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Arise, my Love!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Arise, my Love! by Frederick Westlake — Lyrics
Arise, my love! the buds unclose,
To show their petals gay,
And shed their choicest fragrance round,
To welcome in the May.
The warbling songsters of the grove,
From out the hedgerows sweet,
In bright and joyous strains of love
This pleasant season greet.
’Tis Flora’s month, the month of flow’rs,
When Nature is most gay,
When all looks bright to glad the sight–
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About Arise, my Love!
Frederick Westlake's Arise, my Love! is a charming SATB setting of a joyful English text celebrating the arrival of May. The words evoke the beauty of nature in spring, with unclosing buds, fragrant petals, and the cheerful songs of birds. The music is designed to reflect this sense of awakening and delight, as the lyrics invite a beloved to wander through blooming fields and listen to the lark's melody. This secular partsong captures the romantic and idyllic spirit of the season, making it a delightful choice for a choir looking to present a light and uplifting piece that vividly portrays the pleasures of a May day.
