Haiku, Book 10

Graham Patterson's Haiku, Book 10 is a collection of secular part-songs for SATB choir. The pieces draw inspiration from the Japanese poetic form of the haiku, known for its concise structure and evocative imagery. Patterson sets English texts that capture moments of observation and reflection, typical of the haiku tradition. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and contrapuntal interplay, bringing these brief yet meaningful lyrical ideas to life. This collection offers choirs the opportunity to explore a delicate and intimate style of choral writing, where clarity of text and purity of sound are paramount.