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Early rising
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Early rising by Charles E. Whiting — Lyrics
The light of the morning is bright in the sky,
The birds sing their sweet morning lay:
With night let the shadows of slumber pass by,
Arouse and bid welcome to day;
With night let the shadows of slumber pass by;
Arouse and bid welcome, bid welcome to day.
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About Early rising
Charles E. Whiting composed this English SATB partsong. Its text paints a vivid picture of the dawn, urging listeners to leave behind the night and embrace the new day. The music likely mirrors this sentiment, with bright melodies and uplifting harmonies appropriate for a secular setting. The composer aims to capture the fresh, invigorating spirit of early morning, encouraging a joyous awakening that extends from the sky and mountains to the meadows and hilltops. This is a celebration of light and nature, set for a four-part choir.
