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2025 Fall Choral Catalog

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101 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Blessing (A Hebrew Prayer)—Ari Fraser/ arr. Michael John Trotta. Beginning with a solo or small group of singers, this contemporary choral setting of an ancient Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning service provides ample opportunity for expressive singing and melodic artistry for mixed choirs. The translation, transliteration, and pronunciation guide are included for the Hebrew text. 11566461 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25 Boa noite, minha gente—arr. Daniel Afonso Jr. Arranged for treble choir, this selection is based on the folk song Boa noite, seu Rufino and is inspired by the baiana, a vibrant folk celebration from Brazil's northeastern state of Alagoas. Lively rhythms are supported by percussion instruments and body percussion, making this a captivating selection for singers and audiences alike. 11617150 SSA divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95 11617571E Full Score & Parts Percussion ePrint . . . . 86.30 Bonk' abaphandle—arr. Michael Barrett & Mbuso Ndlovu. A tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to make the most of this work. 11200701 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 11200702 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 11200703 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 Bonse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)— arr. Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant a cappella number that's loaded with African atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout with such a buoyant, rhythmic feel that you are transported into the center of a native celebration. The lyric translates as "All that sing have the right to be called the children of God." The song is brief, but may be repeated as many times as desired. Various voicing options are possible, and African percussion may be added as the piece progresses. Your choir will definitely want to improvise some celebratory whoops and shouts! 10012300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 10062620 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy, this Zambian folk song loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the right to be called the children of God." The only accompanying instruments are hand drum (treble drum), djembe (bass drum), and shaker, which add authentic flavor and opportunities for improvisation. The vocal parts are easily learned due to their repetition and call-and-response style. 10302661 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 3.20 10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 10307386 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Bula Maleya—arr. Greg Gilpin. Arranged for two-part treble choir with optional alto harmony, this Fijian welcome song provides options to include percussion, guitar or ukulele, and handclaps. Full of energy and excitement, this is sure to bring joy to your program! 11609568 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.15 Bwana Awabariki—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Ideal for younger voices, this vibrant arrangement of a traditional Swahili folk song uses joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful triads, and a five-word text that makes it easy to assemble. There are two brief call-and-response solos in the middle and an optional descant at the end to add to the texture. A pronunciation guide and translation are included, and the optional percussion parts are available as a free download. 11611110 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.20 11611111 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20 11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99 By Love's Light (A Love Lilt from Eriskay)—arr. Brian Tate. Opening with a unison line, this accessible setting of a folk song from the Hebrides is gentle and lyrical. With Gaelic text and a beautiful melody, all the voice parts get to sing the melody and provide simple harmonic lines that are well supported by the piano accompaniment. 11608893 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25 Can You Hear?—Jim Papoulis & Francisco Nunez. "Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and occasional solos for a stunning effect. This is an inspiring way to close your concert or festival, or to set a tone for a dynamic new beginning for a season of music-making! 3300136 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 3701106 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 3294677 Three-Part Treble . . ME 2.25 3302311 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 3297611 Instrumental Parts . . . . 7.50 Cantar!—Jay Althouse. Cuban salsa music is sweeping the country, and Cantar! (which means "Sing!" in Spanish) is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases, set to a rhythmically infectious melody. It's a cross-cultural song for general concerts, especially during "Music In Our Schools" month. The recorded accompaniment really sizzles! 3251592 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 3251600 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 3251618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 10065134 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 10352513 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 3251626 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 3251634 Brass Parts . . . . . . . . 20.00 Canto de Pilon—arr. Cristian Grases. With lots of clapping and other body percussion, this entertaining arrangement of a traditional Venezuelan song is sung in Spanish throughout. A work song about women grinding corn, it captures the flavor of the people. Including eurhythmic motions and percussive sounds, the music celebrates the joyful nature and active life of the common folk. 11608895 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35 11513219 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 10279602 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.75 Carmine's Affirmations—arr. Jasmine Fripp, Carmine Fripp, Otto Gross & Kayla Thomas. Inspired by the composer's daughter Carmine, this inspiring arrangement will be a favorite for choirs and audiences alike. It features an opportunity for students to rap their own affirmations and encourage each other. Help your students to embrace their unique gifts with this piece! 11539621 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 11539623 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.95 11539622 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 Cover Me with the Night—Peter Klatzow. With English text from a Ghanian prayer, this deeply emotional work by South African composer Klatzow from "Prayers and Dances of Africa" explores themes of vulnerability and longing. The a cappella texture pairs dissonance and rich harmonies with an atmospheric feel and subtle melodies, drawing the listener into a reflective journey. 11618463 SATB divisi . . . . . . . MA 3.15 Daemon Irrepit Callidus—Gyorgy Orban. Chromaticism, rhythmic drive and lyric melodies characterize this a cappella work that is dramatic and stunningly effective for more accomplished choirs. 3094182 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95 3288230 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95 Dala Horse—Erik Whitehill. With original English lyrics set to a traditional Swedish folk tune, this setting is about the traditional horse figurine carved from wood and painted in vibrant colors, typically red. Simple harmonies and a swiftly moving tempo make this a great choice for developing blend, precision, and diction - and it's just so fun to sing! 11616591 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11510555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 Dame la Mano—Evan Ramos. Poetry by Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin-American author to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, is set beautifully to music in this sensitive tenor-bass feature. The poetry's invitation to join hands, dance, and become one in love and hope is expressed in the heartfelt Spanish text as well as the lyrical vocal lines and tender harmonies. 11609571 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 Dawa ya Moto: The Remedy for Fire— James DesJardins. Based on a Swahili proverb that means "medicine for fire is fire," this piece encourages us to bring the same level of energy, passion, and intensity to overcoming a challenge as the challenge itself presents. An anthem rooted in determination and strength, this empowering selection is accompanied by a driving piano part and percussive bamboo poles. 11609572 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 Dhire-Dhire (Little by Little)—Reena Esmail. Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and notated stylizations with grace notes that are optional for your performance. The score includes both Devanagari script and a transliteration along with a pronunciation guide and links to further pronunciation assistance. 11563777 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95 Multicultural & World Music Customer service is available weekdays 9am–6pm ET We're committed to helping you make music in and for your community. If you need help, reach out. Serving you is at the heart of everything we do! 1.800.345.6296 LIVE CHAT Need help? 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