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2014 Choral Spring

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Concert Selections Go to cart A 4 ll the Pretty Little Horses—arr. Andy Beck. This innovative arrangement presents the wellknown American folk song with a jazz-waltz feel. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups.​ 10355941SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ 10355942SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ 10355943SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ 10355944Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ 10355945 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99​ ​ 4 cross the Vast, Eternal Sky—Ola Gjeilo. A "Sunlight shines on my face; this is my grace, to be restored, born again, in flame!" The legend of the Phoenix inspires this stunning work for divisi mixed voices with piano and optional string quartet. Your choir will create a gorgeous, expansive soundscape when they perform it! "I will appear again when the sunset paints flames across the vast eternal sky."​ 10357012SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30​ 10357013 Instrumental Parts String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00​ Afternoon on a Hill—Eric Barnum. A musical soundscape on a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay, this picturesque setting includes windblowing sounds for the sopranos and tenors while the rest of the choir sings, "I watch the wind bow down the grass..." There are many wonderful effects for the more accomplished choir.​ 10044185SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10​ ​ ​ 4tAin't Judgin' No Man—Greg Gilpin. Cut from he same cloth as the great traditional spirituals, t this riveting a cappella original has unwavering rhythmic intensity, gripping minor-key sonorities, and a marvelous text. "Ain't judgin' no man for the life he leads, ain't passin' no judgment on my fellow man, I'm leavin' it all in the good Lord's hands..." It's exciting as it builds and builds to a big finish! Highly recommended!​ 10355983SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ 10355984TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85​ ​ ​ H l Shlosha D'varim—Allan Naplan. Now A available for mixed voices and piano, Al Shlosha D'Varim is a lyrical setting of the popular maxim from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean: "The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace." Originally published for SA voices, this has become a standard in the choral repertoire.​ 10071263SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 3012796SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 4t lleluia—Mark Hayes. A stately, dramatic A fanfare opens this jubilant a cappella original. Captivating syncopations, a full dynamic spectrum, and a contrasting polyphonic section all fuel the excitement in this vibrant work! Highly recommended!​ 10366607SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ Animal Crackers—Eric Whitacre. Here are three whimsical settings of Ogden Nash poems that are sure to appeal to Eric Whitacre fans: The Panther; The Cow and The Firefly. For mixed choirs, this is a novelty selection with sophistication and class! 10025930SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95​ Ht t the Round Earth's Imagined Corners— A Williametta Spencer. This contemporary, a cappella setting by Williametta Spencer of the sonnet by John Donne is a strong contest/ festival selection for mature mixed choruses. 4035259SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90​ Ht ve Maria—Franz Biebl. This breathtaking A twentieth-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the Alternatum Plainchant, the composition is available for choirs in four forms: SATB with a trio of soloists, SAATTBB with a tenor soloist and a bass soloist, SSAA, and its original TTBB voicing. Extraordinary!​ 1828680SAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70​ 1828698SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70​ 10192115SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70​ 1828706TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70​ H The Awakening—Joseph Martin. If you are looking for a dramatic concert/festival work, be sure to look at this one! The glory of music is treated with great depth and musical-textual imagery in this deeply moving selection, which offers a rare opportunity to showcase your choir's musicianship. "Let Music Live!" This will make a lasting impression on your singers and audiences. Stunning!​ 3027786SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90​ 10299072SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 1995612TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05​ 10049275 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99​ 3066867 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 70.00​ H Baba Yetu—Chris Kiagiri & Christopher Tin. This unique title track from the video game Civilization IV offers a world fusion sound, including chanting, strong rhythmic choral sections, and a Swahili text setting of "The Lord's Prayer." Featured on the Video Games Live concert tour, and winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for "Best Instrumental With Vocalist," this awesome piece is now getting worldwide play. It features both alto and tenor soloists. Highly recommended!​ 10031406SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00​ 10031411 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99​ H attle Hymn of the Republic—arr. Peter B Wilhousky. The Wilhousky setting of this 19th century hymn is possibly the most heartfelt musical pronouncement of American patriotism. Divisi sections in all parts are accessible and still richly expressive with harmonic colors and sweeping dynamic contrasts. Emotional and highly effective, it is a truly magnificent setting that may be performed with band or orchestral accompaniment. It's also the one chosen most often by U.S. military ensembles.​ 245076SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 244988SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80​ 244897TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 945436 Concert Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00​ 258038 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00​ 4t eati Omnes—Richard Ewer. This exquisite B combination of a text based on Psalm 128:1 and the excellent choral writing of Richard Ewer will amply display both choral musicianship and beautiful singing. Beati Omnes is a perfect concert or contest offering.​ 10366610SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ H Bidi Bom—David Eddleman. You won't want to miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a superb way to introduce a multicultural perspective into your holiday programming. Independent choral lines build a lively counterpoint over an easily mastered piano part that keeps the dance moving throughout the work. And, that accelerando at the coda will give your performance a real jolt of pleasure! For holiday concerts, or any time of year, this receives our highest recommendation!​ 3298641SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80​ 3298642SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80​ 3298643Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80​ 10048150TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80​ ​ ​ Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy, this African folksong loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the right to be called the children of God." The only accompanying instruments are hand drum (treble drum), djembe (bass drum), and shaker, which add authentic flavor and opportunities for improvisation. The vocal parts are easily learned due their repetition and call-and-response style. Highly recommended!​ 10302661SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 10089722Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 10307386SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 10307387TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95​ 10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95​ ​ ​ Ht onse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)— B arr. Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant a cappella number that's loaded with African atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout, with such a buoyant rhythmic feel that you are transported into the center of a native celebration. "Bonse Aba" translates as "All that sing have the right to be called the children of God." The song is brief, but may be repeated as many times as desired. Various voicing options are possible, and African percussion may be added as the piece progresses. Your choir will definitely want to improvise some celebratory whoops and shouts! Highly recommended!​ 10012300SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90​ 10062620TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90​ Order Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / FAX 1-800-260-1482 / Internet jwpepper.com / E-mail [email protected] 9

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