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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] 95 Go to cart Abide with Me—arr. Jantz A. Black. Perfect for evening worship or funeral and memorial services, this arrangement of the familiar hymn is easily learned with flexible voicing. The tune is lightly embellished, and the harmony adds interest and color to create a setting that is simple yet elegant. The beautiful piano accompaniment supports and enhances the singers. With a well- placed key change and subtle shift in character, you will feel "the heavens open" in the final stanza. 11416577 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Almost Home—Matt Papa & Matt Boswell/ arr. David Angerman. This well-crafted arrangement of a memorable ballad has a message of hope, appropriate for memorial services and for those in need of comfort and strength when dealing with the impending death of another. The simple yet effective instrumental accompaniment falls away at the end as the a cappella voices "press on toward that blessed shore." 11513444 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Come Find His Rest—Erik Dewar/ arr. Dan Forrest. This hauntingly beautiful anthem weaves together a newly written hymn with I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (KINGSFOLD). With piano and optional strings, it uses a soloist and offers the congregation an option to join on one verse. A powerful experience for Lenten worship and memorial services. 11416626 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 11423138 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . . 30.00 Come unto Me—Matthew J. Armstrong. Exquisite writing for voices, piano, and violin is on full display in this musical tribute to the composer's mother. The comforting text of Matthew 11:28-29 is brought to life through lush harmonies and a swelling piano accompaniment. Program this beautiful piece during the Lenten season or to complement worship themes of grace, forgiveness, commitment, and healing. 11416966 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Death Be Not Proud—Larry Visser. John Donne's sonnet Death Be Not Proud is paraphrased and set as a concertato on the original tune SUSAN BETH with organ accompaniment. The middle verse is a cappella, and a descant crowns the final verse sung over unison choir and congregation. Each verse begins with a challenge to death's power and concludes with the affirmation that Christ will have the final victory. 11512163 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 Hold On—Adam M.L. Tice/ arr. Sally Ann Morris. "And when your hope is gone, and you can't hold on, we will hold on to you." Written in response to a suicide, this simple yet poignant gospel ballad sings of the faith an individual can find in community. A baritone solo sings the first verse; voices layer in through subsequent verses and are encouraged to shape the phrases according to the text. 11395284 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Home—Ruth Elaine Schram & Aren Newell Williams. A sentimental reflection on the promise of heaven, this tender anthem is comfortably voiced for smaller choirs and easy to prepare for All Saints' Day or memorial services. Providing a reassuring vision of "home, just beyond the horizon," it spins a lovely melody supported by solid part-writing, building through a key change to a comforting close. 11393811 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 I Prepare a Place—Diane Hannibal/ arr. Roger Thornhill. The promise of forever is embedded in every measure of this piece as the words of Jesus sing to the heart with the assurance of a heavenly home. The two-part voicing makes the anthem a quick learn for memorials or times of remembrance. 11416454 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 In the Savior's Care (Children of the Heavenly Father/Beneath Your Wings, Lord Jesus)—arr. Larry Shackley. Based upon a piano arrangement from the collection Folk Hymns for Four Hands, this choral piece is a winner! Lush choral textures abound, and the exquisitely written piano part is reminiscent of Brahms. Featuring two folk melodies, TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA and BRED DINA VIDA VINGAR, this piece will be meaningful for special services of encouragement and comfort. 11415845 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 In the Shadow of His Wings— Lloyd Larson. "As the path leads through sorrow, will the Lord still be my stay? Jesus answers with His presence and makes my spirit sing, in the shadow of His wing." A master composer is at his best in this setting of Carol Hodge's comforting text, providing an accessible anthem that speaks deeply of comfort and protection. 11395404 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Just Beyond This Land of Mortals— Amber R. Maxwell/arr. Heather Sorenson. Reminiscent of an old Celtic air, this anthem sings of a longing for our eternal home, a place where "sorrows are remembered no more in the presence of the King." Faithful text declamation is aided by the use of mixed meter and an uncluttered choral texture. The piano accompaniment is very satisfying alone or paired with the optional string quartet. 11393960 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 11407331E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 30.00 Lord of the Small—Dan Forrest. This tender hymn of praise reminds us that in the end we are all weak and broken and that the Heavenly Father deals lovingly and mercifully with all of His children. Written in memory of little Erin Buenger, who lost her battle to cancer at the age of 10, this beautiful anthem will challenge your congregation to live life in all circumstances to the glory of God - just as she did. A fitting tribute for memorial services and services of remembrance. 10094689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10293855 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 11370557 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Lux Aeterna (from "Requiem")— Michael John Trotta. Incorporating elements of the ancient and the modern, this stunning a cappella original presents a lush harmonic palette with tight cluster harmonies and a statement of the Requiem chant tune. The peaceful, luminous quality of the work contrasts beautifully with the driving and rhythmic Dies Irae, both extracted from Trotta's larger work "Requiem." A beautiful choice for concerts and services. 11372324 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 No Night There—Dan Forrest. "God is with us, God is for us; do not be afraid." This refrain is interwoven with comforting quotes from scripture. Do not miss this stunningly beautiful expression of assurance and hope, suitable for any time throughout the year when deep comfort for hurting people is needed. Optional violin or full orchestra. 11514065 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Things That Never Die—Brad Nix. The thoughtful poem by Charles Dickens provides the inspiration for this lovely work. "The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth... the striving after better hopes; these things can never die." With this comforting message, both church and school ensembles will be enriched by this musical setting. 11348366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 The Tree of Life—Matthew J. Armstrong. This original hymn of praise receives a festive treatment in this setting for mixed voices, organ, congregation, and optional brass quartet. An easily earned melody complements a text filled with hope and promise, making this an accessible anthem for choirs and congregations of all sizes. A fitting selection for fall festivals - Rally Day, Reformation, All Saints Sunday, and Thanksgiving - and very appropriate for the Easter season. 11513376 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 We Know That Nothing Separates Us— Lloyd Larson. This stunning anthem opens with original music on text adapted from Romans 8:38- 39. Superbly crafted, it incorporates the hymn tune DIADEMATA with a new text, organ or piano accompaniment, and nicely varied vocal textures including some divisi and an a cappella section. Flowing through key changes, it builds to the bold final statement: "Nothing separates us from the love of God in Jesus Christ, our Lord!" 11393831 SATB w/organ or piano. . . . . . . 3.20 We Shall Walk Through the Valley— arr. Undine Smith Moore. An African American spiritual based on Psalm 23 offering comfort and peace. For general use or funeral/ memorial services. 10375997 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 You Are Not Alone—Liam Lawton/ arr. Ed Bolduc. A heartfelt choice for funerals and memorial services, this poignant piece reminds us that God is always with us, even in the darkest of times. Verses are set for soloist, with choir and congregation joining for the refrains. 11512194 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES

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