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A spring song
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A spring song by Philip James — Lyrics
Spring, the sweet spring, is the year's pleasant king;
Then blooms each thing, then maidens dance in a ring;
The spring, the sweet spring.
Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing,
Cuckoo, cuckoo, pu we to witta wee.
The palm and may make country houses gay,
Lambs frisk and play, the shepherds pipe all day
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About A spring song
Philip James’s A spring song is a delightful SSA setting of a joyful English text celebrating the season. The music captures the vibrant energy of spring, with the voices weaving together to evoke the birdsong and the general merriment of the season. The composer depicts the arrival of spring as a king, whose presence brings forth dancing maidens, singing birds, and blooming flowers. The text’s imagery of fields breathing sweet air, flowers kissing our feet, and young lovers meeting is mirrored in the bright, flowing lines and cheerful mood of the music. This secular partsong is perfect for bringing a sense of renewal and light to any concert programme.
