{"id":1784,"date":"2020-11-06T14:30:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T14:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wvvma.com\/?page_id=1784"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:31:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:31:49","slug":"2022-all-state-chorus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wvvma.com\/?page_id=1784","title":{"rendered":"All State Chorus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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All State Chorus Welcome <\/a><\/p>

WV All State- Step By Step Guide<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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WVMEA All-State Choir
<\/strong>March 5-7, 2026
Program | Joey M. Martin, conductor<\/p>

Download pdf version here<\/a><\/p>

Program
<\/strong>Please ensure you get the correct editions of each piece.<\/span><\/p>

  1. Kal<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u0113<\/u><\/em><\/strong>js Kala Debes<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u012b<\/u><\/em><\/strong>s<\/u><\/em><\/strong> ~ Selga Mence (Blacksmith Forges in the Sky)
    SSAATTBB Octavo
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    1. There Was a Time<\/u><\/em><\/strong> ~ Elaine Hagenberg
      Elaine Hagenberg Music EH1010
      SATB Octavo divisi
      <\/strong>      https:\/\/www.jwpepper.com\/there-was-a-time-11369216-11047\/p<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>
      1. Hodie! Christus natus<\/u><\/em><\/strong> est<\/em><\/strong> ~ Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
        Oxford University Press 9780193418073
        SSATB Octavo
        <\/strong>        https:\/\/www.jwpepper.com\/hodie-christus-natus-est-5754775-1188589\/p<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>
        1. Zigeunerleben<\/u><\/em><\/strong> ~ Robert Schumann
          Lawson-Gould 51413
          SATB Octavo
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          1. Hard Times<\/em><\/strong> ~ Stephen Foster\/arr. Craig Hella Johnson
            Alliance Music AMP0598
            SATB Octavo
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            1. Great God Almighty<\/u><\/em><\/strong> ~ Stacey V. Gibbs
              Gentry Publications 119083
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              Download 2026 Conductor Rehearsal Notes<\/a><\/p>

              WVMEA All-State Choir | Program<\/strong><\/p>

              March 5-7, 2026<\/p>

              Kal<\/em><\/strong>\u0113js Kala Debes<\/em><\/strong>\u012bs<\/em><\/strong> ~ Selga Mence\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

              Musica Baltica MB 0727<\/p>

              Bright, forward vowels and crisp consonants are key.\u00a0 The k\u2019s and d\u2019s help to provide the driving quality of this piece.<\/p>

              There Was a Time<\/em><\/strong> ~ Elaine Hagenberg\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

              Elaine Hagenberg Music EH1010<\/p>

              -What an amazing setting of this brilliant text!\u00a0 Focus on pure, warm vowel shapes with crisp\/clear consonants. Listen for the quotes of \u201cSomewhere, over the rainbow.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>

              Hodie! Christus natus est<\/em><\/strong> ~ Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck<\/p>

              Oxford University Press 9780193418073<\/p>

              -Pronounce the words as though they were in Italian.\u00a0 We shall articulate the \u201ch\u201d of \u201chodie.\u201d<\/p>

              -The quarter note of the 6\/4 (and 3\/4)is equal to the eighth note of the 4\/4 (and 2\/4).<\/p>

              -The fermati are editorial.\u00a0 We\u2019ll observe a cadential ritardando at the very of the measures with the fermatas, but we will not hold the note for much longer than notated.<\/p>

              -This motet is more in madrigal style, so explore the rhythmic gesture of each section based on the character of the text.\u00a0 The recording by the Voices of Ascension is really great to have in your ear.<\/p>

              Zigeunerleben<\/em><\/strong> ~ Robert Schumann\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

              Lawson-Gould 51413<\/p>

              -It\u2019s a lot of German, but what GREAT text.\u00a0 We\u2019re really going to be able to showcase our storytelling with this piece.\u00a0 Listen to the diction recordings provided, and practice small sections slowly.\u00a0 One of the greatest pianists of all time, Franz Liszt, had a note on his piano \u2013 eight times slow, one time fast.\u00a0 The key to mastery is to be slow and steady with your learning.<\/p>

