"In Plenty and In Time of Need" is the national anthem of the country of Barbados. It was written by Irving Burgie and was composed by C. Van Roland Edwards. As one part of the West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962, Barbados' anthem was supposed to be "Forged from the Love of Liberty" (which is currently the national anthem of Trinidad and Tobago), however the current anthem was created with Barbados's moves toward full independence. The song was then adopted by Barbados when it became independent in 1966.
The anthem was composed by C. Van Roland Edwards (1912–1985). Edwards, a composer who was partially blind, was assisted by his daughters Nannette and Eullia in his composition of "In Plenty and In Time of Need". The lyrics were written by Irving Burgie (1924–2019), a musician from Brooklyn, New York City, born to a Barbadian mother and an American father.[1] A committee made up of Bruce St. John, Frank Collymore, Enid Lynch, George Lamming, Gerald Hudson and John Fletcher selected Edwards's composition as the national anthem, and Edwards was awarded BDS$500.[1]
The anthem was first performed on Independence Day, on 30 November 1966.[2] In 1967, the anthem's music was rearranged by Inspector Prince Cave of the Royal Barbados Police Band, giving it a more sustained harmony while retaining the original tune.[1]
Lyrics
I In plenty and in time of need When this fair land was young Our brave forefathers sowed the seed From which our pride is sprung A pride that makes no wanton boast Of what it has withstood That binds our hearts from coast to coast The pride of nationhood
Chorus: We loyal sons and daughters all Do hereby make it known These fields and hills beyond recall Are now our very own We write our names on history's page With expectations great Strict guardians of our heritage Firm craftsmen of our fate
II The Lord has been the people's guide For past three hundred years. With Him still on the people's side We have no doubts or fears. Upward and onward we shall go, Inspired, exulting, free, And greater will our nation grow In strength and unity.
The Government of Barbados outlines the following rules for the National Anthem:[1]
Conduct during play
1. Whenever the National Anthem is played all civilians present should stand at attention, men with bared heads. Persons in uniform should act in accordance with instructions.[1]
Anthem application
2. Normally one verse only and the chorus will be played. Where a shortened version of the National Anthem is played, it shall consist of the first twelve bars of the verse and the last four bars of the chorus.
The National Anthem shall be played:
(a) for the purposes of a salute on ceremonial or official occasions, on the arrival and departure of:
(b) at the beginning of all public performances in a cinema house.
3. The National Anthem may be played
(a) at the completion of any public function, or
(b) when toasts are proposed at official functions.[1]
Rules in usage
4. The National Anthem should not be parodied in verse or in song neither should it be played in any tempo other than that officially recognized (eighty-eight crotchets to the minute). Particularly, the tune should not be used as a dance number or for the purposes of advertisement.
5. When more than one anthem is played the Barbados anthem should be played last.[1]
Streaming audio of the national anthem of Barbados, with information and lyrics ()
Vocal - Other format
Barbadian National Anthem MIDI Instrumental
Video - YouTube video of National Anthem with scenes of Barbados
Version as played by the Royal Barbados Police Force Band (RBPF)
March 18, 2023
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In Plenty and In Time of Need is the national anthem of the country of Barbados It was written by Irving Burgie and was composed by C Van Roland Edwards As one part of the West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962 Barbados anthem was supposed to be Forged from the Love of Liberty which is currently the national anthem of Trinidad and Tobago however the current anthem was created with Barbados s moves toward full independence The song was then adopted by Barbados when it became independent in 1966 In Plenty and In Time of NeedNational anthem of BarbadosAlso known asNational Anthem of BarbadosLyricsIrving BurgieMusicC Van Roland EdwardsAdopted30 November 1966Audio sample source source track track U S Navy Band instrumental version one verse and chorus filehelp Contents 1 History 2 Lyrics 3 Rules regarding anthem 3 1 Conduct during play 3 2 Anthem application 3 3 Rules in usage 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe anthem was composed by C Van Roland Edwards 1912 1985 Edwards a composer who was partially blind was assisted by his daughters Nannette and Eullia in his composition of In Plenty and In Time of Need The lyrics were written by Irving Burgie 1924 2019 a musician from Brooklyn New York City born to a Barbadian mother and an American father 1 A committee made up of Bruce St John Frank Collymore Enid Lynch George Lamming Gerald Hudson and John Fletcher selected Edwards s composition as the national anthem and Edwards was awarded BDS 500 1 The anthem was first performed on Independence Day on 30 November 1966 2 In 1967 the anthem s music was rearranged by Inspector Prince Cave of the Royal Barbados Police Band giving it a more sustained harmony while retaining the original tune 1 Lyrics EditI In plenty and in time of need When this fair land was young Our brave forefathers sowed the seed From which our pride is sprung A pride that makes no wanton boast Of what it has withstood That binds our hearts from coast to coast The pride of nationhoodChorus We loyal sons and daughters all Do hereby make it known These fields and hills beyond recall Are now our very own We write our names on history s page With expectations great Strict guardians of our heritage Firm craftsmen of our fateII The Lord has been the people s guide For past three hundred years With Him still on the people s side We have no doubts or fears Upward and onward we shall go Inspired exulting free And greater will our nation grow In strength and unity Chorus 1 3 Rules regarding anthem EditThe Government of Barbados outlines the following rules for the National Anthem 1 Conduct during play Edit 1 Whenever the National Anthem is played all civilians present should stand at attention men with bared heads Persons in uniform should act in accordance with instructions 1 Anthem application Edit 2 Normally one verse only and the chorus will be played Where a shortened version of the National Anthem is played it shall consist of the first twelve bars of the verse and the last four bars of the chorus The National Anthem shall be played a for the purposes of a salute on ceremonial or official occasions on the arrival and departure of i the President of Barbados ii a foreign Sovereign Head of State or member of a reigning foreign imperial or Royal Family iii Governors General of Independent Commonwealth countries iv Governors of the Associated States and v Governors High Commissioners of Officers administering the Government of a dependent territory within the Commonwealth b at the beginning of all public performances in a cinema house 3 The National Anthem may be played a at the completion of any public function or b when toasts are proposed at official functions 1 Rules in usage Edit 4 The National Anthem should not be parodied in verse or in song neither should it be played in any tempo other than that officially recognized eighty eight crotchets to the minute Particularly the tune should not be used as a dance number or for the purposes of advertisement 5 When more than one anthem is played the Barbados anthem should be played last 1 See also EditNational symbols of BarbadosReferences Edit a b c d e f g h The National Anthem Government of Barbados Retrieved 2022 04 15 Barbados Independence Celebration 30 November 2015 Distinctly Birmingham Retrieved 2022 04 15 Independence The Barbados Parliament Retrieved 2022 04 15 External links EditStreaming audio of the national anthem of Barbados with information and lyrics archive link Vocal Other format Barbadian National Anthem MIDI Instrumental Video YouTube video of National Anthem with scenes of Barbados Version as played by the Royal Barbados Police Force Band RBPF Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title In Plenty and In Time of Need amp oldid 1135374354, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
