from Once Upon a Night-From the pages of Pepper Choplin's best-selling Christmas cantata Once Upon a Night comes the jubilant “Raise the Christmas Hallelujah.” This is a festive and exciting anthem to conclude your Christmas Eve orChristmas presentations. Choplin's use of the familiar carol “Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella” makes it easy to incorporate the congregation in the celebration as the text invites them to “join the heavenlychorus” and welcome the Christ Child. Glorious!

Preview Pak (Book/CD)-The musical is narrated by Luke as he writes of Jesus's last days on earth. Highly effective when presented by choir and narrator but naturally suited for full staging. It may be performed in its entirety or in segments atseveral services. The words and music of this new Pepper Choplin cantata are very dynamic and will immerse the audience in the passion and intensity of the major events of Holy Week. As the character of Luke is deeply touched bythe story he is recording the choir and soloists assume his role in the drama. Once Upon a Tree was written for Pepper's own church Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh North Carolina. The choir rehearsed the musical asit was being written and played a special role as the work was formed and perfected. It will be a profoundly moving experience for choirs and congregations.

Pepper Choplin has created a warm and easily learned worship chorus based on Psalm 19:7-9 13-14. Used by the choir alone or with the congregation Let the Words of My Mouth is a wonderful choice as a devotional or confessionalpreceding or following a spoken prayer. Accompaniment on Lite Trax 2002 (35012973).

This anthem is something very different from the creative pen of Pepper Choplin. The composer follows the natural flow of the text of James 3 in crafting this through-composed choral. The first section asks “Who is wiseamong you? Who is full of understanding?” Then comes the answer: “Those who sow the peace are full of the wisdom of heaven.” Beautiful melodic lines and rich harmonies make this an anthem of classic beauty thatboth teaches and inspires. Very distinctive.

with General and Advent Texts-Uses: General Call to Worship Christ the King AdventScripture: Psalm 46; Psalm 68:3; Habakkuk 3:17-19Here are two anthems in one! Pepper Choplin has written a text for Christ the King or generalservices and alternate words for Advent. The bright Baroque sound creates an air of excitement that will fill the sanctuary with joy!

Uses: ChristmasOnly Pepper Choplin with his boundless imagination could conceive of using “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and finding a way of making it a joyful affirming holiday selection for worship.Full of praise-worthy acclamations this accumulation song is really set free under his craftsmanship. Perfect for your Christmas pageant!

Pepper Choplin is one of the most prolific composers writing sacred music today. This work for mixed voices with keyboard (or optional orchestra) is full of energy and rhythmic drive works successfully in both contemporary or traditional worship settings.

from We Were There-The temple veil is torn the earth shakes the dead are raised and the heavens weep as Christ is crucified. This dramatic moment from Pepper Choplin's compelling cantata We Were There is now available as an individual octavo.The orchestration adds a foundation of drama as we confront the reality of Christ's suffering and sacrifice. Outstanding!

Uses: Palm Sunday multicultural concertScripture: Luke 19:29-40; Matthew 21:1-11Ever the innovator Pepper Choplin visits the Palm Sunday event with his wonderful theatrical approach. This time heuses Spanish words to invigorate the sound and the appeal is instantaneous. The accompaniment track is an outstanding option for this unique new choral. Contains opt. flute part. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD.Duration: ca. 2:21.

Pepper Choplin is a name well known to church musicians. This anthem based on Matthew 16:13-18 is scored for mixed chorus with piano or with brass handbells and optional congregation. Try this energetic piece on Pentecost or Trinity Sunday.

“How can we share the Gospel of peace if peace doesn't live in our hearts?” This soulful choral from Pepper Choplin admonishes us to “walk the walk” – not just “talk the talk.” It is alsoa plea for God's intervention in our hearts to rid them of bitterness and blame and to open them up so that we may truly be messengers of peace. Draw Us Together is a prayer for love and unification that may be sung onany number of occasions throughout the year.

from Once Upon a Night-Pepper Choplin has a singular perspective that he brings to the craft of composition. This beautiful call to reflections is a pull-out from his best-selling cantata Once Upon a Night. Long after the angelic“glories” have died away the message of this piece is to listen deeper to the echoes of one's own heart to find the true meaning of Christmas. A “selah” for your seasonal service planning. Profoundlymoving!

Primal in its strength this singular anthem is a powerful cry for God to pour His Spirit into our longing hearts. Pepper Choplin is known for his unique choral treatments and incorporating folk elements into his vocal textures.Here he calls upon soulful gospel Zydeco and rock idioms to craft an unforgettable and worshipful music experience. Awesome!

Pepper Choplin is known for the quality of his keyboard and vocal writing. Try this piece during Lent or anytime emphasizing renewal or new life.

Excitement and anticipation build throughout this triumphant Palm Sunday anthem as the crowd waits in charged expectation for Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem. “Look in the distance!...What do you see?...I heard Messiah iscoming!...Could it be he?” Questions and speculations mount as the long-awaited Christ approaches. “I see it clear...He is here!” Harmony bursts out of the unison “wonderings” to announce the arrivalof Messiah. Blessed Is He is majestic yet dance-like inviting all to join the celebration. From Pepper Choplin's best-selling cantata Once Upon a Tree this electrifying processional is a must for Palm Sunday.