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49 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY Go to cart SACRED All Voicings medium-easy / medium 4 Stille Nacht/Silent Night—arr. Greg Gilpin. This gorgeous arrangement of the beloved carol incorporates American Sign Language to create a lovely moment in your holiday concert. Filled with wonderful harmonies, the piece begins in German, sung first by a soloist or in unison and then by the choir. The next verse is sung in English, followed by a verse being hummed or sung on "oo". The final verse is signed and the piece comes to its poignant conclusion in silence. Truly unique! 10880226 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3080603 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10880227 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10880228 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10880229 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Suo Gan—arr. Mark Burrows. Reimagined and beautifully harmonized, this arrangement of the traditional Welsh lullaby is sure to leave a lasting impression. The lovely choral lines provide opportunities to work on phrasing, breath control, and blend. A few optional lyrics adapt the text for Christmas or year-round use, and an optional flute part provides additional warmth. 10752265 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10752266 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 1.90 10752267 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Sussex Carol—arr. Richard A. Williamson. The familiar carol gets an updated setting in this solidly scored arrangement that showcases energetic choral singing over a supportive piano accompaniment. The optional flute obbligato (available as a free download) adds texture and beauty to the arrangement, or consider using the accompaniment track for added excitement. A joyous seasonal celebration for any December concert! 10684767 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The "faint music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/A straw-lined manger, safe and warm/And Mary singing lullabies/To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs." Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve. 10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H This Christmastide (Jessye's Carol)—Donald Fraser. A popular choice year after year, this charming piece has a timeless quality, reflecting all the traditional beauty of Christmas in a very special musical setting that will never go out of style. 1680925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 1673110 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 4t Tidings of Comfort and Joy—arr. Audrey Snyder. Here is a new twist on this traditional English carol. The vocal writing is light and rhythmic and will surprise your listeners. A piano part is offered as an accompaniment but this arrangement works just as well when performed a cappella. Optional hand claps and percussion parts make this a special piece within your winter concert. 10843657 Three-Part Mixed opt. Piano Accomp . . . . . . . . 2.10 10843658 SSA opt. Piano Accomp . . . . 2.10 10910241 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99 Tiny Little Baby Born in Bethlehem—Cynthia Gray. This original Christmas piece from Cynthia Gray has the feel of a traditional spiritual presented in an upbeat, modern style that will have your choir singing for joy! Lots of accessible syncopation and a fun melodic treatment that mirrors the text is presented with just enough repetition and contrast to create a dynamic concert piece for Christmas. Highly recommended! 10757020 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10757021 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10792979 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—Jack Wilds. This exuberant, lively and modern setting of the traditional English carol begins and ends with strength and has a lovely reflective middle section. Each section has the opportunity to sing the melody as it passes between each part. Equally appropriate for school or church. Easy and supportive piano accompaniment. 10737132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy—arr. Russell Robinson. This arrangement of the popular West Indian carol captures all the energy of the original, complete with piano and optional high and low congas. Everyone is sure to enjoy the calypso beat when they hear "He come from the glory; He come from the glorious kingdom" in the rhythmic, harmonic refrain. For school and church choirs, this is a delightful choice for Christmas! 10735155 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10583510 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 We Three Kings—arr. Russell Robinson. This is so cool! Now available for mixed or male voices, We Three Kings meets Dave Brubeck's Take Five in this jazzy setting that really works! It's surprisingly easy to feel the 5/4 meter as the ancient story is told, punctuated by doo-bop doo-bop and da-va-da-va-da counterlines. It will be the hit of your holiday concert! 10303400 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10192382 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 What Child—Paul Lohman. The beautifully expressive text "What Child Is This" is featured prominently with an original melody in this lush choral essay for mixed or treble choirs. With sincere devotion and stunning lyric lines the voices sing of the newborn Christ child, moving from the climax on "Joy, Joy for Christ is born" to a mere whisper at the closing cadence. Exquisite! 3299166 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3700994 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 19.95 What Child Is This?—Jill Friedersdorf & Melissa Malvar-Keylock. The timeless carol Greensleeves is given fresh treatment for women's voices. With a simple meter change between the verse and chorus, lovely harmonies and a very expressive piano part, this setting is one that can be enjoyed by treble choirs of all ages. Well crafted and deeply felt. 10456852 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4L What Child?—Ruth Morris Gray. What Child t is This? receives a hip new treatment in this a cappella original that features optional djembe and body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic vocal ostinato patterns in the lower voices, and the original feel is preserved in the middle with a lyrical 6/8 section that transitions back to opening meter. Contemporary a cappella techniques meet a traditional carol, and the effect is mesmerizing! 10906221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10906221L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10906222 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10906222L SSAA Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10906223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10906223L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10 l With Angels Sing—Paul Ayres. This 17th century text is given a modern treatment. With a quick tempo and a driving piano accompaniment, this is an energetic song perfect for a Christmas or winter concert. 10844760 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Sacred All Voicings Medium H And the Glory of the Lord—G.F. Handel. The G. Schirmer edition of the beloved chorus from "Messiah" is an important part of every choral library. 389791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10004933 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 16.99 lL The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came—arr. t Susan LaBarr. This haunting melody of the Basque carol seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the traditional Christmas story. The carol was collected in the nineteenth century and views that story from a uniquely Basque perspective. The descriptive poetry is beautifully set in an a cappella arrangement with shifting meters, divisi and an absolutely gorgeous harmonization that stays true to the original intention. 