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2022 Community & Collegiate Choir Catalog

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Go to cart 19 All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] HOLIDAY MUSIC D A la Nanita Nana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This beautiful Spanish carol is a tender lullaby that shifts seamlessly between minor and major, reflecting the text that moves from quieting the baby to a rushing fountain and singing birds. The harmonies build from unison to parts in a way that is easy to teach and pleasing to the ear. A pronunciation guide and translation are included for the Spanish text. A lovely choice for holiday programs! 11346412 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 t Blessings over the Lights—arr. J.B. Levine. This traditional Hanukkah blessing melody is known all over the world. Beautifully set for treble choirs in a harmonically rich arrangement, it is sure to bring light to any concert. 11365811 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 tL Carol for the Newborn King—Hyun Kook. Charles Anthony Silvestri's carol text is set here by Korean composer Hyun Kook. The simplicity of the music and the artistry of the text make this work a wonderful selection for treble choirs. 11392432 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 A Christmas Wish—Paul Mealor. With a sentimental text about the abundance of love at Christmastime, this work for upper voices and piano will warm the hearts of all who hear it. 11373495 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Coventry Carol—arr. Noah Reese. Dating from the 16th century, the Coventry Carol is one of the most beautiful carols in the English language. This modern arrangement stretches the usual time signature to 4/4 with syncopation, interesting countermelodies and rhythmic twists in an appealing manner for young choirs. 11197768 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Duermete—arr. Victor C. Johnson. With its sweet melodies, sensitive accompaniment, and optional flute obbligato, this setting of a traditional Spanish lullaby is sure to charm your audiences. In addition to the original Spanish, two sets of English lyrics - one for general use and the other for Christmas - offer flexible performance options. A pronunciation guide for the Spanish text is also included. 11348331 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 D Eight Days of Lights—Judith Clurman & David Chase. In a flowing 3/4, this piece combines Hebrew and English text in celebration of the festival of "eight sacred lights." Lyrical vocal lines with touches of polyphony create lovely harmonic progressions supported by an elegant piano accompaniment or full orchestration. Now available for two-part/SA and SSA. Really beautiful! 11203938 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 11203939 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr. Timothy Allen. The familiar Holst tune is set in 6/8 meter for treble choir. After beginning in unison, subsequent verses add a descant, then a countermelody. A flowing piano accompaniment supports but does not duplicate the voices. A charming piece for young treble voices that is equally effective with chamber orchestra. 11366868 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 t A Joyous Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovich/arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney. Do you love Carol of Bells, but wish it were a little longer? Combining the ever-popular Carol with new melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure to be a favorite selection at your holiday concert! This arrangement presents a new introductory section of material in the same style before going into the standard harmonization we all know and love. 11365816 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 D Love's Pure Light, Silent Night—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 11344324 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 D Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowery & Buddy Greene/arr. Masa Fukuda. This haunting version of this modern Christmas song will become a favorite with its moving parts and beautiful harmonies. The piano accompaniment compliments the choral piece with a combination of light percussive background and simple piano runs that support the vocal lines. 11176101 SSAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 D A Merry Round—arr. Russell Robinson. Here's a cheerful traditional English round with two sets of lyrics that make it useful for holiday programs or at any time of year. The melody is lyrical and lovely and develops into a round setting that is ideal for young voices. An optional descant and key change build a more robust final presentation. Easy to learn and impressive to perform! 11346395 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 O Magnum Mysterium—Jonathan Reid. This beautiful addition to the treble repertoire utilizes the time-honored Latin Nativity text but can be performed as a lovely concert work at any time of year. Singers will appreciate the rich contemporary harmonies, lyrical lines, and gentle sensitivity that lend an element of maturity without excessive difficulty. 11365817 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 A Muppet Christmas Carol Medley (from "The Muppet Christmas Carol")—Paul Williams/arr. Ryan O'Connell. Celebrate the holidays with a medley of three favorite songs from the classic Muppet Christmas movie! Singers and audiences of all ages will enjoy this well-crafted arrangement and instrumentation. Songs: One More Sleep 'Til Christmas; It Feels Like Christmas and Thankful Heart. 11391015 Two-Part opt. SSA . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 11391025E Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Peace on Earth—Errollyn Wallen. Peaceful but haunting, this selection will help build unison tone and blend. With a 6/8 feel, this piece in 3/4 will hone your ensemble's rhythm reading skills while mesmerizing the listeners with its simplicity. 11345627 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 D Perfect Christmas Night—arr. Greg Gilpin. The doo-wop style is tons of fun in this pop song from the motion picture of Dr. Seuss' holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It's a fun-filled, shoo-bie-doo-wah holiday blast that's great for any age group! Highly recommended! 10008432 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 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 D Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—John Rutter. Although based on an English Christmas carol, the primary use of this John Rutter arrangement for SSA chorus is as a deservedly popular selection for contest or festivals. 4806493 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35 HD White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Mac Huff & John Moss. The ideal finale to your holiday concert! Combine your choir, concert band and optional strings in this sparkling setting of Irving Berlin's Christmas classic and you will give your audience and your entire music department an experience that they will remember for years! 1976471 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760570 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 A Winter Day—Sarah Quartel. Extracted from Quartel's major work of the same name and adapted for treble choirs, this bright, sparkling celebration of nature is inspired by the snowy and icy winters of the composer's native Canada. The text, by Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of Green Gables fame, is brought to life through vibrant melodies, a rippling piano part, and a rich, poignant line for solo cello. 11342500 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 Winter Time—Robert S. Cohen. The drone of the bells, the whispers from the choir, and the Stevenson text set the mood for winter. The harmonies dance around the central tonality like a cold wind, always returning respectfully to the earth. A lovely piece for the winter concert, this has an a cappella feel while being accompanied by handbells (or chimes, crotales, or tuned bowls if handbells aren't available), along with vocalized sounds that simulate wind and fire. 11342351 SSAA with Handbells, Wind, & Fire Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CHOIR JW Pepper has been a key factor in the success of my music program throughout the pandemic and before! – CK

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