Come Follow Me: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: Come Follow Me: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-7150
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Music by Don Besig and Nancy Price

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Come, follow the Lord who died to make us whole. Perfect for Stewardship, Lent, or more general occasions, this lovely anthem effectively employs call and response to God's people invite one another to give their lives to God. Easy to prepare.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081020266

SKU: 00-7150

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About the Composer: Don Besig

Don Besig spent 31 years directing music in public schools across western New York, building award-winning concert choirs and show choirs known for their performances at clinics, contests, and community events. His teaching spanned all grade levels and gave him firsthand insight into what singers actually need from their repertoire.

Recognizing that student and volunteer church choirs deserved music written with their voices and capabilities in mind, Besig began composing for his own ensembles. That practical philosophy has shaped a catalog of over 350 original compositions and arrangements, with more than 15 million copies in circulation worldwide. He has received multiple ASCAP Special Awards and served as guest conductor and clinician in 40 states and Canada. Besig holds a degree from Ithaca College, directs music at Perinton Presbyterian Church in Fairport, New York, and maintains active membership in ACDA, NYSSMA, and other professional organizations.

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Why we love this

Besig understands what makes a sacred anthem work for real singers: direct melodic appeal, clear harmonic language, and text that lands with emotional weight. The call and response structure invites your singers into active participation rather than passive delivery, and the preparation difficulty stays realistic for volunteer and student choirs.

What to expect

The anthem radiates quiet invitation rather than grand proclamation. Its melodic lines feel singable and memorable, supported by warm harmonies that reinforce the spiritual invitation at its core. The call and response pattern creates a sense of dialogue, as if the choir is gently drawing listeners into a deeper commitment.

Who it's for

This octavo suits volunteer church choirs, high school treble and mixed ensembles, and community choral groups preparing music for spring services or stewardship emphases. Directors seeking accessible yet spiritually substantive repertoire will find the moderate difficulty level allows singers to focus on the message rather than wrestling with technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the call and response exchanges so they feel like genuine conversation rather than mechanical alternation. The soloists or first-time singers should sing with conviction, and the responding voices should answer with equal commitment.
Balance the texture so that when voices combine in full SATB sections, no single part drowns out the others. This allows the harmonic foundation to support the message without overshadowing the text.
Let the phrase "died to make us whole" breathe naturally; resist rushing through it. The theological weight of these words asks for a moment of genuine reflection from your singers.

How to use it

Pair this with other Lenten or stewardship anthems to create a thematic service, or use it as a standalone reflective moment in a spring concert. The moderate length and emotional directness make it suitable for both formal worship settings and smaller devotional gatherings.