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Measure Me, Sky!—Jonathan Reid. Floating
melodic lines and resonant harmonies combine,
lending an ethereal quality to this artistic piece
that allows the imagination to soar. Leonora
Speyer's evocative text explores our relationship
to the universe, and the musical setting provides
delicious cluster harmonies supported by
undulating triplets in the piano accompaniment to
create a sense of motion and mystique.
11314185 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
The Millworker—James Taylor/arr. Susan
LaBarr. Originally written by James Taylor for
the musical "Working," this piece tells the story
of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of
physical labor. While this song is from the 1970s,
it continues to have meaning in the modern world
for today's singers.
11200602 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
t A Moonlighting Sonata—Ludwig van Beet-
hoven/arr. Christopher Moore, Katie Jeffries-
Harris & Paul Smith. This arrangement, written
for VOCES8, presents a dreamlike choral fantasia
based on the first movement of Beethoven's
famous Moonlight piano sonata. Particularly
suitable for choirs of mixed ability, this work
is a wonderful way to celebrate the genius of
Beethoven in any setting.
11205647 SATB/Unison Double Choir . M 3.50
t Muse—Daniel Elder. This unique work tells the
story of the Muse visiting an artist in a moment
of divine inspiration in both text and sound.
At times rhythmic and at times sustained and
flowing, this is an incredibly dynamic work for
advanced choirs.
11195772 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
Music When Soft Voices Die—David Paul
Henry. This lush treble choir setting of the
beautiful Percy Bysshe Shelley poem will "vibrate
in the memory" of the listeners and resonate in
the hearts of the singers.
11202006 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
My Name Is Lamiya: Don't Call Me Refugee—
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. This composition
was written to bring attention to one of the most
significant and challenging issues in our world
today, the global refugee crisis. Nine year old
Lamiya Safarova lost her home and her village,
and she began writing poems to express her
feelings. The stirring text and repeated rhythmic
elements persist throughout this work, along with
body percussion that represents the journey of
the refugee, forced away from their home, most
often by foot.
11206003 SATB 2020 edition . . . . . . . . M 2.85
11206006 SSAA 2020 edition . . . . . . . . M 2.85
My River Runs to Thee—Emma Lou Diemer.
A flowing work, like a river running to the sea -
accompanied by a gentle arpeggiated piano and
music that fits the Dickinson text beautifully.
11202004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
No Color—Stacey V. Gibbs & Shawn Kirchner.
From two very important composers of our time,
the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas
of racism and discrimination, while the music
combines jazz and traditional choral techniques.
No Color offers choirs the chance to declare that
no color can come between us.
11173011 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Nothing Gold Can Stay—Timothy P. Cooper.
"Nature's first green is gold, her hardest hue to
hold. Her early leaf's a flow'r; but only so an hour."
Robert Frost's insightful words, dwelling on the
inevitability that nothing lasts forever, come into
sharper focus in this distinguished setting. Written
for mature high school or college and community
ensembles, this piece displays a full palette of
choral textures without the addition of divisi or a
cappella sections.
11195160 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
Dt O Earth, Loving Mother—Mark Sirett. One
of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald
Lampman writes of the urgent need for us all
to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of
Mother Earth. This socially conscious text is set
for mixed choirs with a beautiful, gently rocking a
cappella texture that surrounds the melody with
rhythmic interest and life. Useful for a variety of
environmental occasions, or for any concert.
11200346 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
t O Praise the Lord (Psalm 17)—Daniel Knaggs.
The artistry and sophisticated techniques of the
composer are showcased here in this aspiring
work. Ascending vocal lines imitate praises being
lifted while rhythm abounds. A challenging work
that is worth the work.
11195672 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.75
O Sacrum Convivium—Giorgio Susana/ed. Z.
Randall Stroope. Edited by Z. Randall Stroope,
this work from contemporary Italian composer
Giorgio Susana uses ideas and elements from
chant. An accessible work for strong choral
ensembles.
11202059 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.40
t Perhaps They Are Not Stars—Robert Schlidt.
Based on an Inuit proverb, this reflective piece
sets a mood of contemplation by using a leisurely
text rhythm and lush chords. The proverb's
counterpoint to the title is that stars are our lost
loved ones shining light upon us. The music is
timeless and touching.
11197389 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
Pie Jesu—Hyun Kook. A text from the
Requiem mass receives a uniquely expressive
setting by this South Korean composer. With
colorful chromaticism and subtle tempo and
dynamic nuances throughout, it presents many
educational opportunities. The flowing vocal lines
carry reassuring words that seem to float in midair
above serene piano writing.
11172876 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
t Prayer for a New Day—Jonathan Reid. Modern
cluster harmonies within an a cappella texture,
this setting of Christian Robert Shockley's text
is inspired by the writings and sayings of Mr.
Fred Rogers. The SATB texture features some
divisi and is crowned by a high solo. A poignant
reflection with broad application, it is beautiful in
its subtle urgency.
11202774 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
The Promised Land—Ken Burton. This work
for chorus and chamber orchestra was premiered
to acclaim by the Oakwood University Aeolians
at the 2019 ACDA national conference. This work
combines original material with spirituals and text
by important historical figures to create a piece
that follows the experience of black Americans
during and after the civil rights era.
11200694 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.75
The Red Gold Darkness of Rain—Dominick
DiOrio. This unique work, set to an Amy Lowell
poem, has the feeling of a soundscape and will
appeal to the adventuresome choir wanting to
engage the audience with their performance.
11190451 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Requiem (from "The Unarmed Child")—
Adrian Dunn & Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Part
hip hopera, part choral, this work challenges the
audience to listen to the families of the victims of
gun violence. This is an impassioned plea to take
a stand against not only gun violence, but to take
a stand for under-represented communities who
experience a disproportionate level of violence
resulting from a variety of factors playing out in
contemporary society. Extracted from the larger
work "The Unarmed Child" this stand-alone third
movement is for tenor soloist with a mixture
of sung and rapped lines and dramatic choir
reinforcement.
11206001 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Sanctus (from Requiem for the Living)—Dan
Forrest. A number of movements from Requiem
for the Living by Dan Forrest comfortably stand
alone. The Sanctus, movement IV from the work,
is scored for divisi mixed chorus with keyboard
or orchestra (full or chamber). For the advanced
church, collegiate, or community ensemble, the
piece could easily open a concert or be used on
Christ the King Sunday. Powerful!
11202060 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
te Say Her Name—Alysia Lee. If you say the name,
you're prompted to learn the story. Promote
inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name,
written specifically to highlight elements of the
Kwanzaa ceremony. Featuring body percussion,
a call and response texture and background
vocables, along with the option to add additional
percussion instruments and adapt the key to
fit your ensemble, this powerful piece will
resonate with our generation's desire for unity
and reconciliation.
11313861 SATB or SSATB . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11304095 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Sigue—Ivette Herryman Rodriguez. A lively
and fun selection in Spanish, featuring a piano
accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms
and harmonies. This is an impressive concert or
festival piece for any choir.
11172727 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
Sing Out, My Soul!—Marques L. A. Garrett.
William Henry Davies' text is given a driving,
rhythmic setting for mixed or treble choirs that
encourages singer and listener alike to "sing
out!" their songs of joy. The contrasting middle
section is undergirded with rhythmic energy from
the piano accompaniment, while allowing for the
choral lines to explore more contemplative lyrical
phrasing before a return to the joyful texture of the
beginning. A wonderful opening selection!
11314191 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11314192 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
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