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2014 Fall Choral

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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2014 Publications) lNew for 2014 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 134 Concert Music Go to cart Secular Concert medium H Come to the MusicJoseph Martin. Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators' Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies, mixed meter, and joyful text. Optional percussion and piccolo accompaniment, included at the back of the octavo, enhance the medieval dance quailty of this exciting piece. 3293529 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10453564 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3293537 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 3296613 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10453568 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10453569 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95 H Dance on My HeartAllen Koepke. This light- hearted contemporary-styled madrigal is a favorite with concert and festival choirs, and is on several state contest lists. 1826932 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Ht Ding-A Ding-A DingGreg Gilpin. This very cool original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a "sound experience" for a cappella voices as bells. All voices sing together in the middle section before returning to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily on high, hear the bells ring. Merrily, the heavens sing. Merrily on high, hear the bells ring. O'er the earth, they ding dong ding." Now available for male choirs with optional accompaniment, this is appropriate for the holidays or any festive occasion throughout the year! Highly recommended! 10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10029458 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10029459 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10306019 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10066277 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Dirait-OnMorten Lauridsen. This exquisite work is the fifth of a set of choral settings of poems by Rainer Maria Rilke entitled Les Chansons des Roses. With velvet choral lines and a pensive mood, it is a deeply expressive musical statement for more accomplished choirs. 1949080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 3167434 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Ht Earth SongFrank Ticheli. A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. The scorched earth cries out in vain... But music and singing have been my refuge, and music and singing shall be my light..." 10027720 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 n A FarewellMolly Ijames. This piece is more than a work for choir, it is an unforgettable experience! In the poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson, he contemplates his own mortality, and in doing so gives us a picture of the eternal soul. Composer Molly Ijames has cast these incredible words in a setting that is a true work of art. A fitting memorial or tribute piece, it will create a touching moment for singers and listeners! 10281675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 t Flanders FieldsPaul A. Aitken. This distinguished setting of the McCrae text was originally published for mixed choirs soon after being named the first winner of the ACDA Brock Memorial composition contest. Aitken's new women's and men's voicings are just as inspiring as the original. 3193778 SSAATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10452972 SSSSAAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10452983 TTTBBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 n Gabriel's Oboearr. Craig Hella Johnson. Here is the famous theme from the motion picture "The Mission" in a distinctive setting written for the choral group Conspirare. With the choir providing a rich, wordless tapestry of sound, the featured duo of cello and oboe will create an atmosphere of pure magic. A stunning arrangement by Craig Hella Johnson! 10299100 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H The Gift to Be Simplearr. Bob Chilcott. Part of The King's Singers choral series, this entertaining arrangement gives an added dimension to the well known Shaker tune. Bob Chilcott's lyric counterlines are sophisticated and fun for both mixed and treble ensembles. A festival favorite. 1717990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 1974435 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H A Girl's Garden (from "Frostiana")Randall Thompson. The delightful poem by Robert Frost in an equally delightful setting by Randall Thompson makes an excellent selection for women's choir. 336966 SAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 336966C Choral Master Track . . . . . . . 4.99 t Good Night, Dear HeartDan Forrest. This stunning piece is based on a simple poem by Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone of the daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who died in her youth. Appropriate for any memorial occasion, the work is brief and understated, yet powerful. It will touch every listener deeply. Highly recommended! 10065541 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 n Hello, GirlsLloyd Pfautsch. This "perky" Lloyd Pfautsch arrangement of an American folk song is a favorite of women's choruses at contests and festivals. 1687847 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 HomageZ. Randall Stroope. Each of us is, in large part, the embodiment of the many experiences and people who have sculpted our lives. Our strength, wisdom, courage, and tears are all products of that unique blend of our associations with others - sometimes on a long-term basis and sometimes sharing only moments. This profound work honors those whose influence is the most treasured gift in our lives. 