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33 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com Go to cart LITURGICAL CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS Advent and Christmas Liturgical Anthems Advent Processional—Daniel Greig. An ideal introit for Advent services, this short and effective offering is written with a medieval feel. The minor key infuses the tune with the mystery and longing of the Advent message. The optional percussion provides another interesting layer to this impressive composition. 10516375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90 l All My Heart This Night Rejoices—Johann Georg Ebeling/arr. John Leavitt. True choral textures set the time-honored text of this 17th-century carol with beauty and the spirit of wonder. The well- crafted homophonic choral parts are enhanced by a descant on the final verse. The arrangement can be performed with piano, with orchestra, or a cappella, giving directors many options for presentation. 10980366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 11000105 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99 11000106E Chamber Orchestra ePrint. . . .55.00 lL Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Mark t Hahn. Mark Hahn has written an elegant a cappella setting of a Christmas classic. Dynamic interplay among the voices, surprising harmonic progressions, and a soaring soprano descant on the final refrain make this a powerful, joy-filled musical offering. Easily learned in a few rehearsals, with a keyboard reduction included. 11104085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 l Awake! Awake! Salvation Comes—Antonio Caldara/arr. Hal Hopson. Hopson's arrangement of Caldara's composition from the early 18th century develops nicely, starting with unison voices, then a duet, then SAB writing that is accessible but effective. An anthem that calls us to break forth to witness the prophecy of Isaiah. Engaging and meaningful. 10997400 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 l A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem—arr. Daniel Burton. Daniel Burton has crafted a tune in medieval dance style to match the well-known 14th-century Latin text Puer natus in Bethlehem ("A Child is born in Bethlehem"). The versatile keyboard part may be played on piano or organ. interesting and joyous! 10997325 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People—arr. Howard Helvey. Thoughtfully arranged for church and school settings, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People offers many teaching opportunities. This Howard Helvey arrangement provides a madrigal feel, mixed meter, rhythmic challenges, a meaningful tambourine part and a tasteful accompaniment. Highly recommended! 10513794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 10513795 Tambourine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95 l Cradle Hymn—Kim Andre Arnesen. Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or any time of the year. 10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20 10425324 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 10874644 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 l Do You See Him?—Grace Chung. This lovely work is set to a combination of the traditional Latin "Hodie, Christus natus est" along with an English text by Erickson. Scored for divisi voices with piano, the contrasting text is highlighted by an equally effective musical score. 10996251 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.65 Et Misericordia—Kim Andre Arnesen. Extracted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not to be ignored. Meaningful and artistically rewarding. 10593105 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 10535983 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05 10861987 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .15.00 l Gabriel Archangel Bright—Daniel Burton. Daniel Burton has set an anonymous fifteenth- century text to vibrant and radiant music. Each verse ends with an invocation of "Let us rejoice!" in both English and Latin, and the organ accompaniment provides energetic animation with running triplets throughout. 10999112 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 L Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. A lively, sacred Renaissance piece from the 14th century. It may be sung in Latin or in English and uses both treble choir as well as SATB chorus. The percussion parts are included in the score and add a great deal to this lively piece. Congregation and choir alike will enjoy this one. 10514442 SATB/Unison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95 l Gospel Canticle of Simeon—Michael J. Joncas. This haunting setting of the Canticle of Simeon shifts from a unison opening, to two and then three parts, finally concluding in a rich SATB texture. Equally at home in concert hall or quiet prayer service, this gentle and prayerful piece should be in every choral library. Extensive notes including text and musical issues and liturgical use suggestions are given. 10954471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 l Gospel Canticle of Zechariah—Michael J. Joncas. The rich harmonization of this setting of the Canticle of Zechariah for choir, keyboard, and assembly, presents a very satisfying music experience and performance for any size choir. The six stanzas of this traditional morning prayer each set the elegant melody in a different texture, shifting the melody from high to low voices and culminating with a rich descant. 10954472 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 His Light in Us—Kim Andre Arnesen. Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the 2016 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is a thanksgiving, a song about the gift of a tiny child that suggests that only the nature of love is changeless. It sings about our renewed hope and how light now shines because Christmas is a new and refreshing gift; our hearts are renewed, and our hope is renewed. This joyful reflection was written for Christmas, but can be sung at any time of year as a song of hope. 10773131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 Lt The Holly and the Ivy—Matthew Culloton. Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied choral textures. A rewarding carol arrangement for any accomplished choir. 10881435 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 l Hush! My Dear—Bernard Sexton. This a cappella Christmas anthem on the familiar Issac Watts text has a rich choral texture both on the verses and the refrain. The composer suggests a quartet singing the verses or a soloist or section singing the melody with the other parts humming their parts underneath. This will add great variety to any choir's Christmas repertoire! 