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2026 Fall Choral Catalog

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39 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Holiday Multicultural & World Music Gatatumba—arr. Greg Gilpin. Perform this traditional Andalusian villancico that brings a beloved cultural celebration to life for holiday concerts or at any time of year. Voicing options make this accessible to elementary, middle school, or high school choirs. The addition of the optional shaker and conga parts deepens the celebratory groove, making this a thoroughly engaging and culturally rich experience to sing. 11683437 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 11683438 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.65 11683439 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65 Hope for Resolution—arr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory. In its juxtaposition of a European chant melody and a song from South Africa, this work is a deeply moving celebration of diversity. Combine your choral forces from children to adults on this choral tapestry that centers on Of the Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe (Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable musical offering in your December concert. 3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60 3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 6.00 Keresimesi Odun de O—arr. Andy Beck. Bright and joyful, this Christmas song comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of Nigeria. Perfect for choirs of all ages and sizes, this a cappella treatment features rich stacked harmonies, optional solos, and lively percussion parts characteristic of traditional Yoruba music. 11611125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 11611128 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 11611126 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 11611127 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 Kling no, klokka!—arr. Frank Havroy. A traditional Norwegian carol, this piece has a compelling folk feel, with glissandi and chromatic passages contributing to a harmonically rich soundscape. Skillfully arranged for a variety of high school or adult choirs, this lively and joyous setting features the tolling of bells emulated by repeated vocables and the option to sing in Norwegian or English. 11679489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.95 11679491E SSAA ePrint . . . . . . . . M 3.95 11679492E TTBB ePrint . . . . . . . . M 3.95 Kolyada—arr. Mark Burrows. Consisting of English lyrics with just one Slavic word, this traditional Eastern European carol celebrates the holiday tradition of singing and sharing good tidings with neighbors and friends. It sings like a madrigal, with flowing independent harmonic lines in a polyphonic texture. A cappella, with optional percussion for triangle, tambourine, and hand drum, it is a wonderful way to learn about and spread festive cheer. 11413699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 Kolyada, Kolyada—arr. Diane Beckstead. With its simple melody and charming accompaniment, this arrangement of the traditional Slavic winter song "banishes the winter cold." The first two unison verses are easy to learn; the contrasting B section slows down, changes to the parallel minor key, and is sung in two parts. The A section returns with a charming three-part round, great for choirs ready to take on the next level of part singing! 11679879 Three-Part Treble. . .ME 2.40 Las Navidades (Christmastime)—Bruce W. Tippette. A traditional Puerto Rican Christmastime text is set to original music with a lively piano accompaniment and optional percussion. Syncopated rhythms, bright harmonies, and energetic unisons all combine for a spirited selection for school holiday concerts. 11659288 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 11659287 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 11659286 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 The Lights of Diwali—Lois Brownsey & Marti Lunn Lantz. India's annual festival of lights is celebrated in this original song that details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, fireworks, and colorful rangoli patterns made of sand. In Bollywood style, plenty of unison phrases and simple call and response make it a joy to learn and perform. A great way to learn about and represent the diversity of your community! 11564484 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30 11564485 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Mele Kalikimaka—arr. Jay Althouse. No need to travel to Hawaii to enjoy this festive song! Many will remember hearing it on Bette Midler's album, Cool Yule. It's guaranteed to add a merry and multicultural flair to your Christmas performances! 10087896 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 10087897 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 10087898 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 10087899 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 10305973 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 10087900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 10089170 Instrumental Parts . . . 35.00 Noel—Todd Smith/arr. Brad Holmes. With text in the African Kituba dialect, this bright, rhythmic piece captures the feeling of a tribal celebration as it expresses the joy of the Christ Child's birth. Djembe, cowbell, and hand-claps add to the excitement! 