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2016 Fall Choral

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103 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] concert music Go to cart Secular Concert All Voicings easy Breathe Soft, Ye WindsGreg Gilpin. Greg Gilpin's skillful writing and sensitive interpretation create an expressive piece that brings understanding to the poignant text by the 18th-century poet Ambrose Philips. Stunning in its simplicity, with intelligent voice-leading, practical ranges and clear phrasing, this will allow choirs to sound their very best in no time at all. "Breathe soft, ye winds, ye waters, gently flow. Shield her, ye trees, ye flow'rs, around her grow..." Highly recommended! 10514761 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10514762 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10514763 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 4 The BumblebeeSally K. Albrecht. A true charmer! The original text cleverly hovers along the pitches of the major scale, and a slower middle section, in the parallel minor key, provides a perfect opportunity to discover and discuss tempo and tonality. Complete with staging suggestions on the video DVD, this is simply delightful for young singers - your students will want to perform it again and again! Highly recommended! 10604617 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 10604614 DVD-Step One! Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99 n Busy, Busy BumblebeeGreg Gilpin. Your young singers will have a wonderful time making buzzing sounds and having fun with the diction, dynamics, and alliteration in this clever piece! The 6/8 feel emphasizes the rhythm of the text while the piano accompaniment emulates the sound of a bumblebee "darting and diving all around." This creative programming gem is sure to have your students buzzing for more! Highly recommended! 10307388 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10307389 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 ButterflyAndy Beck. In this captivating original for young voices, a staccato piano motive represents the darting flight of a butterfly while the playful melody and flowing refrain suggest the fluttering of its wings. Even the words are suggestive of the butterfly's movement: "I, butterfly, wanna fly, butterfly, in the meadow as you do. I'll try, butterfly, but I cannot fly like you..." Highly recommended! 10274801 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 n Cantate CanonDonald Moore. Here's a delightful little canon that's fun to learn and fun to sing! The contrasting center section sets off the canonic ends, while the optional flute adds to the light-hearted feel. Your students will be swept up in the forward motion as the lines and text unfold. Highly recommended! 10510063 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10006227 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 4 Captain JinksCristi Cary Miller. This 19th- century soldiers' song paints a humorous view of army life and will be a fun tongue-in-cheek novelty for a young male choir! Great staging and choreography adds a comedic touch to your next concert! 10544562 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10544563 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99 4 CaterpillarRuth Morris Gray. This is delightful! Based on a poem by Christina Rossetti, it is a wonderful teaching piece as well as an entertaining concert feature. A playful piano accompaniment and agile choral parts reflect the inching of a caterpillar in motion. Sensible two-part writing allows every singer to take a turn on the main melody as well as a contrasting counterline. Highly recommended! 10590228 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10604579 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 4t ChangesAudrey Snyder. Changing the world starts with just one person! Using a powerful vocal call and response with body percussion, this original work builds confidence and self-awareness through the affirming lyrics and vocal inflections. A refreshing change of pace for any concert! 10605483 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Clever ChameleonAndy Beck. How fun to sing about one of nature's most curious creatures! A whimsical text, bluesy overtones, quirky chromatics, and optional hand percussion paint a clear picture of the skillful lizard and his changing colors. As to be expected from Andy, the two-part writing is spot-on for young choirs! Highly recommended! 10514796 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 H CloudsAndy Beck. Don't miss this wonderful contribution to the repertoire for young choirs! "When you look at the clouds, what do you see? Think of all the possibilities." As the work unfolds, this idea becomes a metaphor for life's amazing potential. Think, imagine, dream as you look at the clouds, and do the same when you look in your heart. Highly recommended! 10087765 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 n CloudsCynthia Gray. This reflective concert piece ponders the human condition, spreading the universal message of peace. Appropriate for all ages, this repertoire staple features an optional P/A CD with two versions of the accompaniment to enhance your choir's performance, no matter their voicing. 1523224 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10457317 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10 1832641 SB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 1489780 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10457318 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10457608 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 n CuriosityAmy F. Bernon. Pique your choir's curiosity with this inquisitive original piece that abounds with delightful nature-inspired imagery: "And the beauty of all that sky above, and the wonders here below make me curious about this world of ours." Repeated melodic material and intervals of a perfect fifth or less ensure accessibility and success. 