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Come Follow Me: SSA Choral Octavo

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Come Follow Me: SSA Choral Octavo

Come Follow Me: SSA Choral Octavo

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: 038081017334
SKU: 00-7713

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About the Composer: Don Besig

Don Besig

Don Besig spent 31 years teaching public school music in western New York, where he built award-winning concert choral and show choir programs known for strong performances at festivals, competitions, and community concerts. His classroom experience spanning all grade levels shaped his approach to composition and arrangement. He currently serves as director of music at Perinton Presbyterian Church in Fairport, NY.

Sensitive to the real needs of student singers and volunteer church choirs, Besig began writing music for the singers in front of him. His output has grown to more than 350 original compositions and arrangements published by major school and church music publishers, with over 15 million copies in circulation. A recipient of multiple ASCAP Special Awards, Besig has guest conducted festivals and workshops across 40 states and Canada. He holds a degree from Ithaca College and maintains active membership in Phi Mu Alpha, ACDA, MENC, NYSSMA, and ASCAP.

Why we love this

The call-and-response structure invites genuine musical dialogue within your choir, making every voice feel essential to the message rather than simply singing parts. Besig and Price craft something rare in sacred music for student singers: theological substance that doesn't demand advanced technique, so your singers can focus on what the text asks of them spiritually.

What to expect

The anthem radiates quiet conviction. Its call-and-response design creates moments of individual reflection alongside communal affirmation, mirroring the spiritual invitation embedded in the text.

Who it's for

This piece works for any SSA or SSAA choir preparing music for Lenten services or stewardship-focused worship. The straightforward part writing and 12-page length make it accessible to student choirs and volunteer church singers who need something substantive without lengthy rehearsal demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the call-and-response sections with clear textural contrast; let the 'calling' voice or section breathe slightly differently from the 'responding' group to clarify the conversation happening in the text.
  • Balance the SSA voicing so the first soprano doesn't overshadow the second soprano and alto blend; this piece's effectiveness depends on all three parts being heard.
  • Use strategic breath points to support the theological arc rather than strictly adhering to phrase markings; allow singers to breathe where the meaning naturally pauses.

How to use it

Pair this with instrumental or organ accompaniment for a Lenten liturgy where you want a piece that bridges personal faith and congregational response. Its meditative length and moderate difficulty make it a strong anchor for a service built around themes of giving or commitment.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing three distinct soprano and alto lines while maintaining textural clarity
  • Singing call-and-response structures with intentional phrasing that supports dialogue
  • Connecting text meaning to musical gesture and breath placement
  • Blending in unison and divisi passages at dynamic levels that serve the anthem's spiritual arc

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