10291471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 10347526 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 Noel Nouvelet—arr. Ben Owen. Honoring its French origins through its harmonic language, this stellar arrangement of the traditional French carol delivers all the excitement of a rousing concert closer. The text alternates between French and English, and the melody is passed between the voices, creating a varied harmonic texture. For more advanced divisi choirs, this is a dynamic addition to Christmas concerts. 11682768 SSAATTBB . . . . . . .MA 3.50 Now Shine a Thousand Christmas Lights (from "Nordic Christmas")—Kim André Arnesen. Reimagining a beloved Swedish carol, this stunning setting captures the stillness of Christmas Eve with imagery of candlelight in winter darkness. Warm choral textures, gentle dynamic shaping and options to sing in English or Norwegian make it well suited to concerts or services throughout the Christmas season. This arrangement is also included in the collection Nordic Christmas. 11683611 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 4.50 Parranda—Suzzette Ortiz; Diana V. Saez. From the Puerto Rican Christmas tradition in which participants surprise friends and family members with a late-night festive song, this original song highlights the tradition and style of this holiday event. Rhythmic and fun, and accompanied by piano and optional guiro, this Spanish song is a unique addition to your holiday repertoire. 11618217 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 3.50 11640812 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 11640813 Instrumental Parts . . . 45.00 Patapan—Bernard de la Monnoye/arr. Brent Wells. Creatively set with syncopation and percussion throughout, this setting of the early 18th-century Burgundian carol centers around the playing of the drums within the lyrics of the song. The text is in English throughout, and the divisi harmonies and instructions for simple movement and body percussion make this exciting to perform. 11618479 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 3.30 11618478 Full Score & Parts . . . 10.00 Rapaciño de Mi Vida (Villancico)—arr. Emily Crocker. A traditional Spanish villancico from the Galician region, this sweet song tells the story of the Nativity. The refrain incorporates a repetitive series of syllables, "tu-ri-u-ri-u," giving it a flute-like quality, and the text alternates between Spanish and English. It is a wonderful choice for a traditional multicultural work for elementary or middle school choirs. 11639642 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.95 11639643 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95 Riu Riu Chiu—arr. Bryan Sable. Perfect for the holidays or any time of year, this setting of the Spanish Renaissance carol invites choirs to explore vibrant rhythms and intricate harmonies. Playful melodies are complemented by rich vocal textures, making this festive, dance-like selection ideal for choirs looking for a setting that is not only musically satisfying, but fun! 11616657 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 Sizalelwe Indodana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Bring the spirit of celebration to life with this arrangement of a traditional South African carol that can be sung for Christmas or at any time of year. With its infectious rhythms, rich harmonies, and dynamic call-and-response sections, it is accessibly arranged so that any choir can enjoy it. It also includes notated parts for optional percussion and clapping patterns as well as with a pronunciation guide and translation for the brief isiZulu text. 11620385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45 11620386 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.45 11620387 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45 11620388 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45 11620389 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45 Sleigh Bells—arr. Earlene Rentz. Your choir will enjoy this novel arrangement of a popular Ukrainian melody, an entertaining and exciting performance piece for any winter concert. Sleigh bells "jingle" in the voice parts as well as the P/A CD while the selection moves through interesting counterlines with a festive flair. Singers will love the textual challenges as the lively pace and wonderful dynamics create a winning combination! A superior holiday selection, excellent for multicultural programming! 3304411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20 3262136 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.20 10027465 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20 10027466 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25 3262144 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Talj, Talj (Snow, Snow)—arr. Andy Beck. With both English and Arabic texts, this breathtaking Lebanese carol brings a unique global perspective to winter concerts. A delicate piano part evokes shimmering snowflakes and provides the backdrop for an elegant melody that radiates with warmth and wonder. A written and video pronunciation guide makes the language accessible to middle and high school choirs. 11677123 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 11677124 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 11677125 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 YEARS OF MUSIC S I N C E 1 8 7 6 Great Selection "Great selection, love the audio and visual previews." —Sonia

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