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First Snows
Staff Notation • Secular, Consort songs
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First Snows by Martin Johnson — Lyrics
The first feathers of the snow fall among swans
all year they have guarded such whiteness to themselves.
Now, on iron water, through stone arches of branches,
flocked cloud, in the coming of winter
are the snowbirds reborn.
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About First Snows
This atmospheric consort song captures the quiet beauty of the first snowfall. Martin Johnson’s SAATB setting of an English text evokes the imagery of winter's arrival, from the gentle descent of snow among swans to its accumulation across fields. The music likely reflects the delicate, almost painterly descriptions of the text, portraying the transition from autumn to winter with a refined sensibility. It is suitable for a choir seeking a contemplative piece that explores nature's subtle transformations, offering a moment of serene reflection.
