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Genius
Staff Notation • Secular, Patriotic music
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Genius by Stephen Jenks — Lyrics
1. Now be still, ye boisterous passions,
Every soul be hushed in peace;
Look, your goddess takes her station,
Mark the beauties of her face.
2. From her lips, in sounds melodious,
Gentle accents sweetly flow;
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About Genius
Stephen Jenks's Hail, Columbia is a stirring patriotic anthem for SATB choir. Set to an English text that exalts Columbians to embrace virtue and pursue peace, it urges listeners to remain calm and attentive to the wisdom of their guiding goddess. The music aims to capture the solemnity and pride of a nation cherishing its happiness and following the paths of righteousness. This is a powerful piece for any choral programme seeking to evoke national pride and a spirit of virtuous conduct.
