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2016 Fall Choral

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109 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] concert music Go to cart Secular Concert All Voicings medium-easy n Hope is the Breath of MusicVictor C. Johnson. Hope is the Breath of Music fully displays Victor Johnson's ability to write for women's voices. With text that speaks of the power that music has to lift our spirits, this exquisite selection is beautiful from start to finish. 10519904 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10520040 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 How Can I Keep from Singing?Jay Althouse. Singers will cherish this sublime Quaker song, taken from our rich heritage of American folk music. As experienced conductors have come to expect from the gifted arranger, Jay's setting is artful in its simplicity, elegant in its effect. 10453053 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453055 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453057 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 How Can I Stop Singing My Song?Cynthia Gray. A strong choice for any concert program! Celebrating the power of music, this spectacular original in minor mode is full of driving rhythmic excitement clear through to its exhilarating conclusion! In stunning contrast, a softer middle section changes the mood before it weaves its way back to the vigorous, rhythmic feeling of the work. The perfect concert opener, this is also ideal for "Music In Our Schools Month" celebrations. 3128873 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10 How Like a WinterRuth Morris Gray. "How like a winter hath my absence been, like a winter, from thee..." This artful setting of a text by William Shakespeare works equally well as a winter piece or as a secular concert work. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances to attain the most expressive performance. Haunting! 10604441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10274943 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10274944 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 4 The HurricanePaul David Thomas. This piece really conveys the excitement of a hurricane! Knee slaps, finger snaps and blowing sounds effectively imitate the rain and wind while the piano contributes just the right percussive effects to complete the illusion of the storm. "Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky!" 10583532 Two-Part or Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H I Am a Small Part of the WorldSally Albrecht & Jay Althouse. Dramatic! Full of strength, power and determination! With an incredibly strong text and solid choral writing, this is an excellent choice for a multitude of functional uses and for any size choir, from very small to massed festival choirs. Starting small, building and then ending quietly, this is certain to raise "goosebumps" in your singers and audiences alike! 1827583 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 1827591 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 3286010 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 I Am the RiverAmy Feldman Bernon. "I am the river and I am like you...losing my way and then finding it again..." This sensitive, introspective original text, portraying the river as a metaphor for life, is one that is especially meaningful to students at the middle school and high school levels. A flowing, memorable song with colorful vocal layering, beautiful contrasts and easy optional solo opportunities, this is an outstanding piece that your students will be inspired to sing! 10047269 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3128766 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10044091 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10047809 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 H I Dream a WorldAndre Thomas. "I dream a world where man no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn..." The introspective and contemplative lyrics of the great African-American poet Langston Hughes grace this marvelous, expressive work. Dedicated to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, this will be a gripping program feature. Highly recommended! 3295803 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 3296679 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 10590412 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10064634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10590413 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10067645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 10590414 P/A CD Full Orchestra. . . . . 26.95 10047850 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 n I Dream a WorldDavid Brunner. This classic and inspirational text by Langston Hughes is appropriate in school or church, and it is a great vehicle for teaching your singers about hopes and dreams and that their dreams can make a difference. The music is tuneful, sturdy and strong and makes a wonderful concert closer. "Sing as though your dream can make a difference" is the message we all need to hear and sing. 10519317 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4 I Plant You a GardenCharlotte Lee & Greg Gilpin. "I plant you a garden, an acre or more, that brightens and blesses what life holds in store..." These words of caring, comfort and encouragement join with gently flowing musical lines to create a lovely, inspiring work that is a superb choice for graduation or any moving-on ceremony. 10590426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10590427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 n I RememberSarah Quartel. Here is a lyric beauty for two-part women, with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in my eyes..." Perfect for graduation or any other occasion, this is beautifully done! 10354614 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 n I See a StarGreg Gilpin. Simply charming for young and developing choirs, and now for SATB voices, this touching piece offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace, and love that it needs. With memorable melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star light, star bright, first star I see tonight," it is usable throughout the year as a song of peace and will make an especially effective addition to Christmas, winter, and holiday concerts. 