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2014 Fall Choral

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167 Order Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / FAX 1-800-260-1482 / Internet jwpepper.com / E-mail [email protected] Concert Music Go to cart Multicultural/World Music l Eatnenmen Vuelie (Fairest Lord Jesus)Frode Fjellheim. The opening musical number from the Disney animated feature "Frozen," this song is inspired by indigenous Saami and Norwegian culture, a combination of Saami yoiking and the Danish Christmas hymn Dejlig er jorden, or Fairest Lord Jesus, by B.S. Ingemann. Yoik is a very old vocal tradition among the Saami people of Scandinavia and Russia, characterized by short melodic phrases that repeat again and again, with small variations. With English, German and Norwegian versions of the text, synthesizer, percussion and optional male yoik. 3298108 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4 Fais Do Do (Acadian Lullaby)arr. Susan Brumfield. This soothing piece for treble choirs captures the Cajun style with simplicity and charm. It is very sweet and pretty, with a lovely melody and harmonies. The performance notes give a brief history of the song as well as a phonetic alphabet key and English translation of the French verses: "Go to sleep, Colas my little brother, go to sleep, you will have your milk..." 10431468 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 Ht Famine Songarr. Matthew Culloton. This unique a cappella work captures the drama of the survival of the Sudanese people during the famine of the 1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my soul, please free my hands from this barren soil. Ease my mother, ease my child, earth and sky be reconciled..." 3303263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Feel Goodarr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott. Feel Good is a contemporary Afro-American gospel song that should be performed with joy, exuberance and enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic with judicious hand claps and utilizing a secular text of positiveness and high self-esteem, this exciting work is certain to be a favorite of singers and audiences alike! 1874163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Five Hebrew Love SongsEric Whitacre. Written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a trip to Switzerland, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive and idiomatic collection for mixed or women's choruses. The suite is set for piano and violin, but may also be performed with string quartet. 3296219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 3299116 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 5975230 Instrumental Parts String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 5991450 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . 40.00 9520730 Instrumental Parts Violin Accompaniment . . . . . 9.00 Funga Alafia (Song of Welcome)arr. Jill Gallina. Choreography is included in this joyful piece, based on a traditional song of welcome sung in many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health, blessings, and peace are expressed throughout. Parts for claves, bongos, and conga enhance the African feeling, while phrases of vocal speech seem to invite everyone to join in the celebration! 10190826 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10190827 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 t Gabi Gabiarr. William Powell. This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy! Full of dynamic contrasts, exciting percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures, this is an exceptional multicultural selection that we recommend very highly. 3207750 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 3299321 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 n Gate Gate (Gone, Gone)Brian Tate. Joyful energy, dance-like rhythms, effective handclaps, and shifting meters all come together in this exuberant choral feature that is based on a Buddhist mantra. Repetitive melodies dance freely through alternating meters, while the piano accompaniment provides color and flair. A popular choice for more capable choirs, it is simply an unforgettable multicultural selection. 5775374 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 n Gloria from Missa KenyaPaul Basler. This impressive work is filled with wonderful rhythms. Featuring African drums and hand claps, it is composed for tenor solo (performable by soprano) with choral backup. A joyful, vibrant work! 5439260 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 H Good Night (A Russian Song)Dmitri Kabal- evsky/arr. Rao. Arranged for unison or two-part voices, this Russian song, taught to Doreen Rao by Dmitri Kabalevsky, may be accompanied by piano or Orff instruments. 1665843 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Haidaarr. Henry Leck. Based on a Chassidic round, this arrangement is excellent to help a beginning chorus to sing together in parts. First sung in unison, then in a three-part round, the music is fun and easily accessible. The word "Haida" has no specific meaning, but is meant to be treated much like "lah" in American folk music. 5303532 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 t Hakuna Mungu Kama WeweKirk Aamot. This popular worship song from Kenya can be performed in a variety of ways: by adding movement while singing, incorporating percussion instruments into the performance, or as a processional. Opening with a simple unison melody, the song progresses into two parts and finally adds a descant-like third voice part. This is a marvelous multicultural feature for a cappella choirs! 10351129 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10437297 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90 n Hala Lala Layyaarr. Audrey Snyder. Here's a refreshing change of pace for the multicultural spot on your program: a Lebanese song of friendship with a danceable beat and a positive message. The accompaniment track is very cool, too. It's a creative, well-crafted setting that will bring a colorful touch of middle-eastern charm to your performance! 10310190 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10310191 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10310192 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 H Halle, Halle, Hallearr. Hal Hopson. This Caribbean tune may well be the most popular of the new multicultural songs that have found their way into the choral repertoire. Hal Hopson's setting of this infectious melody is one that will have your listeners humming and singing along. The perfect combination of original verses by Hal and the easy optional percussion make this setting irresistibly catching! 3133386 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3235785 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10425480 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 3133394 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 H HashivenuNira Chen/arr. Rao. Performable by unison voices or as either a two or three-part canon, this Israeli folk song, edited by Doreen Rao, is quite effective in a variety of performance situations. 1656560 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Hine Ma Tovarr. Allan Naplan. Inspired by Psalm 133, Hine Ma Tov is translated "How good it is for all of us to dwell together in peace." The meaning of the Hebrew text is universal, as is the appeal of the lively music, which cleverly shifts between major and minor. The delightful "lai lai lai" refrain will make your audience want to clap along! 10370730 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 1978097 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Hine Ma Tovarr. Lon Beery. Two popular Jewish folk songs are joined in this creative medley based on a poignant text, which speaks of dwelling together in unity and harmony. A cello part is provided for the TTB voicing, while a violin part has been included for the three-part mixed and two-part settings. For any occasion with a unity or brotherhood theme, this is guaranteed to be a rewarding experience for your singers and audiences! Highly recommended! 