Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1515104 Composed by Connie Boss. Arranged by Connie Boss. Christian,Christmas. 106 pages. Connie Boss #1089606. Published by Connie Boss (A0.1515104). Everyone knows how special the star was for the birth of Jesus. The star guided many along the way to find the manger that Mary, Joseph and the newborn baby, Jesus were at. This cantata reflects the importance of the star during that time. Most of the songs have lyrics about the star.  The cantata starts off with Mary finding out from the angel that God chose her to bear his son - Ave Maria was redone for this advent moment. It keeps to the melody and Ave Maria words are still part of the lyrics. Some of the lyrics have the English translation in the song, while other lyrics are new for this Christmas song. The next song O Little Town of Bethlehem is where Mary and Joseph have to travel to pay their taxes and where     Jesus is born. This is where the star shines down for all to see.  This is the traditional song, but I have added extra lyrics at the end of each original verse. Next, the shepherds seeing the star decide to travel to Bethlehem. Pachelbel Canon is so iconic, but I have added lyrics from While Shepherds watched their flocks by night, Away in a Manger, What Child is This and The First Noel. The choir parts bring rich harmonies to the piece. The Angels said leave your sheep and leave your lambs. Rise up Shepherd and Follow. Now we are at the manger. I composed the song - A Little Baby. He was born to save us all. . Still, Still, Still “Tis the Night of Our Savior’s Birth has added lyrics to each verse that ties in with the original lyrics. The title of this cantata is They Saw A Star - this is from the song I composed with the same title. It not only brings in the shepherds, but also the Three Wisemen. To close out this cantata, I have used the lyrics from We Three Kings and the melody of Scarborough Fair. This arrangement has an SA duet with SSAA choir parts with ahhs that sound very mysterious. It also does include parts for strings if you are lucky enough to have violins and a cello. The strings parts are the same as the choir parts, so it is perfectly fine to do this with just a choir.  I hope you enjoy singing and listening to this cantata—Connie BossI didn't have a minimum copy, so you can make copies of this. This is why I have it priced at this price.For questions or requests, email Cdboss@cvalley.net.

Alto Voice,Bass Voice,Cello,Piano Accompaniment,Soprano voice,Tenor Voice,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1318802 Composed by Connie Boss. Arranged by Connie Boss. Christmas,Holiday. 122 pages. Connie Boss #907356. Published by Connie Boss (A0.1318802). Everyone knows how special the star was for the birth of Jesus. The star guided many along the way to find the manger that Mary, Joseph and the newborn baby, Jesus were at. This cantata reflects the importance of the star during that time. Most of the songs have lyrics about the star.  The cantata starts off with Mary finding out from the angel that God chose her to bear his son - Ave Maria was redone for this advent moment. It keeps to the melody and Ave Maria words are still part of the lyrics. Some of the lyrics have the English translation in the song, while other lyrics are new for this Christmas song. The next song O Little Town of Bethlehem is where Mary and Joseph have to travel to pay their taxes and where     Jesus is born. This is where the star shines down for all to see.  This is the traditional song, but I have added extra lyrics at the end of each original verse. Next, the shepherds seeing the star decide to travel to Bethlehem. Pachelbel Canon is so iconic, but I have added lyrics from While Shepherds watched their flocks by night, Away in a Manger, What Child is This and The First Noel. The choir parts bring rich harmonies to the piece. The Angels said leave your sheep and leave your lambs. Rise up Shepherd and Follow. Now we are at the manger. I composed the song - A Little Baby. He was born to save us all. . Still, Still, Still “Tis the Night of Our Savior’s Birth has added lyrics to each verse that ties in with the original lyrics. The title of this cantata is They Saw A Star - this is from the song I composed with the same title. It not only brings in the shepherds, but also the Three Wisemen. To close out this cantata, I have used the lyrics from We Three Kings and the melody of Scarborough Fair. This arrangement has an ST duet with SATB choir parts with ahhs that sound very mysterious. It also does include parts for strings if you are lucky enough to have violins and a cello. The strings parts are the same as the choir parts, so it is perfectly fine to do this with just a choir.  I hope you enjoy singing and listening to this cantata—Connie Boss.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir) - Grade 4 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4940 Incorporating the Traditional Spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow. Composed by Don Besig and Nancy Price. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred SingPraise Series. Christmas; Epiphany; Sacred; Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4940. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-4940). English. 1 Samuel 2:18-21, Psalm 111, Luke 2:1-20, Luke 41-52, Colossians 3:12-17.This dynamic arrangement of Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow begins slowly, with soloist and choir announcing, There's a star in the east! Quickly changing gears, the choir sings in lively syncopation, Rise up! This is Don Besig and Nancy Price at their a cappella best: solid choral writing with repetitive refrains and great rhythmic vitality. Even smaller choirs will LOVE this Christmas treasure!

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1490703 Composed by Scott Pfitzinger. Arranged by Scott Pfitzinger. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. 7 pages. Pfitzinger Music #1067506. Published by Pfitzinger Music (A0.1490703). Rise Up Shepherds and Swing is a jazzy, swing version of the Christmas song Rise Up Shepherd(s) and Follow. This arrangement is for 4-6 octaves of handbells and uses Ring Touch and tower swing techniques with a Pluck ending.The folk tune was originally published in 1902 and this arrangement was originally written for the Embellish Handbell Ensemble in Grand Rapids, MI.This is an energetic, joyful version of the song that is appropriate for any holiday setting, whether a church service or Christmas concert.(Reproducible for one ensemble).

