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2017 Fall Choral

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101 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] concert music Go to cart Sacred Concert All Voicings medium-easy t Medieval GloriaVijay Singh. This is a truly unique and very effective selection for two-part male or treble voices! Ideally suited as a festival opener, processional or concert piece, this modal, chant-like work with optional hand drum is easy to prepare and will lend a mysterious, medieval character to your performance! Stunning! 3024569 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 3024577 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 4t O Clap Your HandsVictor C. Johnson. "O clap your hands, all ye people. Lift up your voice, sing alleluia!" The opening fanfare-like section is complemented by a contrasting legato middle section before returning to the joyous opening statement. The coda features an exhilarating conclusion, complete with hand claps and repeated declarations of the primary text. A superb selection for women's choirs! 10736683 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 O Nata LuxTom Porter. Fluid melodic lines depict the gentle birthing of light from light in this reverent setting of the classic Latin text. Poignant harmonies support the interwoven countermelodies, creating layers of sound that climax in the final refrain and fade into sweet reflection on the repeated phrase, "O nata lux." 3303201 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10047281 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10047892 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95 t O Oriens (O Morning Star)Thomas Juneau. Although the text is taken from the Marian O Antiphons, which celebrate the onset of the Christmas season, this a cappella work is by no means limited to performance at Christmas. As the work progresses, a sense of echo begins, offering treble ensembles a chance to sing in a majestic, independent style. Lush and accessible, with or without the optional second alto part, this will be a concert favorite for high school and college treble ensembles. 10584799 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 H O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures of Our God and King)arr. Roger Emerson. This phenomenal work, recorded by First Call, is certain to be in great demand by a wide range of choirs! Based on All Creatures Of Our God And King, it features a powerful African chorus with fiery syncopations, great opportunities for soloists and a full complement of percussion instruments. This is a uniquely vibrant, spiritual work! 1914175 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 1914183 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10278880 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 1914191 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 3303885 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 1914217 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 1914209 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 20.00 O Sing a Song Unto the LordNaomi King Walker. Bursting with energy and joy, O Sing a Song Unto the Lord is a great addition to your worship service or concert program any time of the year. This classical-sounding piece is a breath of fresh air, a reminder of the integral part music plays in a life of faith. The optional antiphonal section and homophonic harmonies are perfect for choirs just venturing into part-singing. A fantastic festival selection. 10602971 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 n O Vos OmnesRuth Morris Gray. This distinctive setting of the mournful scriptural text begins with an introspective, chant-like introduction that belies the fiery torrent of personal frustration and rage to come. A beautiful legato section provides contrast before building anew, taking us to a dynamically intense finale. A stunning, dramatic showcase for concert or festival! 10602824 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10602825 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10602826 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4 Rain Music—Victor C. Johnson. This forward-moving, rhythmically driven music enhances the dramatic, image- laden text of Kentucky-born poet and playwright Joseph S. Cotter, Jr. Shifting mixed meter is very effective in giving this selection a dance-like quality. Close harmonies, especially in the contrasting middle section, and effective unison, two-, three- and four-part writing throughout heighten the musical effect. Optional parts for rain stick and djembe. 10736776 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4 Sanctus (from "German Mass in F")— Franz Schubert/arr. Lon Beery. A beautiful adaptation of this Schubert standard for men's ensembles. This piece is equally appropriate for concert or worship settings and presents wonderful teaching opportunities for lyrical singing along with an introduction to simple German text. Sing either the English version or the original German with the pronunciation guide (included). 10735262 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Set Me as a Seal—John 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! 10734010 TTBB opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4 Shenandoah—Matthew Armstrong & Shelly Armstrong. A very different kind of setting of Shenandoah for four-part men's choir. Lovely piano accompaniment with added cello and a melody that stays predominantly with the bass voice throughout. Very accessible and a breathtaking men's feature! 