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Dreaming in Darkness
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Dreaming in Darkness by Robinson McClellan — Lyrics
Dreaming in darkness,
we entreat you, O Night!
through your long shadows,
to defend them from the terrors
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About Dreaming in Darkness
Robinson McClellan's Dreaming in Darkness is a secular SATB setting of an English text. The composer crafts evocative music to explore the tender plea within the lyrics: an entreaty to the Night to protect children from the terrors of their dreams. The choral writing supports this sentiment with rich harmonies and sensitive dynamic shaping, creating an atmosphere of gentle vigilance. This is a thoughtful part-song that offers a unique expressive challenge for a choir seeking to convey a message of comfort and protection through music. It speaks to the universal experience of parental concern and the desire to shield the young from fear.
