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99 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com CONCERT MUSIC Go to cart SECULAR All Voicings medium-easy lL The Stars Are with the Voyager—Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. An optional flute obbligato floats above treble voices in this lyrical setting of the famous poem by Thomas Hood. The text provides a good conversation point for teaching, while the well- written vocal parts encourage choral artistry. Nice! 10873075 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10873075L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.05 10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 H Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There will be rest, and sure stars shining over the rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest, serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful musical imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an artfully crafted accompaniment, contrasting dynamics, and warm, colorful harmonies create a magical effect. This is an extraordinary choice for performances all year! Highly recommended! 10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10519884 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10736802 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10366693 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10047922 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Stomp Box—Roger Emerson. Choirs will enjoy exploring the colors and textures of this exuberant celebration of sound! Using only vocables to imitate the timbre of an electric guitar, developing or smaller choirs will love rehearsing this piece and the response they receive from the audience! 10567888 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10567889 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10567890 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99 H Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (from "Frostiana")—Randall Thompson. Based on one of the most famous of Robert Frost's poems, this setting by Randall Thompson is an excellent choice for men's voices. It has become a classic in the repertoire. 344978 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Stories of My Life—David Waggoner. An imaginative text woven from the titles of twenty favorite children's books celebrates the role of literature in our lives. With a lilting, singable melody coupled with a lyrical piano accompaniment, this choral lends itself beautifully to a cross-curricular book-themed program. "Come with me, and turn the page." Highly recommended! 10752264 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Storm—James DesJardins. A creative depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm, this piece utilizes body percussion and drums to mimic the sounds one might experience during a storm. That, coupled with the descriptive text, make this piece worthy of study for your treble or women's choir. Truly exciting! 10735244 SA or Two-Part Treble . . . . . 2.25 lL Sudden Light—Thomas Juneau. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's remarkable poem presents a text worthy of an elegant setting for mature mixed divisi choirs. The straightforward choral writing is both accessible and expressive, and culminates with a brief section of aleatoric singing to close the piece. A supportive piano accompaniment enhances the texture and provides the flowing foundation for this beautiful work. 10849159 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10849159L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.55 Take Care of This House/My House—Leonard Bernstein/arr. Rob Fisher. This pairing of two of Leonard Bernstein's songs Take Care of This House from "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" and My House from "Peter Pan" will create a reflective concert moment for mixed choirs from high school and up. With piano and cello. 10759733 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 4L Take Me to the Music—Patti Drennan. Unison writing and simple harmonic passages make this rousing celebration of music and singing the perfect motivating choice for your SA or two-part singers. A solid program opener for any concert or festival setting! 10810633 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10810633L SA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10882911 P/A CD-Two Part Ap Pack. . 44.95 4L Teach Your Dreams to Fly—Mark Burrows. This spirited and inspirational original for young voices is all about determination. Upbeat and positive, with a gospel styled piano accompaniment that leads to a dramatic call and response section, this exciting piece is fun to sing with an important and timely message for young people. 10846379 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10846379L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.25 10906162 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 4L Tell Me What You See—Amy F. Bernon. In this charming original, our curious narrator enlists the help of wildlife friends to discover nature's gifts. Sing in unison throughout, or utilize the optional second part to create simple harmonies. Whimsical melodies punctuated by contrasting articulation and lyrical singing establish a beautiful concert work for young treble choirs. 10906195 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10906195L Unison/Two-Part Large Print . . 2.10 10906196 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 l Tenting on the Old Campground—Rene Clausen. With a nod to Taps, this Civil War song is scored for guitar, clarinet and SATB choir. Featuring treble voices on verse one and the tenor/ bass on verse two, this beautiful arrangement by Rene captures the sadness and desperation felt by soldiers on the battlefield. Coming together in a unison statement "We are tired of war on the old campground," the pain in the music is clear. The clarinet captures the melancholy, and the guitar is simple and transparent in much the same way it would be in the middle of the campground. 10911589 SATB Clarinet & Guitar . . . . . 2.50 lL That I Loved—Mark Burrows. Sara Teasdale's lovely poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable way. 10881853 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881853L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881854 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881854L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 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 t There Is a Pleasure—Matthew Armstrong. A single note descends and blossoms into luxurious harmony in this lovely a cappella choral. The text, taken from a poem by Lord Byron, celebrates the joy of solitude in nature. 