10997339 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80 lt Hush! My Dear—Gabriel Jackson. This exquisite a cappella setting of a familiar text by Isaac Watts is distinguished by sensitive declamation via mixed meter. Choirs are encouraged to explore different performance options for each of its four verses, from simple strophic to vocal soloist backed by choir to adding keyboard accompaniment.The music gently flows, reflecting the nativity scene the poet so vividly depicts. 10984424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 l I Rejoiced—Ephrem Feeley. This setting of Psalm 122, which begins and ends the three-year cycle of readings, is both joyful and triumphant in nature. The final refrain is extended and has an added descant. This arrangement would also be appropriate for a dedication ceremony as well as a gathering song throughout the year. 10954452 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 l In the Bleak Midwinter—Stephen Burtonwood. Christina Rossetti's beloved Christmas poem is paired with original music by Stephen Burtonwood. The verses receive varied treatment, including an unaccompanied stanza, before finally reaching the answer to the final question, "What can I give him? – Give my heart." 10999116 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 l Journey Carol—Gerald Custer. This original carol by Gerald Custer tells of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and connects it to our own spiritual journey through life. Custer portrays this journey perfectly with haunting, lilting music. 10999117 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 l The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns— Howard Helvey. This Advent anthem sets a Greek hymn text translated by John Brownlie. The overall musical form is ABABA with a short coda, with the A section essentially being a newly composed common-meter hymn tune. Gentle multi-meter is applied throughout and serves to underscore the natural scansion of the text. This anthem was the 2018 winner of the Sewanee Church Music Conference Choral Composition. 10936877 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05 t My Lord Has Come—Will Todd. This heartfelt setting begins with a pianissimo drone over which the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of awe, this a cappella work will make an ideal centerpiece for a Christmas or Epiphany concert or service. 10443202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 10561402 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 L O Child of the Nations—arr. Howard Helvey. The Sacred Harp gem EXPRESSION has been paired with a new Advent text in this a cappella anthem. Sustained melodic phrases and mixed meter combine expressively in this piece of rare beauty and sensitivity. The setting is not difficult to learn but quite effective in its presentation. 10882627 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg. "Colorful" is the best word to describe this original setting of the traditional Advent text, scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative interpretation - the effect in performance is truly extraordinary! Highly recommended! 10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 10647583 Instrumental Parts Cello . . . . . .2.95 l O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Andrew Fowler. Fowler sets this familiar text to music that is lilting, joyful, and expectant. The addition of flute makes this accessible anthem even more enjoyable to sing. "Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel." 11103504 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Trevor Manor. This arrangement is stunning! Scored for SATB chorus, optional children's choir and congregation, with piano or optional flute, organ and brass quintet, it transforms the simple chant-like carol into a magnificent opening for the Advent season. Each verse, including one for a cappella voices, builds toward a climactic ending. This is good enough to become an annual tradition in your church. 10503486 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25 10503487 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .65.00 t Patapan—arr. David Conte. This charming a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves between the sections of the choir. The Christmas story is told from the perspective of shepherds playing simple instruments - flutes and drums - the onomatopoetic sound of which gives the carol its name. "Pat-a-pan" is meant to mimic the sound of the drum, and an accompanying lyric, "tu-re- lu-re-lu," the flute. 10514620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.80 10514622 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35 10514623 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60 lt Pilgrim Jesus—Bob Chilcott. Bob Chilcott's sophisticated, jubilant Pilgrim Jesus is a sophisticated, jubilant a cappella setting of a macaronic text by Kevin Crossley-Holland. Beginning with an emphatic opening refrain, it proceeds with a sprightly dance through fluctuating 2/2 and 7/8 time signatures. 10993267 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 BEST SELLERS Liturgical Christmas Anthems These bestsellers are chosen most often by directors! Look online for the most current information on recordings, instrumental parts, large print and digital edition availability. My Lord Has Come—Will Todd. 10443202 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10561402 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg. 10607049 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Silent Night—Michael John Trotta. 10881434 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel— arr. Trevor Manor. 10503486 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Silent Night—arr. Sandra Peter. 10606255 SATB Piano Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10628193 SATB Organ Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . 1.95 Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. 10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Comfort, Comfort Ye My People— arr. Howard Helvey. 10513794 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Softly—Will Todd. 10540618 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Advent Processional—Daniel Greig. 10516375 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 The Holly and the Ivy—Matthew Culloton. 10881435 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Tomorrow too late? Have it now. jwpepper.com/eprint