Who Are the Brave: Choral SoundPax
Words by J. Paul Williams, music by Joseph M. Martin
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Description
This work by J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin asks us to explore the role we all perform in our daily lives. Because of world issues, it is imperative for us to reflect on things around us.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
40
SKU:
00-PK-0000773
Instrumentation:
2 Fr. horn, 3 tpt., 2 tbn., bass tbn., tuba., timp., perc.
More about this title
About the Creator
J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin have built careers creating choral works that speak directly to the concerns of contemporary singers and audiences. Their collaborative output demonstrates a commitment to pairing meaningful texts with accessible yet sophisticated musical settings that encourage singers to think deeply about the world around them.
Why we love this
The piece sits at a rare intersection: it's thoughtful enough to sustain a choir's intellectual engagement, yet the orchestration and harmonic language make it achievable for groups that aren't professional ensembles. Programming a work that invites reflection on identity and responsibility alongside more traditional concert fare signals to your singers and audience that choral music can be a vehicle for serious conversation.
What to expect
The piece invites introspection without heaviness. The orchestral accompaniment provides warmth and forward motion, while the choral writing sits comfortably enough to allow singers to connect emotionally with the text rather than struggle with technical demands.
Who it's for
This work suits choirs with some rehearsal experience and access to instrumental resources (whether live or via the recorded accompaniment). It appeals to directors programming concerts around civic engagement, identity, or social responsibility themes.
How to get the most out of it
- Prepare your brass section separately before full choir rehearsals. The instrumental writing is active and rhythmically precise; locking the brass parts early allows singers to focus on text clarity and blend rather than tracking multiple simultaneous lines.
- Invest time in the recorded accompaniment during sectional rehearsals. Hearing the full orchestral context helps singers understand the emotional arc of the piece and locate their parts within the larger harmonic structure.
- Mark breathing points and phrase contours early. The text is contemplative, and singers need permission to breathe expressively rather than mechanically.
How to use it
Consider placing this as a centerpiece in a concert exploring themes of community, service, or self-reflection. It pairs well with both lighter opening works and more contemplative closing selections, and its moderate length (40 pages includes score and parts) makes it suitable for mixed-length concert programs.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing text projection with harmonic blend in a choir-and-orchestra context
- Following an active instrumental accompaniment while maintaining independence
- Interpreting contemporary choral writing with expressive intent