England's Patrick Hawes is one of a group of contemporary composers who write tonal music in an essentially Romantic tradition. Hawes has set himself apart from this group through the strongly Christian orientation of much of his music and by releasing albums under his own name rather than relying on programming from performers. Hawes was signed to write the score for the film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie in 2002. The Pavane from that score appeared on Hawes' debut album, Blue in Blue, which appeared in 2003. The 2023 release Patrick Hawes: The Nativity featured New England's Voce chamber choir. Hawes has often collaborated with his brother Andrew Hawes, a poet.