The word lullaby conjures up a gentle bedtime song and true to form Gartan Mother's Lullaby is that and so much more. Under arranger Jaysmith's care there comes an added mystery and caress rich with images of crickets and fog and lambs and such. Delicately written for treble chorus appropriate for high school college and community ensembles. Medium.

A setting of a nativity poem from 'Her Maker?s Maker' by Michael Symmons Roberts 'New-made for a king' was commissioned by Andreas Klatt for Farnham Youth Choir. Scored mainly in four parts the choral texture is homophonic the harmony rich yet approachable by young performers with a decorative piano accompaniment. In the mould of a lullaby the piece?s over-riding calm is troubled towards the close by indistinct pp lontano interjections from the piano in response to the poem?s portentous closing words.

Thula Mama. This Zulu lullaby is tastefully arranged for a cappella mixed voices, as it should be. One can almost smell the grasses on the plains and feel the earth with this song. Tender and gentle, its greatest feature is how well it brings in the flavors of Africa. Easy

One of the most poignant and beautiful songs of the '90s now in an a cappella setting. This Billy Joel ballad is simply stunning.

This is a lovely setting of an original poem celebrating motherhood which is also appropriate for Christmas. It would mesh well with a concert or service of carols.