Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow

Beginning with an extended rubato call-and-response between the trombones and saxes, this Ted Nash take on the traditional holiday hymn eventually finds its groove as a quasi-Latin feel. There is a sizable amount of counterpoint and cross-ensemble writing throughout that will require some attention in order for this chart to work to its best. Even during its softer parts, your performance should maintain a sense of probing urgency to it at all times. The extended solo section in the middle features trumpet.