Serenity
2020

ca. 6'

SATB divisi

Text: Edward Rowland Sill

Brook,
Be still,—be still!
Midnight’s arch is broken In thy ceaseless ripples. Dark and cold below them Runs the troubled water,— Only on its bosom, Shimmering and trembling, Doth the glinted star-shine

Sparkle and cease.

Life, Be still,—be still!

Boundless truth is shattered On thy hurrying current. Rest, with face uplifted, Calm, serenely quiet;

Drink the deathless beauty— Thrills of love and wonder Sinking, shining, star-like;
Till the mirrored heaven Hollow down within thee
Holy deeps unfathomed,
Where far thoughts go floating, And low voices wander

Whispering peace.

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Edward Rowland Sill's evocative text set for acapella choir. The use of aleatoric techniques, rich harmonies, and frequent divisi makes this an excellent choice for eager and advanced choirs.

Serenity 2020

Edward Rowland Sill's evocative text set for acapella choir. The use of aleatoric techniques, rich harmonies, and frequent divisi makes this an excellent choice for eager and advanced choirs.

Serenity
2020