The optional lilting flute and rhythmic hand drum parts lend a festive air to this song that celebrates the end of winter. Robust choral singing throughout beckons a change of season, and a soaring descant at the end signals the triumphant return of spring. A fully developed piece for winter and spring programs. This piano accompaniment is also found on PianoTrax CD 47188 and can be used with 47615, 47616, and 47617.