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2025 Summer Choral Catalog

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3 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 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 choir. 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 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 Life Is Beautiful (La Vita e Bella)—Z. Randall Stroope. Heartfelt original lyrics about accepting change, finding peace, and enjoying each day while anticipating the future grace this concert work that is especially appropriate for year-end concerts or graduations. Sung in English with just one Italian phrase, the vocal lines are accessibly supported by a flowing piano accompaniment, and the beautiful close harmonies will have your choir sounding their best. 11564426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.70 Look to This Day—Thomas LaVoy. Joyful and inspiring, this jubilant work based on a Sanskrit proverb celebrates the notion that each day should be lived to the fullest. Soaring vocal lines are accompanied by an exciting piano accompaniment, making this piece perfect for graduations or as a concert closer. 11572451 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 Radiance (The Alma Mater Song)—Jacob Narverud. Honor the memories of the school year while looking forward to a bright, radiant future! Opportunities exist to personalize some of the lyrics, and the simple melody and stacked harmonies are quickly learned. Ideal for graduations or final concerts, it also has a concert band accompaniment to involve your entire music department! 11526128 SAB or SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11526129 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11526130 Unison/Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11526135 Concert Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00 Shine—Adam Podd & Matt Podd. Elevate your spirits with this inspiring choral composition in a captivating pop style. The motivational lyrics carry an uplifting message of love, unity, and hope, where we believe that together, we can shine brighter than ever before. It's ideally suited for younger choirs, and it can be a great choice for graduations and moving-up ceremonies or final concerts. 11545128 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11539417 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11545129 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 Sing Loud—Garrett Breeze. Upbeat and empowering, this pop-style original is a statement of confidence and joy. Full of catchy hooks, this selection can be accompanied by piano alone, with optional rhythm section, or with the high-energy accompaniment track. A sure hit with choirs of all ages! 11392792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11392793 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11392796 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11392794 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11392795 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11392797 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 Swifter Than Flame—Elaine Hagenberg. Explore the vast unknown with this impressive and dramatic setting of Carl John Bostelmann's poem. Rapidly layered vocal entrances and racing sixteenth notes in the piano propel the journey, while thoughtful voice leading and text painting lend themselves to expressive phrasing. 11569836 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25 11595811 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.25 Take Flight—Bryson Finney. Blending heartfelt melodies with achievable part writing and a lilting supportive piano accompaniment, this cheerful selection sets Franklin Willis' text that celebrates the unity, togetherness, and community we find through music. Ideal for younger voices, this treble piece is a great choice for any music-themed event or inspirational celebration. 11595564 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 These Are the Best Days—Pinkzebra. Ideal for graduation ceremonies, year-end concerts, or anytime, here's an upbeat, joyful, and uplifting song about appreciating the present moment and celebrating these special days we are living in. The syncopated pop-like choral texture has a great hook and will surely resonate with your singers and audience. 11538825 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 11538826 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 11538828 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 11538827 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 11547701 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 This Is Our Day—David Scott Gantz/arr. Masa Fukuda. Feature a soloist or a small group in this inspiring original work that will work really well for graduation or moving-up ceremonies - or in any concert setting. It's a pop-style ballad with memorable melodies and harmonic motives that are a joy to sing. The lyrics champion character, perseverance, seizing opportunities, and celebrating collective achievement. This can be a great way to feature your graduates! 11593376 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.40 11593377 SSA or Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.40 This Is Why We Sing—David Scott Gantz/arr. Masa Fukuda. Perfect for graduation, moving-up ceremonies, or any time of year, this ballad celebrates achievement, future growth, and unity through song. It's led by a soloist with background vocals underneath. The accompaniment track adds stunning depth and richness, making this a standout concert closer. 11593378 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 11593379 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 11593380 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 Time After Time—Rob Hyman & Cyndi Lauper/arr. Andy Beck. Reimagined with tender harmonies and an elegant cello obbligato, this breathtaking concert arrangement breathes new life into Cyndi Lauper's iconic ballad of friendship and support. With its poignant lyrics and memorable melody, this classic continues to captivate audiences with profound emotional depth and enduring beauty. Consider programming it for year-end concerts and events. 11594318 SATB w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35 11594319 SAB or Three-Part Mixed w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . . . ME 2.35 11594320 Two-Part w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35 11594321 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 We Are the Lights!—Cristi Cary Miller. This inspiring choral is an ideal choice for final concerts, graduations, moving-on ceremonies, the holidays, or anytime you want to spread a moment of hope and positive energy. The piece provides an opportunity for students to personalize it by sharing meaningful quotes or creating ostinatos. Simple choreography and candles or flashlights may also be used to highlight the song's message. 11592177 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11592174 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 With a Spark—Katerina Gimon. Exploring themes of self-discovery, growth, and change, this empowering work not only honors those who have helped us grow and discover our "spark, flicker, flame," it encourages us to fan the flames that will change the world. An inspiring choice for graduation or any concert, this unique work employs a variety of textures and ostinatos to create an exciting and rhythmic concert piece with a youthful energy and flair. 11566213 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85 You Do Not Walk Alone—Elaine Hagenberg. "May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling within the melody weaves throughout the vocal texture. Gradually building in intensity, it transitions into the final stanza with a burst of light, aided by a key change, then slowly draws to a quiet close. 11166201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 11210446 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 11314797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25

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