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Hail, golden morn!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Hail, golden morn! by Edwin Augustus Sydenham — Lyrics
Hail, golden morn!
Thy welcome rays appearing,
With loveliness, endow the earth,
And make it fair to see.
Hail, golden morn!
For shadows now are clearing,
And nature dons her fairest garb,
In compliment to thee!
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About Hail, golden morn!
Edwin Augustus Sydenham's Hail, golden morn! is a setting of an English text that celebrates the beauty and joy of a new day. The words describe the sun's rays, the clearing of shadows, nature adorning itself, birds singing, and flowers releasing their fragrance on the breeze. Sydenham has crafted this into a pleasing SATB partsong, capturing the optimistic and natural imagery of the verse with cheerful musicality. This is a secular piece, reflecting the Renaissance tradition of secular part-music, though written in a later period. Its radiant mood and clear melodic lines make it an inviting selection for choirs looking to explore celebratory choral repertoire.
