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Border Ballad
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Border Ballad by John Henry Maunder — Lyrics
March, march, Ettrick and Teviotdale,
Why the deil dinna ye march forward in order!
March, march, Eskdale and Liddesdale,
All the Blue Bonnets are bound for the Border.
Many a banner spread,
Flutters above your head,
Many a crest that is famous in story.
Mount and make ready then,
Sons of the mountain glen,
Fight for the Queen and our old Scottish glory.
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About Border Ballad
John Henry Maunder's Border Ballad is a stirring SATB setting of a classic Scottish text. A secular part-song, it captures the martial spirit of the historical Border conflicts. The lyrics vividly describe the call to arms, urging clans from various glens to unite and march towards the border for battle. The music would likely reflect the patriotic and heroic sentiment of the words, with a strong sense of forward momentum and dramatic flair. This setting is ideal for choirs looking to programme a powerful and evocative English language piece that draws on historical themes and national pride.
