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To Shorten Winter's Sadness
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Choral (SSATB a cappella)
SKU: HL.289764
Choral Treasury Series. Composed by Thomas Weelkes. Arranged by John Leavitt. Treasury Choral. Concert, English, Festival, Madrigal, Renaissance, Winter. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 120 seconds. Hal Leonard #289764. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.289764).UPC: 888680917005. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
The Hal Leonard “Choral Treasury” series has become the benchmark for clean, functional, well edited scores. This madrigal by the early English composer Thomas Weelkes is all of that and more. And the text lends itself to a winter program as well as any time during the year.
- To Shorten Winter's Sadness
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 4 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
A Joyful Madrigal for Any Choir
Singing this Weelkes madrigal is such a pleasure! The Hal Leonard 'Choral Treasury' series truly delivers on clean, readable scores. As an adult learner in a community choir, I found the vocal lines well-presented, making it enjoyable and achievable to learn my part. It’s perfect for adding some beautiful Renaissance charm to any winter program or just for the sheer joy of singing with friends.
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Marcus J.
December 17, 2025
Excellent for Vocal Coaching A Cappella Groups
While this is an a cappella work, the clarity of this Hal Leonard edition is invaluable for a vocal coach. The distinct part writing and clean engraving make it easy to identify individual vocal lines and coach singers on intonation, blend, and voice-leading. It's an ideal score for any SSATB ensemble looking to delve into Thomas Weelkes's beautiful Renaissance madrigals with confidence.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Reliable Score for Choral Performances
For a choir leader needing dependable material, this Hal Leonard 'Choral Treasury' score is superb. The clear layout and well-edited parts mean less rehearsal time wasted on interpretation issues. Its authentic arrangement of Weelkes's classic madrigal makes it a solid choice for concerts or community performances. Eight pages is also manageable for page turns during a live setting.
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent Edition for Choral Study
This Hal Leonard edition of Weelkes's madrigal is wonderfully prepared. The clean, functional engraving makes it easy for students to read and grasp the intricate voice leading. It's an excellent piece for teaching polyphonic rhythm and independent part singing to intermediate high school or community choirs. A highly recommended addition for any choral program looking for quality Renaissance repertoire.
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