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He met her in the meadow
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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He met her in the meadow by Harry T. Burleigh — Lyrics
He met her in the meadow
As the sun was sinking low;
They walked along together
In the twilight’s afterglow.
She waited until patiently,
He had lowered all the bars,
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About He met her in the meadow
Harry T. Burleigh’s He met her in the meadow unfolds with a charming, pastoral grace. This SATB setting of an English text offers a light-hearted narrative, portraying a gentle encounter in a sun-dappled meadow. The music captures the romantic mood of the text’s opening lines, with smooth vocal lines and a flowing harmonic language. As the story progresses, the composer’s sensitive setting adds a touch of gentle humour to the unexpected, droll conclusion. It is a delightful example of American secular part-song writing from the early 20th century, perfect for a choir seeking a piece that is both musically engaging and engagingly witty.
