Philip Lawson

The King's Singers setting of the famous Simon and Garfunkel song explores the seasons through a gentle vocal tapestry of rhythm and rich harmony with a smooth lead floating above it all.

Traditional Scottish / Text by Robert Burns (1759-1796) / Duration: ca. 4:15.

Here is the famous Rossini overture in a rollicking arrangement for a cappella choruses and ensembles! The familiar melodies and clever vocal effects make this ideal for a lighter concert moment or an...

Originating as a traditional Tyne River Shanty for the transport of coal, this sturdy tune will fit well in a program of folk music, with a steady rowing motion in the vocal accompaniment and a dancel...

Victimae paschali laudes is an atmospheric arrangement of the traditional plainsong melody for this Latin text for Easter Sunday. Changing metres enable an authentic presentation of the plainsong styl...

Lightly come or lightly go is a playful setting of James Joyce's poem of the same name for SATB double choir. The second choir carries the titular words as an arching ostinato, while choir one present...

Victimae paschali laudes is an atmospheric arrangement of the plainsong melody for this Latin text for Easter Sunday. Lawson employs interjections of 'alleluia' within the main text as an expression o...

Lightly come or lightly go is a playful setting of James Joyce's poem of the same name for SATB double choir. The two choirs portray the conflicting emotions expressed in the poem demonstrated by the...

For AATBarBarB unaccompanied, arranged by Philip Lawson. This arrangement of Leon was commissioned by The King's Singers and Seán Curran Company as part of a collaborative project. It was made possi...

This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the English Renaissance composer John Dowland to the male ensemble. The five well-known and representative works include Come Again...

Taking its name from an 18th century MP, this English ditty is cleverly arranged for a light-hearted encore or folk selection. Including several musical twists, the arrangement is accessible for small...

This evocative choral work takes its text from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and is highlighted by warm vocal sonorities with an imaginative piano underlay. Available: SATB. Performance Time:...

Adapted for treble voices from the classic King's Singer versions, this delightful set is a wonderful choice for festival, contest and other concert programs. Includes: The Water Is Wide, The Turtle D...

A classic Appalachian folk song originally arranged by Philip Lawson for the King's Singers and now available for SSAA. Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric.

This setting of the traditional folk song from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love.

A flowing piano accompaniment supports the lyric melodic lines in this traditional English folksong. Greensleeves was all my joy, Greensleeves was my delight... Performance Time: Approx. 3:10

Here is the traditional English North Country folksong in a delightful setting that will enhance the programs of treble choirs from children to adult. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Here is the traditional English North Country folksong in a delightful setting that will enhance the programs of treble choirs from children to adult. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Like most popular Scottish folksongs, this one is rooted in history, but now has been transformed into a nonsense song. Aiken Drum, with his clothes made of tasty food, is creatively portrayed here in...

Like most popular Scottish folksongs, this one is rooted in history, but now has been transformed into a nonsense song. Aiken Drum, with his clothes made of tasty food, is creatively portrayed here in...

This setting of the traditional folksong from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love. The tenor part is optional, making this selection accessible...

This setting of the traditional folksong from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love. The tenor part is optional, making this selection accessible...

Taking its name from an 18th century MP, this English ditty is cleverly arranged for a light-hearted encore or folk selection. Including several musical twists, the arrangement is accessible for small...

Taking its name from an 18th century MP, this English ditty is cleverly arranged for a light-hearted encore or folk selection. Including several musical twists, the arrangement is accessible for small...

SAB-Chöre werden es genießen, ihre Kunstfertigkeit und Gesangstechnik in diesem schönen und zugänglichen Arrangement der beliebten irischen Melodie mit ihren sanften Phrasierungen und warmen Harmonien...