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Philip Lawson replaced Simon Carrington as second baritone in The King's Singers in 1994, having pursued a career first as a freelance singer with all the major London professional choirs, then as Director of Music at a school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, a post he held whilst singing as a Lay Clerk in the choir of Salisbury Cathedral.
Philip is currently the main arranger for The King's Singers, as well as receiving commissions for composing from choirs in England and America, and from several European a cappella groups. Philip lives in a village near Salisbury with his wife, Lizzie and their three daughters Sophie, Amy and Georgia.

Visit Philip's official web site at www.philiplawson.net






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Africa Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB
Price: $1.70

 

A Groovy Kind Of Love - Toni Wine - Carol Bayer Sager Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
Price: $1.40

 

Agnus Dei Philip Lawson SATB and organ
Taken from the Jazz Mass commissioned by Salisbury Cathedral for their Millenium celebrations. "Steal away" is woven into the piece at various points.
Price: $1.50

 

Ah, Dearest Jesu, Holy Child Philip Lawson SATB and organ
Suitable for Thanksgiving, Communion or general use - the melody is built onto a lilting ostinato. The middle section sets "the eyes of all wait upon thee" to a simple plainsong melody, which returns at the end after the original tune is complemented by a descant.
Price: $1.50

 

April Come She Will TTBB Simon and Garfunkel Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella

Price: $1.90

 

The Ash Grove Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Old Welsh Air
Price: $1.70

 

Ave Verum Philip Lawson SATB
Price: $1.75 Limited supply

 

Away In A Manger Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
in the King's Singers Christmas Song Book

 

Bohemian Rhapsody Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
Queen's 1975 smash hit
Price: $1.70

 

Born On A New Day John David arr. Peter Knight - Christmas Words by Philip Lawson SATB
King's Singers signature song "You are the New Day" to Christmas words with 2nd choir parts. In King's Singers Christmas Song Book.

 

Bread of the World Philip Lawson SATB and Organ
Suitable for Communion or general use. Simple SATB setting of this lovely text by Bishop Heber.
Price: $1.70

 

Bring Back That Leroy Brown Freddie Mercury arr. Philip Lawson SATTB a cappella
Fast and funny song from Queen.
Price: $1.80

 

Carol Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Suitable for Easter or Christmas. Powerful text by Norman Nicholson. music builds to a canon in three parts, then dies away in the final stanza: "Mary nursed her child beside the gardens of a grave; And by the death within His bones the dead became alive."
Price: $2.10

 

The Carol Singers Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Highly amusing little Victorian song about the local carol singers ("We sings forte, sounded like a hundred"!), here in a simple four part setting with minor divisi.
Price: $2.50

 

Close Every Door Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Philip Lawson 2-part and piano
Simple version of the Rice/Lloyd Webber hit "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat." The melody weaves from one part to the other.
Price: $1.80

 

Corpus Christi Carol Philip Lawson SATB and organ/piano
Suitable for Easter, Corpus Christi, or general use. Famous medieval text.
Price: $1.60

 

Cradle Song Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Suitable for Christmas or Easter. Words by the composer. Three unison verses (one with descant) and an SATB unacc. stanza.
Price: $1.30

 

Danny Boy Traditional Irish Arr. Philip Lawson SSA
Price: $1.40

 

Deep River Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
in the King's Singers Spirituals Song Book

 

Diary Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
The 1972 pop hit by Bread, arranged for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.70

 

Dindirindin English Text Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
in the King's Singers European Renaissance Song Book

 

Domine Dilexi (Lord I Have Loved You, Your Church, Your Holy Temple) Philip Lawson Unison and SATB, both with organ/piano
Suitable for Dedication/Anniversary of buildings or general use. Words adapted by the composer from Psalm 26.
Price: $1.40

 

Don't Know Why Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
The recent Norah Jones hit song.
Price: $1.70

 

Down To The River Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Featured in the King's Singers album "Six" and the DVD "From Byrd to the Beatles". Available either as a single or in the Spirituals Song Book
Price: $1.70

 

Everything I Own Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
Hit song by Bread
Price: $1.80

 

