We Give Our Lives: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Joseph Martin
Item: 35-PK00251767
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A clarion call to commitment is at the heart of this ballad of praise. Soaring on the wings of melody and a powerful accompaniment, this contemporary sacred song springs with confidence from Scripture. The stately gait of the theme is solidly supported with strong unison singing and sturdy harmonies. The anthem moves as a unifying credo of purpose ending in a mighty crescendo of praise.
Duration: ca. 3:38
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00251767
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About the Composer: Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin is a prolific composer and arranger whose output spans sacred and secular repertoire for choirs, bands, and orchestras. His work is distinguished by accessible yet sophisticated writing that balances strong melodic content with harmonic depth, making his pieces equally effective in church settings and concert halls. Martin has become a cornerstone voice in contemporary Christian music composition, with a particular gift for crafting anthems that inspire both performers and audiences.
Why we love this
Martin writes sacred music that refuses to compromise on either sincerity or musicality. The unison writing grounds singers immediately while the supporting harmonies and orchestral accompaniment signal genuine substance, so your ensemble feels the weight of what they're singing rather than performing it as a formula.
What to expect
There's an earnest confidence running through this ballad, as if the melody itself is making a personal declaration. The soaring passages feel spacious and unhurried, while the harmonies ground you in something solid and enduring rather than trendy.
Who it's for
This piece serves choirs seeking contemporary sacred repertoire with real musical substance and directors programming concerts that blend modern sensibility with traditional hymnic strength. It works equally well in worship settings where text conviction matters and concert contexts where musical architecture commands attention.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the melody's lyrical quality in early phrases by shaping the line through the text rather than hitting every note with equal emphasis; let the scriptural message guide your phrasing.
- The stately opening requires a steady, confident tempo that doesn't rush; find the pulse in rehearsal and maintain it as your foundational anchor through key changes.
- Balance the choir's unison sections against the orchestral texture so voices sit forward without drowning the accompaniment's harmonic support.
- The final crescendo works best when you build it gradually across the final section rather than jumping to full power abruptly; give yourself room to grow toward that mighty ending.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece anthem on a concert of sacred music, or use it as the emotional peak of a worship service where proclamation is the intention. The strong unison foundation makes it accessible for volunteer choirs while the orchestral detail rewards skilled ensembles.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long melodic lines with shape and phrasing
- Singing unison passages with clarity and blend
- Balancing choir texture against a full orchestral accompaniment
- Interpreting rhythmic values in contemporary sacred idiom
- Projecting text conviction and emotional authenticity