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GRADUATION
NEW FAVORITES
Celebrate those special moving-up moments this spring with one
of these dynamic choral features. Find many more options at
jwpepper.com/choral-graduation-music
Always Keep This Close—Zachary J. Moore.
A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected
as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by
their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for graduation or spring concerts,
this is a beautiful original work with a flowing piano accompaniment, optional
strings, and a soaring melody that will resonate powerfully.
11391213 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
11592518 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
10593111 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11564407 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
10795101 Instrumental Parts Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Be Who You Are—Ryan Main.
Framed as a letter from a teacher to her young students, this text is brimming with
descriptive phrases and inspirational thoughts. The musical setting partners the
youthful exuberance of the text with creative rhythms and a contemporary pop
feel that young choirs will really like. "The world needs your light, this place needs
your song. Never be sorry to be who you are."
11426744 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11539420 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11347707 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11347705 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11539421 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Beautiful Day/Best Day of My Life (Medley)—arr. Mac Huff.
Ideal for any celebratory occasion or concert, this happy medley of two hit
songs - Beautiful Day from U2 and Best Day of My Life from American Authors
- showcases a universal message to live in the present and enjoy life. Carefully
designed to be accessible to younger voices, the memorable melodies and
spirited lyrics are so easy to learn and will be a hit with your choir!
11592175 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11592173 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Becoming You—Bethany Main.
"Adventure awaits. A journey to becoming you. Leaving behind who you know,
see how much you grow." This joy-filled song is overflowing with positive
rhythmic energy and uplifting lyrics, perfect for year-end concerts, graduation and
moving-up ceremonies, or any occasion. The soaring lines, empowering text, and
pop-style harmonies are so fun to sing!
11560376 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11560377 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11560378 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11560379 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11574227 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration—arr. Mac Huff.
Straight from the streets of the Disneyland parade featuring all your favorite
Pixar movie characters comes this catchy and upbeat song that tells us why
we're better together. There's a short section of rap or spoken text, and the
empowering lyrics are great for show or concert choirs at any kind of celebratory
event or concert.
11595086 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11595087 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11595088 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Bloom—Lisa Longe.
"Though we are small, we are meant to break free and bloom." Carefully crafted
for developing voices, this lovely concert piece features unison singing, accessible
harmony, and a relevant message that sets the tone for growth at the beginning
of the year or celebrates moving up in the spring.
11564449 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Bring Your Dreams Along—Shayla Blake.
Encourage your students' social-emotional learning with this reflective, lyrical
piece. With accessible harmonies, a supportive yet artistic accompaniment, and
an empowering text, this is an ideal choice for introducing developing choirs to
singing with artistry and musicality.
11519113 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
11525504 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Child of the Universe—Douglas E. Wagner.
Lyrics adapted from Max Erhmann's Desiderata focus on finding inner peace
amid the external noise and haste of this world. Gorgeous unison passages
and rich choral harmonies combine in a sumptuous setting that can be used as
a gentle inspirational closer throughout the concert season and then again at
graduation. "A beautiful world awaits you now."
11594268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Crossroad (The Road Not Taken)—Reginal Wright.
Robert Frost's well-known poem The Road Not Taken is given an emotional and
uplifting setting. A twinkling piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the
optional violin duet floats above, expanding on figures from the vocal parts.
11536291 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
11536290 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
11592361 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
The Family We Find Along the Way—Mark Burrows.
"The blessings we breathe in, the bond we believe in - the family we find along
the way." With a gospel groove that sits right in the pocket and harmonies that are
tons of fun to sing, choirs will love singing this with - and for - one another. Ideal
as a closer, choir theme song, graduation feature, or anthem of togetherness, it
will be sweetly cherished in any situation.
11595560 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
High Flight—Laura Farnell.
Inspiring and uplifting! This setting of John Magee Jr.'s text works as a closer,
festival piece, or for graduations. With accessible ranges and a buoyant piano
accompaniment, developing mixed and treble choirs will soar: "With these wings
I rise and fly!"
11531923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
11535646 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Hold Fast—David von Kampen.
With a gorgeous melody, lyrical cello part, and sweeping piano accompaniment,
tenor-bass choirs of all ages and sizes will shine in this powerful new setting of
the beloved Langston Hughes text. The cello part is available as a download from
the publisher's website.
11592525 TBB w/ opt. Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90
Home—Andrew Steffen.
"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." Sweetly sentimental, John
Howard Payne's text is beautifully set in this concert piece that can be effectively
programmed for final concerts or graduation events. The verses feature first the
upper voices and then the lower in unison before breaking into tender harmonies,
and a flowing melody line gently carries the lyrics throughout.
11596665 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
It May Be—Brian Jones.
"Strong in will, to strive, to seek, to find, not to yield." Tennyson's text from
Ulysses shimmers with strength and elegant beauty in this a cappella setting for
mixed choirs. Cluster harmonies and layered lines build to a high point and then
release to a quiet and purposeful ending. It's a lovely and inspiring choice for
more advanced choirs.
11596666 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
It's My Journey!—Teresa Jennings.
Perfect for graduation or moving-up ceremonies, this song is full of excitement for
the journey of life! A memorable melody is accompanied by treble harmony, with
options for one, two, or three parts total. Add the accompaniment CD to make this
song even more epic!
11597306 SSA or Two-Part or Unison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11597307 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Just One Step—Daniel Brinsmead.
A great groove and positive lyrics make this engaging concert work a solid choice
for treble or mixed choirs. Composed in a modern upbeat style, the djembe and
piano drive the rhythmic feel that supports the speech-driven lyrics: "Just one
step, one small step, can help you transform."
11592528 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
11564423 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
Keep Moving On—Anita Cracauer.
Written with high school students in mind, this original pop-style song was crafted
to be a senior send-off song for year-end concerts or graduation ceremonies. With
a world music vibe, it balances wistful feelings of saying goodbye with creating
optimism and strength for the future. Feature your seniors or a small group in the
final chorus with a special descant just for them!
11593719E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
11593720E SAB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
11593721E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
