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Charming Ella
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Charming Ella by Nelson D. Coon — Lyrics
In a quiet little valley, by a clear and babbling stream,
Where the ripples gently murmur, and the pebbles brightly gleam;
Stands a neat and tidy cottage on the green and pleasant shore,
All quiet, unassuming as in good old days of yore.
The pleasant days of summer, with their pure and balmy air,
Made this little home enchanting to young Ella, pure and fair;
With her hook and line she wandered, always full of childish glee;
Her blooming cheek was crimson, and her heart was light and free.
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About Charming Ella
Nelson D. Coon's Charming Ella opens with a gentle, flowing musical line that sets a pastoral scene. This SATB setting of an English text depicts a tranquil valley, a clear stream, and a neat cottage. The music captures the innocence of young Ella, wandering with her fishing hook and line, full of childish glee. As the narrative unfolds, she encounters another character, and the composer uses the interplay of the voices to suggest their budding connection. The piece is a charming example of secular part-singing, evoking a sense of simple, youthful romance within a picturesque landscape.
