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2017 Fall Choral

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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 104 concert music Go to cart Sacred Concert All Voicings medium Ht The Eyes of All Wait upon TheeJean Berger. A well-known Berger work. It's contemporary sounding text from Psalm 145:15, 16. The setting is mixed metered, chordal, and a cappella. 47167 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 H A Gaelic BlessingJohn Rutter. This extraordinary setting of the traditional Gaelic text has been a perennial standard ever since its original publication in 1978. It's a strong choice for more experienced choirs. 1307933 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 4799441 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10650736 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.95 t Gaudete!arr. Michael Engelhardt. From Piae Cantiones, this setting of Gaudete! is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive elements, all adding to the joyous nature of the piece. Percussion parts for four players are available separately. 10467505 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10276399 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10304776 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10276400 4-Part Percussion, Showing SSA Choral Parts Only . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 n GloriaAndre Thomas. Commissioned as the finale for the 2015 ACDA High School Honor Choir concert, this gospel-style selection features energetic vocals supported by a driving piano accompaniment. Singers and audiences alike are sure to appreciate this spirited piece that is equally effective for school or mass-choir settings. 10487369 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H Gloria (from the "Heiligmesse")Franz Joseph Haydn/arr. Woodman. This is one of those great choral works that just simply feels good to sing, and provides an uplifting experience for all who hear it! It includes Latin and English texts. 1435783 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 n GloriaCraig Courtney. Craig Courtney's setting of the traditional Latin text is reminiscent of Randall Thompson: a brief choral work on the "Gloria" text, a cappella, with an effervescent joy, occasional meter shifts and the change in mood on "et in terra pax." Small percussion instruments add just a touch of sparkle and occasional divisi give richness and color at just the appropriate times. Suitable for Christmas concerts and church services, festival appearances, as a concert opener or service prelude, this promises to be one of Craig's most enduring works and we offer it to singers everywhere with our highest recommendation. 10069887 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10069888 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 t Gloria DeoJay Althouse. This exuberant choral fanfare offers a fresh approach for a cappella choirs. Constructed with mixed and changing meters, and with a touch of divisi for the women's voices at the end, this glorious work will be a standout in concerts year round! 10501270 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 n Gloria FanfareJeffery L. Ames. Pull out all the stops with this majestic Latin setting for holiday and festival performances! It's a big, impressive concert opener that is only five to six minutes in duration. Optional general English text is included to make it suitable for performances all year round. Include two trumpets (part included) and it will raise the roof! 10090797 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10276420 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10276421 Instrumental Parts Brass & Percussion . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Gloria from Missa KenyaPaul Basler. This impressive work is filled with wonderful rhythms. Featuring African drums and hand claps, it is composed for tenor solo (performable by soprano) with choral backup. A joyful, vibrant work! 5439260 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H Gloria in ExcelsisAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Martens. The opening movement from Vivaldi's "Gloria" is a choral standard that is a recognized masterwork of the Italian Baroque period. It's a solid choice for holiday concerts or festival appearances! 662585 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 t The Glory of the FatherEgil Hovland/arr. Pooler. Beginning in a short free meter, almost chant-like setting, this a cappella work is a great way to show your choir at its best. 978858 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 t Grace Before SleepSusan LaBarr. Sara Teasdale's poem of thanks inspired this beautiful, melodic setting for a cappella choir. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. The piece could provide a tender, thoughtful ending to a concert, or be part of a theme of thanksgiving. 10291013 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 H The Ground (Pleni sunt caeli)Ola Gjeilo. This luscious setting of the traditional Latin text from the "Mass" is one that will give your high school choir a big, rich sound without being too difficult. Thorough performance notes give interesting insights into the composer's process and his desired interpretation of the work. 10276430 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 10297378 Instrumental Parts Strings . . . 40.00 lt Hallelujah (from "Revelation")Patrick Hawes. This is the seventh piece from the major work "Revelation" by English composer Patrick Hawes. The use of SATB double choir provides exciting antiphonal effects, providing the listener with a variety of phrasing and color. Hallelujah will make an excellent concert opener. 10746473 SATB SATB Double Choir . . . . . 2.75 H Hallelujah AmenGeorge F. Handel/ed. Deis. Taken from Handel's oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus," this is one of his most recognized choral anthems. A repertoire standard in the G. Schirmer edition. 4124350 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Ht Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternalarr. Alice Parker. Now all choirs can enjoy this famous hymntune arranged by Alice Parker, originally written for The Robert Shaw Chorale. The strong walking pulse and juxtaposed motives have made it exceptionally popular for over 40 years. 4004693 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 3147212 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10047605 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 H He, Watching over IsraelFelix Mendelssohn. A standard in choral literature from Mendelssohn's cantata "Elijah." A must! 916544 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10049534 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 HomageZ. Randall Stroope. Each of us is, in large part, the embodiment of the many experiences and people who have sculpted our lives. Our strength, wisdom, courage, and tears are all products of that unique blend of our associations with others - sometimes on a long-term basis and sometimes sharing only moments. This profound work honors those whose influence is the most treasured gift in our lives. 