- Secular, fresh concert repertoire for youth and women's choirs - 9 original works for upper voices in two, three, and four parts - A selection of pieces that are melodically appealing and immediately approachable - Well-known composers such as Kerry Andrew, Cecilia McDowall, and Sarah Quartel - A variety of styles and moods, with a contemporary twist - Texts from across the years, with a particular emphasis on the natural world - Performance notes from the compilers provide invaluable tips for rehearsal and performance A celebration of Oxford's popular Songbird series, this collection of nine original works for upper voices in two, three, and four parts meets the need for fresh concert repertoire for youth and women's choirs. Featuring well-known composers such as Kerry Andrew, Cecilia McDowall, and Sarah Quartel, the collection includes a variety of styles and moods and a selection of pieces that are all melodically appealing and immediately approachable, with a contemporary twist. Texts from across the years touch on a range of themes, from the empowering to the quirky, with a particular emphasis on the natural world. Performance notes from compilers Neil Ferris and Joanna Tomlinson provide invaluable tips for rehearsal and performance, making this a complete and practical collection for contemporary upper-voice choirs. Table of Contents As you sing, Sarah Quartel (text: Sarah Quartel) The silver swan, Oliver Tarney (text: anon.) 'Hope' is the thing with feathers, Michael Higgins (text: Emily Dickinson) Fly away, fly away over the sea, Russell Hepplewhite (text: Christina Rossetti) Charm, Kerry Andrew (text: Anon., adap. Kerry Andrew) Sweet and low, Andy Brooke (text: Alfred, Lord Tennyson) Now is the time, Cecilia McDowall (text: Marie Curie) This we know, Sarah Quartel (text: Ted Perry) Give me the river, Toby Young (text: Jennifer Thorp)