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
52
Christmas
&
holiday
Go to cart
Sacred All Voicings medium-easy
n Peace, PeaceRick Powell & Sylvia Powell/
arr. Jay Rouse. This delightfully tender anthem
has been arranged by Jay Rouse. Complete with
a descant, this warm setting incorporates Silent
Night and even asks the audience to join in. Perfect
for a concert closer, this work features a poignant
text both relevant to the troubled times in which we
live and meaningful as a declaration of peace.
10369568 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
10369569 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10369571 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10369572 Orchestration
CD-ROM 69.95
10369570 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
4 People Look EastCraig Courtney. A joyous
setting for SATB choir and piano four-hands, full of
the excitement and anticipation of the Lord's coming.
Perfect for Advent services or school concerts.
10757416 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757417 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Personent Hodiearr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
"On this day earth shall ring with the song
children sing. To the child born a King, sing
we alleluia!" This well-known 16th century
carol text and melody is embellished in this
creative setting. Alternating between Latin and
English text, with piano accompaniment and
optional 3-octave handbells, this sparkling
arrangement is equally appropriate for
the concert stage or the worships setting.
A learning resource page for application of this
piece to the teaching standards is included.
10757103 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757106 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757107 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757104 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757105 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Personent Hodiearr. Richard A. Williamson.
This refreshing treatment of the 14th-century carol
will add an authentic medieval flavor to your holiday
program. It will make a wonderful processional,
especially with the recorded accompaniment
(available as a free download from the publisher's
website) or live percussion and flute.
10590525 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Petit EnfantLinda Miller Shaw & Dana
Thompsen. Tenderness and loving affection are
beautifully rendered in this lullaby for two-part
choir, piano, and optional flute. Petit Enfant, or
"Tiny Child" may be performed either in French or
English, and is appropriate at any time of the year,
since its poignant message is truly universal. An
exquisite addition to the body of choral literature for
the two-part choir.
3117967 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Puer NatusRichard A. Williamson. This
captivating setting of the traditional plainsong
melody is flush with well-crafted unison,
harmonic, and contrapuntal textures with logical
voice leading. The oboe or flute obbligato, which
is available as a free download, lends much to
the arrangement. Equally appropriate in a concert
or worship setting, this piece is an excellent
introduction to singing in Latin. A pronunciation
guide is included for the Latin text.
10684761 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Rejoice and Be MerryJohn Rutter. John
Rutter's joyful original carol combines a traditional
English text with a bold, straightforward melody
to create an uplifting work replete with forthright
Christmas cheer. Scored for SATB chorus,
keyboard and brass ensemble, it includes optional
handbell parts that are imprinted in the vocal score.
Dancing rhythms and an uplifting text make this
setting a perfect way to celebrate this glorious time
of year!
8069277 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
8069278 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 50.00
Ht Riu, Riu, Chiuarr. Linda Spevacek. Now choirs
at all levels can enjoy this festive holiday setting
with optional tambourine, hand claps and Spanish
text. This is an excellent way to experience the
well-known Spanish carol, either accompanied or
a cappella! Outstanding!
3303212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1982156 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303213 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3192580 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3192598 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H The Shepherd's Spiritualarr. Donald Moore.
Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up,
Shepherd, And Follow that your ensemble will enjoy
singing year after year! It's a great confidence-
builder, an exciting audience-pleaser, and just
plain fun for all involved, especially when you use
the tambourine part!
10583538 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Silent Nightarr. Darmon Meader. As performed
by New York Voices, this beautiful a cappella
setting of the beloved carol uses German on the
first verse and English on the second. Darmon
Meader's signature vocal jazz style is evident
throughout, sprinkled with lush harmonic colors,
but the arrangement is singable by any choir at the
medium-easy level. Highly recommended!
10352207 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Silent Nightarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Ruth
Elaine Schram has created an arrangement of
Silent Night of extraordinary beauty. A lush piano
accompaniment and cello part add the crowning
touches to this beloved carol setting which is
equally appropriate for both school and church use.
10512952 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512953 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512954 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512955 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Silent Nightarr. Kirby Shaw. An original
countermelody, lyrical piano writing and new words
enhance the beloved carol in this refreshing setting
for women's voices.
10518355 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Silent Night, Holy Nightarr. Mark Hayes. You'll
almost think you are hearing this carol again for the
first time. Beauty, grace and reverence are felt in
each and every note of this stunning arrangement.
With optional congregational/audience singing on all
verses, this is the perfect way to close your Christmas
worship service or concert. Optional C instrument or
orchestra adds to the artistry of this setting.
10089992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10089998 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10089999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10090000 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
Sing We Now of ChristmasMark Hayes. This
exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will
live in your library for years to come. Dynamic
choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and
a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase
the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the
arranger. A magnificent piece de resistance for the
concert hall or sanctuary!
10453489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453490 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453491 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453495 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453496 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453497 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
Somebody Build a MangerJoel Raney. If this
doesn't get you up and moving to the music, you'd
better check your pulse! Totally jazzed and ready to
rock, this Christmas original is full of high energy.
