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from the Birthday ode to Queen mary - April 30, 1694

3-part Mixed (opt baritone) accompanied

Henry PurcellArranged by Russell Robinson

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Language: EnglishUse: General/FestivalTime: Approx. 1:52*Difficulty: Moderate

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Henry Purcell, considered by many to be “the finest composer of his day,” is one of the Baroque period’s greatest composers. Born in 1659 in London, he only lived to be 36 years old. He was the organist at Westminster Abbey for many years. This piece, written for the birthday of Queen Mary in 1694, is from the multi-movement work Birthday Ode for Queen Mary. The work includes other well-known odes, such as “Sound the Trumpet” and “Strike the Viol.”

Purcell wrote Come Ye Songs of Art in the key of D major for four voices with orchestra. My arrangement for three-part mixed choir (Part III with limited six-note range) with an optional baritone part is set in the “rich” key of A≤ major. Feel free to use the optional baritone part as it best suits the needs of your ensemble.

Additionally, the melody, originally heard in the alto part, is sung by Part I. The piano accompaniment has been arranged to accommodate a competent pianist of any age or experience. I have also provided two solo sections that are “answered” by the other voices. Although the Part III solo is in the limited range, it may be sung in the full range by singing the cue sized notes.

I believe this arrangement offers an authentic version of the Purcell original, while offering choirs more accessibility to this wonderful piece.

Russell Robinson

About the Arranger

Dr. Russell L. Robinson is a prolific composer, arranger, and author with over 250 publications including choral music, DVDs and books. He is Professor of Music and Area Head for Music Education at the University of Florida, where he has been on the faculty since 1984. He holds a Ph.D. and Masters degrees in music from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of music degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. He is frequently in demand, has been a clinician, adjudicator, and conductor for workshops, all-state choirs, honor choirs, and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Australia and the Far East.

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(from the Birthday Ode to Queen Mary, April 30, 1694)for Three-Part Mixed Voices/Opt. Baritone with Piano

HENRY PURCELL (1659–1695)Arranged by Russell Robinson

Come, Ye Sons of Art

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Part II

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