Invigorate your seasonal programming with Daniel Read’s spirited setting of “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks,” commonly known as Sherburne. This classic piece from the New England singing-school tradition brings vibrant energy to any holiday concert, pairing an immediately engaging tune with the rhythmic drive that defines early American psalmody. Singers will enjoy the buoyant fuguing entrances and satisfying voice-leading, while audiences respond to its rustic charm and infectious momentum. Accessible, rewarding, and historically rich, Sherburne is an ideal choice for conductors looking to add a touch of early American brilliance to their Christmas repertoire.
 
This bundle includes:
part-specific rehearsal tracks (SATB) to help you perfect your performance
a full recording 
a piano accompaniment track to assist your rehearsal
 
A score for Daniel Read's "While Shepherd's Watched their Flocks (Sherburne)" can be found for free on the Choral Public Domain's website - an online portal of free downloadable choral music scores, texts, and translations. A new edition by Christopher Hoh is also available at JW Pepper.
 
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