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Here’s to the maiden
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Here’s to the maiden by William F. Sudds — Lyrics
Here’s to the maiden of bashful fifteen;
Here’s to the widow of fifty;
Here’s to the flaunting extravagant quean,
And here’s to the housewife that’s thrifty.
Let the toast pass,Drink to the lass,
I’ll warrant she’ll prove an excuse for the glass.
Here’s to the charmer whose dimples we prize;
Now to the maid who has none, sir:
Here’s to the girl with a pair of blue eyes,
And here’s to the nymph with but one, sir.
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About Here’s to the maiden
William F. Sudds’s setting of Here’s to the maiden is a delightful part-song for mixed voices, written in English. The text is a witty and inclusive celebration of women of all ages and circumstances, from the bashful fifteen-year-old to the thrifty housewife and the merry damsel. Sudds embraces this lighthearted sentiment with an equally spirited musical setting. The piece is ideal for occasions where a touch of good humour and camaraderie is called for, perhaps a social gathering or a celebratory concert programme. Its accessible SATB voicing makes it a charming choice for choirs looking to entertain with well-crafted secular music.