10755604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 There is Peace—Jim Papoulis. The essence of this work, in a world of conflict and violence, is the need for a deep understanding that peace can come from all of us. After the opening phrase, "Look in the eyes of the children, feel the touch of their hands, there is peace," the verse enters, with a full, yet still gentle sound. The refrain is more celebratory, followed by a quiet bridge and an ending which is calm and introspective, much like the opening. 10519391 SATB/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10438974 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 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 There Will Come Soft Rains—Laura Farnell. "There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground, and swallows circling with their shimmering sound...and not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, if mankind perished utterly..." Sara Teasdale's profound words are the inspiration for this hauntingly beautiful piece. An elegant choice for concert or festival performance. 10846404 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10048139 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 HL There Will Come Soft Rains—Ruth Morris Gray. Sara Teasdale's pensive poem describes the aftermath of war, when "there will come soft rains." Haunting harmonies capture the ear in this perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing mixed choirs as well as more advanced ensembles. 10881847 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881847L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10352517 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881848 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 10881848L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 This World Is Full of Beauty—Tom Shelton. This meaningful setting of the poignant Gerald Massey poem is an excellent concert or festival choice for treble choirs. Its hauntingly beautiful melody is first briefly stated by the violin, followed by a soloist, and then the full choir in unison. The intensity builds throughout the middle section before ending in hushed, quiet splendor. A learning resource page is included. 10602817 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10648384 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 Through the Eyes of the Moon—Cynthia Gray. This simple yet poignant reflection on the inherent beauty of all humanity and the earth itself is framed in beautiful, flowing melodic lines. A gentle, pensive accompaniment showcases the thought-provoking text of this creative concert or festival original. The two-part edition was commissioned for the Cincinnati Children's Choir Festival. "Rising through the darkness on a cloud of dreams and mist, my eyes gazed upon the earth. Sapphire and white, like a jewel in the night, earth was beautiful through the eyes of the moon." 10757011 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10757013 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H The Tiger—Sherri Porterfield. Musical life is breathed into William Blake's stunning text. Intensity builds throughout this well-constructed work. Sherri captures the excitement, the fear and the dread of the tiger! Creative yet accessible, this is a wonderful work for concert, contest or festival! 1810324 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85 l Time Heals All Wounds—Emily Crocker. This African proverb from the Democratic Republic of the Congo offers words of soothing and nurturing from an older sibling to a younger sibling. The piano accompaniment offers moments of support but also provides plenty of room for independent singing. Optional percussion, included in the score, provides a steady pulse, adding to the sense of comfort offered in the text and the choral parts. 10801080 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10801085 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Together We Are!—Brian Tate. Together we are one human family! This gospel-styled song of peace and unity really rocks! Opportunities for solo or small groups and improvisation abound throughout. Repeated rhythmic patterns make this piece easily accessible to any choir. Add some percussion to the piano accompaniment and take it to the next level! 10671620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 The Tree—John Purifoy. The reflective, melancholy poem by Sara Teasdale creates a quiet meditative mood in this accessible work for SSA choirs. Beautiful harmonic writing, a sensitive flowing piano accompaniment and the wonderful imagery of this piece make it an excellent contrast work for contest or festival programs. 10760543 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Reproducible for two-part choirs! WINGS to FLY Distinctive Texts for 2-part Voices Janet Gardner. This reproducible collection of choral pieces are the creative works of award-winning educator and composer Janet Gardner. Set with exceptional texts from poetic masters such as Rossetti, Longfellow, Dickinson and Stevenson, these delightful settings are creative and artistic while remaining accessible for developing voices. Each choral piece is also distinct in musical style and will fit programming needs throughout the year. This collection features choral arrangements with piano accompaniments, as well as digital access to performance/ accompaniment audio recordings and singer PDFs for projection or reproducible options. A wonderful budget-stretcher for elementary and middle school choirs. 10766503 Unison/Two-Part Reproducible Book . . 59.99 Reproducible MULTIPLE VOICINGS for MIDDLE SCHOOL VOICES ed. Mary Lynn Lightfoot. This reproducible book is both a unique value and a great resource for quality repertoire for developing voices. Everything you need is included in this collection, featuring multiple voicings for the ever- changing needs of the middle school choir: SAB, Three-Part Mixed, SSA, Two-Part and TB. Reproducible PDFs are included on the supporting CD, along with the accompaniment tracks for each of the twelve titles. Contents: And This Shall Be for Music (Lightfoot); Zum Gali Gali (Gilpin); Bring Us Peace - Da Pacem Domine (Spevacek); Cindy (Neil Johnson); Sing for Joy! (Spevacek); Come In from the Firefly Darkness (Bernon); The Sky Is Crying on the Sea (Schram); Keep Your Lamps! (Victor Johnson); Wayfarin' Stranger (Spevacek); Pie Jesu (Lightfoot); Alleluia, Alleluia! (Bernon); Ahrirang (Printz). 10457256 Multiple Voicings Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 44.95

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