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A rose-bud
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs
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A rose-bud by Joachim Kelecom — Lyrics
A Rosebud by my early walk,
Adown a cornenclosed bawk,
Sae gently bent its thorny stalk,
All on a dewy morning.
Ere twice the shades o' dawn are fled,
In a' its crimson glory spread,
And drooping rich the dewy head,
It scents the early morning.
Within the bush her covert nest
A little linnet fondly prest;
The dew sat chilly on her breast,
Sae early in the morning.
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About A rose-bud
This arrangement of A Rose-bud offers a gentle pastoral scene, perfect for a spring or early summer concert. The text, inspired by the natural world, describes a rose-bud at dawn and a linnet in its nest, drawing a tender comparison to a young woman. Joachim Kelecom’s setting for TTB voices captures the delicate imagery and serene mood of the folk-inspired lyrics. The English text unfolds with a quiet beauty, evoking the freshness of morning and the simple elegance of nature. This piece would suit a choir looking for a lyrical and evocative number that celebrates the quiet moments of the natural world.
