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Fall, Leaves, Fall
Staff Notation • Secular
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Fall, Leaves, Fall by Kathryn Rose — Lyrics
Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away;
Lengthen night and shorten day;
Every leaf speaks bliss to me
Fluttering from the autumn tree.
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About Fall, Leaves, Fall
Kathryn Rose’s Fall, Leaves, Fall paints a vivid autumnal scene. The text embraces the changing seasons, finding beauty and joy even as flowers die and days shorten. The speaker anticipates winter with a smile, celebrating the natural cycle of decay and renewal. This secular setting is written for an accomplished SATTBB choir, offering rich harmonic possibilities. The composer’s setting captures the poem’s reflective yet ultimately joyful spirit, making it a compelling choice for a choir seeking a piece that explores the bittersweet beauty of nature’s transitions. The English text is set with sensitivity, allowing the choir to express the poem's unique perspective on the passage of time and the coming of winter.