10519895 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 Dona Nobis Pacem (There Is a Better Way) Brian Tate. The simple Latin prayer expanded with additional English lyrics unfolds naturally in a sweet and open way. This accessible work makes a wonderful benediction for a concert or service, and though written for 3-part treble voices it can easily be adapted to all types of choirs. 10573351 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.90 n DreamAngela & Michael Souders. Young choirs will surely embrace the uplifting message and catchy groove of this contemporary original. The "if you can dream it, you can do it" bridge stacks and builds to an exciting finish! 10501219 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10514790 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Dreams that Children DreamRuth Elaine Schram & Celsie Staggers. There is innocence and optimism in the way children view the world; this inspiring original captures the essence of their delight and wonder. Beginning with the anticipation of morning, then moving into the child's daily exploration of the world, the work culminates in the warm satisfaction of day's end. We are encouraged to dream the dreams that children dream: dreams of hope, happiness, peace and security. This is a wonderful signature piece, filled with lovely melody and sonorous harmony. Its message speaks to everyone, young and old. Highly recommended! 10028598 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10028599 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 n Drying Their WingsGreg Gilpin. Greg's stunning setting of the Vachel Lindsay poem features an expressive accompaniment that flows and weaves underneath the soaring melodic lines which seem to rise and fall, as if flying. This exquisite text allows for interpretation on many levels and sparks imaginative imagery. A wonderful teaching piece, it is also a superb choice for concert or festival. A Learning Resource Page is included. 10512802 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512803 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512804 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 l E Pluribus UnumGreg Gilpin. E Pluribus Unum, "out of many, one," is the phrase on the Seal of the United States. Never codified by law, the phrase was considered a de facto motto of the United States until 1956. This strong setting for developing tenor-bass ensembles affords singers the opportunity to develop independent part singing with pure, uniform Latin vowels. 10592306 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 n Evening Prayer (from "Hansel and Gretel") arr. Audrey Snyder. Treble choirs always enjoy singing this gorgeous melody from Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." In this setting, clarity and simplicity of the musical lines are what make it so perfect as a teaching piece, and so rewarding as a performance feature for young voices. 3277217 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10310133 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 BEST SELLERS Secular Concert Two-Part Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Clever Chameleon—Andy Beck. 10514796 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 When I Close My Eyes— Jim Papoulis & Francisco Nunez. 3299169 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10086103 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 Sing to Me—Andrea Ramsey. 10291193 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Firefly—Andy Beck. 10029937 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 Will There Really Be a Morning?— Craig Hella Johnson. 10015881 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Why We Sing—Greg Gilpin. 3303244 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3303280 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 3701788 Instrumental Parts Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Come to the Music—Joseph Martin. 10510924 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10453568 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10453569 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95 Homeward Bound—Marta Keen/arr. Althouse. 10274940 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 Clap Your Hands and Sing!— Mary Lynn Lightfoot. 10499760 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 There is Peace—Jim Papoulis. 10438974 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Inventive warm-ups! CHOIR BUILDERS Rollo Dilworth. Have fun with your choral warm-ups! With this collection of fifty-four inventive and educational songs and exercises, your choir will beg for more. Start out with the unison pieces and "build" to the more challenging exercises for 2-part, 3-part or 4-part treble or mixed voices. 10022984 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . 29.99 Never too early! CHOIR BUILDERS FOR GROWING VOICES 18 Vocal Exercises for Warm-up & Workout Emily Crocker & Rollo Dilworth. It is never too early to begin teaching proper vocal technique to young singers. Here are 18 fun and original exercises that will get the voices of your young students on the right track to producing a quality sound. Posture, breathing, flexibility, range of voice and more are all addressed in the exercises. Sing along with the demonstration tracks on the enclosed CD for quick learning, or use the accompaniment-only tracks for ear training and assessment options. Get ready to workout to a better sounding choir! Warm-ups include: Articulate!; At the Market; Diction Warm-up; The Giant and the Flea; Interval Training; Phineas the Frog; Tune Your Voices, and more! 10084295 Unison Reproducible Book/CD Volume 1 . . 19.99

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