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All ye woods, and trees, and bowers
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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All ye woods, and trees, and bowers by Alfred Pratt — Lyrics
All ye woods, and trees, and bowers,
All ye virtues and ye powers
That inhabit in the lakes,
In the pleasant springs or breaks,
Move your feet
To our sound,
Whilst we greet
All this ground
With his honour and his name
That defends our flock from blame.
He is great and he is just;
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About All ye woods, and trees, and bowers
The words of this SATB partsong are drawn from John Fletcher's pastoral play, The Faithful Shepherdess. They invite the natural world to join in a celebration of a deity, great and just, who protects the flock. The choir is encouraged to fling flowers and sing out in praise, echoing the jubilant mood of the pastoral scene. This setting of English text is a delightful example of the secular part-music tradition. Alfred Pratt's composition captures the spirit of the Renaissance madrigal, offering a vibrant and engaging musical experience for mixed-voice choirs.
