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2025 Fall Choral Catalog

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51 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Armistice, 1918 (Everyone Sang)—Craig Carnahan. Featuring the poem Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon, written shortly after the end of World War I, Armistice 1918 is a celebratory work stemming from themes of victory and revolution. Challenging yet singable, with a virtuosic piano part, this setting will make a good addition to honor and festival choir repertoire. 10513288 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.40 11592981 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.50 10746394 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.10 Autumn—Ola Gjeilo. Inspired by the tranquility of nature in Norway's fall season, this choral work based on the composer's solo piano piece by the same name is a peaceful meditation on the wonder of the earth's changing seasons. Lush divisi a cappella harmonies with a rich bass line transport the listener to a serenely placid pastoral scene with falling leaves and the change of seasons. Stunning! 11539367 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.15 The Autumn Moon—Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. Gentle and serene, this original work captures the quiet beauty of an autumn night. With a moderate tempo and optional flute accompaniment, this reflective selection vividly portrays the imagery of a glowing moon and invites a connection to nature's stillness. 11616670 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11616673E Instrumental Parts . . . . 5.95 Awake!—Ayrian Norman. A powerful call to inner awakening, this selection invites listeners to find the strength to do what's right and the transformative power of song to carry them through dark times. With stirring lyrics, empowering vocal writing, and an exciting piano accompaniment, this work is sure to inspire all who sing and hear it. 11616574 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 Awakening—Christi Jones. Based on the inspirational poem by civil rights advocate James Weldon Johnson, this selection features beautiful cluster chords over a driving syncopation that your choirs will love. With a mature quality that is not too difficult to achieve, this piece will certainly empower your singers! 11559838 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11370896 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 An Awful Tempest—Jeffrey Cobb. Perfect for Halloween, this exciting setting of Emily Dickinson's text will thrill and delight singers and audiences alike. Complete with cackles, spooky whispers, and chilling chromatic lines, this thrilling treble work is boiling with excitement! 11617147 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30 Ballade to the Moon—Daniel Elder. "... Come sing with me! The twinkling sky casts forth its tune: O must I leave thy charms so soon? I weep with joy beneath the moon." Marked Adagio Misterioso, this evocative work has been appearing on festival lists all over the country, and for good reason - it is an important contribution to the choral repertoire. 10283255 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10 10527161 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00 Balloon Flower (Doraji kkot)—Jihoon Park. With a Korean text about the blooming of a lovely mountain flower, this gentle original work will help your choir display lyricism and musical sensitivity. Divisi occurs only in the soprano line, and many unison lines and two-part textures will help to unify your tone and blend. The text is written as a transliteration in the score for ease of singing. 11615661 SATB or SSATB . . . ME 2.80 The Bat—Andy Beck. This creative original piece written especially for two-part choirs features quick-changing dynamics, textures, and articulations that will both challenge and reward young singers. Consider programming in the fall for Halloween, or as a song cycle with Firefly and The Moon, pieces on a similar theme by the same composer. 11503298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 11503274 P/A CD-Pianotrax 15 . . .44.99 Be Like the Bird—Sarah Quartel. Lyric melodies and rising sequences reflect the uplifting message of this text by Victor Hugo. While mostly set in English, a passage from the original French text is set to the same lyric melody before being interwoven with the English text. 11536286 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95 Be the Bridge—Kyle Pederson. Accessible and engaging, this contemporary pop-style work has socially responsive themes of reconciliation, grace, empathy, and unity for our world. The piano part sets an irresistible groove while the choral parts are syncopated and lively. The alto 2 part is optional throughout, making this achievable by treble choirs of all ages. 11592983 SSA opt. SSAA. . . . ME 3.60 Be the Change—Laura Farnell. With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the piece also incorporates This Little Light of Mine. An optional divisi descant will challenge younger choirs while remaining accessible. Optional djembe and shaker parts are included. 11203571 SATB divisi . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11397402 Two-Part divisi. . . . . ME 2.35 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 Because You Sang—Arianne Abela. With a melody that is easy to recognize and evocative of a protest march along with harmonies that carry a hymn-like quality, this selection speaks to the power of singing. The first verse begins with a solitary voice, gradually joined by increasing forces to create a texture of interwoven vocal parts. 11618207 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.00 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 Before the World Was Made—Enrique Lacarcel B.. The search for inner beauty is at the heart of this contemplative text by William Butler Yeats. A colorful harmonic palette and soaring vocal lines give this opulent concert setting a contemporary flair, while the decorative piano part makes it an ideal feature for your collaborative accompanist. 11611101 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40 Begin Again—Daniel Brinsmead. Relatable to choirs of all ages, this composition features an encouraging text of renewal and hope. A brilliant blend of gently flowing and rhythmic, introspective and empowering, this heartwarming treble feature offers singers and listeners a time to pause, reflect, and embrace the opportunity to begin anew. 11618460 SA or SSA. . . . . . . . . .M 3.40 A Better World—Earlene Rentz. Heartfelt and inspiring, this two-part treble choir original conveys a powerful message of hope, unity, and the desire to create a brighter future together. Flowing melodies are complemented by warm harmonies, making it a touching selection for concerts or special events. 11609562 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 Black Riders Came from the Sea (Dum Digga-Digga Dum)—Paul David Thomas. Beginning with an ominous ostinato from the choir, "dum digga digga dum," this piece sets Stephen Crane's short but vivid poem describing the invasion of a fast- approaching enemy army. An engaging concert work for developing tenor-bass or treble choirs that they're sure to like! 11559607 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 11501648 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00 BEST SELLERS SATB/Divisi Concert & Festival Selections These bestsellers are chosen most often by directors! Look online for the most current information on recordings, instrumental parts, large print, and digital edition availability. Time—Jennifer Lucy Cook. 11513832 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 I Sing Because I'm Happy—arr. Kenneth Padden/adapt. Rollo Dilworth. 10451977 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65 Measure Me, Sky!—Elaine Hagenberg. 11416229 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.25 O Love—Elaine Hagenberg. 10667410 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 Ad Astra (To the Stars...)— Jacob Narverud. 11162004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00 TaReKiTa—Reena Esmail. 11338537 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95 Does the World Say?—Kyle Pederson. 11502629 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 All Things New—Elaine Hagenberg. 11375949 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75 We Are the Music Makers— Reginal Wright. 11408300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.95 Yonder Come Day— arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. 11545132 SATB opt. A Cappella . . .ME 2.50 Sing Gently—Eric Whitacre. 11219607 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75 You Do Not Walk Alone— Elaine Hagenberg. 11166201 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 Where the Light Begins— Susan LaBarr. 11392537 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20 Earth Song—Frank Ticheli. 10027720 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 In Meeting We Are Blessed— Troy Robertson. 10589968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 Secular Concert

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