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I will to the Mountains
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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I will to the Mountains by Hugh S. Roberton — Lyrics
I will to the mountains along cool trails,
In shaded splendour of the forest.
The fir, the hemlock, spruce and pine
Shall be my vaulted avenue of pillars.
I will to Alpine courtyards walled by cliffs,
Where failing waters foam from hanging glaciers.
There in larch meadows under crystal skies,
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About I will to the Mountains
Hugh S. Roberton's I will to the Mountains paints a vivid picture of a solitary communion with nature, drawing the listener into a landscape of majestic mountains, shaded forests, and alpine meadows. The English text evokes a sense of peace and awe, describing the natural grandeur of fir, hemlock, spruce, and pine trees forming a 'vaulted avenue of pillars'. The music unfolds in an SATB arrangement, suitable for a choir seeking to express the profound beauty and serenity of the natural world. This secular partsong invites singers and listeners alike to experience the restorative power of the wilderness, from the cool trails to the 'lakes of melted jade' reflecting icy peaks.
