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2026 Fall Choral Catalog

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83 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Sacred Concert, Spirituals & Gospel Jubilate Deo—Taylor Scott Davis. Recorded by VOCES8 for the VOCES8 Foundation, this exciting setting of Psalm 100 features vibrant rhythms and lush harmonies. The opening and closing sections are rhythmic and bold, while the contrasting middle section offers moments of lyricism. Ideal in concert or worship settings, it can be performed with piano alone or with the full orchestration available on rental from the publisher. 11682227 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.50 11682228 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.50 Jubilate Deo—Motshwane Pege. Set with a rhythmically vibrant and harmonically rich musical language, this exciting a cappella work features shifting meters, syncopated rhythmic figures, and bright choral textures. A vibrant and exuberant affirmation of praise, this piece offers an engaging and rewarding challenge for more advanced choirs. 11682764 SSAATTBB . . . . . . .MA 3.50 Jubilate Deo—Michael John Trotta. Designed to be flexible for either SAB or SATB choirs with optional tenor notes, this exquisite setting of a Latin translation of Psalm 100 utilizes close harmonies and cluster cadences to effectively portray the text. Carefully chosen harmonies and modulations will help your choir sing expressively and beautifully. 11593209 SATB or SAB, A Cappella. . . . . . . . . .ME 3.40 11638156 SATB or SAB, w/ Piano . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.40 Jubilate Deo—Joseph Twist. Engaging and exciting, this work sets a celebratory sacred text with syncopated rhythms and pentatonic modal writing. Utilizing overlapping musical ideas and featuring a strong rhythmic drive, your audience is sure to be captivated by this concert showstopper! The SATB version is a cappella, while the SSAA has a piano accompaniment. It's a rewarding challenge for more advanced high school or collegiate choirs. 11640195 SATB A Cappella . .MA 3.50 11682747 SSAA w/ Piano . . . .MA 3.50 Jubilate!—Victor C. Johnson. Ideal as an opening concert or festival selection for elementary or middle school choirs, this joyful, syncopated celebration maintains its driving tempo from start to finish. Set primarily in minor with some Latin and English lyrics, it explores unison, counterlines, and stacked harmony textures before a majestic modulation and a final descant-topped refrain. 11677068 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50 11677069 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 Justitiae Domini—Michael John Trotta. Beautiful a cappella harmonies on a Latin text from Psalm 19 are a wonderful way to develop part independence and musical sensitivity. Opening simply, the harmonies build in accessible counterpoint before a contrasting homophonic middle section. Lyrical and expressive, this piece is suitable for concerts, festivals, and services. 11593212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40 11415267 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30 Keep Your Lamps—arr. Jamey Ray. For more advanced tenor-bass choirs, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings fresh rhythmic energy and inventive melodic turns while highlighting a featured soloist. With its driving momentum and dramatic build, it's sure to leave a lasting impact on both singers and audiences. 11674818 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25 Keep Your Lamps!—arr. André Thomas. This exciting spiritual, with accompaniment for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an unusually appealing number suitable for a wide variety of uses, from smaller choirs to massed choir performances. 1428499 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25 3303462 SSA with piano . . . .ME 3.05 10748272 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning—arr. Greg Gilpin. If you're looking for something a little different to perform in the spiritual style, take a close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating piano accompaniment that interprets a text of joyous anticipation, awaiting the Lord's coming. For school or church choirs, this is a refreshing and satisfying work that will be enjoyed by all who hear. 10452328 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05 10089322 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 3301917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90 Keep Your Lamps!—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement of the traditional spiritual then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up! A welcome addition for school, church, and community choirs of all ages! 10519886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 11681580 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 10028791 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50 10810609 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 10028792 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 10028793 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 10028794 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Kum Ba Yah—arr. Robert T. Gibson. A sensitive contemporary reimagining of this classic spiritual, this accessible arrangement is perfect for elementary or middle school singers. You'll recognize the familiar melody – but listen closely to unexpected interludes that introduce and layer unique vocal riffs, creating powerful transitions between verses and leaving a lasting impression. 11677071 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50 11677072 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 Kyrie—Jack Zaino. Flowing and melismatic, this setting of the familiar Latin text offers every voice part something satisfying to sing. After a brief opening solo and presentation of the main theme, a minor-key section creates striking contrast before the A section is restated. The sensitive piano accompaniment beautifully supports the voices without doubling their parts. 11641811 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20 Kyrie Eleison—Michael Ware. Interwoven Latin and English statements of "Kyrie eleison" and "Lord God, have mercy" form a beautiful choral texture, while an optional soprano solo adds shimmer and warmth. This anthem is easy to learn and sings well as a meditation or reflective moment, appropriate for worship services and sacred concerts alike. 11643037 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 Lamentations of Jeremiah—Z. Randall Stroope. A stunning addition to any choral library, this expressive and dramatic work interprets the cries of the prophet with mournful chant and impassioned rhythmic fervor. It is a sublime musical statement. 3249323 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.20 The Last Words of David—Randall Thompson. What library would be complete without this exquisite piece by Randall Thompson? A dramatic work on the text of II Samuel 23:3,4 that runs the spectrum of dynamics and demands vocal control. 341016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00 341107 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00 Laudate—Christopher Enloe. Combining Latin and English texts based on Psalm 148 with fast rhythms, exciting mixed and asymmetrical meters, and a driving piano accompaniment, this advanced concert work is a tour de force for divisi high school or collegiate choirs. The carefully edited piano and choral parts reduce unnecessary complexity, and the inclusion of some simple body percussion enhances the appeal. 11683824 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 2.95 Let Everything That Hath Breath—Jeffery L. Ames. It is impossible not to be inspired by this soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy, with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will shake the rafters! "Magnify the Lord with me and exalt His name together...Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!" 10017215 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90 Lift Every Voice and Sing—J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Roland Carter. Roland Carter's arrangement is the absolute standard for this classic anthem of the civil rights movement, which has also become known as the unofficial Black American national anthem. James Weldon Johnson's text rings loud and clear in this choral setting for mixed divisi choir and piano, expressing all the emotion and determination of the lyrics along with the artistry of the setting. 11316577 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.20 Lift Every Voice and Sing—J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Rollo Dilworth. This beloved anthem of the civil rights movement retains its gospel flavor in this accessible arrangement. With simple harmonies, it is appropriate for use by most choirs. A supportive piano accompaniment completes the authentic feel of this rousing selection. 11398067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 11398068 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50 11001656 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35 Like a River in My Soul—arr. Tim Osiek. The river flows steady and calm in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional spiritual edited by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the underlying intensity which rises and falls as peace, love and joy move from river to ocean to fountain and back again. It is accompanied by piano and is certain to become a favorite. 10907660 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11166181 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 11166182 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 Look at the World—John Rutter. Original text and music combine for an inspiring choral selection that speaks reverently of the many small miracles of nature that surround each of us. "Look at the world, everything all around us; Look at the world, and marvel every day..." Another masterpiece from the vibrant pen of John Rutter. Now available is a four-piece chamber ensemble accompaniment that includes full score and set of parts (flute, oboe, harp, and organ.) 3048220 SATB/Unison. . . . . .ME 4.25 11315691 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . 47.25 YEARS OF MUSIC S I N C E 1 8 7 6

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