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Daybreak
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Daybreak by Clara Angela Macirone — Lyrics
A wind came up out of the sea,
And said, “O mists, make room for me!”
It hailed the ships, and cried, “Sail on,
Ye mariners, the night is gone!”
And hurried landward far away,
Crying, “Awake! it is the day!”
It said unto the forest, “Shout!
Hang all your leafy banners out!”
It touched the woodbird’s folded wing,
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About Daybreak
This engaging partsong for SATB choir, Daybreak, captures the exhilarating arrival of morning. Clara Angela Macirone’s setting vividly depicts the wind’s powerful summons to awaken the world. From the sea to the forests, the birds to the farms, and even the church bell, all are urged to herald the new day. The text’s imagery of waking and renewal makes it ideal for a spring concert or any occasion celebrating nature’s cycles and the dawning of a new era. The music is sure to bring a sense of vitality and optimism to both singers and audience.
