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Choral TTB choir, piano SKU: CF.BL1206 Composed by Laura Farnell. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 12 seconds. BriLee Music #BL1206. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1206). UPC: 672405010580. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: Bb major. English. Lucy Maud Montgomery, adapted. The text for With You is based on the first part of the poem Forever, printed in its entirety below. This work was published in 1916 by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942), who is perhaps best-known for her Anne of Green Gables book series. One theme of the poem is the beauty of human connection and how sharing our joys and sorrows with another person strengthens that relationship. The poetry also speaks to how connecting with another person emotionally allows you to feel close to them through your thoughts of them and through your shared memories, even when the two of you have to be physically apart. The message of the poetry struck me as especially meaningful in a choral setting, where our shared experiences as singers connect us so powerfully to each other. Also, the timing of the publication of this piece coincides with the gradual return to in-person choral singing following a long period of "social distancing" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After spending so much time apart from other people, the text feels especially poignant and appropriate. On a personal note, this piece is special to me as a composer because its premiere (first performance) will feature my own son's choir whose directors are dear friends. As you perform this selection, strive for small crescendos on long notes at the beginnings of phrases (such as "you" of "with you", as well as on the dotted half notes in the chorus section each time, such as "shall" and "find".) Be sure to sing softer and more expressively at m44 in order to provide a stylistic and dynamic contrast, but continue to maintain energy and breath support in your softer singing. Finally, from m74 to the end, continue to build in volume and intensity for a strong and exciting finish to your performance! With you I shall ever be; Over land and sea My thoughts will companion you; With yours shall my laughter chime, And my step keep time In the dusk and dew With yours in blithesome rhyme; In all of your joy shall I rejoice, On my lips your sorrow shall find a voice, And when your tears in bitterness fall Mine shall mingle with them all; With you in waking and dream I shall be, In the place of shadow and memory, Under young springtime moons, And on harvest noons, And when the stars are withdrawn From the white pathway of the dawn. The text for With You is based on the first part of the poem Forever, printed in its entirety below. This work was published in 1916 by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942), who is perhaps best-known for her Anne of Green Gables book series. One theme of the poem is the beauty of human connection and how sharing our joys and sorrows with another person strengthens that relationship. The poetry also speaks to how connecting with another person emotionally allows you to feel close to them through your thoughts of them and through your shared memories, even when the two of you have to be physically apart.The message of the poetry struck me as especially meaningful in a choral setting, where our shared experiences as singers connect us so powerfully to each other. Also, the timing of the publication of this piece coincides with the gradual return to in-person choral singing following a long period of "social distancing" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After spending so much time apart from other people, the text feels especially poignant and appropriate. On a personal note, this piece is special to me as a composer because its premiere (first performance) will feature my own son's choir whose directors are dear friends.As you perform this selection, strive for small crescendos on long notes at the beginnings of phrases (such as "you" of "with you", as well as on the dotted half notes in the chorus section each time, such as "shall" and "find".) Be sure to sing softer and more expressively at m44 in order to provide a stylistic and dynamic contrast, but continue to maintain energy and breath support in your softer singing. Finally, from m74 to the end, continue to build in volume and intensity for a strong and exciting finish to your performance!With you I shall ever be;Over land and seaMy thoughts will companion you;With yours shall my laughter chime,And my step keep timeIn the dusk and dewWith yours in blithesome rhyme;In all of your joy shall I rejoice,On my lips your sorrow shall find a voice,And when your tears in bitterness fallMine shall mingle with them all;With you in waking and dream I shall be,In the place of shadow and memory,Under young springtime moons,And on harvest noons,And when the stars are withdrawnFrom the white pathway of the dawn. The text for With You is based on the first part of the poem Forever, printed in its entirety below. This work was published in 1916 by Canadianxa0author L.M.xa0Montgomery (1874-1942), who is perhaps best-known for herxa0Anne of Green Gables book series. One theme of the poem is the beauty of human connection and how sharing our joys and sorrows with another person strengthens that relationship. The poetry also speaks to how connecting with another person emotionally allows you to feel close to them through your thoughts of them and through your shared memories, even when the two of you have to be physically apart.The message of the poetry struck me as especially meaningful in a choral setting, where our shared experiences as singers connect us so powerfully to each other. Also, the timing of the publication of this piece coincides with the gradual return to in-person choral singing following a long period of "social distancing" due to the COVID-19xa0 pandemic. After spending so much time apart from other people, the text feels especially poignant and appropriate. On a personal note, this piece is special to me as a composer because its premiere (first performance) will feature my own son's choir whose directors are dear friends.As you perform this selection, strive for small crescendos on long notes at the beginnings of phrases (such as "you" of "with you", as well as on the dotted half notes in the chorus section each time, such as "shall" and "find".) Be sure to sing softer and more expressively at m44 in order to provide a stylistic and dynamic contrast, but continue to maintain energy and breath support in your softer singing. Finally, from m74 to the end, continue to build in volume and intensity for a strong and exciting finish to your performance!With you I shall ever be;Over land and seaMy thoughts will companion you;With yours shall my laughter chime,And my step keep timeIn the dusk and dewWith yours in blithesome rhyme;In all of your joy shall I rejoice,On my lips your sorrow shall find a voice,And when your tears in bitterness fallMine shall mingle with them all;With you in waking and dream I shall be,In the place of shadow and memory,Under young springtime moons,And on harvest noons,And when the stars are withdrawnFrom the white pathway of the dawn.