A Shepherd's Carol was written for a BBC feature programme, Poet's Christmas , produced by Edward Sackville-West. It was broadcast on Christmas Eve, 1944, by the BBC Home Service, sung by the BBC Singers and conducted by Leslie Woodgate. The chorus is one of the two portions set by Britten of W.H.Auden's A Christmas Oratorio , the complete text of which was later published as For the Time Being . It was withdrawn by the composer after the first performance, not to be heard again until 1961. / Choeur SATB

For SATB chorus unaccompanied. Commissioned by the Friends of All Saints' Music, Northampton, for Lee Dunleavy and the Choirs of All Saints' Church, Northampton, in memory of Miss Valerie Travis (1918-2008). First performed by the Choirs of All Saints' Church, Northampton, conducted by Lee Dunleavy on 19 December 2010. Richard Rodney Bennett - The Shepherd's Carol by musicroom / SATB

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.

Here's a creative collage of familiar shepherd carols including Come All Ye Shepherds; Infant Holy Infant Lowly; What Child Is This? and As Lately We Watched. The 2-Part voicing makes this perfect for the busyChristmas season and/or children's choirs. The optional handbell accompaniment will add a lively and joyful touch.

Holiday Sacred Musical-Here comes Christmas...with moonlight starry skies shepherds and sheep. Aaron and his fellow shepherds have lost their way to Bethlehem because they stopped to help a stranger in need. Now it's up to Connie Stelation and hersquad of shining stars to help him and the others find their way to witness the miracle at the manger. Five songs and a cast of irrepressible shepherds sheep and stars tell the miraculous story of the coming of the Savior with alittle help from their special prop box. This easily-prepared 15-minute musical is perfect for younger children's choirs and can be performed with as few as eight children or many more. The reproducible Director's Manual offerspermission to photocopy singer's sheets and dialog making “Shepherds Stars and a Savior” a budget-stretching flexible answer for a creative children's Christmas musical!Available: Director's Manual Performance/Accompaniment CD Preview Cassette (full performance only) and RehearsalTrax Pak (12 preview cassettes for individual rehearsal). Performance Time: 15 minutes. For Grades K-4.

The work The Shepherd’s Song by Felix Mendelssohn presented as a reprint for the first time is his only known original composition for flute. Although Mendelssohn frequently and skilfully used wind instruments in his orchestral works he never provided them with significant parts neither in his chamber music works not as solo instrument which may have been due to the technical shortcomings of the instrument prior to the revolutionary inventions of Theobald Böhm. The short composition The Shepherd’s Song was published for the first time after the death of the composer in 1889 including an additional piano accompaniment and an alternative violinpart. The arranger and editor was the organist and composer Berthold Tours (1838-1897). Since the flute literature contains only few musical pieces of major composers of the Romantic era it is surprising that this composition which had been printed more than 100 years ago has remained undiscovered for such a long time thus remaining widely unknown to the public until today. The Shepherd’s Song can be performed with flute (violin) solo or with the piano accompaniment by Berthold Tours.

Uses: General Christ the Shepherd memorial and funeral servicesScripture: Psalm 23One of this celebrated writing teams' best this anthem is a lyric re-telling of the great Shepherd's Psalm. Newinsightful lyrics bring Psalm 23 into our everyday walk of faith and remind us of God's great provision for our need. An anthem of deep power and meaning this piece is ideal for Christ the Shepherd Sunday or memorial services. Anew SAB version is a welcome addition to the already best-selling SATB octavo and it is also included as a vocal solo in the collection I Sing to the Lord. Available separately: SATB SAB Duration: ca. 3:06.

Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd General Scripture: Psalm 23 - Hebrews 13:20-21 The tender spirit of an English folk song joins the 23rd Psalm creating an easy-to-prepare sacred anthem that is sure to please. Unison writing presents the melody clearly and voices are added gradually as the text develops. An a cappella section offers beautiful harmonic variety and paints the portrait of a gentle Shepherd who cares for His flock.

Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 23 Psalm 79:13 Exquisite artistry is extended to this winsome Irish folk song in this elegant arrangement. The pastoral qualities of the celebrated Shepherd's Psalm are front and center in the tone painting of the lyrical piano accompaniment while the vocals add a rich quality that make this an ideal sanctuary or concert choice for anytime. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Uses: Christ the Shepherd GeneralScripture: Psalm 23; Isaiah 66:10-13Comforting words adapted from the Psalms display the tenderness and nurturing leadership of Christ the Good Shepherd. Using theHebrew name El Shaddai (the God who supplies our needs) the text reminds us of God's provision for our life. God desires to bless and give us an abundant life and the lush musical substance of this choral ballad helps connectthis promise to the heart of the listener.

A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions. A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions.

Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 23 Psalm 79:13 Exquisite artistry is extended to this winsome Irish folk song in this elegant arrangement. The pastoral qualities of the celebrated Shepherd's Psalm are front and center in the tone painting of the lyrical piano accompaniment while the vocals add a rich quality that make this an ideal sanctuary or concert choice for anytime. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.