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Anthem (accompanied version)
Staff Notation • Secular, 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.
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Anthem (accompanied version) — Lyrics
Each and all join in the stream,
separate though we may seem,
to follow after freedom’s dream
beyond the sunset’s gleaming.
Always onward to freedom;
our country is a gift of love
we all make with our dreaming.
Joyously and unafraid,
we strengthen one another.
Our land is always being made:
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About Anthem (accompanied version)
This traditional anthem for solo voice opens with a flowing, lyrical melody, soon joined by a supportive accompaniment. The music unfolds with a sense of gentle optimism, its texture gradually building as the solo line is enriched. The English text speaks of unity and shared purpose, envisioning a nation built on collective dreams and mutual support. It acknowledges challenges and the transience of worldly things, ultimately affirming that the strength of the people, embodied in the enduring idea of freedom, ensures the dream will never die. The piece offers a reflective yet hopeful message.
