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2023-24 Fall General Music Catalog

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47 Go to cart Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] CHORAL PERFORMANCE MUSIC CONCERT & FESTIVAL Hero—Pinkzebra. Put on a cape and channel your inner superhero! Empowering lyrics that reach toward the future will have your students feeling like superheroes, rising to meet the challenge of the hour. Punchy rhythms and a catchy melody make this inspiring song easy to learn. Sure to deliver an energy blast to your concert, graduation, or moving-up program! Perform with the accompaniment MP3. Rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir. 11392302 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 Hold On—arr. Dan Davison. In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal contrast. Ranges are small and very accessible to younger choirs or developing choirs at the middle or high school levels. Add the optional brake drum for even greater effect! 11501623 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . ME 2.50 Hope Is the Thing with Feathers—Penny Rodriguez. This setting of the famous Emily Dickinson poem contains a memorable melody sung first in unison before layering into a buoyant two-part canon. Careful and conservative part writing ensures success for the developing choir. 11503227 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99 I Am Song—Mark Burrows. This Celtic- inspired original is a testament to music as a tool for human expression, with lyrics from the perspective of song itself. A lilting 6/8 meter and broad choral lines make for a stirring opener, closer, or concert theme. 11503231 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 I Have a Voice—Frank Wildhorn/arr. Mac Huff. Originally recorded by Broadway Kids Against Bullying, this poignant song carries a message of inclusion and empowerment. Young singers will resonate with the music and lyrics, which strives to make the choir a safe space for all. Feature a few soloists in this pop-style inspirational concert selection. 11513628 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 I Just Keep Groovin'—Jim Papoulis. A perfect choice for younger choirs, this bluesy, hip original concert pop selection has a positive and inspirational text about moving on through the challenges of life. A large portion of the setting is unison, and the harmonies, when they do enter, are engaging, pattern-based, and very easy to learn and hold. 11513630 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30 I Wish I Were a Cloud—David Waggoner. This light and lyrical tune, constructed for treble voices, invites singers to imagine themselves soaring among the clouds. A whimsical and lightly syncopated melody is well suited to the text. 11503234 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99 If I Climb a Mountain—John Florio. The power of friendships and relationships can inspire us to climb mountains and conquer anything that life throws at us. This important truth is sweetly set in a two-part lyrical piece where both voice parts get to sing the melody and maintain similar ranges throughout. An ideal choice for end-of- the-year concerts or moving-up ceremonies. 11510864 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15 J'ai vu le loup (I Saw the Wolf)—arr. Emily Crocker. This fast-paced French folk song dates back to the medieval era. Many versions of the song exist, and they all feature animals imitating humans by dancing, laughing, and singing. Similar to J'entends le moulin, the persistent rhythm and engaging vocal lines make this an ideal choice for developing diction, precision, and tone in younger singers while exposing them to the French language. 11424809 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 A Joyful Sanctus—Cristi Cary Miller. Here's an exciting piece with a compelling melody perfect for the developing choir. The simple Latin phrases and syncopated rhythms keep singers excited and focused while bringing energy and enthusiasm to every performance. A terrific selection for a concert or festival opener! 11412526 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20 Jubilate Deo! Alleluia!—Michael Praetorious & Cristi Cary Miller. Based on the well-known Jubilate Deo canon, this accompanied setting adds a new B section melody to create a glorious concert opener or festival selection for younger choirs. The simple Latin text will allow singers the opportunity to practice unified vowel shapes to help create a more mature sound, and the layered canon will be easy for singers to learn yet sound sophisticated and exciting. 11368140 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . E 2.20 Jungle Jam—Sharon Burch & Rosana Eckert. Experience jazz in your classroom and performances with this swingin' original tune especially crafted for younger voices. The music, accompaniment, vocal arrangements, and recording are authentic and true to jazz using a New Orleans second line groove. Movement suggestions are included as well as notes for learning musical concepts including scat singing. A great introduction to the jazz genre! 11500444 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . ME 2.20 Kusimama (Standing Tall - 10th Anniversary Edition)—Jim Papoulis. Subtitled Standing Tall, this original work combines Swahili and English phrases about standing with hope, strength, acceptance, and a positive spirit - all in an accessible world music style. Celebrating ten years as a concert and festival favorite, this anniversary edition matches the original edition in each voicing, but now with a larger portion of the royalties going to the Foundation for Small Voices. 11398053 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 Lakeside Lullaby—Jacob Narverud. Following up on his stunning Lunar Lullaby, Narverud returns with another original lullaby, this time evoking a tranquil lakeside setting. The piece inspires musical sensitivity with lush harmonies and suspended cluster cadences, gentle melodies, and a flowing piano accompaniment that offers a constant spinning motion to support the choral lines. Beautiful! 11415376 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.25 Las Gaviotas (The Seagulls)—Eduardo Cota. This happy and rhythmic song paints a picture seen in a child's imagination as they look at a sea bird. The piano acts as a harmonic soloist, participating in the plot while providing vocal support. The Spanish text is easily learned. The melody is presented in unison the first time and then with a simple harmony. Short and sweet! 11417567 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.60 The Little Book of Ups Mark Burrows. An outstanding collection of choral warmups that will not only improve an ensemble's pitch, rhythm, and tone, they are designed to lift up spirits, minds, and voices. These warm-ups teach foundational choral technique using inspiring lyrics that affirm every choir member's presence and seek to build a sense of ensemble. Carry this valuable resource with you to every rehearsal and see how it transforms your choir in wonderful ways! While suitable for singers of all ages, the material in this resource is especially effective for elementary, junior high, and high school choirs. 11395910 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95

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