Written for the New York Women's Chorus and the composer's dear friend John Morgan, Robert Dennis' Bow and Bend for SSAA choir with keyboard is a collection of six songs coloredby Shaker beliefs of personal revelation, equality between the sexes, celibacy and dedication to work. The first and last movements (""Grant, O Lord"") are based on aShaker hymn tune, and the rest of the music is original, reflecting the Shaker spirit of simplicity.