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A winter song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A winter song by Newell Coe Stewart — Lyrics
There’s ice upon the river,
There’s ice upon the rill,
There’s snow down in the valley,
There’s snow upon the hill;
The frost is hanging pendant
From each long and leafless bough,
And every one is heard to say,
“It’s cold as Greenland now!”
The tinkling, joyous sleighbells
Are ringing far and near,
And shouts and merry laughter
Are the sounds which reach the ear!
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About A winter song
Newell Coe Stewart's A winter song is a delightful SATB partsong for mixed voices. The music opens with a crisp, celebratory feel, capturing the bright, wintry atmosphere described in the English text. The composer vividly illustrates the imagery of ice, snow, and frost, moving from the frozen landscape to the joyous sounds of sleigh-bells and laughter. The interplay of the four vocal parts creates a rich texture, reflecting the excitement of the season, even as the text playfully notes the chill that makes hair seem to turn gray. It's a secular piece that evokes the cheerful spirit of winter in a traditional part-song style.
