Category: Vocal Music / Theater
Instrumentation: voice, guitar
Text / Source: Words by William Shakespeare, from Twelfth Night
Publisher: Les Productions D'Oz

O Mistress Mine is a lighthearted love song for voice and guitar, setting Shakespeare’s words from Twelfth Night. Folk-like and up-tempo, the song captures the playful charm and immediacy of Feste’s music within the dramatic world of the play.

Baxter’s setting emphasizes direct communication, rhythmic lift, and clear melodic appeal. The guitar accompaniment supports the voice with a bright, accessible character, and the part may be capoed upward to allow the singer to perform in a higher key.

With its easy difficulty level and engaging theatrical spirit, O Mistress Mine is well suited for student singers, recital programs, Shakespeare scenes, and voice-guitar collaborations. It can stand alone as a brief character song or serve as the opening number within the complete Four Songs from Twelfth Night.