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Commissioned in memory ofJames Bowman (1941-2023) by David & Judith Acres
Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
Music: Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
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# ∑ TENOR & 4
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Keyboard Reduction
Words: Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650)
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* Breathing should be staggered where there are no rests.
