Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
by Cynthia Gray
3-Part - Sheet Music

Choral SAB choir, piano

SKU: CF.BL1229

Composed by Cynthia Gray. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 48 seconds. BriLee Music #BL1229. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1229).

UPC: 672405010818. Key: Bb major. English. Robert Frost.

The poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" was written by Robert Frost (1874-1963). Regarded as one of America's most beloved poets, Frost began writing poetry as a teenager, with his first poem being published in his high school magazine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. As his fame grew, Robert Frost was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes for his work, and was invited to read one of his poems for the inauguration of then-president John F. Kennedy. Robert Frost's poetry was noted for its portrayal of rural life in New England. He was an adept observer of nature and people, and his poetry painted a picture of simple moments in time: sometimes beautiful, sometimes truthful, often harsh, and, from time to time, comedic. We can just imagine the quiet New England scene in his poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening": Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. As you prepare to sing this song, it would be a wonderful idea to take some time to prepare the scene for your music: First, read Robert Frost's poem (or better yet, close your eyes as someone slowly reads it aloud) while you imagine yourself as the person riding the horse into this quiet, snowy, remote, winter scene. What do you see? What do the snowflakes look like? What do the woods look like? What do you hear? How do you feel? Frightened? At peace? Eager to leave? Sad to leave? Once you have done this, listen to the recording of the song and discuss how the music, the vocal lines and piano accompaniment help to enhance the scene. After entering into the text and the music this way, your choir will be ready to add its own artistic and expressive touches to the song! It will be fun for you, and a joy for your audience as you re-create the poetic scene depicted by Robert Frost many years ago! Keep singing! Cynthia Gray.
The poem “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening” was written by Robert Frost (1874-1963). Regarded as one of America’s most beloved poets, Frost began writing poetry as a teenager, with his first poem being published in his high school magazine in Lawrence, Massachusetts. As his fame grew, Robert Frost was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes for his work, and was invited to read one of his poems for the inauguration of then-president John F. Kennedy.Robert Frost’s poetry was noted for its portrayal of rural life in New England. He was an adept observer of nature and people, and his poetry painted a picture of simple moments in time: sometimes beautiful, sometimes truthful, often harsh, and, from time to time, comedic. We can just imagine the quiet New England scene in his poem “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening”:Whose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village, though;He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.My little horse must think it queerTo stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lakeThe darkest evening of the year.He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake.The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake.The woods are lovely, dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.As you prepare to sing this song, it would be a wonderful idea to take some time to prepare the scene for your music: First, read Robert Frost’s poem (or better yet, close your eyes as someone slowly reads it aloud) while you imagine yourself as the person riding the horse into this quiet, snowy, remote, winter scene. What do you see? What do the snowflakes look like? What do the woods look like? What do you hear? How do you feel? Frightened? At peace? Eager to leave? Sad to leave? Once you have done this, listen to the recording of the song and discuss how the music, the vocal lines and piano accompaniment help to enhance the scene.After entering into the text and the music this way, your choir will be ready to add its own artistic and expressive touches to the song! It will be fun for you, and a joy for your audience as you re-create the poetic scene depicted by Robert Frost many years ago!Keep singing!Cynthia Gray.