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2017 Fall Choral

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113 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com concert music Go to cart Secular Concert All Voicings easy H The MoonAndy Beck. Written especially for two-part choirs, this inquisitive piece features lyrical unisons, echo singing, and sensible duet harmonies. A haunting piano motive represents the moon throughout as the childlike text ignites your choir's collective imagination. "O moon, shining in the night... come again tomorrow night..." A marvelous, luminous nocturne for young voices! Highly recommended! 10047188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 4 Morning SongMary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. Featuring a vivid poetic text, a light and airy lilt, and a supportive piano accompaniment, this lyrical beauty celebrates the newness of every day. Each voice part shares moments of melody and flowing countermelodies, making this a terrific repertoire choice for developing treble choirs. Charming! 10738844 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 l Music for Children - Choral Suite No. 1 Carl Orff & Gunild Keetman/adapt. Margaret Murray & Susan Brumfield. Three short selections from the Orff-Schulwerk Music for Children collection combine to create a delightful choral suite for children's chorus. Perform with piano accompaniment or the original Orff accompaniments. Includes: Girls and Boys Come Out to Play; Cradle Song; Dance Lassie Do. 10760348 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10760389E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 15.00 n Music Makes MeJim Papoulis. Music has the power to enhance many aspects of young people's lives. It can teach us about discipline and working together toward a common goal, and it can stimulate the humanity in us all. Music Makes Me celebrates all that music can give to us..."everything we need"! Optional percussion parts included. 10567886 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 l My Soul Is AwakenedCristi Cary Miller. This work abounds with spirit, embracing the force of nature portrayed in the Anne Bronte poem. The buoyant piano accompaniment sets the mood, while the gently rocking choral parts give lilt and sway. This selection showcases developing voices in a festival or concert work for mixed or treble choirs. 10741903 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10741898 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10760338 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 22.99 l Never Give Up!Rollo Dilworth. "You can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on, keep holding on. Lay your worries on me, I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With empowering lyrics written by middle school students, this piece embodies the positive mindset and impact of music on the lives of our nation's youth. 10678308 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 t New BeginningsJim Papoulis. New Beginnings was inspired by an exciting yet bittersweet time for students - the closing of one chapter in life and beginning another. Although many of us look forward to a next chapter in life with great anticipation, we find ourselves emotional for a chapter that will never exist the same way again. This piece is highly suitable for moving up or graduation ceremonies. 10565279 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 l NightscapeFranklin Gallo. "There ne'er were such thousands of leaves on a tree, nor of people in church or the Park, as the crowds of the stars that looked down upon me, and that glittered and winked in the dark." Treble choirs will shine as they sing of the glistening beauty of the night sky in this original setting of the Robert Louis Stevenson text. An ideal piece for developing tone, phrasing, and musicality, with long choral phrases and expressive voice-leading. 10692814 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 H Ode to Peace (Based on the finale to Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9")Jill Gallina. Jill has created a partner song, adding original lyrics and an original countermelody to Beethoven's Ode To Joy. A hopeful message of world peace is conveyed in a fun way that young singers will thoroughly enjoy. Included in the publication are easy brass parts (2 trumpets, 2 trombones and baritone horn). Ideal for any occasion and a dynamic concert finale! 1891332 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10067085 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 n On Silver-Tipped WingsMark Patterson. "A star sailed by on silver-tipped wings under the moon and midnight gleam;...So I whispered my wish and watched it go by, sailing above me it slipped through the sky. Oh, someday I hope that wish comes to be born on a star with silver-tipped wings." Mark's inspiring original lyrics exude innocence and optimism in this marvelous piece for young and developing choirs. It features lovely, memorable melodies and its message speaks to everyone. 10512783 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10512784 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 n One WishDave Perry & Jean Perry. "If I had one wish for you, if I had one gift I could give... It would be peace, peace to all." This timeless message is wrapped in a beautiful musical package with a simple vocal line and warm, flowing accompaniment. Perfect for graduation, a concert closer, or a signature piece for your treble ensemble this year. 3186285 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10735236 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H The Pasture (from "Frostiana")Randall Thompson. One of two selections for men from Randall Thompson's "Frostiana," this has become a standard of choral literature for the male chorus for half a century. 343350 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 H The Path to the MoonEric Thiman. This "cantabile" work in 6/8 for unison voices has a quiet, gentle lilt to it that makes it effective for contest or festival performances. 1511864 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Peaceful ThingsMary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. An easy pentatonic melody, a text rich in imagery, and a supportive piano part make this soothing song an ideal selection for beginning choirs. The patterning of optional bell, triangle, and hand drum parts makes them easy for young players to learn: a great way to incorporate classroom and Orff instruments! "Moonlight shimmering on quiet water, sunlight glistening on snow... these are some peaceful things I know." 10604580 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10604581 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Pirate StoryKathleen Ballantyne. A basket on a grassy meadow sets the stage for a delightful musical journey through a child's imagination. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous text is set in a rollicking sea-chantey style, with both voice parts given the opportunity to sing melodic and harmonic ideas. A small group adds another layer over the final vibrant chorus! 10581944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10604579 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99 n RainstormRoger Emerson. "Sound painting" is what this creative piece is all about, and it achieves a magical effect! The choral parts for either three-part mixed or SATB voices are very simple, while much of the effect is produced by the piano and a small group of percussion instruments (cymbals, glockenspiel, timpani, shaker & triangle). The simple text describes the excitement of the approaching storm: "Something's coming...I can tell. From the heavens, from the well. Moving Eastward, from the West. Dark and angry; will it rest?" Finally, the chorus makes the sound of falling rain with random finger snaps. This is very special! Highly recommended! 