Welsh Folk Song / Becki Slagle Mayo

Unison Two Part Mixed.
One of the most enduring melodies in the folk song genre, the beautiful lines of this Welsh folksong are coupled with a lyrical piano and optional flute accompaniment in this setting for two-part treble ensembles. An excellent work for developing tone and legato singing.
The melody for The Ash Grove, My Home is based upon a Welsh harp tune that likely dates back to the 16th century. Since that time, this melody has been set to various lyrics. The lyrics incorporated in this arrangement were written by John Oxenford and first published in 1862 in Volume 1 of Welsh Melodies, with Welsh and English Poetry.The ash tree is often referenced in Welsh history and mythology. This common tree is associated with healing, mystery, and enchantment. This inspiring text about an ash grove is timeless over 150 years later, and the tune that is over three-hundred years old still speaks to us today. In our busy world, we all need a quiet place that feels like home where we can rest and reflect.As you sing this anthem, convey the story to your listeners. Enunciate clearly, and if possible, sing the entire 8-measure phrases without a breath, or use staggered breathing as this will help with overall tempo and flow.  The melody and text in mm. 38-50 are not from the original but were added to this new section as a way of making the old text more personal. Sing this section tenderly and reflectively. Paint the text in m. 51 by getting softer, and then build back in mm. 59-60. End the anthem at a mp dynamic, leaving your listeners thinking about their own quiet place that they call home. 

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