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2024 Community/Collegiate Choir Catalog

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Go to cart Autumn—Ola Gjeilo. Inspired by the tranquility of nature in Norway's fall season, this choral work based on the composer's solo piano piece by the same name is a peaceful meditation on the wonder of the earth's changing seasons. Lush divisi a cappella harmonies with a rich bass line transport the listener to a serenely placid pastoral scene with falling leaves and the change of seasons. Stunning! 11539367 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 Ave Maris Stella—Eva Ugalde. While the Latin Ave maris stella text has been set for choirs in many ways, the Spanish composer Eva Ugalde's unique compositional voice shines through here. Beginning with a simple chant, it explores various textures and meters before resolving to a peaceful conclusion. Highly melodic, lovely part-writing, and a joyful, energetic spirit come through in this modern setting. 11537018 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 Ave, Regina Coelorum—Carlos Cordero. A torrent of energy and rhythmic enthusiasm, this modern motet is an outburst of praise to the Virgin Mary. Repetition of short phrases and sudden transitions to new musical ideas lead to the final measures of joyful worship and supplication. An exciting concert work for advanced choirs! 11559958 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 11559969 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Beautiful Treasure (from "Angel of Light")— Kevin Siegfried. Inspired by Shaker anthems, this movement from the collection "Angel of Light" is intended for reflection and response. Sustained vocal lines are embellished with dissonant harmonies, encouraging contemplation of the beautiful treasure, the glorious prize. 11537964 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . 2.65 Between the Downs and the Sky—Matthew Emery. Reflective and commemorative in nature, this text speaks to themes of remembrance and our shared connections to humanity translated through the natural world. Expansive writing that moves in and out of unison, two part, and optional three parts aids in the accessibility of the work for a variety of tenor-bass ensembles. 11559619 TB or T(B)B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 A Birthday—Jussie Chydenius. Christina Rossetti's poem is perfectly reflected with vivid imagery, beautiful vocal lines, and swirling countermelodies. The choruses set the words "My love is come to me" in a powerful antiphonal texture. This original concert work showcases beautiful modern a cappella harmonies in a unique setting for mixed choirs. 11560370 SAATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 Caritas (from "Illuminare")—Elaine Hagenberg. Hildegard of Bingen's text on the virtues of love shimmers in this serene setting that serves as the second movement from "Illuminare." Opening with a section of treble divisi, the lower voices enter as the harmonic texture expands, framed beautifully here with piano accompaniment and optional solo violin. Stunning! 11539414 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 Celebrate Us!—Rosephanye Powell. Celebrate the beautifully unique "sisters" in your life with this joyous and exuberant piece. Empowering lyrics and energetic part-writing characterize this song about standing together in unity. Perform with piano alone or add the optional bass and drum accompaniment for an even stronger sound! 11547964 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35 Dawn—Jacob Narverud. Francis Ledwidge's poem brings a sweetly sentimental tone that is so well complemented by the lyrical lines and gorgeous harmonies in this original work. At once both musically satisfying and accessible, it offers a chance to help choirs bring maturity and lyricism to their tone without increasing the difficulty. 11559608 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Dedication—Zanaida Stewart Robles. Felicia Barber's poem is a musical statement of self- discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective and serves as an anthem of dedication to those who were mentors and caretakers in her life. The musical setting features intense rhythmic vitality with heavy syncopation, fluctuating between powerful unisons, polyphonic flourishes, and a classic gospel-style vamp with a steady groove. 11547592 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 A Departing Blessing—Amelia Ouverson. This heartfelt piece reminds us that goodbyes are as filled with gratitude and hope as they are sad. Great intimacy is achieved in this unaccompanied setting with the use of solo voices and lush chords as well as a solitary violin obbligato (or other C instrument). A simple, folk-like style binds the work together along with a text inspired by the traditional Irish Blessing. 11525368 SATB with obbligato . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 Down in the River to Pray—arr. Eric Nelson. This popular traditional folk song is combined with the spiritual Deep River to create a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds slowly as other parts join in. A change to a more fluid piano part depicts moving water supporting a verse of the spiritual before returning to the opening material. 11538013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 Dust—Ethan Sperry. Coty Raven Morris' powerful poetry is set to harmonically rich music, pairing together perfectly to share this impactful message. With accessible percussion, this piece for the advanced a cappella mixed choir is about exploring one's past and coming into one's own. 11559623 SSAATTBB w/ Percussion . . . . . 2.60 A Farewell Wish—Z. Randall Stroope. Suitable for send-offs, graduations, or as a concert closer, this heartfelt text attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson shines with a folk-like melody, simple yet earnest part-writing, and a halo of soprano voices obbligato leading to its exuberant conclusion. Appropriate for advanced treble choirs, this selection will create a special moment in any concert program. 11559611 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] ADULT COMMUNITY CHOIR CONCERT WORKS 1 Theme: FLIGHT Across the Vast, Eternal Sky—Ola Gjeilo. 10357012 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30 The Blue Bird— Charles Villiers Stanford/arr. John Leavitt. 10759735 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 The Boy Who Picked up His Feet to Fly— Joshua Shank. 3298887 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 The Caged Bird Sings (from "Sing Evermore!") Gwyneth Walker. 11512089 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 Flight—Matthew Lyon Hazzard. 11529929 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Flight sought us out—Tormod Tvete Vik. 11324820 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40 Look! Be: Leap;—Libby Larsen. 10513255 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Oh Let Me Fly—Dan Davison. 10503447 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 Great Job! "Keep up the outstanding work! I appreciate the timely efforts of all that you do." —Dean

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