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Girls and boys, come out to play
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Madrigals, Nursery rhymes
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Girls and boys, come out to play by George Alexander Macfarren — Lyrics
Girls and Boys come out to play,
The moon doth shine as bright as day;
Come with a whoop, come with a call,
Come with a good will or not at all.
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About Girls and boys, come out to play
George Alexander Macfarren sets the familiar nursery rhyme Girls and boys, come out to play in this SATB setting. The text describes the simple joys of children gathering for games and a shared meal, evoking a sense of communal enjoyment. Macfarren's madrigal captures the cheerful, outdoor spirit of the words, making it an engaging piece for a mixed-voice choir. It belongs to the tradition of English part-music, often drawing inspiration from folk songs and children's rhymes to create accessible and spirited choral works. The homophonic writing ensures that the text is clearly projected, while the vocal lines offer a pleasing blend of melodic interest and harmonic richness.
