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2015 Fall Choral

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83 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] Christmas & holiday Go to cart Collections and Larger Works n A Cappella Carols for Sidewalk Carolers compiled & edited by Robert Batastini. Here is a fabulous collection of a cappella Christmas carols that will not break the bank! Its usefulness extends well beyond just outdoor caroling, and contains solid arrangements of both sacred and secular songs that can be done in unison or harmony. Titles included are: Angels We Have Heard On High; Deck the Halls; Go Tell It On the Mountain; God Rest You Merry Gentlemen; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Here We Come A-Wassailing; Jingle Bells; Joy To the World; Mary Had a Baby; Silent Night; O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Twelve Days of Christmas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 5940440 SATB/Unison Book . . . . . . . . 4.50 t A Cappella Christmas, Anarr. Kirby Shaw. Celebrate the season with these tasty vocal jazz settings of your holiday favorites. Includes: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year; Let It Snow! Let It Snow!; Silver Bells; Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (with Frosty The Snow Man) and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire). 1970888 SATB Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 t A Cappella Jazz Pop Holidayarr. Deke Sharon. From Contemporary A Cappella Publishing comes this collection of five fun arrangements: Little Saint Nick; Holly Jolly Christmas; Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree; Rudolph, the Red- Nosed Reindeer and Joy to the World. 3303890 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Amahl and the Night VisitorsGian- Carlo Menotti. Audiences for more than two generations have been profoundly moved by the story of Amahl, the crippled shepherd boy, and the visit of the three Magi on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ child. The vocal score requires a cast of six, chorus parts may be performed separately as a concert feature. 434340 SATB Vocal Score Piano Reduction . . . . . . . . . 27.00 434258 Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 n The Blenders' a Cappella Christmasarr. Deke Sharon. This holiday collection from Contemporary A Cappella Publishing includes: Angels We Have Heard On High; The Christmas Song; Christmas Time Is Here; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer; Silent Night and The First Noel. 3303894 TTBB Choral Score . . . . . . . 15.00 t Carolers Handbookarr. Mark Hanson/ edited by Teena Chinn. The Caroler's Handbook provides a fresh approach to the standard carols we have come to associate with the holiday season. Although each a cappella choral setting has been designed to enhance the inherent characteristics of the original carol, no two carols have been approached in exactly the same way. This adds a vitality and versatility to the handbook seldom found in collections of this type, while, in the meantime, providing the choral director with a dynamic tool for use in his or her holiday program planning. 1794023 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . 7.99 Good King Wenceslas (Gentle Mary Laid Her Child)—arr. John A. Behnke. Good King Wenceslas and In the Bleak Midwinter cleverly combine in this attractive arrangement. The excitement continues to the end with an eight measure flourish that will "wow" all who hear it! There are no bell changes in this selection that can be played from memory and without using tables. This work is perfect for outreach programs and caroling. 10455030 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50 I Wonder as I Wander—John Jacob Niles/ arr. Peggy Bettcher. The ethereal sound of singing bells opens this lovely arrangement which combines two haunting Christmas melodies, the Appalachian folk tune I Wonder as I Wander and Coventry Carol. Artistically woven together, this contemplative composition is a poignant expression of faith for any Christmas service or program. 10452285 3/5 Octave opt. 3 to 5 Octave Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L2 5.25 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear— arr. Lloyd Larson. A sweet lullaby for the manger, this accessible arrangement is a perfect choice for Christmas Eve services when something very special is needed. A key change in the middle section introduces a gentler tone that builds to a hopeful celebration of faith. A stunning and expressive selection - beautifully done and highly recommended! 10454824 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50 Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine— arr. Jason W. Krug. Hear the true essence of Christmas with this lovely arrangement of the traditional German carol. Gently flowing eighth notes by the optional handchimes support the simple melody very effectively. Shifting harmonies and expressive playing lead to a musical climax taking place just before the end, when the bells echo the name "Jesus, Jesus." 10455031 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50 Keep It Simple (Carols for Chimes or Bells)— Lloyd Larson. This accessible and versatile three- octave collection is designed to be presented on either handchimes or handbells. Your inexperienced ringers will love the selections that include some of the prominent Yuletide melodies in fresh new settings. Quickly learned, these arrangements make ideal considerations for worship or concerts during the busy Christmas season. Titles: We Three Kings; Joy to the World; O Come, All Ye Faithful; In the Bleak Midwinter; Silent Night, Holy Night; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and Away in a Manger/Still, Still, Still. 