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999059 Composed by Susan Novak. Arranged by Susan Novak. Christian,Christmas,Country,Sacred. 9 pages. Susan Novak #5993813. Published by Susan Novak (A0.999059). Here is a new Christmas song written by me, Susan Novak. It tells the story of the Nativity as seen from the point of view of the Shepherds. I hope you enjoy the Shepherd's Song{The Gift] All glory be to God.

SATB choir, a cappella (With Optional Tambourine, Accompaniment MP3, Hand Drum) - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-5749L Composed by Victor C Johnson. Sacred Anthem, Benediction. Octavo. 12 pages. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #e10/5749L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.10-5749L). Pamela Stewart's text comes alive when paired with Victor Johnson's music. Written in an a cappella Renaissance-style, the 6/8 meter propels the music forward, and optional hand drum and tambourine parts complete the musical package. The lyrics speak from the point of view of the shepherds, as they joyfully tell the world what they have seen and heard: Gloria! Sing gloria! Each heart a bed of hay, every life a Bethlehem, each day a Christmas Day!

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1325776 By Henrietta Atkin. By Traditional African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Henrietta Atkin. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. Henrietta Atkin #913967. Published by Henrietta Atkin (A0.1325776). This beautiful African-American spiritual, with lyrics calling the shepherds to rise up and follow the star of Bethlehem, is perfect as a prelude or postlude at church.This piano arrangement featuring a three-part style (stride piano, treble voices, and jazz) is a welcome addition to any Christmas concert, mass or service during the Christmas season.

Solo voice and piano - Digital Download SKU: OX.9780193550223 Composed by Bob Chilcott. Vocal score. 4 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193550223. Published by Oxford University Press Digital (OX.9780193550223). ISBN 9780193550223.For solo voice and piano. One of Chilcott's best-loved carols is here arranged for solo voice and piano. The text, a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom narrating the experience of the shepherds drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus, and poignant melody of folk-like simplicity meet in a sublime marriage of poetic imagery and music. Vocal range: D4-G5.

SATB choir unaccompanied - Digital Download SKU: OX.9780193537705 Composed by Bob Chilcott. Sheet music. Octavo. 9 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193537705. Published by Oxford University Press Digital (OX.9780193537705). ISBN 9780193537705.For SATB unaccompanied. The text is a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom (1910-81) that narrates the experience of the shepherds, drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus. The lovely, poignant melody of folk-like simplicity is supported by languid and atmospheric harmonies. The effect is a sublime marriage of poetic imagery and music.

Digital Download SKU: A0.1051816 Composed by Stephen DeCesare. Christian,Christmas,Musical/Show,Opera. Accompaniment. Duration 170. Exultet Music #4299. Published by Exultet Music (A0.1051816). This is the accompaniment track for The Shepherd's Love Song (to their camel) that is featured in Santa Claus and the Christ Child: the musical which is available on this site. The sheet music for this piece is also available as well as a rehearsal track.

Unison/2-part choir and Piano - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-5188L Composed by Molly Ijames. Singable Solutions. Sacred Anthem, Advent, Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #e10/5188L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.10-5188L). ISBN 9780787762339. Text: Eileen Berry.Molly Ijames combined her compositional gifts with Eileen Berry's lyrics to create a tender and poignant Christmas anthem for unison or two-part choirs: Shepherds, go and spread the word telling far and near; sing aloud the song of hope all the world must hear....

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.757571 Composed by Costanzo Festa. Arranged by James Bicigo. Concert,Graduation,Renaissance. Score and parts. 30 pages. Polar Publications #3223649. Published by Polar Publications (A0.757571). This Italian Madrigal by Costanzo Festa works really well for young band. Entrances on beat two will be a bit of a rhythmic challenge, but surely one young players will meet. More 16th century party music!

Instrumental Duet,Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.803907 Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Serena O’Meara. Baroque,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 5 pages. O'Meara Music #5454365. Published by O'Meara Music (A0.803907). A beautiful, flowing Carol from 17th Century France arranged with 3 verses. The lyrics tell of the two shepherdesses who discovered the stable with the baby Jesus and his mother. They joyfully run to tell the villagers the news. This arrangement allows harpists to create a soothing sound for the sleeping baby. Arranged for Lever or Pedal Harps, it is in the key of G. The melody is divided evenly between parts. Dynamics are clearly marked. There are tolling of bells within the introduction, interlude and ending. 

Instrumental Duet,Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.803908 Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Serena O’Meara. Baroque,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 5 pages. O'Meara Music #5454369. Published by O'Meara Music (A0.803908). A beautiful, flowing Carol from 17th Century France arranged with 3 verses. The lyrics tell of the two shepherdesses who discovered the stable with the baby Jesus and his mother. They joyfully run to tell the villagers the news. This arrangement allows harpists to create a soothing sound for the sleeping baby. Arranged for Lever or Pedal Harps, it is in the key of G. The melody is divided evenly between parts. Dynamics are clearly marked. There are tolling of bells within the introduction, interlude and ending. 

Instrumental Duet,Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808027 Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Serena O’Meara. Baroque,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. O'Meara Music #5454359. Published by O'Meara Music (A0.808027). A beautiful, flowing Carol from 17th Century France arranged with 3 verses. The lyrics tell of the two shepherdesses who discovered the stable with the baby Jesus and his mother. They joyfully run to tell the villagers the news. This arrangement allows harpists to create a soothing sound for the sleeping baby. Playable on either Lever or Pedal Harps, it is in the key of G. The melody is divided evenly between parts. Dynamics are clearly marked. There are tolling of bells within the introduction, interlude and ending. You will receive the Score, Harp I, and Harp II.