10649532 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 4 Shut De Do—Randy Stonehill/arr. Greg Gilpin. This familiar song sounds and feels as if it has always been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. In this a cappella setting, optional percussion can be utilized to enliven the texture. Equally appropriate in concert or worship settings, this wonderful arrangement offers solo opportunities and creative new melodic material before the final refrain. A perennial favorite. 10689670 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Stand by Me—arr. Roger Emerson. Perfect for your guys! TB choirs will love singing this pop classic, originally recorded by Ben E. King in 1961. Great lyrics, great hook, great message, and well crafted for changing voices! 10567943 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10567944 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 4 Steel Drivin' Man (The Ballad of John Henry)— Neil Johnson. This arrangement epitomizes John Henry's skill as a steel-drivin' man: strong, bold and full of energy and guts. Great teaching piece for stylization and historical context. With traditional harmonizations, nods to barbershop voicing, driving rhythmical elements, dynamic contrasts, accents, slides, and fall-offs, men's ensembles will never tire of rehearsing this fabulous concert closer. 10735174 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4 Te Deum—Ruth Morris Gray. Riveting and majestic, this contemporary setting of the traditional Latin text is sure to impress. Choirs both large and small will easily achieve a big sound, assisted by the supportive piano accompaniment. Modal harmonies convey a sense of urgency throughout, and an optional descant brings the piece to a dramatic close. Highly recommended! 10752379 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Tell My Father—arr. Andrea Ramsey. From "The Civil War" by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy, this dramatic song brings the reality of war into strikingly personal terms as a young soldier sings of his father and his own mortality. A powerful choice for men's chorus! With violin. 10042175 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 Three Polish War Songs—Derek Myler. A set of Polish military songs collected by the composer while he lived in Poland for two years among families affected still by the tragedies of war. Expertly arranged for men's chorus, these songs offer a look into a less-familiar world and bring a sentiment of hope. 10746428 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05 4 Treat You Better—arr. Ed Lojeski. Shawn Mendes' pop hit of 2016 encourages caring and respect within a relationship, with a guitar-driven groove and strong, impactful lyrics. 10760539 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760540 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99 10760541E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . 20.00 4 Tue, Tue—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Vocal ostinatos join one by one in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement of an authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics in the choral bridge are a blast. Repeated sections make for quick learning and easy memorization. Plenty of teaching moments here, along with a nice pulse and groove that choirs will enjoy. A pronunciation guide is included, and choreography is available on the When We Sing! DVD. 10752450 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10752451 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99 4 Wade in the Water—arr. Dan Davison. Written specifically with developing male choirs in mind, this piece features comfortable vocal ranges for young tenors and baritones. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo opportunities for a variety of voice types and presents outstanding teaching opportunities for style and historical context. Equally appropriate for the concert stage or the worship service. 10715332 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Walk in Jerusalem—arr. Rollo Dilworth. Combining the traditional spiritual I Want To Be Ready, a powerful piano accompaniment, and a gospel setting, this arrangement allows the singers to really dig in and sing with the full power of their voices. Fun and energetic choral parts will make this a favorite of your singers and your audience! New voicing for men's choirs! Highly recommended! 10734817 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4 A Whale of a Tale (from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea")—arr. John Leavitt. This classic from Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" will be a delightful showcase for men's voices. With clever lyrics, fun handclaps and clever rhythmic devices, this is sure to be great entertainment across generations! Includes optional bass and percussion accompaniment. 10760595 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 4 When October Goes with Autumn Leaves— Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma & Barry Manilow/ arr. Paul Langford. This gorgeous vocal jazz arrangement combines Autumn Leaves with When October Goes in an artful setting that is unified both textually and musically. The sumptuous choral harmonies and silky piano accompaniment create a retrospective moment of beauty and nostalgia. Perfect for a fall concert, or anytime of year, this arrangement is a great way to introduce your choir to jazz harmonies. 10737980 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10737981 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99

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