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2016 Fall Choral

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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2016 Publications) lNew for 2016 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 120 concert music Go to cart Secular Concert All Voicings medium-advanced / Madrigals n The Stars Stand up in the AirEric Barnum. For the accomplished mixed choir, here is a masterful expression of deep sadness for a lost love. Based on a text by Irish poet Thomas MacDonaugh, the work flows with nostalgic imagery and haunting melody. "The stars stand up in the air, the sun and moon are gone, the strand of its waters is bare, and her sway is swept from the swan..." 10090801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H Sure on this Shining NightMorten Lauridsen. "Sure on this shining night of starmade shadows round, kindness must watch for me this side the ground..." In this third movement of his song cycle Nocturnes, Morten Lauridsen's flowing music captures all of the beauty and wonder of James Agee's poem. Set for accompanied SATB voices (with some divisi), and now for TTBB, this is a superb composition for better choirs! 3303314 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10606833 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10083682 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H There Will Be RestFrank Ticheli. Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures bring this work to life with a delicate beauty that perfectly expresses the spirit of the poem. A superior choice for concert appearances with more capable choirs. 8020232 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 H TundraCharles A. Silvestri & Ola Gjeilo. Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native Norway inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this contemporary tone poem. The words and music are fused in a poignant, lyrical way to convey the intense beauty of the landscape. An excellent winter feature or festival choice for mature women's choirs. 10276418 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10297376 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 45.00 l Upon a Wheel of Cloud (Like Rain It Sounded) J.D. Frizzell. A dazzling showpiece for mature ensembles, this masterful work frames a classic Emily Dickinson poem in a dramatic, rhythmically driven setting. Upon a Wheel of Cloud begins a cappella and develops into an intriguing, captivating interplay of vocal lines and piano. 10590569 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 t Voice DanceGreg Jasperse. This is amazing! A wordless vocal dance, celebrating the human voice and the joy of singing together - this goes beyond vocal jazz into the realm of sound painting. Unlike most vocal jazz, the syllables used are virtually all open vowel sounds, such as Ba va da do way and Da dee ya dan do way. For choirs at the medium-advanced level, this creates a compelling vocal texture such as you've never heard! Highly recommended! 3301504 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10066281 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 lt WaterAnders Edenroth. This innovative a cappella work by Anders Edenroth provides a poetic and philosophical perspective on the transparent matter so essential to the survival of every living creature. This composition goes beyond music, allowing singers and audiences to reflect on a deep message. The use of tuned water bottles provides both an interesting soundscape and a visual reminder of the importance of water to human life. 10593288 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 Ht Water NightEric Whitacre. This emotive work for divisi choir, based on a translation of a poem by Octavio Paz, uses an advanced palette of harmonic colors for a shimmering and mysterious effect. It provides a stellar moment in your concert hall with your more accomplished choir. 3023041 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 lt We Dance!Dominick DiOrio. This minute- and-a-half work is joyous, enthusiastic and full of expression. We Dance! is a whirlwind ride for any chorus, full of agile rhythms, lots of words and great positive emotions. A superb closer for better high schools, collegiate and adult choirs! 10575208 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Ht William Tell OvertureGioacchino Rossini/arr. Eschliman. Rossini would be amazed by what Julie Eschliman has done with his famous piece! It's hard to keep a straight face while singing this hilarious novelty arrangement for better choirs. Sung entirely on syllables which imitate the sounds of the original orchestral score, this is tongue-in-cheek humor at its best! Awesome when performed a cappella, but equally impressive with the optional piano accompaniment, this will earn a standing ovation! Very highly recommended! 3301022 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 n You Are the MusicDan Forrest. This lush, award-winning SSAATB work with soprano solo hauntingly sets Amy Lowell's "Listening" text in a most engaging manner. The piano accompaniment and French horn solo work in partnership with the choral ensemble. 10045135 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 lt You Do Not Walk AloneDominick DiOrio. This a cappella setting of a traditional Irish blessing uses soft dissonances and free-flowing counterpoint to speak of those who give support in times of trial. The occasional divisi voicing creates a sonic wash of color and overtones. "Together in song, we do not walk alone." 