Rise Up Shepherd: SATB: Vocal Score

First a little Handel into the traditional carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks and then suddenly we are interrupted by a new funky beat. Above the fun we hear the spiritual carol Rise Up Shepherd and Follow and this is one sizzlin' song.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:8-15A profoundly engaging text asks important questions and helps us consider the perspective of the humble shepherds and in turn contemplate the mystery and majestyof the incarnation. Musically attractive it sensitively cradles the text with gentle hands and the new setting of the traditional spiritual “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” is inspired. Duration: ca. 3:22.

A Cappella Arrangements for Mixed Choir-You will find plenty of performance options with this practical and value-packed collection of a cappella Christmas favorites. Includes: Deck the Hall; Ding Dong! Merrily on High!; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Rise Up Shepherd andFollow; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; While by My Sheep. Available: SATB a cappella.

This 6-minute medley will be a joyful finale for your holiday program. It includes O Little Town of Bethlehem in a gentle 12/8 feel followed by the favorite spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow Away in a Manger and a majestic setting of Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Easily learned and impressive sounding optional brass add to the festive nature of this work.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pakincluding parts for Trumpet 1 2 & 3 Trombone 1 & 2 Tuba and Percussion 1 & 2. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Concert Youth ChoirScripture: Matthew 2:1-11This Christmas gem is as much fun to sing as it is to hear! The traditional “call and response” format offers a number of options foradapting this anthem for your ensemble. Repetition makes for easy learning and the inclusion of the traditional spiritual “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” is a masterstroke. A solid message inviting seekers to follow the light emboldensthe piece for use in worship as well as concert settings.

The perfect Christmas piece: a 6 1/2 minute medley of twelve of the most popular holiday favorites from 'Silent Night' to the rousing finale of the 'Hallelujah Chorus' (sure to bring your audience to its feet). Great for ANY choir. The optional instrumental accompaniment is quite effective and simple to add (or use the SoundTrax). Includes Deck the Halls Good King Wenceslas It Came Upon the Midnight Clear What Child Is This? Silent Night Rise Up Shepherd and Follow Go Tell It On the Mountain Hark the Herald Angels Sing Joy to the World One Fine Day We Three Kings and Hallelujah Chorus.

A wonderfully uplifting and joyful spiritual arranged by Mark Hayes for SATB Choir with Keyboard accompaniment.

This soulful a cappella setting of the traditional Christmas spiritual will inspire your audience. A gem!Available separately: SATB SAB and SSAA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.