One of the Trois chansons folkloriques which also includes Un Canadien errant and Les raftsmen, this Quebecois folk song was originally known in France as Mon pere a fait batir maison. The quickly moving French text and pure bell-like tone quality along with the virtuosic piano accompaniment make this a real showpiece for choirs. The piano accompaniment is available separately and does not appear in the choral octavos. A separate conductor's full score is also available that includes the choral parts, piano accompaniment, and the optional percussion part.