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2018 Spring Choral Catalog

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1 MUSIC in our SCHOOLS MONTH!® H If Music Be the Food of Love— David Dickau. The romantic style of this setting is lush, expressive, and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am filled with joy..." The work is a superior choice as a concert finale or any time a selection with a "music" theme is appropriate. 5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Is It Music?—Nick Page. This charming original piece re-creates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly, "Is it music?" With playful tempo shifts, dramatic fermatas, comic interjections, and a tender final realization that declares "Yes, it's music!" This piece sets up the educational opportunity to challenge your students to think about what music really is. Wonderful! 10738843 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10751964 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Let There Be Music!—Jerry Estes. "Like a golden thread woven through the fabric of our lives, the beauty of music is everywhere. And in this moment we are standing side by side, voices united as we proudly declare: Let there be music!" Celebrating the power and joy of music, this piece is a captivating opening number for your concert or festival. The brightly syncopated opening section is contrasted with a lyrical section in the middle to create an outstanding selection that is sure to inspire your singers and your audience. 10757018 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10757019 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Music Changes the World—Jim Papoulis. The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways, with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This high-energy selection with a positive message is full of world music rhythms, allowing your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause. A tremendous selection for developing mixed choirs. Highly recommended! 10760347 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Music in the Water—Victor C. Johnson. "There is music in the water, music in its singing tide, in its clear and crystal beauty flowing down the mountainside." Johnson's artful setting of the Lura Anna Boies text features sweeping melodic lines and a gentle piano accompaniment that emulates flowing water. The triplets in the piano accompaniment often set up a three-against-two pattern with the choral parts to create a delicious tension in the texture of the piece. It's a superb choice for a concert selection that teaches musicality and music advocacy at the same time. 10757171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10757172 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 e Raise Your Voice (from "Sister Act")— Alan Menken & Glenn Slater/arr. Roger Emerson. "First rule of singing? Get the rafters ringing!" This is the message of this uplifting ensemble number from the Broadway musical adaptation of "Sister Act." A dynamic selection that celebrates singing for pop and concert choirs! 10760392 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10760393 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10760394 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10760395 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760396E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 t Muusika (Music)—Paert Uusberg. A meditation on the mystery and wonder of music, this Estonian tone poem is a little gem for a cappella choirs. With gorgeous harmonies that intensify the text, this will resonate deeply with your singers. Estonian pronunciation guide and translation are provided. 10593348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 e Refuge (from "Sing Evermore!")— Gwyneth Walker. An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering piano accompaniment figures, textural changes, and fanfare-like passages in the voices on the word "free." Excerpted from the larger work "Sing Evermore!", which has orchestrated accompaniment available. 10754542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10754542L SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10754543 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10754543L TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 e Sing—Pentatonix/arr. Mark Brymer. "Roll the windows down, hands in the air! Sing it out as hard as you can!" Pentatonix has done more to encourage singing than just about any group in decades! Singers and choirs of all levels will love this joyful celebration of vocal music! 10593561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10593562 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10593563 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10593564 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10606777E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 t Sing and Rejoice!—Sally K. Albrecht. "Sing, sing, sing and rejoice. Sing alleluia, sing and rejoice!" This rhythmic a cappella piece begins with the bass section laying out a captivating minor key line followed by the entrance of the tenors on a countermelody. Altos join to add another melodic motif, and finally the sopranos enter in divisi in a soaring line to offer another layer in the exciting contrapuntal introduction. The middle section features mixed and changing meters before building back to the opening intensity. Celebrate the joy of singing with this dynamic concert and festival feature! A wonderful a cappella piece for both educational and performance value -highly recommended! 10738838 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Sing On!—Lane Johnson. "Whatever comes your way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" A great concert piece for SA women's choir. Carefully crafted melodic lines with exciting rhythms lie over a lovely harmonic progression that is supported and enhanced by a flowing piano part. The uplifting text and spirit of the piece will appeal to singers and audience members alike. 10736695 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Sing Out a Joyful Song!— Mary Lynn Lightfoot. A quintessential concert or festival opener available in voicing options for every choir. The joyful energy, mixed meters, minor mode, and dramatic dynamic contrasts make this exhilarating original an absolute joy to sing. An expressive middle section provides contrast while the energetic recapitulation propels the piece to its exciting conclusion. Includes a learning resource page to facilitate connection to the standards. Highly recommended! 10708749 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10756989 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10756990 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10756988 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H Sing to Me—Andrea Ramsey. "Sing to me! Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music in this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all parts and conservative ranges. Ramsey's sensitive, skillful writing makes for tender moments that truly evoke the meaning of the text. Now available for mixed voices, this has long been a favorite with festival choirs in the two-part version. 10457609 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10291193 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 Sing with Me—Mac Huff & John Jacobson. This uplifting ballad offers a positive message of hope. Starting with one solo voice and building to full choral presentation with descant, this accessible piece shares the value of music and unity. "Sing with me... you and I together, can't you see, can fill this world with harmony." An ideal festival selection for elementary and middle school choirs! With optional flute obbligato. 10738558 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10738559 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760458 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 There Has to Be a Song—Andrea Ramsey. The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives. Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or improvisation by the accompanist. This is a song that needs to be sung! 10186970 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10186971 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 There Is Sweet Music Here—Greg Gilpin. Your choir will sound magnificent when they sing this superb setting of the famous text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. "There is sweet music here that softer falls than petals from blown roses on the grass, or night dews on still waters..." With very modest vocal demands, this is perfect for the young choir, but mature choirs will also appreciate its musicality and depth. Highly recommended! 10086544 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10735228 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10443454 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 We Are the Music Makers— Mark Patterson. We are the music makers tugs on the heartstrings of all who "get" singing! This original melody is lovely, lyrical, and very accessible. A great teaching piece for developing treble ensembles, We are the Music Makers abounds with opportunities to showcase musicianship, extend range and delight audiences! 10708676 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 We Sing a Jubilant Song— Joseph M. Martin. "We sing out a jubilant song. Our spirits are free." The soaring vocals are within reach of large and small choirs, and a dazzling piano part enlivens the musical landscape throughout its pages. The joy of singing is well represented in this accessible original piece that is sure to inspire your choir and become one of their favorites. 10684781 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 When I Sing—Leeann Starkey. Written for the 30th anniversary of the Indianapolis Children's Choir, this simple yet lovely unison arrangement with piano accompaniment is all about the sheer joy and delight we all share when we sing: "For when I sing, the music fills my soul. When I sing, the music makes me whole... I feel so alive and free when I sing." A great selection for any children's ensemble. 10651376 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 When I Sing—Russell Robinson. With rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this piece embodies the positive message of the power of song to uplift and comfort those who need it most. "For when I sing, ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful melody." A great selection for Music in Our Schools Month! 10684782 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10684784 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Order Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / FAX 1-800-260-1482 / Internet jwpepper.com / E-mail satisfaction@jwpepper.com Go to cart

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