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