Number of pages: 304. Primary Contributor: Owen, William. Publication Date: 28-Aug-2008. Told in a series of interviews with Sir David Willcocks and rounded out with reflections from a role-call of eminent composers, musicians, and friends, this book presents a portrait of a highly gifted musician whose leadership, decency, and humanity have inspired countless singers to follow his example and live a life in music.

Foreword: by the Prince of Wales * Introduction: by William Owen * Chapter 1: Childhood and Westminster Abbey (1919-1934) * Interlude 1: Reflections on Childhood * Chapter 2: From Clifton College to King's College (1934-1940) * Interlude 2: Reflections on Clifton * Chapter 3: War Years (1940-1945) * Interlude 3: David's War * Chapter 4: Return to King's College and Salisbury Cathedral (1945-1950) * Interlude 4: Reflections on Salisbury * Chapter 5: Worcester Cathedral and the City of Birmingham Choir (1950-1957) * Interlude 5: Reflections on Worcester * Chapter 6: Director of Music, King's College (1957-1974) * Interlude 6: Cambridge Voices * Chapter 7: The Bach Choir (1960-1998) * Interlude 7: Reflections on The Bach Choir * Chapter 8: Director, Royal College of Music (1974-1984) * Interlude 8: Reflections on the Royal College * Chapter 9: A Musical 'Retirement' * Interlude 9: Reflections on Retirement