Uses: Christmas Eve Christmas ConcertScripture: Luke 2:8-20An ancient tune a new text and a fresh approach generate a powerful anthem for Christmas programming. The theme in minor and 6/8 moves forward in a liltingprocessional delivering the fear and jubilation of the Shepherds celebration. Whether performed with full orchestration or just piano accompaniment this carol will be a commanding choice for festivals or holiday pageants. Score and Parts (fl1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 btbn/tba timp perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

Poignant text; lots of unison; easy to learn; optional flute and instrumental parts to supplement piano“Where Are the Shepherds Now?” asks some difficult questions about the faithfulness of those closest toChrist during his last days – about us. The melody is tender and soothing juxtaposed masterfully with the powerful text. The contrast between words and melody is quite poignant. An excellent choice for Holy Week meditation.

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.

This new anthem captures the urgency and excitement felt by the shepherds as they ran to the manger to worship the newborn Christ Child. Rhythmic and joyous! Audio Trax on Brookfield BonusTrax CD #08743774.

Stan Pethel has creatively arranged this Isaac Watts text and I.P. Breedlove tune from the Sacred Harp. The rejoicing of the shepherds is summed up in the last line Mortals shall know their Maker's love at their Redeemer's birth. Duration: ca. 2:05.

David Sanger's Mass For The Parishes for SATB choir. Mass For The Parishes is intended for use in churches with varying resources. It may be used as a Unison congregational setting with or without Choir or as a Choir and Organ only setting. The Soprano part in the Gloria and Sanctus many be used as a descant above Unison singing. If the congregation is singing it should follow the top voice of the Organ part. A separate congregational copy is available (set of 20) ECS366CONG.

The melody part for Richard Shephard's Addington Service is another setting originally composed in the early 70s and still selling well this mostly congregational setting has moments where an SATB choir can flex their vocal muscles. This tuneful setting is easily picked up by congregations. Arranged for SATB and Organ accompaniment.