Route March

“Did you hear the children singing as our troops went marching past?

In the sunshine and the rain as they’ll never sing again.”

The piece opens with a whispered “Boom ratatata”, which continues in the bass part, an instantly recognisable military motif. Contrasting “sobs” and “cheers”; “singing” with “orphan children”, this piece is a poignant reminder of the cost of war.

Recently published by Morton Music for SATB a cappella choir.

This new piece, using text from Henry Lawson and Stephen Cronin, is also available as Double Choir.