Lead Me On The Paths Of Righteousness: SATB Choral Octavo
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Lead Me On The Paths Of Righteousness: SATB Choral Octavo

By Pepper Choplin

Item: 35-DS00500815
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00500815

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About the Composer: Pepper Choplin

Pepper Choplin

Pepper Choplin studied composition at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, after completing his undergraduate degree in music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His catalog spans over two hundred sacred anthems alongside seven choral musicals, all shaped by his work as Minister of Music at Greystone Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, where many of his compositions first answered specific liturgical needs.

Choplin's artistry draws from an unusually broad musical palette. His background ranges from church music to theme park performance, touching rock, classical, and bluegrass styles along the way. He regularly conducts workshops and leads musical events across the country, blending inspirational depth with humor that audiences experience as both moving and entertaining. His recordings, including the self-produced Pepper Is My Real Name and the solo album Hold On, capture this distinctive voice. At the heart of his creative work lies a singular goal: crafting music that invites people into genuine, dramatic worship.

Why we love this

Choplin brings a compositional clarity to sacred texts that feels both reverent and direct. Rather than obscuring the message in harmonic complexity, he lets the words breathe while supporting them with accessible, confident vocal writing. Your singers will connect immediately with this piece because the music and meaning move together.

What to expect

The music unfolds with a sense of guided journey, matching the text's themes of righteousness and spiritual path. Harmonic language feels grounded and sincere, inviting singers into a space of reflection and conviction without sentimentality.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for mid-level to advanced SATB choirs serving in worship settings or concert performances. The piece accommodates both volunteer church choirs and semi-professional ensembles looking for music with genuine spiritual substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the soprano line so it sings through, not above, the choir. The melody carries the spiritual weight of the text and needs to land with clarity.
  • Shape phrase endings with intention. Allow slight space before major cadences to let the message settle rather than rushing through punctuation.
  • Engage the text with specificity. Choplin's sacred writing rewards singers who genuinely inhabit the emotional arc rather than simply executing notes.

How to use it

Consider this for a service centered on guidance, faith, or spiritual formation. It pairs naturally with readings or liturgy about divine direction and works equally well in a concert context when programming sacred choral music that speaks with conviction.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing text with intentional emotional communication
  • Balancing melodic and harmonic independence in SATB voicing
  • Sustaining longer phrases while maintaining text clarity
  • Understanding sacred music conventions and reverent expression

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