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L O Nata Lux—Richard Ewer. This lovely and
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sensitively crafted setting of the traditional Latin
text is well-suited for concerts and contests.
Written in the perfect range for treble voices, it
employs interwoven independent vocal lines,
clusters, and suspensions that create an a
cappella tapestry of stunning beauty.
11172875 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
L Riu, Riu Chiu—arr. Mark Burrows. Tambourine
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and hand drum enhance the dance-like character
of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the
Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant
use of varied a cappella textures, from soloists over
solid block chords to vigorous rhythmic interplay
between voice parts. Very fun to sing, and perfect
for madrigal dinners or holiday concerts!
11196278 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11196279 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
L Shepherd's Carol (from Venite Adoremus)—
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Michael John Trotta. Lush harmonies and vivid
imagery create a absolutely gorgeous a cappella
setting of Margaret Deland's text which depicts
the Christmas story from the point of view of the
shepherds calmly sleeping and being awoken by a
dazzling light.
11192978 SATB A Cappella Version. . . . . . . 2.50
L Silent Night—arr. Laura Jekabsone. Tender
t contemporary a cappella harmonies and vocables
surround the beloved melody of the traditional
carol in this arrangement specially crafted for the
Latvian Voices. Deviating from traditional settings,
this is a welcome and fresh perspective that a
cappella groups and choirs will really enjoy. Enjoy
the option to sing the final verse in a variety of
different languages including Latvian and German.
11347957 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
lt Sleep Softly Now—Ian Assersohn. This original
setting of a medieval English text is simple yet
effective and written in a beautifully clear and
approachable style. With lilting phrases and gentle
modal inflections, this hushed lullaby paints a
serene picture of the baby Jesus at rest.
11342512 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
L Spirit of the Season (from "The Polar
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Express")—Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri/
arr. Jamey Ray. This festive fanfare from "The
Polar Express" sparkles in a contemporary a
cappella arrangement from Voctave. They pull
out all the stops with divisi in every section,
double descants, and an optional soaring soprano
obbligato - five octaves total when all the cued
notes are sung. A holiday stunner for choirs who
have the extended ranges to pull it off.
11347558 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . 2.25
L Sweet, Little Jesus Boy—Robert MacGimsey/
t arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. This beloved Christmas
piece, written in the style of a spiritual, is
presented in a masterful a cappella arrangement
for soloist and mixed choir. There is implied
freedom to explore the style for the soloist, and
the backing choral lines create luscious harmonies
that help to bring meaning and poignancy to the
text. Just beautiful!
11316568 SATB with Soloist. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
lD That Night of Wondrous Joy—Marshall Webb.
t Beautiful jazz harmonies for mixed divisi choir
express the wonder of the Nativity story in this
original Christmas selection. Lyrical lines and
breathtaking cadences help convey the magical
feel of this most wondrous time of year.
11348181 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . 2.50
D There's Still My Joy—arr. Audrey Snyder.
t The Indigo Girls covered this tender Melissa
Manchester Christmas ballad about the power
of the Christmas story: "One Child can change
the world, one shining Light can show the way.
Through all my tears for what I've lost, there's still
my joy for Christmas Day." This gentle a cappella
arrangement for mixed ensembles is a perfect
complement to the poignant lyrics and will surely
find a home in your Christmas celebration.
11163182 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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.
11193329 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10993554 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
H Veni, Veni Emmanuel (I Will Come)—
Dt Michael John Trotta. A rhythmic ostinato on
"Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle,
tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent
carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on
the listener is mesmerizing! Detailed performance
notes give fascinating historical perspective to the
work. Includes an English translation of the text,
which is Latin throughout. This is a unique take
on the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a
cappella highlight of your holiday concert!
10509932 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10871946 Three-Part Mixed opt. baritone
and percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11198194 SA opt. piano accompaniment
and percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10584797 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
t What Child Is This—arr. Matthew Culloton.
Rich, warm harmonies surround the melody, which
passes between voice parts as the piece unfolds.
This beautiful a capella arrangement of the familiar
Greensleeves will be a stellar addition to your
holiday program!
11352603 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L What Child?—Ruth Morris Gray. What Child
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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!
10906221 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202518 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10906222 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10906223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D Wonderful Christmastime—Paul McCartney/
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arr. Ed Lojeski. "Simply having a wonderful
Christmastime!" Paul McCartney's Christmas pop
song is popular year after year, and it's a tune that
you just can't get out of your head. With vocals
humorously re-creating the echoing synth part
complete with jolly jing jings and two-against-
three rhythms, this contemporary a cappella
arrangement is a great way to wish your audience
a wonderful Christmastime!
11205694 SATB with Sleigh Bells . . . . . . . . . 2.35
D The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest.
Lt "When the 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.
10458784 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202840 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202841 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
CHRISTMAS SELECTIONS
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FASTER!
C R E A T E , S A V E A N D
S H A R E Y O U R
O W N P L A Y L I S T S !
J W P E P P E R . C O M /
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