10849149 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 10849149L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.75 Angels from the Realms of Glory—arr. Dan Forrest. This thrilling carol arrangement begins with a hush and builds in momentum, invoking images of the angel hosts gathering into a multitude to announce Jesus' birth. With just a few instrumental colors (violin, percussion, piano four- hands) and some simple divisi, the work builds to a joyous invitation to "come and worship." Use this captivating service introit or concert opener throughout the Christmas season. 10458751 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 10606991 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 10606992 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 10458752 Violin & Percussion for SATB . .20.00 10606993 Violin & Percussion for SSAA. .20.00 10606994 Violin & Percussion for TTBB . .20.00 10458753 Orchestration for SATB . . . . . .80.00 10606995 Orchestration for SSAA . . . . . .80.00 10606996 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . . .80.00 4t Angels We Have Heard On High—arr. Audrey Snyder. Your singers will shine in this carefully crafted contemporary a cappella arrangement. Arranged to work with piano accompaniment or as an a cappella selection, this fresh take on the traditional carol features a solo opportunity and lots of syncopation. Very nicely done! 10905827 SATB opt. Piano Accomp . . . 2.10 Ht Away in a Manger—arr. Ola Gjeilo. The beloved carol shimmers in this magnificent setting for four-part mixed voices, a cappella. The familiar Kirkpatrick melody is introduced by a soprano solo which may be sung by either an adult or a child. The gorgeous hummed chord progressions create a smooth, deep texture, setting this apart from all other arrangements of the carol. Equally appropriate for school or church performances, it is simply exquisite. 10304767 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Ht The Best of Rooms—Randall Thompson. A meaningful verse by Robert Herrick forms the text for this piece in an a cappella setting by Randall Thompson. A good choice for choirs looking for a bit of a challenge. 337774 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 Breath of Heaven—Chris Eaton & Amy Grant/ arr. Courtney. This touching, eloquent song recorded by Amy Grant makes you think of how Mary must have felt on becoming the mother of Jesus, overwhelmed and afraid, yet trusting in the Lord and His plans for her. With part writing that is positively luscious and a sparkling piano accompaniment, this superb arrangement will sound like angels singing from the heavens! 8064411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 8064412 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 8064413 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 8064414 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 L Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)—Chris Eaton & Amy Grant/arr. Lloyd Larson. The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas selection. Made popular by Christian artist Amy Grant, this reflective piece tells the Christmas story through a mother's eyes. Lush close harmonies and a beautiful piano accompaniment will make a poignant statement at your holiday concert. This great story of a mother's love will touch the hearts of all who hear it! 10009668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10009668L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10090261 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10090261L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10361052 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10361052L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10009670 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 10009671 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95 Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella—arr. Jimmy Baas. This exciting new arrangement of a holiday favorite has a contemporary jazz feel fueled by the shifting meters throughout. The lively and fun piano accompaniment can be enhanced with the optional triangle, bells and string bass parts which heighten the rhythmic fun. These along with the well-written and accessible vocal lines ensure that this arrangement will give a spark to any holiday concert. 10735165 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Carols of the Night—arr. Craig Courtney. Here is a breathtaking piece for your holiday concert that pairs two of the most beloved carols of all time, O Holy Night and Silent Night. You can't miss with this exquisite Craig Courtney arrangement that includes optional full or reduced instrumentation orchestral accompaniments to further enhance your performances. 8067985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 8067986 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 5144944 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 8067987 Chamber Orchestra . . . . . . 40.00 Christmas Bells (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day)—Drew Collins. The vibrant mood of the timeless holiday text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is captured in this exciting choral arrangement. The rhythmic and energetic sections contrast marvelously with the dutifully somber middle section. The interesting and pulsating four-hand piano accompaniment, the very accessible choral writing, and the syncopated setting of the text are sure to make this a holiday concert favorite. 10735187 SATB with opt. 4-Hand Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10835594 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 73.99 t Ding! Dong! Merrily on High—George Ratcliffe Woodward & Jehan Tabourot/arr. Mark Burrows. This dynamic a cappella setting of the 16th century French carol features a bell-like choral texture that is fun to sing and appropriately festive. The harmonic texture presents many sections of polyphonic treatment, with wonderful resolution to homophony for "Hosanna in the highest!" This is a perfect selection for your madrigal group or your a cappella choir for the holiday season. 10757015 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Ding! Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Howard Helvey. This is absolutely one of the most bright and cheerful settings of this carol you will ever hear! Joining the distinctive list of Howard Helvey's superb choral arrangements with 4-hand piano accompaniment, Ding! Dong! Merrily On High literally sparkles with joy! By constantly varying harmonization, pianistic texture and part writing, this well-known Christmas carol will leave you with images of that night long ago when the angels came from the heavens to announce the Christ Child's birth. It will take a little work, but don't deny two capable pianists this much fun. They'll thank you for it and so will all who hear it! 8064421 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 8067131 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Ding! Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Mack Wilberg. Mack Wilberg's masterful arranging is evident in this light, fun treatment of the well- known traditional carol. With staccato chords in the piano, on and sometimes off the beat, he creates a playful setting that will delight singers and audiences during the Christmas season! 10053505 SATB One Piano Four Hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95

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