Fairest Isle Philip Lawson SATBBB a cappella
Famous melody taken from Purcell's drama "King Arthur".
Price: $1.80

 

Fire and Rain Arr. Philip Lawson SATBBB a cappella

Price: $1.80

 

Five Chinese Folksongs Arr. Philip Lawson SAATTBB a cappella
Mo Li Hua; Zai Na Yao Yuan De Di Fang; Tien Kung Lok Sui; Hsiao Cheng Go She; Diu Diu Tang.
Price: $4.95

 

Fix You Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB a cappella
Coldplay's haunting ballad featured in the documentary "Young at Heart" and on the tv series "The OC."
Price: $1.90

 

Furusato (Homeland) Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella Japanese Folk Song
A wistful melody set to both original Japanese lyric and a new English translation, this piece describes the longing for one's homeland that can come from long periods away.
Price: $1.70

 

Gaelic Blessing Philip Lawson SATB and organ/piano
Suitable for baptism, confirmation, ordination etc. Combines the two famous Irish blessings ("Deep peace of the running wave to you" and "May the road rise up to meet you") with optional descant at the end.
Price: $1.50

 

Gloria Philip Lawson Double SATB and organ
From the Jazz Mass commissioned by Salisbury Cathedral for their Millennium celebrations.
Price: $1.60

 

The Glory Of This Night Philip Lawson SATB and organ/piano
Suitable for Christmas or Epiphany. A simple setting with two verses of text by Constance Barbour and one by the composer.
Price: $1.50

 

Glory To Thee, My God, This Night / Awake, My Soul, And With The Sun Philip Lawson SATB and piano
Suitable for Morning or Evening. Two contrasting texts set to the same simple music, both ending with a canon setting (not Tallis's!) of "Praise God, from whom all blessings flow".
Price: $1.50

 

Grandfather's Clock Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB
An entertaining arrangement done for The King's Singers, with several appropriate quotations!
Price: $1.70

 

Greensleeves Arr. Philip Lawson SSA and piano
Price: $1.60

 

A Groovy Kind of Love Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
The Toni Wine/ Carol Bayer Sager classic, arranged for the King's Singers' 1996 album "Circle of Life".
Price: $1.60

 

Haec Dies English Text Philip Lawson SSATTB
Text says "This is the day which the Lord has made" (psalm 118). Fast exciting motet.
Price: $1.50

 

Hallelujah Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
As featured in the Dreamworks movie "Shrek" here in an arrangement mostly based on sustained chords.
Price: $1.70

 

Helplessly Hoping Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
Lovely Crosby, Stills and Nash song.
Price: $1.70

 

I Dreamed A Dream Claude-Michel Schönberg arr. Philip Lawson SATB divisi a cappella
Lovely ballad from the musical "Les Misérables".
Price: $1.80

 

I Knew A King Was Born Philip Lawson 2-Part Treble and piano/organ
Delightful Christmas poem by Sue Cowling - "Walked on the crusted grass in the frosty air. Blackbird saw me; gave me a gold-rimmed stare....Walked on the midnight hills till the star-filled dawn. No-one told me - I knew a King was born"
Price: $1.40

 

I Love My Love Traditional English Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Old English folksong arranged for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.50

 

I Sing Of A Maiden Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Suitable for Christmas. Simple setting of this famous medieval text.
Price: $1.60

 

I Wan'na Be Like You From The Jungle Book Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Arrangement in 3 sections - slow intro; slowish jazz swing with drum effects; and a longer fast jazz swing section as in the original classic from The Jungle Book.
Price: $1.70

 

I Will Give My Love An Apple Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
A straightforward setting of this lovely English folksong.
Price: $1.95

 

I Will Go Sailing No More Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
From the movie "Toy Story"
Price: $1.70

 

If Ye Love Me Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Suitable for general use. Easy setting of this text from St. John's Gospel.
Price: $1.60

 

In A Starlit Stable Philip Lawson SATB with organ/piano
Suitable for Christmas. Words by the 17th century poet William Canton. Simple chordal setting, descant in last verse.
Price: $1.40

 

In A Starlit Stable Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Suitable for Christmas. Words by the 17th century poet William Canton. Simple chordal setting, descant in last verse.
Price: $1.40

