For SSATB (with divisions) unaccompanied. This setting of a poem by William Blake is evocative and appealing. Jackson ingeniously offsets simple pure harmonies against moments of chromaticism to create beautiful fresh music which perfectly captures the essence of the words.New Horizons showcases the wealth of exciting innovative and occasionally challenging choral music being written today. It encompasses the whole gamut of small-scale choral genres both secular and sacred and includes pieces for upper-voice and mixed choirs. With titles by some of the most accomplished choral composers active in Great Britain and abroad the series introduces new repertoireand fresh talent to a broad spectrum of choirs.New Horizons features composers with growing reputations for quality composition reflecting a strong individual voice. The series is continually expanding and should be the first place to look for attractive and performable contemporary choral music.
