Jack and Jill

John Bunyan Herbert’s setting of the familiar nursery rhyme Jack and Jill opens with a light, sprightly texture. The voices enter in imitation, creating a sense of forward motion, before coming together in homophonic passages that paint the narrative. The music captures the gentle humour of the text as Jack and Jill embark on their ill-fated trip to fetch water. The SATB voicing allows for a rich palette of colours, with moments of delightful interplay between the different vocal lines, particularly as the unfortunate pair tumble down the hill. This is a charming and effective choral miniature for any occasion.