 

Joy to the World GF Handel Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
A sparkling new take on this Christmas classic.
Price: $1.80

 

King Of Glory, Prince Of Peace Philip Lawson 2-pt Treble and piano
Suitable for general use. Modern setting of George Herbert's hymn, mostly unison, with descant in last verse.
Price: $1.50

 

Legend Philip Lawson Unison or SSA and piano (with optional organ part)
Suitable for Christmas or Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Fine text by the late Cornish poet Charles Causley, on the legend that Mary Magdalene visited Jesus' stable as a young girl.
Price: $2.10

 

Litany to the Holy Spirit Philip Lawson SATB and organ
Coming Soon.
Price: $

 

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) SATTBB Billy Joel Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
The 1994 pop hit by Billy Joel. This arrangement features on the recent King's Singers album "SIX".
Price: $1.70

 

Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) TTBB Billy Joel Arr. Philip Lawson TTBB A Cappella
The 1994 pop hit by Billy Joel in a new TTBB version.
Price: $1.90

 

Lullay My Liking Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
Beautiful Christmas text featured on the King's Singers album "Christmas". Also available in the King's Singers Christmas Song Book.
Price: $1.70

 

Maria Durch Ein Dornwald Ging Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
In King's Singers Christmas Song Book.

 

Mary's Song Philip Lawson Unison and piano (with optional organ part)
Suitable for Christmas. Another imaginative poem by Charles Causley.
Price: $2.10

 

Memory From Cats Arr. Philip Lawson SSAA A Cappella
The Andrew Lloyd Webber classic from the musical "Cats".
Price: $1.70

 

Molly Malone Arr. Philip Lawson SATB
In King's Singers Irish Song Book.

 

Mercy and Truth Philip Lawson SATB divisi, a cappella
Short and easy introit on words from Psalm 85. Commissioned by The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral.
Price: $1.70

 

Noel Nouvelet Trad. French Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
Traditional French carol, here in a jaunty, folky setting for the King's Singers, and featured on their 2003 "Christmas" album.
Price: $1.50

 

O Be Joyful In The Lord Arr. Philip Lawson SATB and piano/organ
Suitable for general use. Bright, mixed-metre setting of Psalm 100.
Price: $1.75

 

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Poppy setting of Charles Wesley's famous text. Suitable for general use.
Price: $1.60

 

O Thou Who Camest From Above Philip Lawson SATB and organ
A stirring setting of Charles Wesley's text, incorporating both unison and SATB textures, with a soprano descant for the last verse.
Price: $1.70 Coming Soon

 

On My Own Claude-Michel Schönberg arr. Philip Lawson SATB divisi
This is an a cappella arrangement of the famous love song from the musical "Les Misérables".
Price: $1.80

 

One More Night Phil Collins Arr. Philip Lawson SAATBB A Cappella
Unusual plainsong-like section begins and ends this setting of Phil Collins' song.
Price: $1.40

 

Our Town Arr. Philip Lawson SATBBB a cappella
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Price: $1.95 Pre-order Now.

 

Piano Man Billy Joel Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
Billy Joel's lilting ballad in an easy arrangement.
Price: $1.80

 

Psalm 150 Cowling/Lawson Arr. Philip Lawson 2-Part and piano
Suitable for general use. Chirpy, modern setting of text adapted from Psalm 150.
Price: $1.40

 

Rejoice And Be Merry Philip Lawson SATB and piano/organ
"Reviewed in ACDA Choral Journel, p. 69, Sept. 2003
Suitable for Christmas. Rhythmic, mixed-metre setting of this anonymous text.

