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-9
A musician's benediction, this choral original is at home in school concerts, as well as church sanctuaries. Written as a special commission tribute for a beloved conductor, the text celebrates the community created by singing. Filled with emotion, the harmonies and melody collaborate seamlessly, and the instrumental accompaniment will add another layer of beauty to the work.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00322381
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About the Composer: 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. His performing career has taken him across the United States and Mexico, including appearances with the Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra and performances at Carnegie Hall. Though he maintains an active concert schedule, Martin now concentrates primarily on church music and compositions for worship settings, allowing his deep understanding of both classical training and sacred contexts to shape his prolific output.
Based in Austin, Texas, Martin has become one of the most widely performed composers in American churches and schools. His music reaches audiences in concert halls, theater venues, and worship spaces across the United States and Canada, reflecting his commitment to creating works that serve both artistic and spiritual purposes.
Why we love this
Martin's gift for melodic clarity shines throughout this piece, making it accessible to singers while maintaining genuine emotional depth. The seamless integration of harmonies with an instrumental accompaniment creates natural opportunities for students to experience collaborative music-making across vocal and instrumental sections. Graduation settings particularly benefit from this work's reflective text on community and connection, offering a meaningful alternative to typical ceremonial fare.
What to expect
Warmth and gratitude permeate this composition, creating an intimate moment despite its suitability for large gatherings. The writing feels like a genuine conversation between singers and instrumentalists, building toward moments of quiet reflection punctuated by fuller harmonic textures.
Who it's for
Choirs at graduation ceremonies, benediction services, and school concerts will find this work speaks directly to the occasion. The piece suits both sacred and secular performance contexts, making it valuable for directors who program across multiple venues.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal parts so that the text remains intelligible even as the harmonies expand; the emotional resonance depends on listeners hearing what's being sung
- Shape phrases with the instrumental accompaniment rather than against it; let the instrumental voices breathe with your singers rather than feeling separate
- Approach the dynamics with intention during moments of textural simplicity, as fewer voices create natural vulnerability that doesn't require volume to convey impact
How to use it
This works beautifully as a closing piece for graduation, offering an emotional anchor that honors both the departing students and the program itself. Consider pairing it with contrasting repertoire earlier in the concert to let its reflective character stand out; it carries weight and needs space to breathe.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing sung text clarity against harmonic complexity
- Coordinating vocal entrances and releases with instrumental cues
- Maintaining emotional expression while managing part independence
- Understanding how instrumental doubling affects vocal projection and tone