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2015 Fall Choral

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65 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] Christmas & holiday Go to cart African Noel—arr. Andre Thomas. Andre Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to sing tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers of sound and the constant rhythmic patterns add vitality and intensity and are sure to make this the highlight of your Christmas program! Add the optional congas and tambourine for that authentic effect. 10518754 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4 Ale Pun—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This vibrantly rhythmic and percussive setting of the traditional Spanish tune is all decked out with a new English text and is absolutely infectious. The original Spanish is offered as a performance option, along with a pronunciation guide and translation, although the piece may be performed entirely in English. Percussion parts for tambourine, triangle, finger cymbals, jingle bells and wood block are included which will add a festive flair to this exciting multicultural creative programming gem. A learning resource page is included. 10512947 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512948 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 4 The Christmas Song—Mel Torme & Robert Wells/arr. Mark Hayes. "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." This holiday classic was a signature song for Nat King Cole, and it's simply one of the most famous and favorite Christmas songs of all time! Mark Hayes' lush orchestration wraps every gorgeous voicing in a beautiful musical package to be opened at your next holiday or Christmas concert. Highly recommended! 10510731 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10510919 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10510920E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . . 55.00 4 The Christmas Waltz—Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne/arr. Mark Hayes. Originally written for and premiered by Frank Sinatra as the B-side of his White Christmas recording, this holiday favorite has been covered by more than forty artists, including Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, Kristin Chenoweth, and Harry Connick, Jr. Mark Hayes' superb choral arrangement brings out all the sparkle and warmth of the original. "Frosted window panes..." Highly recommended! 10515739 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10515741 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 4 December Prayer—arr. Greg Gilpin. Memories of winter, family and friends are recalled in this poignant, tender ballad from Idina Menzel's Holiday Wishes CD. Highly effective for both holiday and winter programs, this is very sweet. "...sing the song within the silence, that hope and love are everywhere." 10514813 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10514814 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 4 El Desembre Congelat— arr. Russell Robinson. Painting the scene of a cold and windy December night and the birth of the Christ-child, or "Rose," this Catalonian carol is set for young male voices using first the Catalan language, then English. Supported by a flowing piano accompaniment, the melody is shared by both parts and joined by a simple descant where the option of a cappella singing is given. 10508274 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . 44.99 4 Fruitcake—Philip Hagemann & Penny Leka. This fun novelty piece has been a favorite of choirs around the world for 50 years! To celebrate its anniversary, it is now available in five newly engraved voicings, a whimsical recorded accompaniment, and easy-to-teach "choral- ography," available on the With a Song! DVD. Throughout this wacky piece, the ingredients for fruitcake are added one by one, creating a musical recipe to reward your singers with that infamous holiday treat! 10514850 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10514851 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 10514967 DVD-With A Song Choral Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 4 A Gift for the King—Laura Farnell. "Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax..." This beautiful, expressive original weaves fragments of carols into the musical texture. With a reflective text and a warm C-instrument obbligato, this is a wonderful selection for school, church, and community choirs at Christmas. The gift for the King is a song of peace. 10517180 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen— arr. Elizabeth Campbell. What a great way to feature the gentlemen of your middle school, junior high or high school chorus! Your guys get to imitate the sound of a swinging, walking string bass as they lay the foundation for the tune, introduced by the girls. Then the girls have fun singing the bass line up an octave while the boys carry the melody. Also available for TTBB, this is the ultimate men's novelty feature! Complete with finger snaps and a whispered "Yeah!" at the end, it is extremely cool, and is guaranteed to be a huge hit with your students and audiences! 10510011 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (with Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite")— Tchaikovsky/arr. Larry Shackley. Inspired by his arrangement in The International Carol Library British Isles (70/1683L), Larry Shackley presents an imaginative choral setting of the perennial Christmas favorite. Perfect for worship and concerts, it features inventive references to Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," and the accompaniment lends additional sparkle to this lively piece. 10520076 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10089837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 Here We Come A-Caroling— arr. Becki Slagle Mayo. From the rollicking piano and vocal introduction to the final "fa-la-la-la!", treble choirs will experience the joy of the season while learning this well-known carol, also known as Here We Come A-Wassailing. Expressing wishes for happiness and prosperity in the coming new year, its roots come from the European tradition of street caroling. "Love and joy come to you, and a merry Christmas too!" 10509965 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 Here We Come A-Caroling— arr. Kirby Shaw. This joyful calypso-style arrangement is easy enough to learn and add to your a cappella repertoire for the holidays this year. There's plenty of repetition, and the "Bop bop bah dot" figures will make it a total blast to rehearse and perform. You'll want to sing this in your holiday concert as well as for caroling and community performances! Highly recommended! 10517214 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day— John Baptiste Calkin/arr. Ryan O'Connell. This fresh arrangement treats the traditional English carol like a contemporary theater piece. You may recognize the words and the tune, but you'll hear the meaning for the very first time, and Longfellow's text is still poignant today as we continue to strive for "peace on earth, good will to men." 10514874 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10514875 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 I Saw Three Ships—arr. Cristi Cary Miller. This accessible carol arrangement for young male voices has a charming, lilting Celtic feel, especially with the penny whistle/recorder obbligato, providing a wonderful opportunity for your guys to develop important choral skills early in the year. 10432149 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10455582 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.99 Kings' Processional—Debra Morton. This strophic setting, based on an ancient Advent play, depicts each of the three Magi in the bass, baritone and tenor sections, respectively. Effective as a processional, but also successful when performed on risers, it may be sung with or without piano and percussion (triangle, tambourine, bass drum). Sung in Latin throughout, this is a powerful portrayal of the pilgrimage of the three Kings! 10443514 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 Little Saint Nick—Mike Love & Brian Wilson/ arr. Christopher Peterson. Your men's choir will most definitely have fun, fun, fun with this 1963 holiday pop classic by The Beach Boys! An absolute must for your holiday concert, this terrific arrangement will showcase your male voices and drive your audience wild! Highly recommended! 10455753 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10455754 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10455755E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 15.00 The Shepherd's Spiritual— arr. Donald Moore. Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow that your male ensemble will enjoy singing year after year! It's a great confidence-builder, an exciting audience-pleaser, and just plain fun for all involved, especially when you use the tambourine part! 3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There will be rest, and sure stars shining over the rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest, serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful musical imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an artfully crafted accompaniment, contrasting dynamics, and warm, colorful harmonies create a magical effect. This is an extraordinarily good choice for performances all year! Highly recommended! 10047922 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 H Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (from "Frostiana")—Randall Thompson. Based on one of the most famous of Robert Frost's poems, this setting by Randall Thompson is an excellent choice for men's voices. It has become a classic in the repertoire. 344978 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The "faint music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/ A straw-lined manger, safe and warm/And Mary singing lullabies/To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs." Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve. 10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch— arr. Jeff Funk. Featured in the ever-popular Dr. Seuss cartoon "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," this delightfully dramatic song is a natural for young and developing choirs! Set in a minor key, with theatrical effects in the accompaniment, spoken lines and wonderfully entertaining lyrics, this arrangement is sure to be a hit in your holiday performance! 3262110 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 3262128 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 HOLIDAY FEATURES FOR MEN New and top-selling winter and holiday selections for men's choirs!

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