Price: $1.50

 

The Riding Of The Kings Philip Lawson 2-pt Treble and piano
Suitable for Christmas or Epiphany. Simple setting of Eleanor Farjeon's lovely words.
Price: $1.60

 

Seven Bridges Road Arr. Philip Lawson SATTB A Cappella
This is the Steve Young ballad with the outer sections set as sung by The Eagles in their famous live version, and a contemplative middle section.
Price: $1.80

 

She's Always A Woman Billy Joel Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
The Billy Joel hit, arranged for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.70

 

Sing A New Song - 17 Descants For The Church Year Philip Lawson Solo Treble
17 descants for the Church year (including 8 for Christmas).
Price: $1.40

 

Stille Nacht (Silent Night) Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
Suitable for Christmas.
Price: $1.50

 

Stille Nacht (Silent Night) Arr. Philip Lawson SSAA A Cappella
Arranged for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.50

 

Sun and Moon Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg Arr. Philip Lawson SATB a cappella
Tender ballad from "Miss Saigon".
Price: $1.80

 

Sweet Baby James Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBBB a cappella

Price: $1.95

 

Take My Life Philip Lawson SATB and organ/piano
Suitable for Confirmation, Ordination etc., or general use. Rousing setting of Havergal's words "Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee..."
Price: $1.25

 

Teach Your Children Philip Lawson SSATB a cappella
The 1970 hit by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young in a new version with the melody set over sustained chords.
Price: $1.90

 

Thank Thee Lord For This New Day Philip Lawson SATB and Organ/Piano
performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Suitable for general use. Poem by William Canton. First television broadcast by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir conducted by Mack Wilburg.
Price: $1.50

 

Thanksgiving Song (We Plough the Fields) Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Suitable for Thanksgiving (Harvest). Modern setting of Matthias Claudias' text.
Price: $1.40

 

This Is The Place Of My Song-Dream Philip Lawson SATB and organ/piano
Suitable for general use. Text from the wonderful novel "Wind in the Willows". Rat and Mole encounter the Friend and Helper on their search for Portly, the missing baby otter. "Here, in this holy place, here, if anywhere surely we shall find Him".
Price: $1.40

 

Three British Folk Songs: The Water is Wide, The Turtle Dove, 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer Philip Lawson 2-part and Piano
Adapted for upper voices from the arrangements done for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.95

 

'Tis The Last Rose Of Summer Traditional Irish Arr. Philip Lawson
In King's Singers Irish Song Book.

 

To Us A Child Is Born Philip Lawson SATB divisi a cappella
Introit commissioned by the Friends of Salisbury Cathedral. Words taken from Isaiah Chap. 9 verse 6.
Price: $1.50

 

Try To Remember From Fantasticks Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
The Harvey Schmidt song as sung by Tom Jones, here in a simple arrangement.
Price: $2.75

 

The Turtle Dove Trad. English Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
English folksong arranged for The King's Singers.
Price: $1.50 Limited supply

 

Two Chinese Folksongs Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB Acapella
Diu diu tang, song about a train going through a tunnel is framed by the beautiful "Hsiao cheng" about the welcome visitors receive in the typical Chinese village.
Price: $1.95

 

Under The Sea From The Little Mermaid Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Great song from Disney's "The Little Mermaid", arranged for The King's Singers. Incorporates humorous quotations from famous orchestral pieces in the middle section where Sebastian describes all the instruments to be found under the sea.
Price: $1.60

 

Unity of the Spirit Philip Lawson SATB and organ
Coming Soon.
Price: $

 

Valparaiso Sting arr. Philip Lawson SATB divisi a cappella
An easy arrangement of this haunting melody by Sting.
Price: $1.80

 

Veni, Veni Emmanuel Arr. Philip Lawson 6-Part divisi
In King's Singers Christmas Song Book.

 

Walking on the Moon Sting Arr. Philip Lawson SATTBB A Cappella
The first UK hit for Sting's Police band and an iconic 80s pop song.
Price: $1.80

 

The Water Is Wide Traditional English Arr. Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Beautiful English folksong in a lilting setting.
Price: $1.40

 

Welcome All Wonders Philip Lawson SATB A Cappella
Suitable for Christmas. Expansive setting of Traherne's lovely text.
Price: $1.60

 

Who Are These Like Stars Appearing Philip Lawson SATB and organ
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Suitable for any Saint's Day. Incorporates the tune Dundee to the words "Let saints on earth in concert sing".
Price: $1.90

 

You Are The New Day John David Arr. Philip Lawson SSA A Cappella
The King's Singers have adopted this John David song as their signature tune in the USA. This is the very popular upper voice version.
Price: $1.70

 

This page last updated August 29, 2010