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Aftermath
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Aftermath by Thomas S. Drummond — Lyrics
Oh! waning year, bind up thy sheaves
Of happy hours that swiftly fly!
Now yellow are the falling leaves,
Now dull and gray the pallid sky.
The summer’s come– the summer’s gone,–
Her song is hushed forever here;
A few sad flowers are left alone
To tell how sweet she was, how dear.
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About Aftermath
Thomas S. Drummond's SATB setting of Aftermath is a secular American part-song. The text evokes the melancholic beauty of late autumn, reflecting on the passage of time and the end of summer's warmth. The composer captures this mood with a rich harmonic language, painting a picture of falling leaves and a gray sky. Yet, the piece moves beyond simple lament. The lyrics offer a message of solace, reminding the listener that despite the fading season, the joy of summer has not truly ended, but rather has been gathered and preserved, like a golden harvest. Drummond's sensitive setting enhances this poignant yet ultimately hopeful message for mixed voices.
