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l Alleluia (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
t Michael John Trotta. Through the single word
"alleluia," this a cappella piece is excellent for
groups looking to explore closer cluster harmonies,
unification of vowels, and musical phrasing.
Moderate vocal ranges and an optional descant put
this sophisticated-sounding piece within reach of
many ensembles. The second half of the piece may
be extracted for use as an introit or benediction to
open or close your service or concert.
11344339F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l A Call for Peace (Virtual Learning Resource
t Pak)—Jerry Estes. This timeless call for peace in
the world, based on a Gregorian chant-like vibe in
minor mode, creates an ancient-modern concert
work with a message that is appropriate for any
time of year. Designed to be three-part a cappella,
but with options for piano accompaniment and
additional percussion, this well-crafted piece
features reasonable ranges for young singers in an
exciting imitative texture that is easy to learn and
impressive to perform.
11307485F Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
l Come Be the Light (Virtual Learning Resource
Pak)—Mark Patterson. Another uplifting anthem of
hope from best-selling composer Mark Patterson!
This unison/two-part anthem calls us to be bold and
courageous - sharing God's light, joy, hope, and
love with the world. Patterson's masterful writing
is a great fit for treble choirs of all ages, featuring
an exciting piano accompaniment and an optional
part for handbells or handchimes. This anthem has
so many uses and is especially fitting for a fall choir
kickoff, choral festival, the Epiphany season, or any
celebratory occasion.
11307728F Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
l Dies Irae (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
t Michael John Trotta. Pulsating rhythmic ostinatos,
cluster harmonies, and soaring soprano lines are
all present in this exciting a cappella concert work,
possessing all the elements you'd expect from the
composer of Veni, Veni Emmanuel. Based on the
13th-century Dies Irae chant, the exciting minor
texture contrasts driving rhythms and beautiful
legato singing while still remaining accessible. A
perfect way to showcase your choir as a concert
opener, closer, or for festival use.
11315944F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l Down to the River to Pray with Lord Listen to
Your Children (Virtual Choir Resource Kit)—
Ken Medema/arr. Mary McDonald.
This dynamic medley captures the spirit and
message of two popular songs that deal with the
significance of prayer for the individual believer
and the church as a whole. The spiritual, Down to
the River to Pray, is seamlessly combined with Ken
Medema's Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying.
Together, they poignantly ask for the Father's love,
the Spirit's power, and the grace of Jesus to direct
the lives of all believers. Choirs will enjoy the flavor
of this song with its unhurried rhythmic style and
supportive accompaniment.
11339384F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
l Elijah Rock (Virtual Learning Resource Pak)—
t arr. Victor C. Johnson. Possessing crisp a cappella
harmonies and cool syncopation in the vocal parts,
this work is a solid choice for developing choirs in
both concert and festival settings. An original bridge
augments the popular traditional spiritual melody,
and the echoing harmony parts in the chorus add
to the rhythmic texture. A fresh arrangement of a
choral classic!
11312310F SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
l God Is Here Today (Virtual Learning Resource
Pak)—arr. Tom Trenney. Earnest and reassuring,
this anthem is a true reflection of the man honored
in its dedication - Fred M. Rogers. Tom Trenney's
lovely arrangement features a beautiful partner
melody and an opportunity for congregational
singing. The ending phrase certainly captures the
essence of this song, as well as Mister Rogers'
legacy: God is love.
11307725F Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
l The Heavens Are Telling (Virtual Learning
Resource Pak)—Mark Patterson. A festival-like
opening develops into a grand anthem for SAB mixed
voices that depicts the majesty of God! The layering
of voices creates a dynamic build from start to finish,
while the contrast of the rhythmic syncopation and
lyrical lines creates balance and breadth. A wonderful
piece for adult or youth choirs; especially fitting as an
opening selection or anthem of praise.
11307724F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
l I Will Be With You (Virtual Choir Resource
Kit)—Joel Raney. The text of this original gospel
anthem takes on the voice of God speaking in the
first person to his children and provides confidence
and assurance that, through any trial, he is there.
"When you pass through the water, when you walk
through the fire, when the rivers overflow, I will be
with you." The dynamic vocal writing and optional
rhythm and synth parts all work together to create a
powerful offering.
11339382F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
l Joy in the Morning (Virtual Choir Resource
Kit)—Natalie Sleeth. A classic and joyful anthem that
has sold over one million copies, this SSA voicing is
now available as a Virtual Choir Resource Kit.
11339385F SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
l Love Shall Be Our Token (Virtual Learning
Bundle)—Michael John Trotta. "Love shall be our
token, love be yours and love be mine ... love shall
be our prayer, love shall be our sign." This gorgeous
setting of the Christina Rosetti text is a wonderful
expression of love, support, and unity. Accompanied
by either organ or piano, the thoughtful voicing
leading, conservative ranges, and opportunities
for expressive singing make it both accessible and
musically satisfying.
