Daybreak Music Silence to Song - Martin/Hogan - SATB

Author/Composer:

MARTIN, JOSEPH M.

Instrumentation:

SATB ACCOMP

Genre:

ADVENT

Model #:

292535

Lyrics: Joseph M. Martin
Composers: Joseph M. Martin, Becky Hogan
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: SATB with piano accompaniment and optional English Horn (part included)

Uses: Advent

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3; Isaiah 62:6; Jeremiah 31:3; Psalm 49:4

The piano sets the scene for this piece with a distinctive minor progression that immediately draws the listener into a spirit of contemplation. The simple stepwise tune rises like a prayer to reach into the hope that is ours through God's promises. The meaningful lyric "in the stillness of this place, we are listening for Your grace" moves into an impassioned plea for the presence of God in our hearts and lives. This prayer of longing crescendoes to a brief quote from O Come, O Come, Emmanuel before winding down to a hushed ending.
Duration: 4:15