SSA Choir SKU: BT.MUSM570366057
Composed by Sarah Dacey. Classical. Vocal Score. 8 pages. University of York Music Press #MUSM570366057. Published by University of York Music Press (BT.MUSM570366057). English.
Cruel Mother for three voices (SSA), a traditional ballad arranged by Sarah Dacey . Duration: 4 minutes Composed: 2008 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. This is a very old cautionary ballad that, like many folk tales, has no definite origin, there being many different versions from around Europe. I shifted the tonality of the melody from the Cecil Sharp arrangement to something slightly less cheery. First performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble in December 2008 at St. James Piccadilly, London.
