Please write your program notes below.

Choose a piece in the concert, and you may

focus on the history of the piece, a biography of the composer, your interpretation of the
musical content of the piece, or any other relevant information. Program notes should be
approximately 100 words (within a range of 80-120 words).

Everyone must submit ONE program note. You may write up additional program notes
for extra credit.

Blow, blow, thou winter wind

Blow, blow, thou winter wind is a bittersweet piece composed by John Rutter. This song
was performed in the final scene of Act II of As You Like It by Amiens. Amein’s envisions of
winter echo throughout this piece. This song is typically performed with 2 flutes, a harp, an
harpsichord, and strings. Composer of the song John Rutter CBE was born in London. He then
studied music at Clare College, in Cambridge. He now currently spends his time composing
music and conducting for the world’s top choirs and orchestras.