Philip Lawson

Composer John Brunning's setting of the beloved text from the Requiem mass is a heartfelt expression of gentle devotion and lyric beauty. The simple lines and rich harmonic underlay will linger long a...

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...

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...

Gentle setting of a famous text by Robert Herrick. Commissioned by Mexican a cappella group Voz En Punto.

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...

The King's Singers exquisite arrangement is now available in a TTBB edition, the sweet and simple lullaby by Billy Joel on his River of Dreams album is stunning. Available separately: SATTBB, TTBB. Du...

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...

Alternating between the 14th Century German Carol Personet Hodie and original music and text by Philip Lawson, this is a carol suitable for the sanctuary or the concert stage.

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...

Down to the River to Pray is a timeless Appalachian folk classic that deeply touches the soul. Originally masterfully arranged by Philip Lawson for the world-renowned King's Singers, this moving piece...

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.