Shepherds! Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep
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Vocal Forces: SSA
Accompaniment: Piano
Separate Instruments: Clarinet in B-flat
Tune Name: Besançon
Text Source: "Berger, secoue ton sommeil profond," French trad. carol, tr. Anonymous
Music Source: French tune, 17th c.
Series: Christmas
Difficulty Level: E
Description:
When you first listen to this arrangement, if you are like us, you will be captivated by the charming playfulness between the piano and clarinet. The writing for women’s voices is accessible, but quite effective. The most challenging aspect of the piece likely will be coordinating the ensemble of the instrumentalists, as the forward-spinning, 16th-note figures must move at a brisk and even pace.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Seasonal: Christmastide
Liturgical: Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn
Scored for: Woodwinds
Number of Pages: 12
Language: English
Format: Octavo
Suitable for Children: Yes