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A Robin Sang
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A Robin Sang by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
A burst of sudden wings at dawn,
Faint voices in a dreamy noon,
Evenings of mist and murmurings,
And nights with rainbows of the moon.
And through these things a woodway dim,
And waters dim, and slow sheep seen
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About A Robin Sang
Jennifer Bastable sets a gentle, evocative English text for SSATB choir in this secular partsong. The words paint a picture of nature's subtle beauties throughout a day and across seasons, from dawn's wings to moonlit nights and the sounds of summer and harvest. The final stanza reveals the song's inspiration: a robin's melody overheard by the poet, a simple tune that speaks of distant fields and a deep connection to the world. Bastable's setting likely mirrors this intimate, descriptive quality, offering a reflective and musically pleasing challenge for an experienced choir.
