Dickory, dickory, dock

Alfred Ben Allen’s setting of Dickory, dickory, dock is a delightful and energetic SATB part-song. The music captures the playful and slightly chaotic narrative of the familiar nursery rhyme. Allen skilfully uses the four vocal parts to depict the mouse’s scurrying ascent and swift descent of the clock, with lively rhythms and bright harmonies. The English text is treated with a light touch, allowing the inherent humour of the story to shine through. This piece would be a charming addition to a concert programme, offering a moment of light relief and showcasing the choir’s rhythmic precision and dynamic range.