10067610 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10067611 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10067612 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10069494 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 H How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling PlaceJohannes Brahms. This favorite Brahms chorus from his "Requiem" is a standard for better choirs in schools and churches. 403204 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10049539 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n I Will Pray and SingJocelyn Hagen. This well-crafted anthem sets biblical passages from 1 Corinthians, Romans 8 and Ephesians 3. The music is in 12/8 time and is adorned with a descant soprano line. The middle section is a bit more imitative and brings out the beauty of the text. Don't miss this excellent composition by a gifted composer. 10599650 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 lt In PacePeter J. Durow. "I shall lay me down in peace and take my rest." Appropriate in either school or church settings, this stunning a cappella concert setting of a verse from Psalms uses closely knit harmonies and inventive counterpoint to embrace the comforting English and Latin text. With eight-part divisi in places, this piece is a work of choral art in the making! 10684751 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 n In RemembranceJeffery Ames. Performed to acclaim by the 2005 National ACDA High School Honor Choir, this moving tribute by the talented Jeffery Ames will touch the hearts of your choir and audience alike. Scored for voices and piano with optional F horn. Parts are included for Bb or C instrument as well. 3302880 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 n Jubilate DeoPeter Anglea. This superb setting of the traditional Latin text from Psalm 100 fairly dances off the page in joy! Singable, natural- sounding mixed meter, a memorable melodic line, and a buoyant feel throughout make this one of the most appealing and musically satisfying works you will hear. Highly recommended! 10445795 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 n Kyrie (from "Memorial")Rene Clausen. Breathtaking. Exquisite. This powerful prayer for peace and mercy is sheer beauty. Layers of sound, color and texture weave seamlessly into an intricate tapestry of devotion. From the larger work, "Memorial," written in response to the events of September 11, 2001, Kyrie is a moving, emotional plea for peace. 8067642 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Kyrie (from Mass in G, D. 167)Franz Schubert/arr. John Leavitt. This beautiful Schubert masterwork is a must for contest or festival performance. The carefully crafted, easily playable piano accompaniment and translation/ pronunciation guide help to make this edition a valuable part of your choir's repertoire. The optional string parts are available as a digital download. 10045896 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10706909 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10706923E Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 25.00 t The LambJohn Tavener. Since its publication in 1982, this a cappella setting of the famous poem by William Blake has been a worldwide favorite. 1885847 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 H The Last Words of DavidRandall Thompson. What library would be complete without this exquisite piece by Randall Thompson? A dramatic work on the text of II Samuel 23:3,4 that runs the spectrum of dynamics and demands vocal control. 341016 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 l Let All the World in Every Corner SingRyan Murphy. A dynamic and bombastic setting of this well-loved text. The piano accompaniment is vibrant and supportive and the vocal writing is straightforward and exciting, making this a great selection for honor choirs and festivals. An orchestral accompaniment and a version for brass, organ, and percussion is also available. 10746459 SATB SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 H The Lord Bless You and Keep YouJohn Rutter. A tender prayer, sensitively set to music by the incomparable John Rutter. The gentle accompaniment and simple, lyrical voice parts combine to create one of the sweetest pieces your choir will ever sing! This timeless choral is now available for SAB voices. 1422054 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 10087537 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 1790880 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4807194 Instrumental Parts SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10644991 Full Score for SATB . . . . . . . . 19.95 10644992 Orchestration for SATB. . . . . 120.00 H The Lord Is My ShepherdJohn Rutter. Quiet and serene, this pastoral setting of Psalm 23 offers a sweeping Rutter melody and a gorgeous oboe solo that hovers gently above the choir. It will create an ethereal moment each time it is sung as it so capably interprets the peaceful assurance of the beloved text. A classic in every sense. 1316009 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 n Lux AeternaZ. Randall Stroope. The demand for this exceptional work continues to increase as it sees more and more festival activity. 3164050 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 n The Moon Is Distant from the SeaDavid N. Childs. In her poignant poem, Emily Dickinson uses the metaphor of the sea following the moon's command to express her profound obedience to God. "...Oh, Signor, thine, the amber hand - and mine - the distant sea - obedient to the least command Thine eye impose on me." David Childs' music reflects the poet's meaning with sensitivity and depth. 3302095 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 n Music Down in My SoulMoses Hogan. Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic piano accompaniment adds to the excitement, making this a fantastic choral feature or concert closer. Exuberant! 3297947 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 8061470 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H Nigra Sum (I Am Black)Pablo Casals. An excellent selection for treble voices with a text that focuses on triumph over afflictions and new beginnings. English translation included. Keyboard accompaniment. 984989 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 Absolutely beautiful! REVELATION Patrick Hawes. This nine- movement work masterfully captures the bizarre imagery of darkness and light and good and evil found in the Book of Revelation. Patrick Hawes' dramatic musical settings of nine different passages depicting some of the main scenes in St. John the Divine's prophecy cover a variety of moods and emotions. Construction of the movements ranges from simple, poignant SATB to double choir, depending on the textural material. A tremendous work for advanced choirs. 10746423 SATB Double Choir Choral Score . . . . . . . . 7.95 Reach our vast network of performers, teachers and conductors! Learn more! jwpepper.com/myscore

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