Included with fourteen other works of Dr. Davis' in Schirmer's Virginia Music Series, A Carol For Candlemas was published in 1961. Dedicated "To the glory of God and in honor of the choristers of St. Luke's church, Richmond," this joyful song of light was composed in a strophic style. The text extolls the Virgin Mary and her Son in a celebratory song of praise.
	Vernon Perdue Davis began work on his Symphony No. 1 in F in 1962 and completed it in 1963. It is dedicated to Michael Semanitzky, Esq., a violinist who taught at Southwestern in Memphis while Dr. Davis was teaching there. Mr. Semanitzky performed  "Montebello," Dr. Davis' Sonata no. 1 for violin and piano, in several public concerts. Four movements in all, Symphony No. 1 in F is marked by a fast first movement (Allegro con brio) and three ensuing movements that are unusually and distinctively sectionalized within themselves. They begin Andante moderato ed espressivo, Come una marcia, and Allegro vivace, respectively, and contain frequent tempo, key, and meter changes.
	This work, commonly referred to as the "Chinese Song," was set by Vernon Perdue Davis in 1966 and is scored for soprano voice, flute, and piano. The words and original melody were written by I. T. Chang. The translated title is, I Miss You. The words tell of memories and dreams of a loved one, and of souvenirs and places that bring to mind a past romantic tryst. There is no hint as to whether or not the couple will ever see one another again.