This is our World (2000)
Cantata for SATB choir, youth choir, and piano (or piano duet, or small orchestra). Duration c.18 minutes
This accessible cantata has an ecological focus, based on the thoughts of a group of children about their hopes and dreams for the future, and was commissioned by the Feltham Choral Society (conductor Philip Buckmaster), and has since received many performances.
1. Prelude (instrumental)
2. Running for the future (full) also available separately in a version for youth choir and piano
3. If there were dreams to sell (Beddoes) (SATB unacc.)
4. My idea of heaven (full) also available separately in a version for youth choir and piano
5. Living with animals (Whitman) (SATB with accompaniment)
6. Sun, Moon, World (full) also available separately in a version for youth choir and piano
7. This is our world (full)
8. Postlude (instrumental)
Scrolling Score – hear and see the music
To buy:
Digital downloads (instant pdfs) worldwide from Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus (prices vary)
Printed copies (please allow time for printing and delivery) by contacting Colne Edition in UK (£6.95 plus postage, 5 copies minimum)
The alternative piano duet accompaniment, or score and set of parts for small orchestra (2120/0200/Strs), are also available on hire. Please contact Colne Edition.