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Discord dire sister
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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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.
ATTB,TTTB · James Gibb
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Discord dire sister by Samuel Webbe — Lyrics
Discord, dire sister of the slaught'ring power,
Small at her birth, but rising ev'ry hour,
While scarce the skies her horrid head can bound,
She stalks on earth, and shakes the world around.
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About Discord dire sister
This arrangement of Discord dire sister is for eight voices, divided into two SATB choirs. It belongs to the genre of English glee, a popular form of secular vocal music for small groups from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The text contrasts the destructive force of discord with the triumph of peace. The composer Samuel Webbe was a leading figure in the glee tradition, and his works were widely performed in social gatherings and concerts. This setting would suit a choir looking for a challenging but rewarding piece that explores dramatic textual contrasts through rich vocal textures.
