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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 21 Go to cart Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming— arr. Laura Farnell. Options abound in this flexible arrangement of the traditional carol for either treble or tenor-bass voices. Sing in unison, two, or three parts, in either German or English, a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment - it works for almost any ensemble! Easy to put together and effective to perform. 11397043 SSA , Unison or SA . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Long Ago (In the Bleak Midwinter)— arr. Jacob Narverud. A new twist on a timeless carol, this setting of Christina Rossetti's poem features Holst's original melody and harmonization along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful cluster harmonies. Paired with an artistic piano accompaniment and optional string parts, it is a lovely statement for the season. The string parts are available as a download from the publisher. 11535651 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Lullaby for a King—J. Edmund Hughes & Mary Ellen Loose. This gently rocking lullaby incorporates a charmingly beautiful melodic and harmonic idea with original text for two verses, then brings in the traditional text of Silent Night for verse three using the same melodic and harmonic ideas. Easily learned, it is a very accessible piece that's perfect for Christmas services or concerts. 10795136 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 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. 11514049 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 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 Come, Emmanuel— arr. 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! 11568344 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 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 On Christmas Night All Christians Sing— arr. David Lantz III. The beautiful Sussex Carol is sweetly arranged for treble voices with optional flute (or other treble C instrument). Feature your sopranos and altos on Christmas Eve or during late Advent for a tender musical moment during worship. The flute part is included in the octavo. 11565186 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 Peace, Peace—Rick & 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 706952 Three-Part Treble or SSA, or Three Equal Voices . . . . . . . . . 2.35 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! 11501639 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 The Savior's Birth—Marques L. A. Garrett. Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a cappella setting sparkles with rhythmic intensity and joy for the Christmas season. From Carols for Choirs 6. 11563686 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10583538 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 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 Sing We Now of Christmas— arr. Kyle Pederson. This ethereal setting of NOEL NOUVELET will surprise you with its mystical take on what is normally a boisterous Christmas song. The harmonic texture is modern, and the optional oboe adds to the plaintive and dreamy atmosphere. 11568345 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 This Endris Night—Sarah Quartel. This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice parts. The SATB, SSAA, and TTBB versions are a cappella with an optional part for handbells, percussion, or the chime stop on the organ, while the unison version is accessibly set with a piano accompaniment. 10993554 SSAA A Cappella, with opt. Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 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 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 with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35

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