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2024 Church Christmas

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 29 Go to cart 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 . . . . . . . 2.50 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. 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— 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! 11514051 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 10647583 Instrumental Parts Cello Part . . . . 4.95 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel— arr. Noah Reese. A beautiful way to prepare for the season, this medieval carol is arranged with lyrical lines that bring both freshness and familiarity. The piano accompaniment provides exciting movement with driving rhythms that complement the chantlike 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 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 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. 11563687 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 10907681 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 11559597 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 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. 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. 11568346 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 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 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 Where Shepherds Lately Knelt— Craig Courtney. This beautiful Andante was originally composed for SATB voices, and now is particularly beautiful when sung by men's or women's choirs. Accompanied by piano and flute, it represents the journey that the shepherds travelled to see the Child in the manger, and comments on the same journey we all take to see and eventually to know the Child as the Savior of the world. 10069931 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 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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