              -When numbering your measures, please start with the first complete measure \u2013 not the pick-up measure.<\/p>

              -ERRATA.\u00a0 During the alto solo, the text should include \u201cim\u201d not \u201cin\u201d for measure 51.<\/p>

              Hard Times<\/em><\/strong> ~ Stephen Foster\/arr. Craig Hella Johnson<\/p>

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              -It\u2019s going to be epic when we craft the first four pages to sound like a memory wafting through the Appalachian mountains of our \u2018cabin door\u2019 as we build to the \u2018light of full day\u2019 in the middle before returning the echoing memory at the end that lives on forever in our ears.\u00a0 Stagger your breathing in the long phrases and be certain to have the key change solid.<\/p>

              Have a listen to Conspirare singing this!<\/p>

              Great God Almighty<\/em><\/strong> ~ Stacey V. Gibbs<\/p>

              Gentry Publications 119083<\/p>

              -As you learn this piece, take care to observe all the articulation and dynamics that Mr. Gibbs has provided.\u00a0 Careful not to be too short with the staccatos.<\/p>

              -measure 13, add a decrescendo from the second half of beat 3 to the downbeat of measure 14 (same for measures 38\/39).\u00a0 We\u2019ll do lots with style when we\u2019re together.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              Joey M. Martin is a musician regarded for his diverse musical interests, engaging artistry, and passionate enthusiasm for the choral art. He holds the rank of professor of music at Texas State University (TXST) and continues in his 27th<\/sup> year as Director of Choral Activities with additional duties as the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Fine Arts and Communication.\u00a0 Dr. Martin has been recognized as a Favorite Professor at Texas State and has received several Presidential Distinction Awards for both teaching and service. During his time at TXST he has directed four of the six university vocal ensembles. Under his direction, TXST Chorale tours internationally with performances throughout much of Europe, South Africa and China and for numerous conferences including the Texas Music Educators Association, the southwest division of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), national ACDA, and the International Kod\u00e1ly Festival.<\/p>

              In addition to his work at TXST, Dr. Martin has served as the artistic director for the Alamo City Men\u2019s Chorale, chorus director for the Mid-Texas Symphony, and with Craig Hella Johnson as part of the creative team for the Victoria Bach Festival. His scholarly\/creative activities span 31of the United States and 17 countries on 6 continents including much of Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, and Brazil. For 17 years he reveled in sharing the \u2018aloha spirit\u2019 of Hawai\u2019i with exceptional young musicians from the mainland through concerts and enrichment activities to foster awareness and understanding of Polynesian cultures.<\/p>

              Commitment to service is a priority for Dr. Martin.\u00a0 His service in music ministry spans 36 years in positions as choir\/handbell director\/organist for various churches including Elk City Presbyterian Church (OK), Weatherford United Methodist Church (OK), historic First Protestant Church in New Braunfels (TX), and currently with New Braunfels Presbyterian Church.\u00a0 He served for 7 years as the National ACDA Repertoire and Resources Chair for College and University Choirs and currently serves on the board of directors for the Grammy award-winning choral ensemble, Conspirare. In recognition of his service, Dr. Martin was awarded the Choral Advocacy Award during the 2022 conference of TCDA.<\/p>

              As a pianist, he enjoys collaboration with vocal and instrumental artists in recitals having served as coach\/accompanist for diverse artists including vocalists Jennie Olson, Maria Jette, Timothy Jones, Ron Ulen, Daveda Karanas, Soon Cho, Juli Wood, Richard Novak, and Cheryl Parrish as well as trio work with violist Ames Asbell and cellist Karla Hamelin.<\/p>

              Dr. Martin received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Texas at Austin where he was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student while studying conducting with Craig Hella Johnson. He is a recent graduate of the Harvard School of Education Management Development Program, a member of the Fulbright specialist roster, and served as a mentor for the Texas Academic Leadership Academy.\u00a0 In his spare time, he dreams of culinary school.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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              All State Chorus Piano Audition Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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