10067610 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10067611 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10067612 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10069494 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 4 HopeBruce W. Tippette. This beautiful treble choral features a lyrical melody supported by an expressive piano accompaniment. The perfect setting of the famous text, "Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul." 10453052 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 n I Am in Need of MusicDavid Brunner. These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush and lyrical, with the text always foremost. 10020239 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10049605 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10079129E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 55.00 n I Am Not YoursDavid C. Dickau. "Oh, plunge me deep in love, put out my senses, leave me deaf and blind, swept by the tempest of your love, a taper in a rushing wind..." The depth of passion in Sara Teasdale's famous poem is embodied in this breathtaking choral setting. Four minutes' worth of sublime music, this will bring out all the color and expressiveness of your mixed choir. Highly recommended! 10090804 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 H I Bought Me a CatAaron Copland. Copland's sparkling, light-hearted work is now available in a simplified voicing that brings the humorous children's song to younger voices. The short solos and comical animal sounds are always well- received and fun to perform! 1316702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 3274610 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 I Loved Youarr. Jay Rouse. "I loved you; and perhaps I love you still..." Powerful in its simplicity, this poem by Aleksandr Pushkin inspires Jay Rouse's emotional choral setting, which uses contemporary harmonies and a sweeping romantic melody to convey the universal message of love and loss with great sensitivity and depth. "God grant you find another who will love you as tenderly and truthfully as I." 10363385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10369750 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 lt I Shall Keep SingingPhilip E. Silvey. Philip Silvey honors iconic poet Emily Dickinson with this transparent yet powerful a cappella setting for treble voices. His writing effectively captures the spirit of determination expressed in her poem. An affirmation for women's choirs, this is an excellent festival or concert selection. 10443539 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 I Sing OutMark Hayes. From the sensitive opening solo, through the captivating textured polyphony, to the final choral refrain, this contemporary powerhouse teaches an inspiring lesson about the strength of song. "From the very best part of who I am, I sing out!" 10304794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10304795 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10304796 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10304797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10304798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 10306971 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 55.00 n In Remembrance (from "Requiem")Eleanor Daley. "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep." An evocative and deeply moving work by Canadian composer Eleanor Daley is presented with rich harmonic tapestries and seamless legato melodic lines. Warmly expressive and hopeful, it continues to appear on concert and festival programs since its premiere in 1993. 3037793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 4 Invitation to LoveKevin Nicoletti. "Come when the nights are bright with stars or when the moon is mellow; Come when the sun his golden bars drops on the hayfield yellow. Come in the twilight, soft and gray, come in the night or come in the day, Come, O love, whenever you may, and you are welcome." This beautiful text by Paul Laurence Dunbar, so appropriate for women's voices, is perfectly wedded to the music in this delightful concert feature for treble choirs. 10444056 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 n JabberwockyCarolyn Jennings. What better way for your choir to take on the Jabberwock than this rollicking dance in c-minor with rhythmic melodies, dynamic contrasts and a "galumphing" piano accompaniment? Sensible vocal layering make this easy to learn, and the ending bursts with shouts of "Calooh, Callay!" It's an exceptional concert or festival choice! 1771492 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 n Letter from a Girl to the WorldAndrea Ramsey. This remarkable work has become one of the most popular choices for women's festival choirs all over the country. 10074607 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 l Life Has Loveliness to SellRobert Sieving. This festival/honor choir piece is a soaring melodic rendition of the familiar Sara Teasdale text, enfolded within warm harmonic textures and a luxuriant piano accompaniment. 10457453 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 l Life's MysteryJonny Priano. The delicate mystery of love has been the subject of poets and composers many times over. In this sophisticated setting, Priano suggests that the answer lies in the giving of oneself to another without expecting anything in return. Exquisite! 10453217 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 Gabriel's Oboe 10299100 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Let the River Run 10309665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Light of a Clear Blue Morning 10092212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 new! Psalm of Life 10456912 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 The Water is Wide 10299095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Will There Really Be a Morning? 10015881 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 As founder and Artistic Director of the choral ensemble Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson has cultivated a unique voice as a composer and arranger. From pop arrangements to original settings of serious poetry, the scope of his writing is well represented in this selection of his outstanding publications. A m e r i c A n c o m p o s e r Craig Hella Johnson

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