4Editors' Choice (Best of 2014 Publications) lNew for 2014 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via e-Print All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
48
Christmas anthems
Go to cart
l Twas in the Moon of Wintertimearr. Neil
Harmon. This beautifully conceived setting of
the beloved
HURON CAROL takes full advantage
of minor tonalities and offers a pastoral
accompaniment with oboe obbligato and an
arpeggiated piano underlay. It builds to a joyful
finish with layered "Glorias" through all sections
of the choir.
10461538 SATB with Oboe . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Twas in the Moon of Wintertimearr.
Robert A. Benson. The origins of the Huron Carol
are highlighted in this simplistic arrangement.
Minor key harmonies, an understated piano
accompaniment, and moments of a capella
voices enhance the haunting quality of the
beloved tune.
10369867 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
A Vaughan Williams ChristmasRalph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Wagner. Three of
Vaughan Williams' cherished carol settings
are incorporated into this lovely four-minute
Christmas medley for your whole music
department. Perform it with any combination
of piano, concert band, or full orchestra
accompaniment. Included are: O Little Town
of Bethlehem (Forest Green); Gloucestershire
Carol and The Sussex Carol.
10275201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275202 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275203 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
2418663 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
2475193 String Orch or Full Orch . . 63.00
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boyarr. Mack
Wilberg. The traditional West Indian carol has a
wonderful freshness and depth in Mack Wilberg's
expansive setting for mixed choir and piano four-
hands, with optional percussion and string bass.
This is glorious!
10007690 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
We Three Kingsarr. Matthew Culloton. With
a flair for the dramatic, this unaccompanied
setting of the well-known carol uses three male
soloists (one baritone, two bass) as the kings'
voices over the choir. There is accompaniment
provided by oboe solo as it dances around
the melody and, in one passage, even quotes
Greensleeves. Creative divisi chorus sings
backup to the kings and then takes the lead at
all the refrains, which are set differently. Here's
a fun and sprightly piece that will give your good
soloists a chance to shine!
10368623 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10368624 Instrumental Parts Oboe . . . . 5.00
4 Welcome to Our WorldChris Rice/arr. Joey
Hoelscher. This fresh rendition of the popular
Chris Rice song combines mixed voices with
children's voices and optional congregation
on the Franz Gruber classic Silent Night. Fresh
harmonies and an important role for children's
voices (or adult solo) bring a heartfelt message
of "welcome" to the infant Christ, particularlyat
the Christmas Eve service.
10454595 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H Were You There on that Christmas Night?
Natalie Sleeth. This has definitely become a
perennial favorite at Christmastime! Pleasing
lyrics coupled with a charming melody make this
an anthem that can be done year after year with
outstanding results. This easily learned piece
should be a part of every choir's repertoire. A
true choral classic!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
3205564 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1864800 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8069366 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 55.00
1921402 Handbells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Were You There on that Christmas Night?
Natalie Sleeth/arr. Larson. This popular and
tender Christmas ballad has been arranged
to include angelic strains of Silent Night. The
combination and sincerity of text and writing
is absolutely breathtaking! An absolute "must"
for Christmas Eve services!
10028402 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10028403 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10028404 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
4 The Wexford Carolarr. Howard Helvey.
With a mastery of choral forces, a superb piano
accompaniment and a complete understanding
of the text, Howard Helvey's timeless carol
setting has been given a new voice for Christmas.
Expressive and deeply felt, it offers a poignant
moment during worship or concert settings
through the December season.
10458783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
What Can I Give to the Holy Child?Robert
Lau. This simple, lovely Christmas anthem is
a winsome reminder of the adoration we bring
to the Christ Child. The focus of this tender
"cradle song" is to offer our heart, our song our
love at the foot of the manger. Sensible part
writing and rich accompaniment make this
accessible to choirs or any ability.
10367738 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
What Child Is ThisCraig Courtney. A
harmonically rich a cappella setting of the traditional
Greensleeves tune. This beautiful arrangement
offers two solo opportunities and is complete with
the alternate text "My True Luve's Like a Red, Red
Rose", providing a wealth of performance and
programming opportunities.
10312024 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
What Child Is This?arr. Russell Robinson.
In this setting of the traditional Greensleeves
tune, the meter alternates between 6/8 and
3/4 - it's such a simple technique, but it
breathes new life into the traditional carol, and
the flavor of the Renaissance is not lost. Perfect
for a madrigal dinner or a Christmas concert or
church service, this is delightful!
10355923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355924 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355925 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 What Child Is This?arr. Jay Rouse. From the
talented pen of Jay Rouse comes this expressive
setting of the beloved carol featuring a masterful
accompaniment. Fresh harmonic treatment and
rich sonorities abound in what is sure to be a choir
and congregational favorite.
10454079 SATB with opt. Violin . . . . . . 2.05
10454081 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l What Child Is This?Melissa Malvar-Keylock/
Jill Friedersdorf. The timeless carol Greensleeves
is given fresh treatment for women's voices.
