Sicilian River Song for Unison Voice and Piano accompaniment by Maurice Jacobson.

This Folk Mass is intended for Unison singing but the Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei and Final Amen may be sung in harmony if desired.

Nicholas Nye is a poem for young children written by Walter De La Mere (1873-1956) in 1931. It was to set to music for Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment by Llifon Hughes-Jones in 1942.Dr. Llifon Hughes-Jones (1918-1996) was a British composer conductor and teacher. He studied at the Manchester Music college (now the RNCM) and Trinity College London and later taught music for many years atSalford Grammar school. He wrote many works for the National Eisteddfod competitions in which he also adjudicated. He was one of the few composers who regularly wrote in Welsh and the musical culture of Wales is still indebtedto his contributions.

Originally written as a solo work this unison setting for treble voices and organ depicts Mary standing at the foot of the cross. In the music the falling phrases represent Mary's weeping – and the rising phrases her grief and great sadness of heart.