Choral Choir,Choral (SAT) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1301985 Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. Advent,Christian,Christmas. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #891584. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1301985). This is a dramatic and attractive setting of the traditional text by Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Tate was an Anglo-Irish poet, hymn writer and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. He’s best known for The History of King Lear, his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's play. He also wrote the libretto for Henry Purcell's timeless opera, Dido and Aeneas. The traditional melody of While Shepherds Watched is well-known, but this new setting brings in a wealth of new musical material. This is a tuneful work and is sure to be enjoyed by your singers and audiences alike. It is in 2/2 time throughout but journeys through several contrasting keys. It’s also available for SSA and SATB choirs with keyboard accompaniment.  There’s an a cappella section in the middle and more suited to experienced singers. The piano part is not difficult and should be within the reach of any competent pianist. This piece would be ideal for Nativity presentations or would make an excellent addition to your Christmas service or concert. With a duration of 03:05 the vocal ranges in the SAT version are as follows: Soprano: D4 – G5; Alto A3 – D5 and Tenor: C3 – E4. If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this series And a Star is Shining in the East, See this Little Town, I Saw Three Ships, Sing! For a Boy has been Born and Rejoice and Sing on Christmas Morn.

Digital Download SKU: LX.E99-3781L Composed by Jay Rouse. Christmas. Sacred Anthem, Christmas, Epiphany. Accompaniment MP3. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #E99/3781L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.E99-3781L). Downloadable accompaniment track for Come, All Ye Shepherds (10/4915L) Add a dimension of sparkle to your Christmas service or concert with this spirited setting of the beloved Bohemian carol. The piano and optional flute give the piece a contagious buoyancy and energy that choirs and audiences will enjoy. A true Christmas celebration in a bright and shining package!

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB850 Composed by Sandra Eithun. Arranged by Sandra Eithun. Christmas. Flexible Favorites. With Bb or C treble inst. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB850. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB850). UPC: 749193020074.Handbells and optional instrument team up again in this next addition to the Flexible Favorites series.  The memorable carol, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, is intermingled with hints of other carols provided by the optional instrumental line to create a fun and accessible setting in two compatible versions.  Tabled mallets add a joyful bounce to the opening sequence which is followed by a slower more thoughtful rendering of the carol.  A grand and stately proclamation rounds out the arrangement making it ideal for church, school or concert venues during the Advent or Christmas season. .

Chamber Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320607 By Volker Schwarz, Berliner Mozart-Chor, Berliner Mozartinum, Leitung Sabine Fenske. By Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart. Arranged by Sabine Fenske. Christmas,Classical. 1 pages. Sabine Fenske #909108. Published by Sabine Fenske (A0.1320607). Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart (1731-1791) is well-known as the author of the most famous song „The trot“ (Die Forelle) of Franz Schubert. Not only an author but a composer he wrote his romantic and lovely Christmas song of the shepherds as a Lullabye for the Heaven’s son. Original for voice and piano, here arranged for voice solo (baritone or mezzo), mixed choir (SATB) string orchestra and 2 flutes. Style: classic-romantic, language: GermanCan also be performed with piano or organflute 2.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.903864 Composed by Kenneth L. Morrison. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 30 pages. Kenneth L. Morrison #2015227. Published by Kenneth L. Morrison (A0.903864). The familiar Christmas text of the hymn While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks is presented in a beautiful new musical setting for SATB Choir accompanied by piano and featured instruments. Orchestration in this package includes the Octavo for SATB Choir and Piano with parts for Flute, Oboe, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and String Bass.

Flute Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.566658 Composed by Christmas Carol. Arranged by Kate Agioritis. Christmas,Standards. 9 pages. Musika Publishing Australia #485285. Published by Musika Publishing Australia (A0.566658). 2015 Holiday Contest The carol While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night dates back to 1703, with the familiar melody attributed to an opera by George Frederick Handel. This lilting arrangement in a triple meter by Kate Agioritis will be a delightful addition to your holiday concert program. Download includes a score and a full set of parts. View the full catalogue of Musika works at www.musikapublishing.com.

SAB choir (With Optional Full Orchestra) - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-2859LA Composed by John Purifoy. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Laurel Press #e10/2859LA. Published by Laurel Press (LX.10-2859LA). UPC: 000308064766.From the new cantata Christmas Seekers this rhythmic anthem is full of the upbeat excitement that the shepherds must have felt and that we all feel in anticipation of Christmas. Functioning equally well on Christmas Eve or as part of any Christmas celebration, your spirits will be lifted by this joyful offering.

Choral S(S)ATB choir, unaccompanied - Digital Download SKU: H1.AD2055DP Composed by John Carter. (A Cappella). Christmas, Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #AD2055DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.AD2055DP). Mary Kay Beall.Original anthem The a capella sound on Christmas eve with candlelight is the perfect setting for Mary Kay Beall and John Carter's original composition entitled Tell Me, Shepherds. Choir directors will find the vocal lines appealing for their melodic content. This challenging, but not too difficult piece, will delight listeners with its very accomplished sound, and is sure to find its way into many Christmas programs.

Medium-High Voice,Piano Accompaniment - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1299376 By Stephen DeCesare. By Stephen DeCesare. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 173. Exultet Music #889242. Published by Exultet Music (A0.1299376). A new contemporary melody is attached to the familiar lyrics that tells the story of when the shepherds saw the Angels who proclaimed the birth of Jesus.  Scored for a variety of arrangements.  Accessible for all levels of singing and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Unison/Two-part chorus - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGA1276 Composed by Ken Berg. Christmas, Epiphany. Select Voices. With Flute, Oboe. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGA1276. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGA1276). UPC: 749193017210.The lesser-known English carol While Shepherds Watched has been delightfully arranged by Ken Berg. Challenging vocal parts and sophisticated text make this carol more suitable for more advanced children's choirs or for middle or high school women's chorus. The use of an oboe and flute will make this piece a magnificent addition to your Christmas program or service.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.806563 Composed by W. F. Schmidt. Christian,Christmas. Octavo. 7 pages. Wilhelm Schmidt #5017653. Published by Wilhelm Schmidt (A0.806563). A dynamic musical retelling of the shepherds' encounter with the angels as they learn of the birth of Jesus.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.991625 Composed by Margaret Woodley (1949 - ). Christian,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Margaret Woodley #3033747. Published by Margaret Woodley (A0.991625). A setting of the carol While Shepherds Watch, for SSAA unaccompanied choir ( inc piano reduction for rehearsal ).

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.580042 Composed by Hector Berlioz. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. Christian,Christmas,Romantic Period,Sacred. 12 pages. David Warin Solomons #3532995. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.580042). Instrumental arrangement of the Chorus L'Adieu des Bergers - The Shepherds' Farewell - from Berlioz's L'Enfance du Christ

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918771 Composed by Craig Leland Sparks. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 11 pages. Craig Sparks Music #3667507. Published by Craig Sparks Music (A0.918771). Based on the scripture of Luke, join the shepherds on the hill when the angels appear this Christmas. A lovely and approachable original piece for SATB and piano. .

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.823574 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #4727521. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.823574). This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, 4 variations, and a D.S al Fine. The hymn tune name is CHRISTMAS.  It was written in 1728.  The words While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks are associated with Christmas. It is also used with the words Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve as a general hymn.