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2023-24 Church Fall & Christmas

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 25 Go to cart Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Craig Courtney. This popular contemporary Christmas song receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is then introduced by a soloist. Truly an exceptional setting that will become a favorite of your choir. 11514050 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 A Medieval Fa La La—Reginal S. Wright. Madrigal marries Deck the Hall in this beautifully crafted arrangement well suited for developing choirs of all ages. Use handbells, vibraphone, or piano along with hand drum for a delightful and novel opening or processional for your next holiday concert. 11365819 TB with opt. Handbells & Hand Drum . . . . . . . 2.25 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. 3186699 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Dan Forrest. This powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to become a favorite. Scored for chorus, piano duet and optional string quartet, the strong legato chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a magnificent conclusion that will leave you breathless. A musical announcement of the glorious arrival of Christ the Lord. 10513806 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg. "Haunting" is the best word to describe this original setting of the traditional Advent text, scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative interpretation, the effect in performance is truly extraordinary! 11514051 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 O Come, O Come Emmanuel— arr. Noah Reese. A beautiful way to prepare for the season, this ancient carol is arranged for tenor-bass choirs with lyrical lines that bring both freshness and familiarity. The piano accompaniment brings exciting movement with driving rhythms that complement the chant-like choral lines. 11397046 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 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. 11395344 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Of the Father's Love Begotten— arr. Terre Johnson. Beginning softly and atmospherically, this lovely setting radiates joy and peace. Building with a march-like quality, it explodes with majesty before ending in the quiet spirit of the opening. It can be performed with piano, chamber orchestra, or full orchestra and was the 2018 Christmas highlight at Luther College. 11415998 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 Personent Hodie—arr. Austin Hunt. Here's a vibrant, rhythmic setting of PERSONENT HODIE that expresses the tune in compound meter, resulting in a joyful energy for the singers. The optional hand drum and finger cymbals complement the melody with an exciting, dance- like pulse while the piano accompaniment brings a fresh motion to the ancient melody. 11501684 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow— arr. Greg Gilpin. This traditional Christmas spiritual has a lively gospel feel, conservative ranges, and a syncopated piano accompaniment. Clever voice leading, stacking harmonies, and just the right amount of repetition make this well- paced arrangement easy to learn and a joy to sing. A perfect addition to your Christmas concert or service! 10990271 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow— arr. Jack Schrader. Written in a relaxed swing style, this is a wonderful arrangement of one of the most popular Christmas spirituals. The fun, stylized piano part can be combined with a full orchestration of woodwinds, brass, rhythm, percussion, harp, and strings to create a great choice for adult or youth choirs in either church or school. 11514362 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 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! 3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 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. 11202830 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Sing We Now of Christmas— arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney. This rhythmically charged arrangement of the well-known French carol opens and closes with new melodic material which is also used as a bridge between sections. The familiar tune receives a fresh treatment with a bit of syncopation in this fun-to-sing and accessible selection. 11198036 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 This Endris Night—Sarah Quartel. This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text is 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 the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice parts. 11372352 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy— arr. Russell Robinson. This arrangement of the popular calypso carol from the West Indies reflects all the energy of the original, complete with piano and optional notated percussion for djembe and congas. Everyone is sure to enjoy the chorus "He come from the glory; He come from the glorious kingdom" in the rhythmic, harmonic refrain. For school and church choirs, this is a delightful choice for Christmas! 10583510 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 We Three Kings—John H. Hopkins/ arr. CJ Madsen. This spectacular arrangement or the traditional Christmas carol was crafted for the Brigham Young University Men's Chorus. It creatively employs a four-hand piano accompaniment, oboe obbligato, and percussion along with a trio of soloists. The text comes alive as the expressive setting moves through the gifts brought by the Three Kings. The four-part tenor- bass harmonies are full and lush - the overall effect is mesmerizing. 11371726 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 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. 11202841 TTBB with Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35

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