The text is taken from an 18th century English poem by John Scott of Amwell and deals with an anti-war motif. The piece is dissonant throughout and thus requires educated voices. The work has a duration of about 3 minutes.
October 19, 2004 (Premiere), University of Northern Iowa Concert Chorale, Dr. Nicole Lamartine, Director
April 3, 2006, The Pembroke Singers of the University of North Carolina Pembroke, Dr. Gary Wright, Director
April 22, 2007, Valdosta State University Chamber Singers, Dr. David Johnson, Director
April 26, 2011, Baker University Chamber Choir, Dr. Matthew Potterton, Director
Baker University Chamber Choir Performance
