When I Hear Music: SATB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Michael G. Martin
Level: Moderately Difficult
Item: 00-PO-0002792
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0002792
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Why we love this
Martin crafts a piece that speaks directly to what draws singers to choral music in the first place. The emotional core of this work gives your ensemble something genuine to sing about, and the moderately difficult writing challenges them without overwhelming rehearsal time or forcing compromises in musicality.
What to expect
The title promises an exploration of how music speaks to us, and Martin delivers music that honors that theme with sincerity. The piece unfolds with enough harmonic and textural interest to engage both singers and listeners, balancing accessibility with artistic depth.
Who it's for
SATB choirs working at the moderately difficult level who want a secular piece with real substance for contest or festival performance. This suits ensembles that have solid blend and intonation and are ready to tackle more complex voice leading.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the four voices so the text remains clear even in thick harmonic moments; this piece rewards diction work that lets the audience follow the emotional arc.
- Attend to phrase shaping across longer melodic lines rather than treating each measure independently; momentum will carry the piece.
- Use dynamics to highlight harmonic movement and emotional peaks, especially where the voices shift roles within the texture.
How to use it
Program this for a spring festival or competition where you want to showcase your choir's maturity without veering into repertoire that demands months of rehearsal. It pairs well with both lighter contemporary works and classical standards, offering a natural emotional center to a varied program.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in four-part harmony with controlled voice independence
- Sustaining phrase shape across longer melodic passages
- Balancing harmonic complexity with text clarity
- Responding to dynamic and emotional direction in secular choral literature