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7 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Hear & See the Music at jwpepper.com/ec The Best New Concert & Festival Selections Music Makers, Dreamers of Dreams Victor C. Johnson. A jubilant setting of Arthur O'Shaughnessy's beloved text, this festive selection works perfectly as a concert opener or closer. A bold fanfare reveals the syncopated statement of the main theme, which then transitions into a lyrical, flowing middle section and propels back to the opening motive for a truly exhilarating finish! 11640114 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 11640115 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65 Music Will Sing Karen Marrolli. "When words fail, music will sing!" An inspiring original text and musical setting, this work is highly accessible with moderate ranges for all voice parts. Its socially responsive themes speak to the power of music - a strong programming choice for mixed ensembles of all ages. 11639330 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80 My Lord, What a Mornin' arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. Balancing deep tradition with fresh energy, this vibrant arrangement reimagines the classic spiritual with the drive and spirit of modern gospel music. Careful attention to ranges and accessibility makes this possible for choirs of all ages, and the creative harmonic writing makes this a joy to sing! 11641783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 My Lord, What a Morning arr. Baptiste Trotignon & Susan LaBarr. Inspired by Reginald Mobley's performance on the Grammy-nominated album Because, this setting of the traditional spiritual features jazz piano by Baptiste Trotignon and warm vocal harmonies. A fresh take on a beloved classic, this compelling arrangement brings this important song to life in a new way. 11640200 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.40 My Mother Told Me Ehan Hartung. Set to an ancient Viking poem, this powerful and approachable work brings the spirit of Norse adventure to young choirs. With a strong, singable melody and optional percussion, it captures the energy and determination of seafarers setting sail for distant shores. 11636469 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95 |Nau maire Cedrick Howoseb/ed. Ryan Main. Featuring the unique clicks and pops of the Damara language, this blazing-fast original work from Namibian composer Howoseb is an exciting challenge. It includes a rhythmic djembe accompaniment, easy- to-learn movements, and moments of nicely constructed contrast in feel and tempo. A pronunciation guide and translation are included along with a notated line for djembe. The movement resource can be found on the publisher's website as a free download. 11589495 SATB w/ Djembe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 11641787 SSAB w/ Djembe, opt. Divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 11589496 SSAA w/ Djembe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 11589497 TTBB w/ Djembe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95 Love Never Leaves Jacob Narverud. Heartfelt and memorable, this beautiful original work about remembering a loved one is both hopeful and poignant. Written in a popular song style, the lyrical melody begins in unison and eventually blossoms into full harmony as the wistful music-box-like piano accompaniment gradually builds into a rhythmic heartbeat. 11578682 SATB Divisi or SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11630529 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11606110 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11561254 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11638400 Full Score & Parts (All Voicings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 39.99 Mama Wawa Nyi Nyi Myin. A traditional nursery rhyme from Myanmar, this is the first text a child may learn as an introduction to the Burmese language. A curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download. 11537981 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90 11593300 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90 11640805 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90 Mangisondele Nkosi Yam arr. Michael Barrett. An arrangement of a traditional song from the Zulu culture, this is written in the isicathamiya style that originated among Zulu mine workers during the apartheid years. Two soloists open with a call followed by response from the choir. Dramatic and powerful, it builds throughout with an exciting rhythmic section at its center. 10761752 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.70 11639333 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90 11202479 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 May a Rainbow Run Beside You Mark Burrows. With a text taken from a variety of traditional Irish blessings, this lyrical original is the perfect way to close a concert, celebrate a graduation or moving on ceremony, or establish as a signature song for your choir. With the opportunity to teach balance and blend, all voice parts have the opportunity to sing both melody and harmony. 11641815 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20 11641816 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20 10866281 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05 Meet Me in the Afterglow Kate Crellin. Thoughtful and creative, this work reflects on the proverbial nature of moving on, whether from current experiences or in a broader, more eternal sense. With warm a cappella harmonies and a contemporary yet nostalgic feel, the piece celebrates the lasting bonds formed through shared journeys. "With all you were and all you'll be, in the afterglow we'll meet." 11641425 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 Michael Finnegan arr. Mark Burrows. Full of clever vocal writing and playful rhythmic interplay between the parts, this setting of the beloved American folk song keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. A bright and bouncy piano accompaniment adds to the charm, making this an irresistible choice for choirs looking to showcase spirit, humor, and musicality. 11640110 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45

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