Come, boys, drink and merry be

Heinrich August Marschner was a prominent German composer of the Romantic era, known for his operas. This vigorous TTBB part-song, Come, boys, drink and merry be, belongs to the tradition of secular male-voice ensembles that flourished in the 19th century. The text, sung in English, directly addresses the singers, encouraging merriment and conviviality. Marschner crafts a rousing musical setting that would have been popular in social gatherings and male choral societies of the time, reflecting the era's emphasis on robust musical expression and camaraderie.