This piece was written for Wimbledon Choral Society and their participation in the Merton Singfest, May 2023. John Clare is famous English poet who wrote many poems about nature. Many are fun and have a warm charm about them. ‘Little Trotty Wagtail’ is certainly one of those. If you have ever experienced the pied wagtail’s antics, you will immediately be smiling as you read this poem. I hope the music helps to bring the text even more to life.