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Who Are the Brave: TTB Choral Octavo

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Who Are the Brave: TTB Choral Octavo

Who Are the Brave: TTB Choral Octavo

Words by J. Paul Williams, music by Joseph M. Martin

Level: Moderate

Item: 00-SV9216
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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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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 029156189933
SKU: 00-SV9216

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About the Composer: Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin

Joseph M. Martin studied piano performance at Furman University and later earned a master's degree in the same field from the University of Texas at Austin, where he subsequently taught in the Piano Pedagogy Department for five years. His performance career has taken him across the United States and Mexico, including appearances with symphony orchestras and a nationally broadcast recital from Ex-convento del Carman in Guadalajara following his win in the Nina Plant Wideman Competition.

While Martin continues to perform as a concert pianist, his recent work focuses on compositions and arrangements for church musicians and worship settings. His catalogue spans Carnegie Hall, regional theaters, and hundreds of congregations throughout the United States and Canada. He resides in Austin, Texas with his family.

Why we love this

Martin crafts music that invites genuine reflection without sacrificing singability. This octavo strikes a balance between accessibility and substance, allowing moderate-level choirs to engage meaningfully with contemporary social themes. The TTB voicing gives male and changing-voice singers material that feels substantial rather than accompanying.

What to expect

The piece balances introspection with honest inquiry, inviting listeners into a conversation rather than delivering a sermon. Martin's harmonic language feels contemporary yet warm, creating space for voices to be heard individually while building solidarity through unison and block harmony.

Who it's for

TTB choirs at the high school level, community choruses with male or mixed-voice sections, and church music programs seeking repertoire that engages singers intellectually while remaining technically accessible. This work suits directors who want their singers to develop musical maturity through songs with purpose.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the emotional weight early in rehearsal by discussing the text's central question about courage and responsibility before singing through the piece.
  • Let the recorded accompaniment guide initial learning, then gradually reduce reliance on it so singers develop independence and confidence in their parts.
  • Shape dynamic contrasts deliberately; the moderate difficulty level means the choir can focus energy on expressive phrasing rather than technical survival.
  • Consider how instrumental parts (available separately) might enhance the final performance or provide additional rehearsal support during the learning phase.

How to use it

Position this as an opening or closing selection on a concert program exploring themes of civic engagement, identity, or personal growth. Its moderate demands make it suitable for mid-season programming when singers have found their ensemble sound but before the most challenging repertoire. The recorded accompaniment also makes it practical for school concerts with limited instrumental resources.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in three-part harmony with proper voice independence
  • Interpreting text with musical intention and emotional clarity
  • Balancing blend in TTB voicing across different registers
  • Responding to dynamic and expressive markings that deepen lyrical meaning
  • Sustaining focus during performance of socially conscious material

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