Christmas Cantata-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 1and2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1and2 Bassoon Horn 1and2 Percusson 1and2 Harp Piano Timpani Trumpet 1 2and3 Trombone 1and2 Bass Trombone Tuba Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass.
SKU: HL.35027292
UPC: 884088497866. 5.25x7.5 inches. By Joseph M. Martin.
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 and washes 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.The Digital Resource Kits contains: 1. PowerPoint Presentation (using winter images & Nativity images) 2. Rehearsal Tips 3. Choir Devotionals 4. Children's Program (Coloring Pages & Games) 5. Decoration & Performance Ideas 6. Creative Movement Videos (Watch a creative arts teams perform interpretive movement demonstrations for some of the songs) 7. Reproducible Lyric Sheets 8. Promotional Materials (poster, program, flyers) 9. Composer Bios.
SKU: HL.35032127
UPC: 888680736200. 5.0x5.0x0.147 inches. Isaiah 26:12, Job 37:6-10, John 1:9-14, Matthew 1:23, Song of Solomon 2:11.
This graceful original song for Advent is extracted from the best-selling cantata Winter's Grace. Invoking the images of winter as a spiritual metaphor, the text conveys a deep yearning spirit. Unison singing delivers the poetry of the verse with clarity before surrendering to the harmonic richness of the refrain. Precious and powerful, this anthem can also be used as a prayer response. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.35031555
UPC: 888680673888. 5.0x5.0x0.139 inches. J. Paul Williams/Joseph M. Martin. Ephesians 3:15, Isaiah 42:10, Luke 2:10-14, Psalm 96:11.
Dancing with Christmas joy, this stylish anthem from the best-selling cantata Winter's Grace is a shining addition to any holiday program or worship service. The middle section features the Somerset Carol, re-tooled with fresh words and a worship focus. Lots of unison writing makes for a crisp and clear choral experience, while a soaring soprano descant adds just the right amount of flourish, and the neo-classical orchestral treatment brings a colorful option to directors with instrumental resources. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
