Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow (arr. Kile Smith): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Kile Smith
Item: 35-PK01264168
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Premiered Dec. 2020 by the Choral Arts Society of Washington, D.C. this thrilling arrangement is available with piano accompaniment or and optional orchestra. Instrumentation includes (2222, 1211, timp. 1 perc, strings)
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01264168
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About the Arranger: Kile Smith
Kile Smith has established himself as a composer and arranger whose work sits comfortably across concert hall and educational settings. His arrangements honor the character of original melodies while expanding their sonic possibilities, making them accessible to groups with varying instrumentation levels.
Why we love this
Smith's orchestration breathes new life into this spiritual without overshadowing the tune's fundamental power. The optional orchestra setting gives your program flexibility, whether you're working with full ensemble resources or keeping things intimate with piano, and the arrangement's premiere by a professional ensemble validates its artistic ambitions.
What to expect
The arrangement captures the spiritual's message of hope and movement while adding contemporary harmonic color and orchestral weight. You'll hear both reverence and urgency, making it feel like a full artistic statement rather than a simple holiday filler.
Who it's for
Concert choirs with moderate to advanced capabilities, especially those seeking repertoire that works for holiday programs without sacrificing artistic substance. Programs with access to orchestra or the resources to hire players will find this arrangement particularly rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir carefully against the fuller orchestration; the text needs to cut through, so resist the urge to let the ensemble swell indiscriminately in climactic moments.
- Pay attention to the percussion writing. Smith likely uses it purposefully rather than as filler, so clarity in those parts matters for the overall shape.
- If performing with piano only, make sure your accompanist understands which measures need breathing room and which demand absolute rhythmic control to support the singers.
How to use it
Consider this for a winter concert where you want a spiritual that stands alongside other major choral works rather than tucked into a medley. Its December 2020 premiere by a professional ensemble signals that it belongs in substantial programming contexts, making it ideal as an anchor piece or strong second half opener.
Skills your students will build
- Blending voices within a choir while balancing against orchestral forces
- Maintaining textual clarity when singing over full harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment
- Understanding spiritual traditions and their interpretive demands in modern arrangements
- Responding to dynamic and stylistic cues from an instrumental ensemble