Who Are the Brave: SATB Choral Octavo
Words by J. Paul Williams, music by Joseph M. Martin
Level: Moderate
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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:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0003542
More about this title
About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin
Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and earned a master's degree in the same field from the University of Texas at Austin. He spent five years teaching piano pedagogy at UT Austin before shifting focus to performance and composition, winning the Nina Plant Wideman Competition and performing as a soloist with orchestras across the United States and Mexico.
Martin's compositional output spans concert halls, churches, and conferences throughout North America. His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, regional theaters, and in countless worship settings. He continues to compose and arrange while maintaining an active performance schedule, bringing both musical sophistication and accessibility to his pieces. Martin lives in Austin, Texas with his family.
Why we love this
Martin addresses genuine questions of identity and purpose through music that doesn't shy away from substance. The moderate difficulty level keeps the piece accessible without simplifying the emotional and philosophical weight of the text, making it rewarding for singers who want to engage meaningfully with what they're performing rather than just executing notes.
What to expect
The piece carries a contemplative, grounded quality that invites singers to think as they sing. Harmonically warm but thoughtful, it feels like a conversation about shared responsibility rather than a sermon, creating space for the choir to bring their own understanding to the text.
Who it's for
This octavo works well for treble and lower voice ensembles at the secondary and early collegiate level who want substance without excessive technical demands. Directors building a program around themes of reflection, identity, or current events will find this piece speaks directly to those conversations while remaining achievable in rehearsal.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ensemble carefully during unison passages to maintain clarity; resist the urge to swell just because voices move in the same direction.
- Ensure articulation remains consistent across all sections, especially in text-painting moments that underscore the contemplative nature of the piece.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the harmonic foundation, then gradually shift focus away from it as singers internalize the chord progression and can respond more naturally to ensemble balance.
How to use it
Place this effectively in concerts exploring identity, social awareness, or spiritual reflection. It pairs well alongside other secular choral works that invite audience introspection, and its moderate length makes it valuable for building contrast within a longer program without requiring extensive rehearsal investment.
Skills your students will build
- Singing SATB four-part harmony with awareness of text meaning
- Balancing unison and harmonic passages
- Expressive interpretation of contemplative material
- Reading and responding to moderate-level choral scores