PHILIP LAWSON The Oak and the Ash

THE OAK AND THE ASH, a traditional English song arranged by Philip Lawson, performed by Milwaukee s Vocal Arts Academy, April 15, 2013. This north country folksong reflects a popular theme of 17th century England during the time of rapid industrialization. The maid has left her home in the north and traveled to London. She thinks fondly of her home and the oak and the ash and the bonny ivy