11315945F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l Over My Head (Virtual Choir Kit)—
arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This traditional
spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of
music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow
soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel
groove that will lift up your choir and your audience
with its infectious energy. Accessible ranges and
harmonies make this one easy to sing for choirs of
all ages. Click the video camera icon below to find
out more about these kits and how they work.
11337708F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337709F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337710F Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337711F Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11343191F SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
l Peace (Virtual Choir Resource Kit)—
Patricia Mock/arr. Richard Nichols. This is an
ideal anthem for services dealing with prayer for
peace in our world and the prayer for the light of
Christ to shine: "In a world where hatred seems so
strong, may your grace right the wrong. Give your
peace." Whether it is the strife we see around us,
the worry we feel inside, or the shadows that gather
during the course of our lives, we need God's peace.
This choral setting, featuring a powerful text and
gorgeous music, is a prayer for that peace.
11339383F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
l Set Me As a Seal (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
t Michael John Trotta. Elegant simplicity is the
hallmark of this shimmering setting of a favorite
text: "Set me as a seal upon your heart ... for love
is as strong as death." Straightforward rhythms,
careful management of vocal ranges, and judicious
use of close cluster harmonies put this work well
within the reach of many choirs. A perfect choice
for choirs looking to establish a more mature sound
and musical sensitivity. This virtual learning bundle is
compatible with either the a cappella SATB version
or the accompanied SATB version.
11344328F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l Stay With Us (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
Michael John Trotta. Simple yet tasteful,
this anthem provides opportunities for artistic
performance with limited rehearsal time. The piece
utilizes an accessible piano accompaniment and
optional handbells, with a few places designated
as optional a cappella. The final verse of the work
recaps the original theme while the optional descant
on the text "Peace be with you" soars.
11344342F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
11344343F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
11344344F Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l There Is More Love Somewhere (Virtual Choir
Kit)—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. More love,
more hope, and more joy! This traditional spiritual
is a plea for peace and unity, and this arrangement
makes it accessible to any choir. Its simple
harmonies unfold beautifully over three verses with a
well-crafted orchestral accompaniment that doesn't
get in the way. The strophic form makes it very easy
to learn, and the kit components help you assemble
your virtual choir presentation so quickly.
11337229F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337230F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337231F Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11337232F Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
l Ubi Caritas (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
t Michael John Trotta. The beloved Latin text is
set in an elegantly simple a cappella texture with
conservative ranges. Straightforward rhythms and
moments of release create a tapestry of sound that
surrounds the optional solo chant line, which may be
sung by a soloist or performed by a C instrument.
Beautiful modern harmonies and cluster chords
create an artistic setting that is equally appropriate
for service use or the concert stage. The two-
part voicing is designed with a supportive piano
accompaniment, though piano accompaniment is
available to complement any of the voicings.
11315938F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
11315939F SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
11315940F Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
11315941F Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l We Remember You (Virtual Choir Resource
Kit)—Joel Raney. For communion, this prayerful
ballad is a reminder as we break the bread and
share the cup that Christ will return again and take
us home to heaven. Thoughtful and meaningful for
the Lord's Supper.
11332328F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
l Yes, Jesus Loves Me! (Virtual Learning
Resource Pak)—Tim Osiek. A phenomenal
reimagination of the beloved Sunday school song,
here is a thoughtful, emotional anthem that invites
us to reflect on our faith journey from childhood to
adulthood. Does Jesus still remember me? Echoes
of the familiar tune appear throughout the anthem,
but it is Osiek's fresh setting which assures the
listener of Jesus' enduring love, no matter where
life's journey leads. With plenty of moving musical
moments throughout, this piece is memorable from
start to finish.
11307723F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
l Yesu Azali Awa (Virtual Learning Resource
t Pak)—arr. Mark Burrows. This dynamic Congolese
folk hymn is given a spirited arrangement for SATB
and percussion from composer Mark Burrows.
The Lingalo text is learned with ease, and the
percussion groove locks in this exuberant assurance:
Jesus is here with us! A perfect selection to remind
us of God's presence in our world, particularly on
World Communion Sunday and throughout the
Epiphany season.
11307721F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
l You Are My Refuge (Virtual Learning Bundle)—
t Michael John Trotta. This stunningly expressive
work was commissioned for a vast number of high
school choir programs forced to cancel concerts
due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspiring and
reflective, the rich harmonies capture a sense of
poignancy and of hope. An optional descant soars
above the choir, adding a sense of expansiveness:
"Your voice brings hope!"
11315937F SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
VIRTUAL LEARNING KITS - GENERAL ANTHEMS
Whether called bundles, kits, or paks, these resources are specially designed to provide you with all you need from start to finish.
Even when you return to a traditional rehearsal environment, these kits will prove useful for supplemental at-home learning. Some
include reproducible scores, some have virtual accompaniment options, and some provide licensing for live-streaming. Read the
detailed descriptions at jwpepper.com/virtualchurch to learn what is included in each kit.
