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2024 Holiday Choral Catalog

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9 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] Go to Cart CHRISTMAS SACRED & SPIRITUALS Laus Deo!—John Leavitt. Bright syncopations, mixed meter, and vivid choral writing energize this festive choral work. Brief quotes of carol melodies make this setting ideal for Christmas or concert performances. Add the optional percussion parts for an even more sparkling performance. 3027661 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65 3027679 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . M 2.50 3027687 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11544928 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 10455765 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 Let the Stable Still Astonish—Dan Forrest. This setting of a thought-provoking Christmas text by Leslie Leyland Fields will take the listener to where the God of all the universe will be born, in this place. "In this place" also means the human heart. With lyric vocal lines, a piano that is independent yet supportive, and optional cello that adds richness, this arrangement will make a profound impact on singers and listeners alike. 11348368 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11349360 Cello with Full Score. . . . . 12.95 The Little Drummer Boy—Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/ arr. Simeone. One of the most celebrated Christmas songs of modern times is now presented with masterful orchestrations! This is the accompanied version as performed by Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians. Repeated drum sounds in the voices form the background for the melody in this Christmas standard that has become a holiday tradition of its own. Add finger cymbals to the drum-like piano accompaniment for the finishing touch. A must for holiday concerts and services! 781922 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 781740 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 781831 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 781658 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 10067115 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Noah Reese & Debbie Siebert. This favorite carol is presented in an arrangement designed with changing voice emerging tenor-bass singers in mind, and they are sure to love it! The melody is shared between the voices, and the drum-motif harmony parts are effectively used throughout, allowing each part to shine while staying within a comfortable singing range. Not to be missed! 11397054 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 Lo, How a Rose/The Rose—arr. Craig Hella Johnson. This creative pairing of Amanda McBrooms's The Rose with the Praetorius Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming has become a classic at Conspirare's Christmas at the Carillon concerts. Incredibly moving! 10035930 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10 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. 11391230 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80 11564410 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60 11535651 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . M 2.60 Love's Pure Light (Silent Night)—Elaine Hagenberg. Experience a captivating new melody to Silent Night as hints of the timeless Christmas carol STILLE NACHT are interwoven throughout. Graceful choral parts capture the tenderness of the beloved text, then ascend to new heights, resounding with "Son of God, love's pure light." The optional parts for string quartet, flute, oboe, and timpani help to create a truly memorable piece, sure to be cherished for years to come. 11502583 SATB divisi, or SSATB M 2.95 11502584 Chamber Orchestra . . . . . 40.00 Love's Pure Light, Silent Night—Michael John Trotta. This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune, featuring an optional oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to the piece. The result is a fresh look at an old favorite that is both appealing and accessible for Christmas concerts or services. 10969262 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 11515246 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 11315935 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 11344324 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 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. 10795135 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60 11391210 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40 10795136 SA or Two-Part . . . . . .ME 2.20 11394948 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 Lullay, Noel—arr. Becki Slagle Mayo. This stunning carol tapestry includes threads of The Coventry Carol; What Child Is This; Noel Nouvelet and original thematic material along with new words. With conservative ranges and intuitive voice leading, it is easily learned and can be beautifully included in either Christmas concerts or services. It also includes optional parts for flute and cello that help create a captivating mood. 11561609 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 11197649 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.95 11197650 Two-Part or SA . . . . . .ME 2.95 11199149 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Lully, Lulla, Lullay—Philip W. J. Stopford. Treasured words from the 15th-century carol are paired with a stunning, newly composed a cappella setting for mixed choirs. Beautiful cluster harmonies are interposed with a more open harmonic structure to create this wonderful sense of ancient and modern. A soaring descant enters in the final stanza to lift the piece to a sublime finish. 10278801 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35 Lux Aurumque—Eric Whitacre. Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to translate it into Latin for this seminal work for mixed choir a cappella. A simple approach was essential to the success of the work, and Whitacre waited patiently for the tight harmonies to shimmer and glow, weaving a rich choral tapestry of light and the soft singing of angels for the newborn child. A Christmas text, but the effect is timeless. 3281698 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.80 3301140 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.60 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. 10513804 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 11514049 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11514050 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 10540166 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Roger Emerson. This setting is arranged after the amazing Pentatonix version from the 2014 album That's Christmas to Me and may be sung a cappella or accompanied. Ideal for pop/jazz or concert choirs, the beautiful layered vocal textures will create a stunning moment in your concert! 10605946 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75 10605947 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 10605948 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40 10605949 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 Mary Sat A-Rockin'—Ruth Morris Gray. Pull out all the stops when performing this vibrant, up-tempo a cappella choral set in the style of a traditional spiritual. Especially effective as an opener, closer, or encore, it features fun, rhythmic interplay with musical repetition of the text "Mary sat a-rockin', a-rockin' her baby." Suitable for both school and church settings. 11514667 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45 Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Tim Hayden. This tender ballad is perhaps the most recorded and performed modern Chris- tmas song. With notable recordings by Pentatonix, Natalie Cole and Kenny Rogers, this powerhouse song can work in a variety of settings. This arrangement is an accessible version with a pop/country vibe and a bridge of wonderful harmonies to set up the powerful declaration of "the blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again, the lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises of the lamb! Mary, did you know?" 10738846 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05 10738847 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05 10738848 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05 10752024 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene/arr. Jack Schrader. This powerful contemporary Christmas ballad has been recorded by numerous artists over the past decades, from Pentatonix to Kenny Rodgers, and seems to increase in popularity each year. This classic arrangement has perfectly captured the epic drama of the text, pondering the baby's purpose on earth. "Mary, did you know that your baby boy would someday walk on water?" 3133519 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25 3205523 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25 8020778 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . .ME 3.25 8020794 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25 8020786 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25 3133527 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 3133535 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . 89.95 30 days to try before you buy. MUSIC ON APPROVAL

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