Songs of Peace - mixed choir (SATB divis) and piano; double bass and drums ad lib. Partition de chœur.

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). Instrumentation : mixed choir (SATB divis) and piano ; double bass and drums ad lib