Pepper Choplin has done it again.ÿHe has taken one of the classic Christmas concert closers, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, added two new engaging counter-melodies, and wrapped them in an easy swing that invites the audience to sing along.ÿReminiscent in format to the Christmas classic Peace, Peace, this clever carol setting is sure to follow suit.ÿA rhythm part is available separately as is a performance/rehearsal track.ÿCue sized-notes enable this voicing to work for middle school choirs on up.ÿEasy. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Composer: Pepper Choplin

Premiered at the 2005 ACDA National Convention, this setting of an Ivan Gallardo poem features harmonic imagery, gracious choral lines and an artful accompaniment.

Composer: Jan Sanborn

This traditional song from Puerto Rico, spiritedly arranged by Cristian Grases, is usually sung at Christmas time. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and celebrate together! The tuneful melody and playful syllables embody the joy of the local culture. Excellent for high school and college treble choruses.

Arranger: Cristian Grases

Lee Scott has established a reputation of excellent choral writing for the a cappella choir. This familiar song has been graced with Mr. Scott's careful placement of pitches to ensure a beautiful rendition. This selection will work well with a church choir, good high school or college choir, or a community chorale. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Jack Halloran's unique arranging style brings a special quality to this stirring American patriotic classic.

Arranger: Jack Halloran | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

This famous Christina Rossetti poem has been set to music by many. Donald Bailey, choral chair at Baylor University and director of the Chamber Singers, has created a contemporary madrigal setting that is superb. In the tradition of his predecessor, Robert Young, Dr. Bailey uses the colors of the vocal ensemble to give new hues to this time-honored text.

Composer: Donald Bailey

K. Lee Scott's adaptability and command of vocal writing is excellent, and his arranging style is never overdone. A refined reserve to his technique make this an elegant spiritual setting for high school, college and church treble choirs.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Arranger: Jack Halloran | Composer: Stephen Foster

Cantate Domino means sing a new song to the Lord, and this composition truly embodies its meaning. Beginning in 7/8, the opening motif is a short statement in Latin, then English, that establishes the macaronic character of the piece. William Powell selected this motet for his new choral series that features fine music useful in festivals and concert. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Vladimir Silva

Commissioned for the University of South Carolina Men's Chorus, Kevin Memley has beautifully revoiced the SATB setting released in 2014 (JG2445). Kevin's original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit - it is a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. For high school or college choirs. Medium difficulty.

Arranger: Kevin Memley

Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately, the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs. Titles include:: Cherokee Traveller's Greeting, Shoshone Love Song, and Come on the Trail of Song.

Composer: Kevin Memley

Selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as an one of the American Masterpieces of choral music.

Arranger: Gregg Smith | Performed By: Gregg Smith Singers

Arranger: William Averitt

K. Lee Scott has taken a Latin setting of Psalm 51, Create in me a clean heart, and laced it with a luscious 21st century harmonies. Gentle and yet stirring, this setting is excellent for college or community choirs, appropriate for concert or worship. Medium to difficult.

Composer: K. Lee Scott

Composer Richard Burchard toggles the verses of this beautiful piece between monophonic chant and homophonic chorales. The two styles meld together, producing a piece that sounds both fresh and timeless. Richard's compositional style is careful and profound. You can't rush through one of his pieces, you want to linger and enjoy the richness he creates. Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral series.

Composer: Richard Burchard

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. This piece begins with tension and disharmony but breaks into soothing chords, lush and full of consolation. The Latin text honors the noble wood of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

Composer: Cesar Alejandro Carillo

This beautiful rendering of the love verses from I Corinthians 13 is a small masterpiece by Richard Burchard. Beginning with a simple chant sung in canon over a pedal point, the textures soon expand and evolve into dense flowing lines that typify Burchard's style. High school choirs, college choirs and good church choirs will enjoy this expressive composition.

Composer: Richard Burchard

It is a song of praise written in a distinguished, elegant style that has become a hallmark of composer Richard Burchard. Richard selected the text portions from the book of James and Corinithians. Performed at the ACDA Southern Region convention in 2022, this is another stunning contemporary madrigal that merges ancient sounds with a newness that is spellbinding.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series, this setting of Danny Boy by Trevor Gomes is uniquely lovely. Following a stark opening the piece grows in richness and vocal parts, with stirring harmonies and a graceful conclusion. Appropriate for fine high school choirs, college and commnity choirs. Medium to difficult.

Arranger: Trevor Gomes

Stacey Gibbs has built a reputation for outstanding arrangements of spirituals. Many ACDA performances and commissions later, we are proud to announce the Stacey Gibbs Choral Series. Only Stacey could deliver a new setting of this famous spiritual that honors its heritage and breathes new life at the same time. College choirs, high school chamber choirs, and church choirs will enjoy this new setting.

Composer: Stacey Gibbs

Composer: Hector Villa-Lobos

This is arguably one of the most popular Christmas texts in Latin. Trenchard's setting is exhilarating, rhythmically energizing and harmonically colorful. Church, community, high school and college choirs will thoroughly enjoy this piece. A great opener or festive anthem. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Jeff Trenchard

The words and melodies American song writer Stephen Foster exemplify our nation in the 19th century. Dr. Gerald Custer has maintained that character in this madrigal-like setting. The heart from a time gone by sings through in warmth and sincerity. Good high school choirs, college and community ensembles will jump at the chance to program this gem.

