Some of Donald's songs exist in both anthology and separate editions. Most publishers are happy to copy off a single song on request. Original copies are scarce and publishers can often only supply photocopies from their archives. For any further queries please email the DONALD SWANN ARCHIVE.
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The Air That is Immortal. Words by Donald Swann. Music trad.
A Greek song of longing. Solo voice & SATB, piano and Bb trumpet.
Order: Stainer & Bell
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Bilbo's Last Song. Words by J.R.R.Tolkien. Music by Donald Swann.
The eighth song of Donald's Tolkien cycle published separately. Solo with two-part chorus and piano.
Order: Leon Berger
RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:CDs
RECORDINGS:CDs
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Christmas Candle. Words by Donald Swann. Music trad.
A beautiful arrangement of a Russian folk song Donald heard at his mother's knee. Solo voice & SATB and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
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The Clock Carol. Words by Paul Townsend. Music by Donald Swann.
A carol for all seasons. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
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The Fruit of the Tree. Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
A Harvest carol.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
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God of the Pastures. Words by T.C.Hunter Clare. Music by Donald Swann.
Contemporary hymn. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
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Hail Gladdening Light. A 4th century Greek hymn reset by Donald Swann.
SATB & piano and optional guitar and double bass.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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Jesu Parvule. Words by Michael Hoban. Music by Donald Swann.
Nativity song. Two-part chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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Jubilate Domino (tambourine carol). Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
Two-part chorus, piano and tambourine.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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Make us Worthy Lord. Mother's Teresa's Daily Prayer. Words by Donald Swann.
Solo Voice and chorus/audience response.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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The Message. Words by Thich Nhat Hanh. Music by Donald Swann.
A Buddhist song of peace. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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No Man May Shorten the Way. Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
Dramatic solo from PERELANDRA – Donald's opera based on the C.S. Lewis novel. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:CD
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The Paradise of Birds. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
From BRENDAN AHOY! Solo voice, chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
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Pilgrim's Hymn (for Peace, Truth and Unity). Words and music by Donald Swann.
Written in Palestine – the title says it all. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP
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Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above. Words by Charles Wesley. Music by Donald Swann.
Hymn – unison verse & SATB chorus and piano/organ.
Order: GBDF
RECORDINGS:LP
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Red and Green Christmas. Words and music by Nadia Cattouse, arranged by Donald Swann.
Mixed Chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
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The Setting Out. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
From BRENDAN AHOY! Unison voices and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
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The Storke Carol. Words anon. Music by Donald Swann.
Christmas song based on verses found on the flyleaf of a sixteenth century prayerbook. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell
RECORDINGS:LP
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We've Only One World. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
Rag-time style, suitable for children. Soloist, unison choir and piano with optional trumpet /Bb clarinet. Illustrated edition.
Order: GBDF
RECORDINGS:LP
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Song for a Girl. Words by John Dryden. Music by Donald Swann.
From WOMEN SPEAKING – Six Songs for Soprano (Various authors). Thames Publishing 1974.
Out of print; contact Leon Berger.
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