10519889 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 I Shall Not Live in VainRuth Morris Gray. This textured work of art is built on a captivating melodic theme that echoes and overlaps through the voices and an optional instrumental obbligato. Emily Dickinson's words are truly inspiring. There is simply no better choice for three-part choirs. Visit alfred. com/choralparts to download the free violin part. 10453072 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453073 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 n I Will Lift My Voice and Sing!Victor C. Johnson. Victor Johnson's celebratory original features a text adapted from Psalms. Opening with a stately, majestic fanfare, it moves into jubilant high gear featuring a rhythmically driving accompaniment and percussive hand claps. The lyrical, flowing middle section provides a unique contrast for this exciting work that is equally appropriate for use in both school and church settings. A learning resource page is included. 10512766 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512767 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512768 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512769 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 n I Would Be TrueMark Patterson. This stunning original, based on the poem My Creed by Howard Arnold Walter, is one of strength, honor, humility, and purpose. Perfect for high school men's voices, it is full of tonal color and lush harmonies, and the text is inspiring: "...I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare... I would be true." Highly recommended! 10510047 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 IfMark Patterson. "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain..." Emily Dickinson's well-known poem is the creative force behind this gorgeous concert work. Lovely unison singing and simple, tasteful harmonic passages beautifully paint the text as it conveys its message of love and generosity of spirit. 10567937 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10567938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 H If Music Be the Food of LoveDavid Dickau. The romantic style of this setting is lush, expressive, and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am filled with joy..." The work is a superior choice as a concert finale or any time a selection with a "music" theme is appropriate. 5570528 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 l If Music Be the Food of LoveHenry Purcell/ arr. Russell Robinson. Now available in this setting for developing mixed choirs, this choral masterwork by Henry Purcell is essential Baroque literature at all levels. The first and second verses of this arrangement are musically identical, to aid in quick learning. Excellent performance notes give fascinating insight into the origins of the work, with text by the 17th-century poet Henry Heveningham. 10590429 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10618157 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 44.95 n In Flanders Fieldsarr. Roger Emerson. This setting of the famous World War I-era poem by John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity and emotional impact. An excellent choice for any concert occasion, including Memorial Day and veteran's ceremonies. 3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 3115656 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10048688 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10048692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10048693E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00 4t In the EveningJay Althouse. In this original composition, a unison pitch becomes a cluster chord and then blossoms into full contemporary choral harmony. Ample text painting, passing dissonance, and sensitive tempo and dynamic changes make this an excellent choice for a cappella choirs! 10590231 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10590232 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4 In the Name of MusicWanetta Hill & Victor C. Johnson. "In the name of music, I shall sing of breathtaking wonders and beautiful things..." You will not find a better music-themed piece for your choir! Superb in music and text, this offers an ideal opportunity to further music advocacy in your community and to instill in your students a lifelong love of singing. Highly recommended! 10592965 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10592966 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10592967 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 n In Time of Silver RainAudrey Snyder. "In time of silver rain, the earth puts forth new life again..." The subtle imagery of an awakening spring is beautifully portrayed in this exquisite setting of the Langston Hughes text. Now available for SATB, this has been a longtime favorite in the SSA version. 10517375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 1973726 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Includes interviews BROTHERS, SING ON! Conducting the Tenor-Bass Choir Jonathan Palant. An ideal resource for choral directors, teachers-in-training, singers, and choral enthusiasts, this practical volume explores the challenges and rewards of working with evolving adolescent through adult male singers. In addition to his own valuable insights, Dr. Palant includes interviews with over two dozen seasoned vocal music educators. Topics include: A History of Men's Choral Singing; Anatomy of the Male Voice; The Product: Choral Tone; Intonation; Parts and Placement; The Adolescent Male Voice: Categorization to Maturation; Programming and Repertoire Selection; Auditions; Warm- Ups; Sight-Singing; Recruiting; Fundraising and Travel. Sample programs and repertoire lists are also included. 10456302 Paperback Book . . . . 22.99 Rounds for performance THE BOOK OF ROUNDS Emil Adler, Julie Flanders & Keiji Ishiguri. A series of seven rhapsodic musical rounds, with words by Julie Flanders and music by Emil Adler, recorded by an angelic choir of singers from Yale University. These rounds will be fun to rehearse and perform as they offer opportunities for building choral skills and developing mindfulness and community within your ensemble. Ideal for singers at the high school level, the rounds offer flexible performance options and include suggestions for adding sign language to further enhance your performance. Includes: Beauty; Believe; Earth; Grace; Home; Know; Rain. 10455993 Mixed Voices Book Any Combination . . . . . 5.95 " I like the many ways you can refine/ organize a search." —Lindsay North, Band Director, Elroy, WI

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