Rose Round

Rose Rose, a timeless English melody, is an endlessly adaptable round—unison up to 8 parts. Try layering added harmony, varying tempi, or even in parallel keys. Its haunting simplicity makes it accessible to all singers while offering gratifying results for ensembles at every level. In this arrangement, the added four-measure phrase (“as we sing together”) both expands the range and invites contrasting articulations. Against the original eight-measure “Rose” melody, these four measures introduce asymmetry, which heightens rhythmic interest and challenges singers to listen with greater independence. The result is a richer, more dynamic round that develops blend, resonance, and phrasing while celebrating the communal joy of singing together.