10009755 3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 10.95 Let Heaven and Earth Sing Gloria!— arr. Dan R. Edwards. Announce the great news of Christ’s birth with this high-energy arrangement in Baroque style using martellato, shakes and mallets to enhance the effect. Excerpts from Joy to the World, Gloria (Vivaldi), O Come All Ye Faithful and Ding Dong Merrily on High are interspersed throughout to proclaim the excitement and celebration surrounding Christ's birth. Ringers and audiences will enjoy this joyful piece that is perfect for Christmas Eve worship or concerts. 10454997 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95 The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Tammy Waldrop. This popular melody has become part of the Christmas tradition in song, and this charming setting includes an optional processional and a part for triangle and hand drum. The format works equally well for 2, 3, or 4 octaves of handbells and is appropriate in both worship or school concert settings. 10031494 2/4 Octave with opt. Triangle & Hand Drum. . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.95 Lo, How a Rose—arr. Cathy Moklebust. Cathy Moklebust uses singing bell and LV to create a stunning lush and moving arrangement of the 16th century carol Lo, How a Rose. The gentle and ethereal sound of the bells may be accompanied by optional strings, organ, or even electronic keyboard using a string setting. With minimal bell changes, a relaxed tempo and expressive ringing, this flexible, accessible arrangement is sure to become a favorite in the Christmas handbell repertoire. 10456882 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95 10456884 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.95 10456888 Instrumental Parts Strings & Organ. . . .15.95 Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Anna Laura Page. Tender and moving, this arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song mixes bells and optional chimes throughout its lyrical tapestry. Artistic variations on the theme are nicely penned into the introduction, which then follows the main melody in gentle symmetry. All ringers eventually have an opportunity to inherit their own portion of the original line as it skillfully weaves its way through a beautifully well formed landscape. 10282219 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 3.99 Now the Green Blade Riseth—Kevin McChesney. The French Carol Noel Nouvelet has alternate texts which allow it to be used at Christmas and Easter. This version opens with malleted rhythms which repeat beneath the tune, driving it forward. A full sounding arrangement this one keeps every hand busy yet still is very workable. An excellent medium level work. 3067717 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50 10487029 Instrumental Parts Orchestration . . . . .29.95 10487031 Instrumental Parts Concert Band Accomp.. . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 8058528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05 Pat a Pan—Bernard De La Monnoye/ arr. Sandra Eithun. Mimicking the sound of a drum in title, instrumentation, and technique, this Sandra Eithun arrangement will be a delight during the Christmas season. A mysterious, ethereal introduction leads to an outstanding percussive malleted-bell accompaniment with optional hand drum. Add the optional finger cymbals and wind chimes to the melody to add sparkle and depth. 10455014 3/6 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95 Still, Still, Still—arr. Susan T. Nelson. This lovely setting of the Christmas classic evokes the peaceful scene surrounding the nativity. Playable on either bells or chimes, it is simply beautiful and elegant enough for adults to enjoy, yet provides ample opportunity for children's ensembles to be successful. 10454917 2/3 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50 H Twelve Bells of Christmas No. 2— Patricia Sanders Cota. An effective use of only 12 handbells is featured in this Christmas collection that includes: Mary Did You Know?; Come On, Ring Those Bells; Good King Wenceslas; He Is Born; West Indies Carol and I Saw Three Ships. 3267028 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 7.95 Twelve Bells +1 for Christmas—arr. Patricia Cota. With her new Twelve Bells +1 for Christmas, Patricia Cota adds another exciting collection to her very successful Twelve Bells series. All are creative arrangements that are sufficiently challenging for all ringers and allow for flexibility in bell assignments. Titles include: Good Christian Men, Rejoice; What Child Is This?; O Come, Little Children; The Holly and the Ivy; Ding, Dong, Merrily on High and Come, Shepherd, Rise! 10452278 Handbells 4 to 6 Ringers. . . . . . . . . . . . .7.95 We Three Kings—arr. Sondra K. Tucker. This ebullient setting of We Three Kings transports your audience back in time as it evokes the pilgrimage through the desert of the Wise Men. Judicious use of thumb- damp keeps the texture light as the caravan travels along before fading slowly into the distance. This exciting piece is perfect for intermediate choirs who want to add some sparkle to either worship or concert performances. 10456958 3/5 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50 What Child Is This?—arr. Derek Hakes. The beloved carol is featured in an accessible rendition that includes some mild ringing techniques to enhance the melodic contour. Effective with either bells, chimes or a combination of both. 10052658 2/3 Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95 " I absolutely LOVE the Editors' Choice option where I am able to view and listen to the entire piece before I order it! It made choosing music for my holiday concert so much more fun, and a lot easier!" — Kimber Kalicky, Choral Director Grasonville, MD

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