The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin are Ireland’s leading collegiate choral ensemble, and for their first recording on Signum they perform a blend of Irish and Scottish music based on the themes of water and farewell, led by their director Desmond Early.

With a large choral repertoire ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, UCD Choral Scholars give many major concerts throughout the academic year, both nationally and internationally. 18 high-achieving, gifted students are awarded a scholarship each September following a competitive selection process.

Contents:
- Sleepsong: Brendan Graham (arr. Desmond Earley)
- The Parting Glass: Trad Irish (arr. Desmond Earley)
- Mo Ghile Mear: Trad Irish (arr. Desmond Earley)
- Skye Boat Song: Trad. Scottish (arr. Desmond Earley)
- ‘Sí do Mhamó í: Trad. Irish (arr. Desmond Earley)
- Sun and Moon and Stars [Bill Whelan]
- The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby: Trad. Irish (arr. Desmond Earley)
- Siúil a Rún: Trad. Irish [arr. Michael McGlynn]
- He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven (arr. Desmond Earley)
- War • Peace [Ivo Antognini]
- Black is the Colour: Trad. Irish (Scottish text) (arr. Desmond Earley)
- Orphan Girl: Brendan Graham (arr. Desmond Earley)
- The Skye Boat Song: Trad. Scottish (arr. Desmond Earley)