Joseph M. Martin

Winter's Grace

It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation. The new cantata, Winter's Grace, from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light andwashes the sanctuary with the message of hope, peace, joy and love using a program of candles, scriptures, prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process.

There is a full line of support products available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work, PowerPoint visuals, a Bible study, practice hints, interpretivemovement options, plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the work.

Includes: A Winter's Song, Celebration for Advent, Hop, Peace, Joy and Love, Carols ofAdoration, Let the Earth Resound With Praise!, A Silent, Holy Night and more. Score and Parts for Flute 1&2, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Percusson 1&2, Harp, Piano, Timpani, Trumpet 1, 2&3, Trombone 1&2, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass.