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2017 Fall Choral

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105 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] concert music Go to cart Sacred Concert All Voicings medium 4 O Antiqui SanctiHildegard von Bingen/ arr. Michael Engelhardt. This thrilling work for women's chorus from Michael Engelhardt offers something totally unique for your program. A mix of sustained vocal lines and articulated passages along with both contrapuntal and homophonic writing make this a truly remarkable composition. A fascinating combination of old and new, Latin with bass and percussion, this piece will be a favorite of your singers! 10746432 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 t O Lux BeatissimaHoward Helvey. Be sure to consider this a cappella work for festival or contest performances. It is not difficult, and it has a peaceful sonority that is so appropriate to the text. Deeply felt and skillfully composed, this will display your choir's musicianship in a very positive light! 8067046 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10065899 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Ht O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen. An exemplary composition to display the musicianship of better a cappella choirs, this choral opus evokes the mystery of the Nativity with rich melodic and harmonic colors. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it has become Lauridsen's most performed work. 1985530 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 t O Nata LuxMorten Lauridsen. This eerily beautiful work, excerpted from the composer's highly acclaimed "Lux Aeterna," is an important contribution to the literature for a cappella choirs. 3104320 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 lt O Salutaris HostiaJohn Conahan. The traditional Latin Eucharistic text is set in a lush, modern choral style with long phrases and beautiful cadences. Rich harmonies and soaring melodic lines offer an expression of devotion in this sacred text. Translation and pronunciation guide are provided for the Latin text. 10692815 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 lt Os JustiZ. Randall Stroope. Another master- piece from one of the most prolific composers of our time, this a capella setting of Os Justi (The Mouth of the Righteous) was written for the Maestro di Cappella Emerito at St. Peter's Basilica. Featuring Latin text, stunning harmonies, floating suspensions and exquisite vocal lines, this work will inspire singers and audiences alike. 10671613 SSATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H Praise His Holy NameKeith Hampton. Captivate your choir and your audience with this extraordinary gospel original that has become a popular addition to concerts and festivals nationwide. Masterfully written with all the right ingredients, this is not an imitation, but high-energy gospel at its finest! Electrifying! 3168358 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 3295179 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65 t PrayerRene Clausen. "Help me spread your fragrance wherever I go. Flood my soul with Your spirit and life..." This wonderful text by Mother Teresa of Calcutta is the inspiration for Rene Clausen's stunning, passionate a cappella work for concert choir. This has been recorded by the Concordia Choir, conducted by the composer. 10081653 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 Prayer of the ChildrenKurt Bestor/arr. Mark Hayes. This moving anthem of hope, embraced by choirs around the world for many years, is now available in this new arrangement with piano or orchestra accompaniment. Lush choral writing and an inspired instrumentation treat the work with due reverence and respect. At the very end, two measures sung in Croatian remind us that the prayer is intended for the whole world. Highly recommended! 10515004 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10515355 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10515356 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10515357 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10515358 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 H The Promise of LivingAaron Copland. Aaron Copland's quintet from "The Tender Land" translates beautifully into this setting for combined chorus with band! Although it makes a perfect choice for Thanksgiving, the wonderful vocal lines make it a magnificent showpiece any time of year. The SATB choral part can stand alone, and offers a piano 4 hands accompaniment. The optional concert band accompaniment is at the medium level and requires the choral part for performance. It's a fantastic way to program music by a great American composer! 982462 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 2457109 Concert Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 t Psallam DeoRichard Ewer. Here is a refreshing a cappella Latin setting, based on verses of Psalm 103. Each vocal part has significance to the overall effect of the work, which is highlighted by an opening soprano solo and and ending solo descant. This will be a very rewarding selection for your treble choir! Highly recommended! 10595382 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H Psalm 100Rene Clausen. This exceptional work is a wonderfully expressive choral statement and it continues to be a popular choice with contest and festival choirs. Newly engraved in 2004, it is available for SSA and SATB choirs. 1627769 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3302475 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3236007 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 30.00 l Psalm 100Rene Clausen. This exceptional work is a wonderfully expressive choral statement and continues to be a popular choice with contest and festival choirs. Originally written to be accompanied by two pianos, this new edition has masterfully captured the essence of the two pianos and melded them into a single piano part delivering a new, exciting and more accessible edition. 10734833 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 n Psalm 150Peter Anglea. Gentle, even youthful syncopations and soaring melodies are used in this joyful setting of the most joyful of Psalms. Only voices and piano are necessary to achieve a jubilant shout of praise in your sanctuary or concert hall. 10489896 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 n Psalm 23Z. Randall Stroope. Psalm 23 is the canvas upon which Z. Randall Stroope paints this stunning work for women's voices. With accompaniment for piano, flute and oboe (included), this is music of substance for treble choirs, every bit as rewarding as it is challenging! 8064605 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 H RequiemEliza Gilkyson/arr. Craig Hella Johnson. Singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson wrote Requiem as a song of grief following the Asian tsunami in December 2004, and the song found a renewed audience after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region. This setting by Conspirare conductor Craig Hella Johnson is powerful in its emotional impact. 10045096 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Ht Salmo 150 (Psalm 150)Ernani Aguiar. A very rhythmic work, with rapid articulations, this is an exciting showcase for a cappella choirs. Written by a well-known Brazilian composer, it has a distinctive Latin American feeling that will really light a fire under your singers! 5318514 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 3128758 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 4 SanctusAndre J. Thomas. This dazzling gospel work is the third movement of Andre J. Thomas' Gospel Mass. Alternate large choral and soli sections throughout add color and variety. This concert selection will allow students to have an authentic experience in this truly American genre. A wonderful choice for massed choir performances. Optional drum set and electric bass are available. 