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Gather ye rosebuds
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Gather ye rosebuds by Ann Mounsey — Lyrics
To the Virgins, to make much of Time
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still aflying:
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.
The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he’s agetting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he’s to setting.
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About Gather ye rosebuds
Ann Mounsey’s SATB setting of the familiar poem ‘To the Virgins, to make much of Time’ offers a thoughtful reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and beauty. The text urges listeners to seize the day, making the most of life’s opportunities before time runs out. This is a fine example of a secular English partsong, suitable for moments of contemplation and encouragement within a concert programme. Mounsey’s music brings a measured, yet persuasive, quality to the verses, capturing the sense of gentle urgency in the poet’s message.
