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A Hunts up
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Hunts up by John Bennet — Lyrics
The hunt ist up,
The hunt ist up,
Sing merrily wee,
The hunt ist up,
Hey downe, downe, …
The Birds they sing,
the Deare they fling,
hey nony, nony no.
The Hounds they crye.
the Hunters they flye.
Hey trolilo, trololilo.
Hey trololiloli lo.
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The Woods resounds,
To heere the Hounds.
Hey, nony nony nonyno:
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About A Hunts up
John Bennet's A Hunts up is a joyous and energetic secular partsong for SSAT voices. Its English text vividly portrays the excitement of a hunting expedition, with lively descriptions of hounds, hunters, and the sounds of the chase echoing through the woods. The music would perfectly suit a festive occasion or a programme celebrating the English Renaissance. The composer captures the exhilaration of the sport through spirited vocal writing, with interjections like 'Hey downe, downe' and 'Hey trolilo, trololilo' adding to the rustic, celebratory atmosphere. This piece is ideal for choirs looking for a spirited and engaging work from this period.
