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2026 Fall Choral Catalog

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155 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Vocal Jazz Destination Moon—Marvin Fisher/arr. Kirby Shaw. Your choir will fly high with this buoyant, colorful arrangement of a Nat King Cole classic from the dawn of the mid-20th- century Space Age. Intertwining vocal lines, vibrant harmonies, and a fun jazz vocalize section add interest. An optional rhythm section brings sensational swing to an "out of this world" adventure. 11641962 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11641963 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11641964 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11671386E ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.20 Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing— Stevie Wonder/arr. Roger Emerson. This Discovery Jazz series edition of Stevie Wonder's 1973 song packs all the joyful Latin energy you would want into an accessible arrangement that is super cool and fun to sing. Great for building skills and style, the voice-leading is well crafted for your beginning and developing jazz/pop groups. 10567899 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 10567900 Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 10978012 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 10567901 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10629325E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 Dream a Little Dream of Me—Fabian Andre & Wilbur Schwandt/arr. Garrett Breeze. Recorded by the Mamas and the Papas, this classic takes on new life in this big-band show choir arrangement, perfect as an opener or a change-of-pace number. 11681451 SATB divisi . . . . . . . .M 3.50 11681453 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50 11681452 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50 11681454 Instrumental Parts. . 150.00 Elijah Rock—arr. Tiffany Jackson & Michael Yannette. Authentically based on the arranger's early singing experiences, this adaptation of the traditional spiritual brings together a hybrid of styles, including gospel, pop, and jazz. A hushed introduction layers into an invigorating gospel chorus bursting with soul. There's plenty of room for improvisation for your pianist and several soloists who can really riff! Consider adding bass and drums to further enhance the style. 11565981 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40 11565982 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40 11565983 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Feeling Good (from "The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd")—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley/arr. Roger Emerson. With its iconic bluesy groove, this jazzy arrangement of the Nina Simone classic retains the authentic feel and harmonies. The ostinato is present in the harmony line and is so fun to sing while it highlights the warm melody. Finger snaps add to the rhythmic feel of this guaranteed crowd pleaser. Ideal and accessible to choirs from young to old. 11583519 Three-Part Mixed . ME 2.75 11583520 Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 11671012 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 Finding the Sunshine—Jim Papoulis. Bright and sunny, this original piece has easy vocal jazz flourishes and an even- keeled beat. Mostly in unison, it has a few places of simple harmony to add to the texture, all of which are easily learned, leading to success for young harmony singers. 11568954 Unison/Two-Part . . ME 2.50 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)— arr. Roger Emerson. Written back in 1954, this famous song has become a part of the Great American Songbook, with Frank Sinatra's 1964 version becoming the standard. This accessible arrangement brings plenty of unison, well-placed harmonies, and a section of choral scat that your singers will really enjoy learning and performing. 11341723 Three-Part Mixed . ME 2.75 11341722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.85 11500441 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 From the Start—Laufey & Spencer Stewart/arr. Michele Weir. Icelandic singer- songwriter Laufey is known for fusing jazz with modern pop sensibilities. Here's her breakthrough bossa nova arranged with tight harmonies, a unison scat feature, and several optional solos. You'll also want to check out her original recording to study the smooth vocal style. Your singers will really enjoy this appealing blend of styles! 11565991 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35 11565992 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35 11565993 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 11565995 Instrumental Parts. . . 15.00 From the Start—Laufey & Spencer Stewart/arr. Roger Emerson. Icelandic pop singer-songwriter Laufey penned this dreamy, jazz-infused ballad complete with playful bossa nova rhythms and melancholic lyricism. Feature a soloist or a section to open the arrangement, then close jazz harmonies and a notated scat section showcase the whole ensemble. 11616136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11616142 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11616138 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 11625938 Instrumental Parts. . . 35.00 Give Me the Simple Life—Rube Bloom/arr. Kirby Shaw. Experience the quintessential charm of the Great American Songbook with this mid-century jazz standard, recorded by modern-day crooner Seth MacFarlane. Ideal for high school and community choirs, this kickin' arrangement features tight harmonies, swingin' rhythms, and playful lyrics about finding contentment in life's modest pleasures. Add the optional rhythm section for even more fun! 11677033 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55 11677034 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.55 11677035 Accompaniment CD . 29.99 11677037E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.10 A Hard Day's Night—John Lennon & Paul McCartney/arr. Kirby Shaw. Get ready to bring the house down! This fresh take on the Beatles' classic turns up the heat with a rock-infused vocal jazz vibe that will have audiences on their feet. 11641973 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11641974 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11641975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 11684216E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.40 I Like to Sing (Scat)—Teresa Jennings/ arr. Paul Jennings. A celebration of singing, this jazzy partner song is easy to learn and fun to perform, combining a verse of lyrics with a verse of scat. Use the scat syllables as published or let your students improvise; sing it a cappella, with piano, or with the awesome big band track (sold separately). 11619898 Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11619899 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95 In My Life—John Lennon & Pau McCartney/arr. Steve Zegree. A superb a cappella setting of the Beatles favorite, this will be a fine showcase for pop, jazz and concert groups. 10010151 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 10455768 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 10455769 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95 It's All Right (from "Soul")—Curtis Mayfield/arr. Robert T. Gibson. Jon Batiste's cover of the 1963 Impressions hit in Disney/ Pixar's "Soul" brings this early Curtis Mayfield song to a whole new generation. Built on a soulful groove, jazzy twists, and a feel-good vibe, this choral arrangement is based on the Batiste version from the film. Accessible to choirs of all ages in a variety of voicings, it's sure to be a hit at your next concert! 11347551 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 11347552 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 11347553 Two-Part or SSA. . ME 2.65 11347554 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 It's You I Like (from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood")—Fred Rogers/arr. David von Kampen. Fred Rogers' sincere message of gratitude and appreciation is captured in this lush and timeless concert jazz arrangement crafted for the Oakwood Aeolians. With an optional trumpet feature, this otherwise a cappella setting is sure to be an emotional and musical statement in any concert program. 11620651 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.85 Keep on the Sunny Side—J. Howard Entwisle/arr. Dwight Bigler. In a world with never-ending difficulties, this song reminds us to find the positive things in life and be kind to one another. Featuring fun, quick- to-learn choir parts and optional double bass, this arrangement is accompanied by a lively swing piano part inspired by 1900s New Orleans. Perfect as a concert closer! 11640196 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20 Let Beauty Awake—Andy Beck. There's beauty all around in this lighthearted original jazz waltz. A tuneful melodic hook, chromatic counterlines, and colorful harmonies celebrate the many joys found in nature. An optional flute flutters above, adding to the bright, breezy vibe. 11613277 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11613278 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11613279 Two-Part . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 11613280 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Linus and Lucy—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Philip Kern. This is amazingly cool! It's the famous jazz piano piece by Vince Guaraldi, as heard on the animated Peanuts television specials, arranged with "dah dah dot" syllables for a cappella voices! Every a cappella choir will want to do this, at Christmas or any other time of year! 10088509 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 10363400 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 10363401 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75 10363402 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50 Good Selection of Music "I appreciated the audio examples to quickly determine what the arrangement sounded like and if it was something our choir could take on. Straightforward delivery of ePrint music so I could use it right away. Thanks!" —Lynnett

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