3301786 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H Rhythm of the RainJerry Estes. With optional parts for woodblock, shaker, triangle, drum and other Orff instruments, this is a terrific example of tone painting! "Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain..." Everything about this piece-the repetitive text, the stepwise melody, the piano part, the rhythm instruments-reinforces the musical image of falling rain. Add the descant and, before your singers know it, they'll be singing a triple partner song! Superb! 3127750 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 3127768 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 Ribbons in the SkyAndy Beck. This tasteful Native American-inspired piece celebrates the beauty of a rainbow. As the seven colors are revealed, use movement scarves or ribbon wands for added effect, instructions included in the publication. An optional recorder part adds to the multicultural character. 10449084 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10453435 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 t Rise up in Festive SongPierre Clereau/arr. Patrick Liebergen. This tuneful work from the Renaissance is uptempo and bright. Clarity of line and a firm harmonic base make the work easy to learn and fun to sing. Add the optional percussion instruments to give it even more Renaissance flavor. Appropriate for concert and festival use, you may even change one word to get a piece you can use on your holiday concert. A real winner! 3186731 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 l Rise Up in Merry MeasureGuillaume Costeley/ arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. Enjoy this lighthearted Renaissance madrigal highlighting resonant treble sonorities, terraced dynamics, and accessible homophonic voice parts. Consider adding the optional piano accompaniment, optional hand drum part, or perform entirely a cappella. This is a great teaching piece for balance, blend, and madrigal style. Perfect for holiday or general programming, this festive and engaging setting can function as a processional or concert opener. 10752217 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 n The Road Not TakenRuth Elaine Schram. Ruth Elaine Schram brings Robert Frost's distinguished poem to life in this expertly crafted original. With all three parts given equal opportunities to sing the melody and a truly accessible men's part, this warm, expressive setting is sure to become a three- part mixed favorite. A good choice for performance at graduation. 10513118 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Set Me as a SealJohn Leavitt. John Leavitt's simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities. It may be performed a cappella, or with the optional piano accompaniment for a more supportive setting. "Set me as a seal upon your heart, for love is as strong as death." Captivating! 3128741 SATB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . 2.10 10734006 SSA opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10734010 TTBB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . 2.10 n She Is EveningJohn Parker & Vicki Tucker Courtney. This simple, elegant setting of a text of youthful love and admiration is laden with opportunities for musical expressiveness. Your young voices will soar on the beautiful melody! "She is evening by the sea; the falling sun, her gentle sighs; her smile, the coolness of the air; her eyes, the sweetness of the skies..." 10352305 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 l Sing with MeMac Huff & John Jacobson. This uplifting ballad offers a positive message of hope. Starting with one solo voice and building to full choral presentation with descant, this accessible piece shares the value of music and unity. "Sing with me... you and I together, can't you see, can fill this world with harmony." An ideal festival selection for elementary and middle school choirs! With optional flute obbligato. 10738558 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10738559 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10760458 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 4 Singing Peace CanonDonald Moore. "Peace, peace, singing peace, singing peace to all this night." This simple text is set with a lovely melody built around the tonic triad and then carried into canon. This piece is a snap to learn but creates a beautiful texture with a timely message for all. Accessible vocal ranges fit singers of any age in this two-part canon, while an optional C-instrument obbligato adds a third voice to this graceful piece. 10752248 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 H The Song that Nature SingsRuth Elaine Schram. For many years a staple of the repertoire for unison voices, this is now available for SSA choirs. A lovely, simple melody is sensitively wedded to an exquisite text: "In everything there is beauty; a hint of love, a form of grace...everything in nature has its place." Appropriate for any occasion, including Earth Day, this piece has a special charm that sets it apart from all the rest. It is a gem! 10192341 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 3081940 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H South African Suitearr. Henry Leck. Capitalizing on the strong vocal tradition of South Africa, Henry Leck, the founder and director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir, has created a mesmerizing suite of South African folk and freedom songs. Included are: Tshotsholoza; Siyahamba and Gabi Gabi. A very clear pronunciation guide is also included. 1863687 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 4980686 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 StarsMary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. This reflective poetry by Sara Teasdale forms the lyric framework for this lovely two-part setting. Ideal for encouraging a light head voice tone, phrasing and dynamic contrast in young choirs. 10544567 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10544568 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 22.99 l To Everything There Is a SeasonAudrey Snyder. "Seasons come, seasons go, nothing stays the same" is the message of this folk-like original with words based on the text from Ecclesiastes. Younger choirs will enjoy singing this well-crafted work that will allow them to build performance skills. 10717629 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10717630 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10760531 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 H To Musicarr. Betty Bertaux. For unison voices with descant, this 16th Century German chorale melody with a wonderful text "to music" is exceptionally appealing! 1729276 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 4 TwilightGreg Gilpin. This elegant melodic portrayal of Dunbar's haunting text is propelled forward by the undulating accompaniment and the interplay between the voices. Women's ensembles of all abilities will experience growth through the wonderfully rich intervals coupled with the opportunities for expressive text painting and breath control over long phrases that are found in this not- to-be-overlooked choral. Highly recommended! 10735162 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 l We Are the Music MakersMark Patterson. We Are the Music Makers tugs on the heartstrings of all who "get" singing! This original melody is lovely, lyrical, and very accessible. A great teaching piece for developing treble ensembles, We are the Music Makers abounds with opportunities to showcase musicianship, extend range and delight audiences! 10708676 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 " ank you for your wonderful service. at is amazing, all the way from the U.S. to the UK in one business day." —Chrissie Vincent, First Soprano Renaissance Choir, Hampshire, UK

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