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13 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] Go to Cart CHRISTMAS SACRED & SPIRITUALS 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. 10997660 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11202828 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 11202830 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 Silent Night—arr. Roger Emerson. Penta- tonix has released their own unique rendition of the beloved Austrian carol Silent Night, with fresh harmonies and contemporary vocal improvisations. Choirs and vocal ensembles will love re-creating the special sounds of this popular vocal group! Optional a cappella. 10518352 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 10518353 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 10518354 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25 10518356 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 Silent Night—Franz Xaver Gruber/arr. Taylor Scott Davis. The beloved carol is given a new arrangement with beautiful instrumentation. This accessible treatment is gorgeous and will delight your congregation. One of the featured carols on the VOCES8 album A Choral Christmas. 11566264 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 11566265 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Silent Night—Franz Gruber/arr. Mark Patterson. Simple and beautifully straightforward, this arrangement of the traditional carol includes everything a young choir needs for success. The vocal line is set in a perfect range for children's voices, and the addition of a descant on the last verse creates opportunities for part-singing. Use German text on the first verse to teach about the song's origins. 10356781 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . E 2.25 Silent Night—Joseph Mohr/arr. J. Donald Dumpson. A soulful arrangement of this classic Christmas carol. Performed regularly in "A Soulful Christmas" at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Optional performance notes are included in the publication. 11566263 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 Silent, Holy, Jazzy Night—arr. Bryan Sharpe. In a laid-back, smooth jazz style, this creative pairing of two carols, Silent Night and O Holy Night, will be a highlight of your winter concerts. The gentle vocal jazz harmonies and the opportunity to feature a soloist will be appreciated by your singers, and the optional bass and drum kit accompaniment will transform your performance venue into a cozy jazz club to usher in all of the nostalgic feelings of the holidays. 11561820 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 11561822E Instr. Parts ePrint . . . . . 19.95 Silent, Silent Night—John Maclane Schirard. Seamlessly weaving together an original text and melody with the timeless charm of the beloved carol, this tender setting will find a home in both Christmas concerts and services. Set to be accessible to choirs young and old, it is easily learned and can be very effectively and sensitively sung. 11566932 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.25 Sing Noel Medley—arr. David Hamilton. Ignite the exuberance of the Christmas season with this inspired pairing of two marvelous titles: African Noel and Go, Tell it on the Mountain. The authentic African rhythms translate naturally to the spiritual and give it a vibrant freshness. And, the addition of soloist and even children's choir open up more possibilities for choirs of all ages to combine for a mass presentation. This is the centerpiece of your Holiday concert, worship service, pageant or school assembly. 10015755 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40 10015758 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . 79.99 Sing of a Merry Christmas—arr. Joseph M. Martin. Calling all to join in the spirit of the season, this folk-based seasonal offering features delightful text pattering, with accompanying voices singing "zing" and "oom pah." The excitement increases with each ascending modulation, and the boisterous accompaniment (piano or orchestration) adds to the fun. 11393973 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35 11393974 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20 11400671E Instr. Parts ePrint . . . . . 64.40 11400670E Chamber Orch. ePrint . 74.10 11400669E Orchestration ePrint . . . 86.30 Sing We Noel! (Noel Nouvelet)—arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney. Pealing like bells in an antiphonal motet, this quasi-canonic arrangement of the French carol is so fun to sing. Short melodic fragments layer in an a cappella setting with tambourine that builds to a festive effect where ancient meets modern. 11397072 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.75 11397073 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 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. 11395418 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35 11568345 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 11568346 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 11395419 Full Score Oboe . . . . . . . . 17.95 Sing We Now of Christmas—arr. Noah Reese & Debra Siebert. This beloved 15th-century French carol is beautifully arranged for an emerging tenor-bass choir to accommodate changed and unchanged voices. With unexpected harmonic modulations in the middle section, it offers teaching opportunities for major/minor expressions of the text as both tenor parts take turns with melody and harmony. An all- around holiday hit! 11559645 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25 Sing We Now of Fife and Drum—arr. Roger Emerson. Filled with energy and drive, this mashup of Sing We Now of Christmas and Pat-a-Pan brings new life to these familiar holiday carols. A generous measure of unison singing along with repetitive text and melodic phrases provide strength and confidence to developing singers. Add the optional flute, snare drum, and chimes for even more excitement! 11547304 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.35 11547296 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35 Sleep in Heavenly Peace (A Silent Night) —Franz Gruber/arr. Richard A. Nichols. A serene accompaniment figure reminiscent of falling snow opens this setting. As the upper voices disappear with the first verse, the lower voices enter above a slightly more stirring accompaniment pattern. The third verse opens the heavens to reveal radiant beams before returning us to the tranquil opening night scene. The optional string orchestra adds depth and texture to the backdrop. 11564986 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 Star Carol—John Rutter. The masterful pen of John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas selection that has become a Christmas tradition for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance your presentation. 624247 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25 1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25 6382774 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . 77.99 11315679 Piccolo, Oboe, Harp & Organ . . . . . . . . . . 43.25 Star of Wonder—Greg Gilpin. This original a cappella work sings of the star of Bethlehem leading all to the gift of love and light. Optional percussion and body percussion is suggested and encouraged, bringing rhythmic and visual energy to the pulsed vocals. An outstanding and accessible way to introduce a cappella singing to younger voices while singing in the Christmas season! 11501102 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20 Star of Wonder—Terre Roche. A relatively recent carol, this piece works in both the church and school holiday settings. Delicate part writing and clear sections will make this a bright spot in your Christmas program. A curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download. 11514046 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . M 2.25 11512081 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25 11512082 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 Still, Still, Still—arr. Norman Luboff. Norman Luboff's arrangement of this lovely Austrian carol has become a Christmas classic that deserves a place in every choral library. 677526 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.60 677708 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.40 677617 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.60 Still, Still, Still—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Cleverly combining the traditional Austrian carol with Erik Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1, this introspective setting is unique and useful for Christmas concerts and services. The meter is stretched from two to three, and the accompaniment is further enhanced by adding the optional oboe or violin and cello. 11567017 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 11567018 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 11567019 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 Stille Nacht/Silent Night—arr. Greg Gilpin. This gorgeous arrangement of the beloved carol incorporates American Sign Language to create a lovely moment in your holiday concert. Filled with wonderful harmonies, the piece begins in German, sung first by a soloist or in unison and then by the choir. The next verse is sung in English, followed by a verse being hummed or sung on "oo". The final verse is signed and the piece comes to its poignant conclusion in silence. Truly unique! 10880226 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35 3080603 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.50 10880227 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10 10880228 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10 10880229 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10 Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht! (Silent Night! Holy Night!)—Matthew Culloton. This delicate, soothing a cappella setting of the Christmas favorite is sung in German with English text also available. The first and third verses have the melody in the soprano, while the second verse has the melody in the tenor voice. Countermelodies in the moving parts create harmonic interest throughout the verses. 11538048 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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