Please note that music files that are linked to are not necessarily the same edition we will be using on the night and therefore there may be some slight differences.
Stainer God so loved the world (or YouTube link) SATB
Written in 1887, it is from The Crucifixion, a vivid portrayal with enduring appeal. A sublime, unaccompanied piece, in simple ternary form, it is very effective indeed.
Byrd I thought that love had been a boy SAATB
From Songs of sundrie natures. A delightful piece, undemanding yet interesting. It’s in 5 parts - depending on numbers I might ask (very nicely!) some or all of the second sopranos if they would take the first alto line.
Wilbye Draw on, sweet night
SSATTB
A gem of a piece. Suffolk-born Wilbye – the subject of a recent film of the same title - is considered one of the greatest of English madrigalists. His style characterized by delicate voice-writing, acute sensitivity to text and the use of false relations between major and minor modes. We looked at the first part of it in the February meeting and I’m very much looking forward to continuing with it this time!
Holmes Thus, Bonny-boots the birthday celebrated (NB down a tone from this key) SSATB
From The Triumphs of Oriana. John Holmes was appointed Master of the Choristers at Salisbury in 1621 and remained there until his death in 1629. ‘Bonny-boots’ appears to have been both a court singer and dancer of unequalled ability, both devoted to and a personal favourite of the queen. His identity is uncertain - it’s possible the name is a corruption of the French ‘bon et beau’ and so is a generic name for a courtier – although a likely candidate is Henry Noel, for whom Weelkes, Dowland and Morley all wrote elegies. ‘Bonny-boots’ features in two of the collection: the other - Johnson’s Come blessed bird - being a lamentation for his death.
Bennet Weep O mine eyes (or YouTube link) SATB
Little is known about the English madrigalist John Bennet, whose first collection of madrigals was published in 1599. Weep O mine eyes is a tribute to John Dowland, and quotes from the famous Flow my tears.
Lassus Margot labourez les vignes SATB
Our monthly excursion to a European farmyard. Back to France again!
Please note that music files that are linked to are not necessarily the same edition we will be using on the night and therefore there may be some slight differences.
Stainer God so loved the world (or YouTube link) SATB
Written in 1887, it is from The Crucifixion, a vivid portrayal with enduring appeal. A sublime, unaccompanied piece, in simple ternary form, it is very effective indeed.
Byrd I thought that love had been a boy SAATB
From Songs of sundrie natures. A delightful piece, undemanding yet interesting. It’s in 5 parts - depending on numbers I might ask (very nicely!) some or all of the second sopranos if they would take the first alto line.
Wilbye Draw on, sweet night
SSATTB
A gem of a piece. Suffolk-born Wilbye – the subject of a recent film of the same title - is considered one of the greatest of English madrigalists. His style characterized by delicate voice-writing, acute sensitivity to text and the use of false relations between major and minor modes. We looked at the first part of it in the February meeting and I’m very much looking forward to continuing with it this time!
Holmes Thus, Bonny-boots the birthday celebrated (NB down a tone from this key) SSATB
From The Triumphs of Oriana. John Holmes was appointed Master of the Choristers at Salisbury in 1621 and remained there until his death in 1629. ‘Bonny-boots’ appears to have been both a court singer and dancer of unequalled ability, both devoted to and a personal favourite of the queen. His identity is uncertain - it’s possible the name is a corruption of the French ‘bon et beau’ and so is a generic name for a courtier – although a likely candidate is Henry Noel, for whom Weelkes, Dowland and Morley all wrote elegies. ‘Bonny-boots’ features in two of the collection: the other - Johnson’s Come blessed bird - being a lamentation for his death.
Bennet Weep O mine eyes (or YouTube link) SATB
Little is known about the English madrigalist John Bennet, whose first collection of madrigals was published in 1599. Weep O mine eyes is a tribute to John Dowland, and quotes from the famous Flow my tears.
Lassus Margot labourez les vignes SATB
Our monthly excursion to a European farmyard. Back to France again!
Please note that music files that are linked to are not necessarily the same edition we will be using on the night and therefore there may be some slight differences.
Stainer God so loved the world (or YouTube link) SATB
Written in 1887, it is from The Crucifixion, a vivid portrayal with enduring appeal. A sublime, unaccompanied piece, in simple ternary form, it is very effective indeed.
Byrd I thought that love had been a boy SAATB
From Songs of sundrie natures. A delightful piece, undemanding yet interesting. It’s in 5 parts - depending on numbers I might ask (very nicely!) some or all of the second sopranos if they would take the first alto line.
Wilbye Draw on, sweet night
SSATTB
A gem of a piece. Suffolk-born Wilbye – the subject of a recent film of the same title - is considered one of the greatest of English madrigalists. His style characterized by delicate voice-writing, acute sensitivity to text and the use of false relations between major and minor modes. We looked at the first part of it in the February meeting and I’m very much looking forward to continuing with it this time!
Holmes Thus, Bonny-boots the birthday celebrated (NB down a tone from this key) SSATB
From The Triumphs of Oriana. John Holmes was appointed Master of the Choristers at Salisbury in 1621 and remained there until his death in 1629. ‘Bonny-boots’ appears to have been both a court singer and dancer of unequalled ability, both devoted to and a personal favourite of the queen. His identity is uncertain - it’s possible the name is a corruption of the French ‘bon et beau’ and so is a generic name for a courtier – although a likely candidate is Henry Noel, for whom Weelkes, Dowland and Morley all wrote elegies. ‘Bonny-boots’ features in two of the collection: the other - Johnson’s Come blessed bird - being a lamentation for his death.
Bennet Weep O mine eyes (or YouTube link) SATB
Little is known about the English madrigalist John Bennet, whose first collection of madrigals was published in 1599. Weep O mine eyes is a tribute to John Dowland, and quotes from the famous Flow my tears.
Lassus Margot labourez les vignes SATB
Our monthly excursion to a European farmyard. Back to France again!
