Joseph A. Martin

Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 150:6 With a pleasing 6/8 neo-classic feel, this anthem is at home in sanctuaries of every type. The general text makes it perfect for a festive opening or for a special...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving, stewardship Scripture: Psalm 50:12; Ecclesiastes 3 Two beloved sacred songs, 'Simple Gifts' and 'This Is My Father's World' move as one in thisbestselling offering that ha...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving, stewardship Scripture: Psalm 50:12; Ecclesiastes 3 Two beloved sacred songs, 'Simple Gifts' and 'This Is My Father's World' move as one in thisbestselling offering that ha...

From the writers of Song of the Shadows and Harvest of Sorrows comes this profoundly moving work for Holy Week. The Weeping Tree is a poignant portrait of the cross that uses beloved hymns, newly comp...

Particularly perfect for Easter, this cantata can be presented in any season. A Time for Alleluia celebrates the life and work of Christ; walking us through the seasons he lived among us. This masterf...

Joseph Martin brings a truly ebullient setting of the thrilling Magnificat text. Highly singable with soaring vocal lines, here's an anthem that keep building as it reflects the joyous song of praise...

Uses: Music Appreciation, General, Festival, Easter Scripture: I Samuel 16:23; I Corinthians 14:15 This classic J. Paul Williams anthem is the first release in our 'Legacy' series. Thisedition of the...

Uses: General, Call To Worship, Concert Scripture: Psalm 100; Exodus 25:8; Habakkuk 2 A driving psalm of praise with brass and percussion punctuates this mixed meter 'tour de force' with afestive sen...

Glittering with energy and jubilant affirmation, A Psalm of Praise is a glorious choice for almost anytime! Quoting the classic hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty adds to the appeal and the trumpet...

Praise and jubilation are the main ingredients in this sparkling anthem. Combining elements of classic hymnody and 'Lift High the Cross of Christ' with a contemporary refrain, this piece is perfect fo...

Let thanksgiving services resound with worship as your choir presents this outstanding new offering from Joseph Martin. The inspiration of the Psalms and the glory of creation form the basis for this...

Words By Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) Here is a festive traditional treatment of the celebrated hymn by Fanny Crosby and William Doane. The opening choral fanfare gives way to the familiar hymn of prai...

This new Psalm setting from prolific writer Joseph Martin is a lush choral treatment that traditional choirs will immediately embrace. A memorable melody partners with interesting counterpoint to crea...

With this jubilant call to praise, Joseph Martin creates a rhythmic tour de force that is appropriate for any joyful worship occasion. Paraphrasing texts from the Psalms, the composer captures an ener...

The poetic imagery of this Psalm makes it usable not only as a general anthem but also for Ascension, Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday. The festive brass and percussion parts added to the organ ma...

Uses: General, Trinity Sunday, Call To Worship Scripture: John 4:24; Psalm 95:6; Psalm 29:2 From the opening quote from Schubert to the final fading echoes of 'Holy, Holy, Holy,' this anthem will bea...

From the best-selling cantata, The Rose of Calvary, comes the grand finale available for the first time as an individual octavo. A rousing conclusion to any Easter or life-affirming worship event. Thi...

The rolling 12/8 meter of this new Martin Pentecost piece is immediately compelling. The piano accompaniment provides a steady unction as the choral parts build to expressive and evocative phrases. Th...

This new benediction unfolds gradually revealing many beautiful layers of sound and meaning. The perfect concert or service closer will send your audience home warmed by the beautiful sounds of sacred...

Energize your holiday programs with the sounds of celebration in this festive Hanukkah original! Set in a vibrant minor key with optional violin and tambourine, it opens with in unison followed by a j...

Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:11; Luke 2:13-14 Falling like a gentle snow, this tender anthem is a beautiful invitation to Christmas. The piano accompaniment lends a delicate and...

Uses: Advent, Call to Worship Scripture: Isaiah 40:3; Jeremiah 33:14-16; Matthew 3:3 An American folk tune is re-tooled with a charming 6/8 meter, and the results are a dance-like offering for Advent....

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Micah 5:2 Based on Isaiah's prophecy of the coming King, this lilting and lively song will be a welcome addition to any Advent service. A Renaissance-styled orche...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Micah 5:2 Based on Isaiah's prophecy of the coming King, this lilting and lively song will be a welcome addition to any Advent service. A Renaissance-styled orche...

Uses: Advent, General, Concert Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 28:16 The prophetic scriptures of Isaiah provide inspiration for this festive message of celebration. Set to energizing musi...