10573402 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Madrigals Ht All Ye Who Music LoveBaldassare Donato/ Spevacek. Here's a stunning original work in Madrigal style, this is light and airy, bright and festive. Linda has taken a clever approach to the famous Donato text, with lilting music and word painting, which allows the choir to "warble" with impunity! It's a fun introduction to Madrigals for developing voices! 3253887 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 t Alleluia MadrigalDonald Moore. Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal that employs traditional harmonies, modest ranges, and lots of repetition, making it a quickly learned piece. An excellent choice for beginning mixed groups, this also sings very well in the SSA and TTBB voicings, and its text options allow for performances throughout the school year. Very nicely done! 3298444 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3298445 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3298446 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10514742 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 t Come, Let's BeginThomas Weelkes/arr. John Leavitt. This sprightly, dance-like madrigal is a great teaching piece! A delightful concert opener, it lends itself well to a processional with voices, hand drum and tambourine. At just under two minutes' duration, it is short and very sweet! Highly recommended! 10513597 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4t A Day of Joyful SingingDonald Moore. Here is a superb easy original madrigal for developing voices, with optional piano, optional baritone, a happy text and plenty of "fa la la" passages. Faithful to the madrigal style of the 16th and early 17th centuries, this has great educational and performance value. Highly recommended! 10586915 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 lt Fair PhyllisJohn Farmer/arr. Emily John. Perhaps the best-known madrigal by John Farmer, Fair Phyllis has a light, buoyant quality appropriate for women's voices. Highly imitative, with accessible ranges, this will let your singers enjoy the whimsical lyrics and the moments of text painting. "The shepherds knew not whither she was gone ... when he found her, oh, then they fell a-kissing...." 10584795 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 t A Festive MadrigalWilliam Gooch/arr. Moore. Developing three-part mixed and SSA choirs will achieve their finest a cappella sound with this light choral inspired by the tune Reuben, Reuben. "Gather folk and all acquaintance, come and sing the night away. Gather 'round and sing a chorus, sing we now this festive day...Fa la la la la la la la..." 10306820 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10306821 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 H Good Cheer (Festival Procession)arr. Audrey Snyder. This buoyant work is based on a two-part medieval song and is useful for a wide variety of programming needs, including madrigal dinners, processionals, holiday concerts and other festive occasions. A part for hand percussion is included in the octavo, and the flexible optional instrumentation has parts for four wind instruments in C, or in C, B-flat and F. 3207784 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 3207792 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00 t Il Est Bel et BonPierre Passereau/arr. John Leavitt. Now available for women's voices, this popular French chanson relates the gossipy conversation of a pair of French housewives as they chatter about their husbands. Dance-like phrases echo back and forth, along with colorful wordplay and double meanings. English translation is included. 10278487 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10517366 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 t Je Le Vous DiraiPierre Certon/Porterfield. This whimsical French chanson "gossips" about a husband jealous of his beautiful wife. A new English text is provided, but the original French text is included as a performance option. Limited ranges in all parts make for easy learning of this delightful edition of Certon's 16th century gem! 3294576 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Je Ne Fus Jamais Si AisePierre Certon/ arr. Jerry Estes. Pierre Certon's dancing and lighthearted work is made more accessible for younger voices with this fine arrangement. The harmonic and textural elements remain true to the original, preserving the frivolity of the piece. You may choose to sing only the French text and end at the optional fine, or extend the length and continue singing using the English text. Add the flute and percussion parts to create the perfect performance. 10453944 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99 60 madrigals! OXFORD BOOK OF ENGLISH MADRIGALS edited by Philip Ledger. The definitive modern anthology of sixty English madrigals, representing the works of major composers Byrd, Gibbons, Morley, Tomkins, Weelkes and Wilbye, as well as those of lesser-known composers such as Bennett, East, Vautor, Ward and Ramsey. An exceptional collection, compiled and edited with the highest level of musicianship and historical authenticity. 1481571 SATB Book. . . . . . . . . . 26.75 Just for women THE A CAPPELLA SINGER A Collection of Motets, Madrigals, Chansons, Carols, Ayres, Ballets, etc. For SSA voices, this excellent collection includes titles such as Now Is The Month Of Maying; Sing We And Chant It; Come Again Sweet Love Doth Now Invite; Adieu Sweet Amarillis; Weep O Mine Eyes; The Nightingale; The Silver Swan; The Old Woman And The Pedlar; In Dulci Jubilo and many more, by composers such as Morley, Dowland, Wilbye, Weelkes, Gibbons, Purcell, Palestrina, di Lasso, Vittoria, etc. A superb addition to any good women's chorus library! 346320 SSA Choral Score . . . 16.30 Experience the Pepper difference. More Success. Less Stress. SM

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