Warm, joyful, and inviting . . . this new anthem offers your choir a creative means to proclaim the Christmas message with energy and celebration. After the statement of the main theme and chorus, 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' is creatively woven with original theme, adding an extra moment of unbridled joy. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

James Stevens takes a tender gospel hymn classic and infuses it with a choral sensitivity. Lilting innocently like a Celtic folksong this hymn is a delightful choice for Christ the Shepherd Sunday or for any emphasis on God'sleadership in our life. Begin by reading some of Psalm 23 to set the tone and allow the Chopin-like piano introduction to set the spirit of calm that permeates this splendid worship song.

Regrouped by Joseph Canteloube this book is the second series from the set Chants D'Auvergne. This edition written for Voice and Piano contains lyrics in local dialect “Occitan” with the French translation below. Some directives are given to obtain the correct pronunciation of the language. It features five songs: I. Pastourelle / The Shepherdess II. L'Antouènou (L'Antoine) / Antoine III. La Pastroueletta è lou Chibalié / The Shepherdess and the Horse-rider IV. La Delaïssádo (La délaissée) / The neglected V. Deux Bourrées / TwoBourrées: a. N'aï pas iéu de mîo (Je n'ai pas d'Amie) / I don't have a Friend b. Lo calhé (La Calle) Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957) was a French composer musician and author mainly known for his folk songs and for the series Chants D'Auvergne inspired by the area his family was from.

Novello New Choral Series-These words of this carol full of colours and rich in symbolism are from the Cherry Tree Carol a popular folk carol telling a legend which goes back at least as far as the Coventry Mystery Plays. The piece received its first two performances on the same day by Robinson College Choir and Clare College Choir in Cambridge and was later recorded by Robinson College Choir conducted by Timothy Brown. The main tune should have an easy-going lilt which turns into light sprightly dancing for the refrain.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles.Jeremy Thurlow is a composer writer and pianist. His music has been described as ?seductive innovative full of freshness? by Henri Dutilleux. It has been performed by the BBC Philharmonic the Fitzwilliam String Quartet Rolf Hind the BBC Singers Endymion Carmen Elektra Peter Sheppard Skaerved Matthew Schellhorn and Sequitur (New York) among others. In 2007 he won the George Butterworth Award for new composition. As a musicologist he writes on French music in the twentieth century. His book on composer Henri Dutilleux is published in French by Millénaire III and he has written and broadcast on the music of Messiaen and many other 20th-century composers frequently appearing on Radio 3?s CD Review.

Psallite Choral Series. From our Psallite Series, we present a sacred tone poem destined to be an important addition to the choral canon. Luxurious in harmonic language, this octavo framed in Latin describes the angel's announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Emerging poetically from stillness and darkness with fragile sound, the piece opens organically as the divine glory of light breaks forth with angelic Glorias in luminous chords. Divided voices and evocative watercolor-like dissonances create a substantial sonic stack, a challenge worth taking for choirs of distinction. The cyclical text returns to the opening darkness and silence before ending with peace. Magnificent!

For centuries composers have been inspired by the beautiful O Magnum Mysterium text depicting the birth of the new-born King among the lowly animals and shepherds. This setting for unaccompanied SATB divisi by Morten Lauridsen one of America’s most loved and most performed living choral composers is rich in colour deeply spiritual and intensely moving. It is rated as 'reasonably straightforward' to sing so suitable for the majority of choirs. A Piano part is included in the score for rehearsal purposes only. Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs insearch of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

14th century carol-Originally arranged for New York Polyphony this ancient carol tells the story of Christmas - from the shepherds to the kings to our own rejoicing for the Christ child. Uncomplicated in its construction with utmost care given to each iteration of the melody.

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.

Here is a fantastic novelty number for your seasonal programming. The joy of holiday singing wrapped in a southern gospel package that will set your toes to tapping. Incorporating three well known spirituals this happy numberstarts with “Mary Had a Baby” and “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” and ends with a challenge to “Go tell it on the mountain.” Sure to delight!

Hold on to your hats and tie down the pews! This driving gospel offering from Paul Williams and Michael Barrett will definitely shake the rafters. Borrowing from the beloved hymn “The Everlasting Arms ” and expoundingon the concepts of God as “a mighty tower ” “a fortress ” “Rock of Ages ” and “Shepherd ” this high voltage song of assurance is unforgettable! “Lord I Will Lean on You”will become a fast favorite of choir and congregation young and young-at-heart.

In this clever arrangement Mark Miller blends the African-American spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow with O Come All Ye Faithful to make a perfect blend for use with your adult children's or youth choirs.

This traditional spiritual has been set by Phil Kern as a follow-up to his wonderful arrangement of “Rise Up Shepherd.” A strong piano accompaniment is paired with full vocals that range from forte harmonies andlegato unisons to quiet a cappella sections. Even hand claps are incorporated and the entire piece builds to a rousing final chord that your audience and singers will thoroughly enjoy and appreciate.

This is a rowdy and lusty setting of a favourite song from the Coventry Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The music has tremendous swing to its stride and a folksong quality to which by the use of judicious pauses the composer adds the feel of impromptu singing. A certain exaggeration might even be called for in performance for example in the robustly canonic second verse with no loss of humour or atmosphere. The music draws too on the cumulative energy of unison and octave unaccompanied singing and apart from a brief episode suggestive of the shepherds' pipes that is how it proceeds to its rousing conclusion.