DIVERSE VOICES OF HERRICK

By Jack Johnston

The ten songs in this cycle include:
1. His prayer for absolution;
2. The bell-man;
3. The frozen heart;
4. To Anthea;
5. To his mistresses;
6. Grace for a child;
7. To keep a true Lent;
8. His creed;
9. A Thanksgiving to God, for his house
10. To God.

Ten songs for Medium Voice and Piano, set to the poetry of Robert Herrick. Most of the songs can be sung as separate entities, as well as in cyclic form.

“Leyerle Publications continues to build a catalog of fine recital literature for singers— music of genuine creativity setting texts of quality. This cycle of ten songs is a worthy addition to the repertory... Each of these settings from Robert Herrick... presents a different aspect of his personality and poetry... Most of the texts reflect Herrick’s devotional outlook, but a couple border on the ribald. Audiences will enjoy the texts, music and characterizations contained here.”
Paul Richardson, American Music Teacher,
Sept./Oct. 1988

“...excellent recital material for advanced students or professionals; various ‘mini-cycles’ could be selected from complete set ...”
William K. Gaeddert, Editor
ART-SONG IN THE UNITED STATES

45 Pages Medium Range ca. 18 Minutes