STEPHANIE MARTIN
Stephanie Martin (b. 1962)
Known primarily as a choral composer, Stephanie Martin’s recent works venture into opera and oratorio. Teaching in the dynamic inter-disciplinary School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design at York University, Professor Martin has a background in conducting large oratorios, and intimate a cappella church music with the historic Church of Saint Mary Magdalene in Toronto. www.stephaniemartinmusic.com
And As I Wake
by Stephanie Martin
SATB with organ or piano – KH 002 – duration 5:15
And as I wake, sweet music breathe
Above, about or underneath,
Sent by some spirit to mortals good,
Or th’unseen genius of the wood.
John Milton (1645)
Arrow and the Song, the
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1582 – duration 2:05
“I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I know not where;”
You’ve heard the famous poem by H.W. Longfellow but you’ve never heard it rendered with such class. This is a golden nugget for choirs.
Ave Verum Corpus - (from the set of Motets)
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1149 – duration 1:55
This gorgeous a cappella motet rose to the top of the Cypress jury list in 2009. Sweet spot vocal registers and intuitive voice leading make this compelling composition approachable for High school, Church and Community choirs. Please take a moment to listen to this poignant setting of the traditional text.
Cold is the Night
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1219 – duration 1:45
“Cold is the night when the stars shine bright”.
Folklore and proverbs set to poignant choral music – your choir will really love this composition!
Drop, Drop Slow Tears
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – duration 2:25
Drop, drop, slow tears, and bathe those beauteous feet,
which brought from heaven the news and Prince of Peace
Fletcher, Phineas (1582-1650)
Four Motets
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1254 – duration 6:35
All four of Stephanie’s gorgeous motets together – (four for less than the price of three)
They can be sung in succession or individually.
2) Sicut Cervus – 1:35
3) O Salutaris Hostia – 1:20
4) O Sacrum Convivium – 1:55
Selected by Ruben Valenzuela in the top five for “Music in Worship”. He says: Toronto-based Martin offers these motets that are beautifully crafted, with clear voice leading and individual parts that are satisfying to sing. All four motets are of practical value to liturgical choirs, but they can be used in many settings – including the concert hall.
Gloria - from Missa Brevis for Three Voices
by Stephanie Martin
SAB – CP 1579 – duration 3:20
TBB – CP 1581
SSA – CP 1580
One can order Gloria separately or order the complete Missa Brevis for Three Voices (listed below).
You will be amazed at how much beautiful music can come from three part vocal music, thanks to Martin’s compositional skills. Intuitive voice leading, plaintive evocative harmonies; there is so much a director can draw from the phrases and choirs of all levels of ability will love it.
Kontakion
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1158 – duration 3:15
The words of the Kontakion were written during the 9th century to bring comfort to those attending a burial service. It is sung faithfully at Anglican funerals services and has become an appropriate text for people everywhere on Remembrance day. Stephanie uses a modern translation and applies a beautiful lush choral setting to the ancient text.
Hear My Prayer
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1170 – duration 3:55
Many composers have set Psalm 102 to music. Few versions are as effective as this one. Intuitive voice leading, varied dynamics and appropriately crunchy dissonances will make this a good experience for the choir and meaningful to the listener.
If I could sing you well
by Stephanie Martin
SAB with piano – CP 2425 – duration 4:55
when our music is strong
I would craft such a symphony
To grant you a lifetime of living
A life full of song
Legend of the Bird
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1252 – duration 4:15
Stephanie ventures into new creative territory with this composition. In this poem, a passerby on a winter evening notices the statue of a robin and wonders why it is there, who made the carving, and why children are fascinated by it. Surprisingly, the stone bird answers, but only in riddles. It becomes apparent that it is not the spirit of the living bird, not of a human artisan, but of the great Creator who can give life to stone.
Missa Brevis for Three Voices
by Stephanie Martin
SAB – CP 1165 – duration 4:05
TBB – CP 1166
SSA – CP 1167
You will be amazed at how much beautiful music can come from three part vocal music, thanks to Martin’s compositional skills. If you have a church choir, any shape or size, you can manage this setting of the Mass.
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
arr. Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – KH 070 – duration 2:30
From the pen of Robert Burn over 200 years ago, the words still capture hearts and minds. Stephanie’s harmonies carry the text like a perfect marriage.
O my Luve is like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve is like the melody
That’s sweetly played in tune.
Now the Queen of Seasons
by Stephanie Martin
SATB with piano/organ, optional brass – CP 1330 – duration 2:40
This majestic Easter anthem features fanfare and full rich harmony.
Brass and percussion parts (with a conductor score) sent via PDF – full set – $20.00
O Salutaris Hostia - (from the set of Motets)
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1257 – duration 1:20
The words of Saint Thomas Aquinas – “O saving victim who opens wide the gate of heaven…” Stephanie’s motets having enduring quality with beautiful melodies, long lines and intuitive voice leading.
O Sacrum Convivium - (from the set of Motets)
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1258 – duration 1:55
The words of Saint Thomas Aquinas – “O sacred feast, in which Christ is partaken..” Stephanie’s motets having enduring quality with beautiful melodies, long lines and intuitive voice leading.
Ring Out, Wild Bells
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – KH 090 – duration 3:30
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Rise Up My Love
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1797 – duration 4:00
One of the most beautiful poems from the Song of Solomon. Singers will love the long interesting lines.
Sicut Cervus - (from the set of Motets)
by Stephanie Martin
SATB a cappella – CP 1256 – duration 1:40
From the Psalms – “As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you, O Lord.” Stephanie’s motets having enduring quality with beautiful melodies, long lines and intuitive voice leading.
Snow
by Stephanie Martin
SATB – Double Choir – a cappella – CP 2446 – duration 4:15
White are the far-off plains, and white
The wind dies out along the height,
A gathering weight on roof and tree,
Tantum Ergo - Alleluia
by Stephanie Martin
SSA, TBB, SAB a cappella – CP 1216 – duration 1:55
Two wonderful compositions for the price of one and any combination of voices can sound fantastic! Tantum ergo are the opening words of the last two verses of Pange Lingua, a Mediaeval Latin hymn written by St Thomas Aquinas.
They Will Pass Through the Land
by Stephanie Martin
SATB with organ or piano – KH 102 – duration 4:55