With an incredibly effective piano part and a catchy,
repetitive text, it will be easily learned and the rhythm
parts really spice things up. An excellent choice for
pageants and Christmas programs, it will get your
audience groovin' in anticipation of the holidays!
8064450 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8064451 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8064452 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
n Star CarolJohn Rutter. The masterful pen of
John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas
selection that has become a Christmas tradition
for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or
orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance
your presentation.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10652816 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652817 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652818 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652819 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652820 String Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
6382774 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75
t
Star of WonderGreg Gilpin. This original a
cappella work sings of the star above Bethlehem,
shining to lead us to the gift of love and light. Add
your own light percussion as desired, to bring a
tasteful rhythmic touch to this charming original.
An optional piano accompaniment is provided.
10590183 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
Starlight (Shining on the Baby)Sally K.
Albrecht & Jay Althouse. A symbolic ascending fifth
opens the main melodic idea in this bright original
for Christmas. Taking inspiration from Angels We
Have Heard on High, the chorus moves in a new
harmonic direction, while a brief bridge quotes the
traditional carol. Almost reminiscent of the style of
Mannheim Steamroller, this is indeed stellar!
10604605 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604606 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604607 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604608 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Suo Ganarr. Mark Burrows. Reimagined
and beautifully harmonized, this arrangement
of the traditional Welsh lullaby is sure to leave a
lasting impression. The lovely choral lines provide
opportunities to work on phrasing, breath control,
and blend. A few optional lyrics adapt the text for
Christmas or year-round use, and an optional flute
part provides additional warmth.
10752265 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10752266 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 1.90
10752267 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Sussex Carolarr. Richard A. Williamson. The
familiar carol gets an updated setting in this solidly
scored arrangement that showcases energetic choral
singing over a supportive piano accompaniment. The
optional flute obbligato (available as a free download)
adds texture and beauty to the arrangement, or
consider using the accompaniment track for added
excitement. A joyous seasonal celebration for any
December concert!
10684767 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H
There Is Faint MusicDan Forrest. The "faint
music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to
hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem
paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her
newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/
A straw-lined manger, safe and warm/ And Mary
singing lullabies/ To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs."
Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a
blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H This Christmastide (Jessye's Carol)Donald
Fraser. A popular choice year after year, this
charming piece has a timeless quality, reflecting all
the traditional beauty of Christmas in a very special
musical setting that will never go out of style.
1680925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
1673110 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
4 Tiny Little Baby Born in BethlehemCynthia
Gray. This original Christmas piece from Cynthia
Gray has the feel of a traditional spiritual presented
in an upbeat, modern style that will have your choir
singing for joy! Lots of accessible syncopation and
a fun melodic treatment that mirrors the text is
presented with just enough repetition and contrast
to create a dynamic concert piece for Christmas.
Highly recommended!
10757020 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757021 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing DayJack
Wilds. This exuberant, lively and modern setting
of the traditional English carol begins and ends
with strength and has a lovely reflective middle
section. Each section has the opportunity to
sing the melody as it passes between each part.
Equally appropriate for school or church. Easy and
supportive piano accompaniment.
10737132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Tres Villancicos EspanolesSheldon Curry.
This colorfully scored medley of three traditional
Spanish carols: A la Nanita Nana, El Cant dels
Ocells and Riu, Riu, Chiu capture the vibrancy of
rich Spanish heritage with tempos that musically
ebb and flow and percussion that enhances the
accompaniment. A Catalan pronunciation guide
is available to help singers feel at ease with the
language. Optional percussion parts are available.
10737133 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas & Holiday
Sacred SATB
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
See, Amid the Winter's Snow—arr. Dan Forrest.
10607050 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10607052 Instrumental Parts String Quartet &
Percussion 30.00
10607053 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Roger Emerson.
10605946 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10605949 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Angels from the Realms of Glory—
arr. Dan Forrest.
10458751 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10458752 Instrumental Parts
Violin & Percussion . . . . . . . .20.00
10458753 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest.
10069886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10098697 Orchestration SATB . . . . . . . .80.00
Betelehemu—
Wendell Whalum/arr. Barrington Brooks.
5327986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen.
1985530 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
Hope for Resolution—
Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Dan Forrest.
10513797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10513798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10526735 Brass Ensemble/Percussion . . 40.00
10526736 Brass Quintet & Percussion. . 30.00
10514502 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Hallelujah Chorus (from "Messiah")—
George Frideric Handel.
401042 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
Veni, Veni Emmanuel (I Will Come)—
arr. Michael John Trotta.
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Dan Forrest.
10312016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10312017 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
10312018 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.50
10312019 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
Do You Hear What I Hear?—arr. Harry Simeone.
763292 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10009392 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
763383 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .25.00
10009391 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Lux Aurumque—Eric Whitacre.
3281698 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
2481949 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . . .95.00
Lo, How a Rose/The Rose—
arr. Craig Hella Johnson.
10035930 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
What Sweeter Music—John Rutter.
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.70
Explore the best new music,
all in one place.
jwpepper.com/editorschoice
