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A tender shoot
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Colin Davey
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A tender shoot by Colin Davey — Lyrics
A tender shoot has started up from a root of grace,
as ancient seers imparted from Jesse's holy race:
It blooms without a blight, blooms in the cold bleak winter,
turning our darkness into light.
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About A tender shoot
Colin Davey’s anthem A tender shoot is written for SATB choir. The text, in English, draws on prophecies of Isaiah concerning the lineage of Jesse and the Virgin Mary, culminating in the birth of Christ. The lyrics speak of light emerging from darkness, a theme powerfully conveyed by the setting of the words. This anthem offers a reflective and hopeful musical interpretation of a significant biblical narrative, suitable for choirs looking for a piece with both devotional depth and accessible musical language.