10736806 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Ht Set Me as a SealRene Clausen. Quiet and relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected for performance in contests and festivals, it has earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic. 1735687 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3031390 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 H Shout GloryByron Smith. Shout Glory lives up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has improvisational skills, this highly energetic gospel original is sure to thrill the listener! Now also available for men's voices. 8058092 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 10317253 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 7453210 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10544141 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 10040582 CD-ROM Instrumental Parts . . 10.00 n Sim ShalomJohn Leavitt. This is gorgeous! With a text from the Hebrew liturgy, and based on a Jewish folk melody, this rich setting is a prayer for peace. Perform it with the sensitive piano accompaniment or add a small consort of violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Highly recommended! 10518357 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10518358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10518359 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10518360E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 30.00 n Sing a Mighty SongJane Griner & Daniel Gawthrop. This is a real showcase for concert and festival choirs! If you have a strong accompanist or a brass ensemble (3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba and timpani), this vigorous work will display your choir's musicianship in its very best light! 5312301 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 5647219 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 15.00 4t Spotless RoseOla Gjeilo. An extremely joyful and uplifting setting of this well-loved Christmas text. Gjeilo has crafted a beautiful melody that seems as if it was always meant to exist with these lyrics. Vocally accessible, this will be a good choice for both schools and churches, along with more advanced choirs. Can be sung in English or Norwegian. 10746479 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4 There is No RosePhilip Stopford. A sublime a cappella setting of the well-known anonymous 15th-century text. There is no divisi of the choral parts, and the vocal ranges are very reasonable. A truly magnificent addition to the Christmas repertoire. Certain to become a favorite of choirs and audiences alike. 10671536 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 n This Is My Father's Worldarr. Elaine Hagenberg. What a gorgeous setting for church or school choirs! Superb choral writing and a marvelous piano accompaniment with violin obbligato make this a truly exceptional arrangement of the traditional hymn. Highly recommended! 10589958 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65 H This Is the DayGerald T. Smith. Exuberant! There's nothing like a joyful gospel song to get the excitement level cooking, and this selection for treble voices is one of the best! You'll need a good soloist, a good pianist, and some careful attention to rhythms in this power-packed original that'll positively raise the roof! Electrifying! 10734953 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3265808 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4 Those Who Mourn (from "Beatitudes") Patrick Hawes. Movement 2 from "Beatitudes" that uses text from Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Beautiful and flowing, the music perfectly reflects the text to evoke a musically satisfying, peaceful sensation for the singer as well as the listener. 10746476 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Three Contemporary Latin SettingsJerry Estes. This special set of three short pieces is great for captivating and motivating developing choirs; it is now available for SATB choirs as well. The easy, repeated Latin phrases come to life with fresh musical ideas. The Kyrie, with its staccato versus legato singing, contrasts with the simple, melodic ballad feel of the Adoramus Te, which in turn is contrasted with the celebratory style and energy of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo. For school or church, sung independently or as a set, for holiday use or at any time of year, this is a powerhouse for teaching and performing! Highly recommended! 10592976 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1818616 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10592978 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1866367 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1866375 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10592979 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 n Thy Little Onesarr. Brian Edward Galante & J. Edmund Hughes. Written in memory of a young girl who lost her life to cancer, Thy Little Ones is a lovely tribute to all who find themselves in the midst of trouble. The PROSPECT hymn tune is celebrated with simple vocal harmonizations and accompaniment. This is appropriate for school or church choirs, or for memorial occasions. 10593293 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 10593297 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 H Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayJohn Rutter. Although based on an English Christmas carol, the primary use of this John Rutter arrangement for SSA chorus is as a deservedly popular selection for contest or festivals. 4806493 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Ht Ubi CaritasOla Gjeilo. Originally published for mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a large audience in a very short time, and has been published in SSAA and TTBB voicings as well, to meet the growing demand. The reviews are in — it is an exceptionally strong choice for every a cappella choir! 10025943 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 10046201 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 10067366 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 l Veni Sancte SpiritusMozart/arr. Victor C. Johnson. This time-honored choral classic from the pen of a very young Mozart is now available in a fresh, new, authentic, and complete arrangement for women's choir. Carefully crafted vocal lines combine with a vibrant, yet highly playable piano part and opportunities for short solo's in the "Alleluia" section. Perfect for concert or festival! 10737137 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 t Vox PopuliGiedrius Svilainis. "The voice of the people is the voice of God..." Vox populi, vox Dei opens with a fortissimo fanfare-like passage in B-flat major. The basses then introduce a marcato ostinato, followed by the tenors with a rhythmically contrasting theme. The women enter together, with syncopated rhythms, then all voices unite at the text "Ubi Concordia" ("Where there is unity"). The music of the opening fanfare returns to conclude this high- energy a cappella work. 10190200 SSATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Exceptional choral writing! BEATITUDES Patrick Hawes. This extended major work by British composer Patrick Hawes uses the eight verses of St. Matthew's Gospel that form the beloved Beatitudes. Consisting of eight movements that range from uncomplicated to militaristic in nature, Beatitudes explores the character of each verse through melody, texture and style. The piano weaves throughout the piece, playing an integral part of the sound-world and the drama. 10746424 SATB Choral Score divisi. . . . . . . . . . 5.95 " Youse guys (or Y'all) are the BEST! Merry anksgiving! and Happy Christmas! and a New Year filled with chuckles!" —Celia M. Leal, Durham, NC

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