10303151 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10303152 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 10303153 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10295929 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 n Hisakata (The Gentle Light of Spring)Victor C. Johnson. This superb setting of a traditional Japanese text captures the ancient mystery of Japan through haunting melodies and simple harmonies. Parts (included) for flute, wind chimes and triangle add wonderful color and texture, creating an authentic cultural experience. A pronunciation guide is included for the four Japanese words; the middle section is in English: "Spring has come, and once again the sun shines in the sky..." 10366646 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10366647 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 n Ho, Ho, Watanay (Sleep, Sleep, Little One) Greg Gilpin. Incorporating partner melodies, echo, and simple two-part singing, this soothing, gentle setting is an excellent choice for teaching soft, lyrical singing. The repetitive chorus is in Iroquois, while the verses are in English. Add the optional parts for recorder (or flute) and percussion to enhance the Native American flavor. 10366649 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10366650 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 l Hopsa! Lisella!arr. Russell Robinson. Hopsa! Lisella!, an eighteenth-century Alsatian folk song, quite literally sways back and forth as it is sung. The feeling of acceleration typical of the style is captured through ritards, accelerandos, and tempo changes at the beginning of each verse. Add tambourine and triangle to enhance the French character of the song. This accessible setting will work nicely with any women's group. A French pronunciation guide is available as a free download from the publisher's website. 10445660 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 H Hotaru Koi (Ho, Firefly)Ro Ogura. This arrangement of the Japanese children's song continues to be a popular choice for state and regional festival lists. 1636257 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 4 I Hear the Windmillarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This fast-moving setting of the French Canadian folksong J'entends le Moulin is perfect for developing choirs. Optional percussion parts, English or French lyrics, and performance suggestions make this accessible work a delight to prepare and perform! Highly recommended! 10457304 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10457306 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10457517 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 l Ib AsheBrian Tate. From West Africa comes this celebratory chant honoring one's ancestors. It is an invitation for all to gather and bring their energy together in celebration. Beginning with a wash of vocal sound, the solo takes over and a 12/8 dance rhythm begins, setting a joyous mood. There are many opportunities for improvisation, capturing the West African sound in both the vocals and the accompaniment. 10453833 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10453837E Instrumental Parts ePrint Bass/Percussion. . . . . . . . . 10.00 If You Could Hear My VoiceJim Papoulis. Jim Papoulis is the master of easy-to-sing choral pieces with a "world music" theme, and this rhythmic, uplifting song is a superb example of his work! It proclaims, "there is a voice inside me and I must let it sing." Highly recommended! 10321115 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 l Ili-Ili Tulog Anay (Hush, Sleep for Now)arr. Jude B. Roldan. This tender lullaby from the Panay Island in the Philippines is traditionally sung by a sister or other female relative to help the child fall asleep while the mother is at work. The gentle melody is well supported by the vocal and piano underlay, but it may be sung a cappella. In the Visayan language, with English translation and pronunciation guide. 10439047 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 ImbakwaJim Papoulis. Beautifully melodic, with a great beat and a great message, this "world music" piece has a text in Swahili which translates as, "We have a right." Imbakwa was written for the score of a film about an organization benefiting orphans in Tanzania. The organization, called TunaHAKI, uses the arts to empower children to have the future they deserve. A hand-drum part is included in the choral score. Highly recommended! 10340678 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 In the Stillnessarr. Audrey Snyder. A Japanese haiku from the nineteenth century shapes the atmosphere of this graceful setting. With gentle call-and-response vocal lines and an expressive accompaniment, the text translates as: "In the stillness, fireflies are glowing over deep water." 10364604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10364605 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10364606 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10389822E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00 In This Ancient House (Momoshiki Ya)Ruth Morris Gray. With its haunting melody and open fourth and fifth harmonies, this gentle setting of a traditional Japanese poem captures the mystery of ancient Japan. The Japanese text alternating with the English translation is easy to learn and evokes images of ages past. A pronunciation and translation guide is included. The finger cymbals complement the distinctly Asian flavor of this delightfully evocative piece! 10043514 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10043463 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10047872 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 10047156 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.95 H Inscription of HopeZ. Randall Stroope. A profoundly moving text, written on a cellar wall during the rise of Nazi Germany, joins with original music to create a deeply emotional expression of hope for all mankind. With brief narration and the echo of a Russian folk melody, this is an important contribution to the concert repertoire for more discerning choirs! 1910504 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 3073038 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 1910512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307417 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307418 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10006345 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 10011541 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95 n It Takes a VillageJoan Szymko. The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience favorite! 3277274 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 3277266 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10423621 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H J'entends Le Moulinarr. Emily Crocker. Hear the steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk setting of the French Canadian folk ong, which uses alternate French and English text. "I hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use the pronunciation guide on the inside cover or the Teaching P/A CD to practice the French lyrics. This is easy and fun to sing! 10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10030299 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99 H Jabula JesuStephen Hatfield. All the exotic feeling of this African folksong is captured in Stephen Hatfield's exciting arrangement, which can be performed unaccompanied or with two or more drummers playing tom-toms or congas. Thorough performance notes on the rhythmic ostinatos and a translation and pronunciation guide for the Zulu text are included. Solo highlights for soprano and tenor contrast very effectively with the full chorus in this excellent cross-cultural selection! 1956614 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95

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