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2016 Fall Worship

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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 43 Go to cart How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney. Give your choir and congregation the privilege of experiencing this traditional German carol as never before! Craig Courtney's setting for SATB choir, piano and optional string quartet gently redefines "joy" as it inspires everyone to a new level of worship! 10312009 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 I Saw Three Ships—arr. Lloyd Larson. I Saw Three Ships and The Sussex Carol are artfully combined in this lively, dance-like arrangement for Christmas performance. A strong Celtic flavor resounds throughout and is reinforced by the charming and flexible optional instrumental accompaniment. A true Celtic Christmas celebration! 10067716 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 l In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Matthew Culloton. A cappella choirs will enjoy this ethereal arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. The melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy makes it an exciting setting. Available for mixed, women's and men's voices. 10606190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Jazz Gloria—Natalie Sleeth. Don't miss this all- time favorite Christmas selection by Natalie Sleeth with updated versions for SAB and two-part treble voices! Trumpets, string bass and bongos form the accompaniment for this delightful piece, all of which can be adapted for keyboard. Simple minor modal elements circulate from voice to voice through the work, making it easy to prepare. Use your own instruments or the lively P/A CD on this Christmas confection whose popularity has not diminished after 30 years in print! 8050114 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Mark Hayes. The special magic of this wonderful Christmas song comes to life in Mark Hayes' superb arrangement! All the simplicity and innocence of the original shine through the rich choral textures and soaring orchestration. This is as good as it gets for mixed, treble or male choirs! 10008392 SSA or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 Love Came Down—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. When sung by children, this exceptional partner song teaches vocal independence; when performed by more mature voices, the artistic arrangement yields many musical moments. The pairing of Away in a Manger with the quiet intensity of Rossetti's text is simply beautiful. 10453223 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 l Mary's Song—James Marriott. Experience the wonder and awe felt by Mary in this piece inspired by the text of the Magnificat. Set for SA voices and piano, this Christmas song carries themes of deliverance and redemption.With a lovely, repeating melody and simple harmonic progressions, it is suitable for treble voices of any age. 10607733 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4 O Come, O Come Emmanuel— arr. Jill Friedersdorf & Melissa Malvar- Keylock. This outstanding arrangement of VENI EMMANUEL is a must-have this Advent season! The piece depicts the yearning, anticipation, and hope of Advent through gorgeous part-writing and a masterful accompaniment. The refrain combines joy and mystery, featuring suspended piano chords underneath sustained octaves in the vocal parts. A fantastic, haunting selection for women's ensembles. 10602974 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 l O Sing a Song of Bethlehem—W.A. Mozart/ arr. Michael Burkhardt. Michael Burkhardt has taken the refined music of Mozart and combined it with a well-known hymn text by Louis Benson. The lilting 6/8 meter and charming melody of the original are combined with optional two-part voices and C or B-flat treble instrument, giving this work great performance flexibility. Reproducible instrumental parts are included. 10606252 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70 Peace, Peace—Rick Powell & Sylvia Powell/ arr. Fred Bock. This lovely Christmas piece introduces a beautiful yet simple melody that is surrounded by keyboard, optional handbells, and obbligato C-instrument accompaniment. Orchestration is also available. The warm melody is later joined by the familiar Silent Night to create one of the most touching of Christmas selections. Highly recommended! 1573138 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 706952 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10527027 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow— arr. Mark Hahn. Voices shine in this new arrangement of the African American Christmas spiritual, Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow. With an underlying jazz idiom and a fantastic accompaniment, this will be a highlight of your Christmas season. Choirs will love the synergy of the vocal lines, especially throughout the layered middle section. Don't miss this fresh take on a familiar carol. 10513706 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Sing We Now of Christmas—Mark Hayes. This exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will live in your library for years to come. Dynamic choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the arranger. A magnificent piece de resistance for the concert hall or sanctuary! 10453491 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Sweet Little Jesus Boy—Robert MacGimsey/ arr. Ken Berg. Robert MacGimsey's Christmas classic is masterfully arranged in this dramatic, sensitive interpretation, full of color and emotion. Scored for women's choir with soprano solo and piano accompaniment, it will be equally effective in school or church settings. "Sweet little Jesus Boy, born long time ago, sweet little Holy Child, and we didn't know who You was." Highly recommended! 10509895 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 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. 10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This exciting Christmas carol, originally for treble voices, comes from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." The accompaniment, written for harp, may also be played by keyboard. 162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 The Three Kings—Bob Chilcott. In The Three Kings, composer Bob Chilcott sets verses from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Christmas poem telling the story of the three kings' journey to Bethlehem. A sense of travel is created by the stately 6/8 time signature, and syncopations bring an air of excitement and wonder to the tale. 10615990 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day— Bob Chilcott. This imaginative and fun setting casts well-loved words in a new light, with catchy lines and groovy rhythms. The appealing and upbeat nature of the piece makes it an ideal addition to any Christmas service or concert. 10527202 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4 We're Goin' Up to Bethlehem!— Ruth Morris Gray. Pull out all the stops when performing this fabulous up-tempo a cappella Christmas spiritual exuding a joyous gospel feel! Especially worthy as an exciting opener, closer, or encore, it features fun, rhythmic interplay with musical repetition of the text, "We're goin' up and up and up!" Suggestions for adding hand claps and percussion are included. 10601735 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Were You There on That Christmas Night?—Natalie Sleeth/Martha Lynn Thompson. The master melody writer Natalie Sleeth originally composed this captivating Christmas selection in a unison/two-part setting. That anthem has gone on to be one of the all- time best-selling pieces. It is now available in an SAB version with piano or 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment with optional 2-octave handchimes. 984542 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 1921402 Instrumental Parts 3/5 Octave Handbell with opt. 2 Octave Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 What Child Is This?—Melissa Malvar- Keylock/Jill Friedersdorf. The timeless carol Greensleeves is given fresh treatment for women's voices. With a simple meter change between the verse and chorus, lovely harmonies and a very expressive piano part, this setting is one that can be enjoyed by treble choirs of all ages. Well crafted and deeply felt. 10456852 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames. This humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The glory and the reverence of the Christmas season and the scene at the stable are delicately brought forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano accompaniment. With performance options for SATB and SSA voicings, and a full orchestration, this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your finest moment in worship or concert hall! 10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King." This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished Christmas anthems. Don't miss the new and accessible SSA setting! 10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks— Craig Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's Christmas text is carefully rendered in Craig Courtney's new melody, set for divisi choral forces and piano. A sound rhapsody through every measure, this is absolutely glorious music for mixed, men's or women's choir that might be the expressive high point of your December Christmas celebration. 10366986 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

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