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Jabberwocky
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Jabberwocky by Philip Legge — Lyrics
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!”
He took his vorpal sword in hand:
Long time the manxome foe he sought—
So rested he by the Tumtum tree,
And stood a while in thought.
And as in uffish thought he stood,
The Jabberwock with eyes of flame,
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About Jabberwocky
Philip Legge sets Lewis Carroll’s iconic nonsense poem Jabberwocky for SATB choir. This secular English part-song captures the fantastical and adventurous spirit of Carroll's original text, bringing its strange creatures and thrilling narrative to life through musical setting. The composer’s choice to tackle such a well-loved and imaginative text offers a rich opportunity for vocalists to explore dramatic contrasts and vivid imagery. This work is well-suited for choirs looking for an engaging and entertaining addition to their concert programmes, particularly those with an interest in settings of literary works.