Arranger: Gerald Custer | Composer: Stephen Foster

Composer: Emilio Sole-Sempre

This American folk hymn has been arranged by veteran writer, K. Lee Scott, in a style reminiscent of the Parker-Shaw American hymn settings. In a joyful 6/8 meter the a cappella voices rise and build to a full, resounding conclusion.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

This well-known poem by Longfellow metaphorically paints the calming qualities of the night. What Richard Burchard does musically is enrapturing. The listener is immersed sonically into the poem even deeper. It is an obvious concert closer but stands well at other times too. Eight-part a cappella choir and tenor soloist will work best with advanced high school, college or community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Richard Burchard

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little Tiny Child. With rich vocal textures in an a cappella setting, brimming with delicate suspensions and resolutions, Donald Bailey brings an elegant caress to each Christmas song. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Composer: Donald Bailey

Selected for the William Powell Choral series, this encouraging choral contains both inspirational words and music by Gwen McLeod Hall. It is a message of hope, where singing serves as the disarming weapon of choice. For high school and college treble choirs, the music swells in celebration to a victorious conclusion. Medium.

Composer: Gwen McLeod Hall

K. Lee Scott is a superior arranger - he knows how to get the most out of the voice and gratify an audience. This is such a well-known spiritual and Lee piques our interest with tight, solid, harmonies that thicken and rise as the verses unfold, all the way to the vigorous finale. Great for church or school.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

This Christmas piece is everything you would expect from Richard Burchard and so much more. The lovely melody and flowing harmonies are anticipated, as are the familiar words of the carol, but the accompanying syllables, some almost jazz-like, are a pleasant surprise. Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series, you know it is an excellent college or fine community choir piece. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Gustav Holst

Arranger Stacey Gibbs clearly understands the variety of tone colors the voice can create and shows them off wonderfully in this spirited arrangement.

Arranger: Stacy V. Gibbs

This ancient Greek prayer asking for God's mercy has been selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series. The music is written largely in a homophonic style with shifts in harmony functioning like building blocks of sound. A great festival piece, it will be popular with high school and college choirs.

Composer: Joshua B. Himes

This setting is based on a three-part keyboard composition attributed to J.S. Bach. The contrapuntal lines are individually melodic and independent.

Arranger: Tim Sharp

Pavane by Gabriel Faure contains one of the most luxurious and haunting melodies. With a stirring text by Rev. Russell Kane, Allan Petker cultivated a choral setting that has been popular for years. This new edition is set for 2-part mixed voices with keyboard and optional obbligato. For Lent, Communion or general use.

Arranger: Allan Robert Petker

Eli Villanueva is quickly becoming a respected name in the musical circles of Los Angeles, first as a soloist, but now as a composer. His artistic setting of the familiar Latin text Laudate Dominum (Praise ye the Lord) from Psalm 150 displays a classical approach with subtle contemporary harmonies. Excellent for sacred use, it will also complement any fine academic program. Available: SATB a cappella.

Composer: Eli Villanueva

Doug Andrews has brilliantly brought new life to an old favorite. While not difficult to learn, the vocal lines and harmonies bring new interest to this classic.

Arranger: Doug Andrews

Arranger: Maria Adela Alvarado

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little Tiny Child. With rich vocal textures in an a cappella setting, brimming with delicate suspensions and resolutions, Donald Bailey brings an elegant caress to each Christmas song. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Composer: Robert Croo

Young singers will learn the high points of one of America's most famous writers in this delightful song with music by Dave and Jean Perry and words by J. Paul Williams.

Composer: Jean Perry

Incorporating the hymn, When Morning Gilds the Skies, Donald Bailey has created a majestic anthem of praise. Using his own music, he tempts the listener with brief inserts of the Barnby hymn until, at last, the full hymn takes over to a rousing conclusion.

Composer: Donald Bailey

Arranger: Jack Halloran

Richard Burchard's carefully-crafted setting of No Longer Mourn gives vivid, melodic life to William Shakespeare's text, which is beautifully supported by profound harmonic fullness. A richly satisfying piece for chamber, college, and community choirs alike.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

With impressionistic colors, George Baker has musically landscaped Sing We Now of Christmas. The vocal parts are surprisingly easy, and glide over the enticing hues of the accompaniment with grace. This is an excellent choice for church or school. Available: SATB.

Arranger: George Baker

Arranger: Fred Prentice

From the Cristian Grases Latin American series comes a brilliant setting of O Magnum Mysterium from Ernesto Herrera. Gorgeous chords are introduced with haunting ss sounds before the warm melody commences. The harmonic colors are rich and beckoning. The strongest Latin flavors emerge near the end to the glorious alleluias. Excellent for advanced high school, community and college choirs. Medium in difficulty.

Composer: Ernesto Herrera

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. The meter changes are plentiful and the music dances along playfully, and we are rewarded with a contemporary madrigal that is undeniably Latin in flavor.

Composer: Jose Mena

Arranger: Richard Burchard

Featuring a new contemporary text, this work by J.S. Bach is from the Stephen Roddy Classics Series.

Arranger: Stephen Roddy

Simón Bolívar, a giant figure in the history of Latin America, dedicated a special place in his upbringing to Hipólita, a humble slave who was Bolívar's wet nurse and mother figure. Venezuelan poet laureate Andrés Eloy Blanco captures a confrontational scene between Hipólita and Bolívar's mother. Venezuelan conductor and composer Maibel Troia translates the intensity of the moment in a highly rhythmic and dramatic composition that combines accented repeating melodies with chromatic harmonies, building towards a climatic finale. Gentry Publications is pleased to present one of the jewels of the 20th century Venezuelan choral repertoire.

Arranger: Christian Grases

Arranger: Fred Bock