Class: how to learn period songs in English
English Period Songs Introduction My name is the Honorable Ladyship Juliana la Badele. I am a proud bard, and it is my joy to sing. Over the years, I’ve collected songs of all types fit for every occasion! Here are a few for the singers who wish they could perform period songs IN ENGLISH. I will take this moment to say this: This is an introductory class for those who love to sing FOR FUN. I will not be instructing on ‘proper performance structure’, though I am absolutely happy to answer any questions after the class on this subject. 1. CARMEN'S WHISTLE As I abroad was walking By the breaking of the day, Into a pleasant meadow A young man took his way; And looking round about him, To mark what he could see, At length he spied a fair maid Under a myrtle tree. So comely was her countenance, And winning was her air, As tho' the goddess Venus Herself she had been there; And many a smirking smile she gave Amongst the leaves so green, Altho' sh...