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2017 Fall Choral

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107 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] concert music Go to cart H Adiemus—Karl Jenkins. Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking part in a tribal ritual. A compelling work that has become popular in festivals and regional choral activities. Now available in SA voicing. 3165875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 3118460 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10609878 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 An Die Musik—Franz Schubert/ ed. Craig Courtney. These transcriptions, for mixed, treble and male choirs, of this famous Schubert song offer the perfect material for teaching free, bel canto-style singing, German diction, and "arch and taper" phrasing. With its strophic form and relatively simple melody, the piece can be easily learned, allowing time to focus on and develop expressive phrasing and musicality. English translation is included in this wonderful introduction to Schubert Lieder for high school choirs! Highly recommended! 10606980 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10606981 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 10606984 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 4t Ave Generosa—Ola Gjeilo. This setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting modal beginning and ending sections. The juxtaposition of sustained and moving moments holds true to the composer's style, while the harmonic structure and vocal construction offer very fresh textures. Highly recommended! 10746480 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 l A Branch of May—James Q. Mulholland. This May Day song scored for four-part male voices begins almost like a prayer, and then suddenly, over a very lively piano accompaniment, the tempo picks up as the the text moves from a prayer-like tone to one of celebration "Awake oh pretty Maid, out of your drowsy dream... for the Lord knows where we shall meet again to be maying another year." The mixed meter throughout enhances both the text and the music. 10763138 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4t Dirshu Adonai (Seek the Lord and His Strength)—Kenneth and Kirsten Lampl. Set entirely in Hebrew (IPA pronunciation guide available), Dirshu Adonai is a sensitively composed meditation with beautiful layered harmonies that build to rich harmonic clusters. The echoing solo quartet illustrates the fact that these words reach back throughout time and space, reminding us to "Seek the Lord and His Strength." Highly recommended! 10654897 SATB Divisi with Solo Quartet . . . 2.65 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 Double Choir . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 l Hamilton - A Choral Medley— Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Lisa DeSpain. This fantastic nine-minute medley from the Tony Award-winning musical is sure to make a big impression! Featuring seven of the show's most memorable numbers, there's no shortage of solo opportunities, allowing you to feature some of your strongest performers in one of the most popular and important musicals of our time. 10669442 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 10669443 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 10669444 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 4t Kodutee (Journey Home)—Part Uusberg. Estonian composer Part Uusberg's Kodutee reflects upon the journey of life from birth to death using vivid imagery of nature and the everyday. Hauntingly beautiful both musically and thematically, this a cappella piece in the Estonian language is appropriate for high school choirs and above. Recorded and IPA pronunciation guides available. 10746471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 l A New Psalm—Ken Berg. A lively and rhythmic setting of this ancient text in Hebrew and English in strophic form. This piece features a soloist with choir, interesting harmonic ideas, wonderful melodic ideas, syncopations and alternating time signatures. This edition includes the words in Hebrew, an English translation, a transliteration, a phonetic pronunciation guide, and a substantial piano part. A score for low brass quintet, timpani, percussion, and piano is also available. A rousing piece, perfect as a festival piece or concert finale. 10754510 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 10754511 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 10754512 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 10754513 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 lt Os Justi—Z. Randall Stroope. Another masterpiece 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 l Psalm 100—Rene 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 l Refuge (from "Sing Evermore!")— Gwyneth Walker. An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering piano accompaniment figures, textural changes, and fanfare-like passages in the voices on the word "free." Excerpted from the larger work "Sing Evermore!", which has orchestrated accompaniment available. 10754542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10754543 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 See, Amid the Winter's Snow— arr. Dan Forrest. Here is the absolute best, the definitive arrangement of this traditional English carol, scored for choir with piano and optional string quartet and percussion. It will feel as though angels from heaven have arrived in your sanctuary or auditorium when you perform this amazing setting! Highly recommended! 10607050 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10607052 Instrumental Parts String Quartet & Percussion. . . . 30.00 10607053 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 4t Spotless Rose—Ola 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 lt Tenting Tonight—Walter C. Kittredge/ arr. John Ness Beck & Douglas E. Wagner. With highly approachable vocal writing that sensitively ebbs and flows on the iconic text, your whole choir will love singing this new mixed-voice arrangement of a classic! Emotion-packed and full of choral shadings, this is an especially fitting programming choice for a Memorial Day concert. 10684777 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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 4t Ubi Caritas et Amor—Josu Elberdin. Written in honor of composer Javier Busto, this a cappella work attempts to capture in sound the warmth and blessing of a deep friendship. Typical of Elberdin's chordal Spanish compositional style, this joyful work will be a beautiful addition to any program! 10746398 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 l Until Then—Z. Randall Stroope. A wonderful and different concert selection, popular with festival choirs, Z. Randall Stroope has created an interesting, ethereal soundscape to express an adaptation and combination of Bidwell's Cosmos and Giordano Bruno's On the Infinite Universe and Worlds. This is a fine example of the extraordinary compositional skill of Z. Randall Stroope. 10633250 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 4t Uptown Funk—arr. Deke Sharon. Now available for a cappella groups in a fun arrangement, this #1 hit features an absolutely irresistible groove that your audiences will love! 10760550 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10760551 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 4t Water—Anders Edenroth. This innovative a cappella work by Anders Edenroth provides a poetic and philosophical perspective on the transparent matter so essential to the survival of every living creature. This composition goes beyond music, allowing singers and audiences to reflect on a deep message. The use of tuned water bottles provides both an interesting soundscape and a visual reminder of the importance of water to human life. 10593288 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 lt When the Earth Stands Still— Don Macdonald. Gentle contemporary styling in an a cappella setting gives this a feel reminiscent of The King's Singers. A beautiful text speaks of longing for love and security. "So stay with me, held in my arms. Like branches of a tree, they'll shelter you for many years." 10663267 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10663268 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10663269 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4t The Wisdom of the Moon—Susan LaBarr. The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to persevere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in the tonality and joyful triple meter. A great chance to feature a soloist. Exceptional! 10746456 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 COLLEGIATE CHOIR This is just a small sampling of the newest and most popular works for Collegiate Choirs. For all Collegiate choir titles, click the collegiate link on the web site or use this link: http://bit.ly/2pApMMZ

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