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2021 Church Fall Christmas Catalog DIGITAL

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 9 Go to cart D Love's Pure Light, Silent Night— L arr. Michael John Trotta. This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune. The result is a fresh look at an old favorite that is both appealing and accessible for Christmas concerts or services. The oboe obbligato gives a unique color to the piece. Accompaniment options include piano alone, piano and oboe, chamber orchestra (oboe, harp, and strings), or full orchestra. Fresh and captivating. 11315935 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 l Lullaby for the Christ Child—Jim Ailor. Based on the Austrian carol Still, Still, Still, this anthem is a sweet, gentle, and easy-to-learn lullaby for the Christ Child. Multiple voicings are available, any of which may be sung in unison, allowing for multigenerational possibilities. The text references the Messiah, the Lamb of God, salvation, and the second coming. 11315721 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 l O, Come Rejoicing—arr. Dan Forrest. Extracted from Christmas Joy, here is a sparkling setting of a favorite Polish carol. The tune is treated strophically, with a sprightly piano accompaniment tying the phrases together. A delightful showcase for your treble ensemble in Christmas concerts or services. 11347670 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05 HD Peace, Peace—Rick Powell & Sylvia Powell/ arr. Fred Bock. This lovely Christmas piece introduces a beautiful yet simple melody that is surrounded by keyboard, optional handbells, and obbligato C-instrument accompaniment. Orchestration is also available. The warm melody is later joined by the familiar Silent Night to create one of the most touching of Christmas selections. 10513331 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 D People, Look East—arr. Craig Courtney. A joyous setting for choir and piano four-hands, full of the excitement and anticipation of the Lord's coming. Perfect for Advent services or school concerts. 10757417 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 DL See, Amid the Winter's Snow—arr. Dan Forrest. This arrangement of HUMILITY with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for choir and piano with optional string quartet and percussion with full score and parts available. 10907678 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 D Silent Night—arr. Dan Forrest. A gentle L instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose: "Christ, the Savior, is born." Then it quietly rests in the strength of that truth. Accompaniment for string quartet or full orchestra is available for each voicing. 11202828 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 Star of the East—Michael Higgins. With a text by Eugene Field, Higgins's charming melodies gently rock in compound time and begin in unison before growing into a simple two-part texture. Supported by a busy piano part that mimics the twinkling stars, the vocal texture varies by verse, including imitation in the third that provides some interesting harmonic moments. 11199029 SS or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00 L Sussex Carol—arr. Dan Forrest. This sparkling setting of the English carol for treble choirs incorporates elegant choral harmonies that create depth and excitement. Strophic in form, an eighth- note rhythmic motive dances throughout the accompaniment and joins the four verses together. A stunning composition, equally appropriate for concert settings or worship services. 10953847 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20 HL 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. 10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 t This Endris Night—Sarah Quartel. Sarah Quartel gives us a fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text with her arrangement for unaccompanied voices with an optional part for handbells, percussion, or the chime stop on the organ. The dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter create a lilting feel, and Quartel creates a memorable melody for the carol text that passes through each of the voice parts. 10993554 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00 HD This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This exciting Christmas carol, originally for treble voices, comes from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." The accompaniment, written for harp, may also be played by keyboard. 162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 HD Were You There on That Christmas Night?— L Natalie Sleeth. This has definitely become a perennial favorite at Christmastime! Pleasing lyrics coupled with a charming melody make this an anthem that can be done year after year with outstanding results. This easily learned piece should be a part of every choir's repertoire. A true choral classic! 10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20 1864800 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 DL What Child?—Ruth Morris Gray. What Child ♦ 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! 10906222 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames. This humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The glory and the reverence of the Christmas season and the scene at the stable are delicately brought forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano accompaniment. With performance options for SATB and SSA voicings and a full orchestration, this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your finest moment in worship or the concert hall! 10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40 10367799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 HD What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King." This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished Christmas anthems. Don't miss the accessible SSA setting! 10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00 D While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks— Craig Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's Christmas text is carefully rendered in Craig Courtney's new melody, set for divisi choral forces and piano. A sound rhapsody through every measure, this is absolutely glorious music for mixed, men's or women's choir that might be the expressive high point of your December Christmas celebration. 10366986 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 D The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest. "When the Lt song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction for a cappella choir, is truly a captivating moment in song. Beautifully conceived, it is impossible to overstate its impact on those within its hearing. 11202840 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10 wonderful counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

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