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SATB choir, a cappella (SATB) - easy SKU: OU.9780193432963 Composed by Bob Chilcott. Christmas Songs & Carols - Mixed Voices. Christmas, Sacred. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 4'. Oxford University Press #9780193432963. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193432963). ISBN 9780193432963. 10 x 7 inches.For SATB unaccompanied The text is a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom (1910-81) that narrates the experience of the shepherds, drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus. The lovely, poignant melody of folk-like simplicity is supported by languid and atmospheric harmonies. The effect is a sublime marriage of poetic imagery and music.