With a simple meter change between the
verse and chorus, lovely harmonies and a very
expressive piano part, this setting is one that
can be enjoyed by treble choirs of all ages.
Well crafted and deeply felt.
10456852 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
What Child Is This?arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional
carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The
glory and the reverence of the Christmas season
and the scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options for
SATB and SSA voicings, and a full orchestration,
this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your finest
moment in worship or concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10367799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10367800 Instrumental Parts Score is for
SSA Arrangment Only . . . . . 29.95
4 What Is This Brightness Shining?John
Purifoy. John Purifoy has outdone himself with
lovely intricate choral lines and a tender piano
accompaniment! "What is this brightness
shining? What is this wondrous light in human
hearts residing across the world tonight? From
heaven and the Father, He comes to make us
one. What is this brightness shining? Jesus
Christ, the Son." Don't overlook this beautiful gem
for Christmas and Epiphany.
10454852 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
What Star Is This?Jay Althouse. "What star
is this, with beams so bright, more lovely than
the noonday light?" This meaningful and poignant
piece is suitable for either Christmas or Epiphany.
Smooth choral lines and a supportive piano
accompaniment allow your choir to focus on the
message of Christ's birth.
10368650 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
l What Star is This?Stan Pethel. Perfect for
Epiphany, this anthem takes an existing 17th
century text and brings a fresh touch with original
new music. An optional flute obbligato provides
just the right touch in this simple, heartfelt
and highly effective anthem.
10454619 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
What Strangers Are These?Dan Forrest.
Adapted from an old Scottish carol, this sensitive
new setting is accompanied with piano, flute and
classical guitar. The piece celebrates not only
Jesus' humble birth but the plan of redemption
that began to unfold at the stable in Bethlehem
on Christmas night. A rich musical tapestry, this
striking choral offering is particularly effective
for Christmas Eve services.
10366983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10373846 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366984 Instrumental Parts
SATB Flute & Guitar . . . . . . 17.50
10373847 Instrumental Parts
SSA Flute & Guitar . . . . . . . 17.50
H What Sweeter MusicJohn Rutter. "What
sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing
the birth of Christ, our heavenly King." This tender
setting of the traditional carol text has become one of
John Rutter's most cherished Christmas anthems.
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
9513922 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
9513923 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
9513924 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
9513925 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
9513926 Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
3008208 Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
4 When Love Came DownStuart Townend/
arr. Tom Fettke. This lyrical and sensitive setting
encompasses Jesus' life from the cradle to
the cross. The vocals span the gamut from
unison to SATB with a touch of divisi, ending
in a triumphant proclamation: "What joy, what
peace has come to us! What hope, what
help, what love! Hallelujah!"
10454083 SATB with opt. Flute
& Digital Strings . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10454087 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l When Love Speaks the WordBrad Nix.
Using classic Christmas scriptures woven with
original words by Mary Kay Beall, this flowing
anthem presents the Christmas message delicately
and with poetic freshness.
10454620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Craig Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's
Christmas text is carefully rendered in Craig
Courtney's new melody, set for divisi choral
forces and piano. A sound rhapsody through
every measure, this is absolutely glorious
music for mixed, men's or women's choir that
might be the expressive high point of your
December Christmas celebration.
10366985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10366986 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Who Will Go to Bethlehem?Tina English/arr.
Jay Rouse. "Who will let the star guide the way?"
Tina English has a real gift for melody, and when it
is enhanced with Jay Rouse's expressive arranging,
the result is a beautiful Christmas anthem featuring
a delicate violin obbligato and just a hint of Silent
Night. Using a child's voice for the opening
solo is even more effective!
10454586 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Winds Through the Olive TreesFranklin
Ashdown. A new melody in a minor key gives a sense
of mystery to this expressive carol text attributed to
Katherine Parker. Appropriate for Christmas Eve,
the work features simple rhythms which allow for
contemplation on the text's meaning. A repeating
theme in the left hand of the accompaniment
effectively represents the wind as it blows through
the branches of the olive trees.
10457390 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4t The Work of ChristmasDan Forrest. "When
the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in
the sky is gone...the work of Christmas begins."
This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman,
presented as an ethereal benediction for a cappella
choir, is a truly captivating moment in song.
Beautifully conceived, it is impossible to over state
its impact on those within its hearing.
10458784 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Your Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are WeJohann
A.P. Schulz/Jacob B. Weber. Featuring an
expressive but little-known carol, this sweet
arrangement is a reminder that we are the smallest
of God's children when we place our trust in
him. A prayer of commitment beautifully sung
with treble voices; a fine selection to combine
women and children's choirs.
10456800 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
"
ank you so
much for your
fabulous and quick
service and your
understanding
help with this. I
truly appreciate it!
Excellent, excellent
customer service.
I've always loved
Pepper and I will
certainly continue
to order from you
even all the way
from London!"
—Sara Laczynski, Wandsworth, London
