This edition was prepared by Jennifer Bastable — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Autumn
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB|SATB + Soprano · Jennifer Bastable
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Autumn by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
From the bend of the briar
The roses are torn,
And the folds of the wood tops
Are faded and worn.
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About Autumn
Jennifer Bastable’s Autumn for SSATB voices captures the poignant beauty of the season. The music evokes the gentle melancholy of nature’s transition, with a texture that reflects the fading colours and the quietude of the changing landscape. The English text speaks of the briar roses torn and the wood tops worn, painting a picture of late autumn. Yet, amidst this decline, a contrasting image of a strange bird singing sweet notes of the sun emerges, a tender reminder of enduring beauty even as song time is over and autumn has begun. This secular partsong offers a thoughtful reflection on the passing of time and the subtle shifts within the natural world, ideal for an experienced choir.
