The Miracle of the Spring, a cantata dealing with water shortage in the third world, was written, like the previous work, in 2013. It beautifully combines various percussion instruments with the choir; the parts are simple â originally intended to be possible to play by members of the choir â and the sounds of glockenspiel, log drums and mark tree (sometimes known as a 'bell tree') colour the various songs in a magical way.

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Bob Chilcott has become one of the world's most widely performed composers and arrangers of choral music. His compositional output reflects his wide taste in music styles and his commitment to writing music that is both singable and communicative. He has been involved in choral music most of his life he was a chorister and then a choral scholar in the choir of King's College, Cambridge, and was a member of the British vocal group The King's Singers for whom he made a number of popular arrangements of well-known songs from all genres. As well as being a full-time composer he is also a highly acclaimed choral conductor. He has been privileged to conduct many choirs all over the world. He is Principal Guest Conductor of The BBC Singers and in 2019 he was appointed Principal Conductor of Birmingham University Singers. His music has been widely recorded by many choirs and groups including The King's Singers, Tenebrae, and The BBC Singers.

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for SATB and percussion (two players)This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit, and eventual discovery, of water. Imbued with rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies, it will leave both choir and audience feeling inspired. The simple percussion parts add texture and may be performed by two choir members or percussionists.