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2022 Church Fall & Christmas

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 13 Go to cart Noel, Noel—Vijay Singh. Welcome the Christmas season with this festive original work for two-part treble or tenor-bass voices! Accented and vigorous, this a cappella setting in compound meter is the perfect way to open a concert or service in impressive fashion. 11396486 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 O Little Town of Bethlehem— arr. Dan Forrest. This stunning arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas carols offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for choir and piano is well within the range of most groups. Optional accompaniment possibilities, including soprano saxophone (or B-flat clarinet or oboe), string quartet, or orchestra, offer additional layers of beauty. 11395343 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 11395390 Soprano Sax/Clarinet/ Oboe Parts (for SSAA) . . . . . . . 4.95 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 On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry— Michael Culloton. This setting of the traditional advent piece captures the lilting feel of a joyful renaissance motet. The flute and tambourine are delightful additions to the arrangement. 11366634 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 11366635 Flute Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 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. 1573138 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 706952 Three-Part Treble or SSA, or Three Equal Voices . . . . . . . 1.95 Quiet Little Town (with O Little Town of Bethlehem)—Ruth Elaine Scham & Aren Newell Williams. A serene original work that also quotes the traditional carol, this beautiful setting will bring a hushed moment of awe to your concert or service. Delicate vocal scoring and a nuanced accompaniment fit seamlessly together to showcase the text that honors the newborn baby with this sweet lullaby. 11396484 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Rise Up and Go Tell It!— arr. Anthony Giamanco. Two spirituals about the shepherds are paired in this exciting setting which begins with Rise Up, Shepherds and segues into Go Tell It on the Mountain. Flexible and fun to sing, it is scored for two parts in any voice combination and includes solo lines and the option to include the congregation or audience. 11396631 SA with Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 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 The Shepherd's Spiritual— arr. Donald Moore. Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow that your ensemble will enjoy singing year after year! It's a great confidence-builder, an exciting audience-pleaser, and just plain fun for all involved, especially when you use the tambourine part! 11365813 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10583538 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Silent Night—arr. Dan Forrest. A gentle 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 The Snow Lay on the Ground— arr. John Leavitt. A glittering setting of the Christmas classic VENITE ADOREMUS, this arrangement captures the spirit of the season with writing that is both engaging and technically approachable. The melody weaves through the choral sections while other voices accompany on neutral syllables. The piano accompaniment supports the mood, and the optional string bass and handbells enhance the whole. 11393977 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 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 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 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 Were You There on That Christmas Night?—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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Wexford Carol—arr. Joey Hoelscher. This sensitive setting of the familiar Irish tune is a stunning choice for worship or concert. The vocal arrangement offers wonderful opportunities for choirs to demonstrate musicality, tenderness, and depth, within a comfortable vocal range for singers of all ages. The intermediate/advanced piano accompaniment elevates the piece in a wonderful way, highlighting the creative use of harmonic texture by the arranger. 11397147 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 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 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 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 The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest. "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, is truly a captivating moment in song. Beautifully conceived, it is impossible to overstate its impact on those within its hearing. 11202840 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

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