Rhythmic fervor abounds in this awesome Christmas anthem that brings together original, new music and the familiar spiritual text, Rise Up Shepherd and Follow. From the anthem's beginning, a constant driving rhythm in both the men's vocal part and piano propels the song through a variety of meter changes and cool, contemporary harmonies. A final wave of musical energy brings the piece to a climatic close urging everyone to rise up and follow the star to Bethlehem. " Sound file: ms. 1-44"