Songs of Peace, for mixed choir (SATB divis) and piano; double bass and drums ad lib, choral score

ISMN: 979-0-060-12974-2

Written in memory of the composer?s mother, Will Todd?s Songs of Peace is a six-movement work about love and loss. Two of the movements are scored for upper voices. Although it is not a conventional Requiem, it might be appropriate in a memorial context, but should by no means be confined to it: in many ways it is a very ?life-affirming? work, characterised by Todd?s recognisable jazz-infused harmonic language, memorable melodies, and powerful and personal texts. Songs of Peace is designed as a work which may be performed complete, as separate movements (two of which are scored for upper voices) or as a selection. It can be accompanied by piano alone (as written, embellished or extemporised - chord symbols are supplied where appropriate) or jazz trio (piano, bass and drums - parts available separately).