Shawnee Press Celebrate the Joy SATB composed by Joseph M. Martin

Undeniable happiness abounds in this new contemporary praise anthem. An ideal opener, this general use choral has easily learned syncopations and harmonies. It incorporates a statement of the Doxology to the well-known Duke Street melody. The mixture of traditional with contemporary equals an excellent choice for blended music programs. The clarinet part adds a haunting quality to this poignant anthem giving the choir an opportunity for highly expressive singing. The Latin words allow a director to concentrate on vowel sounds and tone production. The words of this passage are a constant reminder of God's love for us and his unbounded grace. Breathtaking!