Come, follow me

Oliver May’s partsong Come, follow me is a secular setting for SATB choir, written in English. The text, evoking a magical fairy realm, speaks of light-footed elves dancing in the grass under the command of their queen, Mab. The composer captures the ethereal and nimble nature of the fairies, suggesting a delicate and graceful musical interpretation. The poem describes how the fairies can dance over the grass without bending the tender stalks, leaving no trace of their revelry except perhaps in the morning dew. This piece would be ideal for a choir seeking a light, imaginative, and engaging choral work.