Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.927456

Composed by Roger Jones, Alison Fuggle. Arranged by Annie Routley. Christian,Easter,Musical/Show,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 98 pages. Christian Music Ministries #6135917. Published by Christian Music Ministries (A0.927456).

Rock - a worship musical.

Full piano score with SATB choir, solo parts and narration.

Starting in Caesarea, Peter's story unfolds in flashback.

From fishing, his 3 years on the road alongside Jesus and the disciples, his triumphs and failures. Jesus calls Peter 'the Rock' - but we see that only in Christ, and filled with His Spirit, is Peter on solid ground.

Synopsis
Traditional words introduce the theme of the Musical: Jesus is our ROCK OF AGES, but the story starts IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA. Here, centurion Cornelius declares I’ve had a vision - but who can explain it, who can help? Cornelius’ household tell of Simon Peter, a disciple of Jesus, and we are taken back to Galilee when Peter, a fisherman, WORKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS, hears Jesus’ call to leave your nets and leave your boats. He responds I WILL FOLLOW YOU.

For three years Peter follows Jesus, and when challenged declares YOU ARE MESSIAH, the Son of the living God! Jesus replies On this rock I will build my church, then, ominously, points towards Jerusalem. He and his followers eventually arrive in the city at Passover, and during the meal they wonder IN THIS BREAD, IN THIS WINE, is there love for me? At first reluctant, Peter allows Jesus to wash his feet.

Events turn against Jesus; he is arrested, and Peter is afraid. The taunt SURELY YOU MUST HAVE BEEN WITH HIM sees Peter denying he ever knew Jesus. Then their eyes meet across the courtyard, and Peter is devastated by his own failure. But even at such an awful time as this, THE LOOK OF LOVE contains acceptance and hope.

WERE YOU THERE WHEN THEY CRUCIFIED MY LORD? Peter wasn’t - he was in hiding along with many of the disciples. But after the resurrection, Jesus greets Peter and the others in Galilee: THIS IS THE PLACE – I am the Lord who comes to meet you here. Jesus asks: SIMON PETER, DO YOU LOVE ME? After being asked three times Peter reaches reality: Lord, you know everything … you know how much I love you! and receives the commission Feed my sheep.

Peter and the disciples return to Jerusalem, and wait for the promised Holy Spirit. At Pentecost the Spirit comes, and as A CHOSEN PEOPLE, the followers of Jesus receive his power. Peter preaches, and thousands believe and respond JUST AS I AM … O Lamb of God I come. The Church is born and in the power of the Spirit begin WORKING IN THE FATHER’S BUSINESS, doing the things that Jesus did!

Peter eventually arrives IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA. He shares his vision with Cornelius and his household, and declares God has no favourites … you can be saved too … if you believe in Jesus. They believe, receive the power of the Spirit, and Gentiles also become members of the Chosen People, called out of darkness into wonderful light! Peter’s vision is fulfilled – the Gospel is for all who believe in Jesus. Peter declares HE IS THE STONE that the builders rejected … on Jesus the ROCK I will build my life! .

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1171401

Composed by Roger Quilter. 20th Century,Classical. Octavo. 24 pages. Forsyth Brothers Ltd #771738. Published by Forsyth Brothers Ltd (A0.1171401).

A delightful early opus from one of the most individual English songwriters of the Twentieth Century, Roger Quilter (1877-1953). The texts are taken from the works of Seventeenth Century English poet Robert Herrick (ca 1591-1674) whose lyrics Quilter also set to music in his Opus 8 song-cycle To Julia (1905). The Opus 7 settings are dedicated to Quilter's friend Percy Grainger.

FIVE LYRICS OF ROBERT HERRICK (SATB & Piano):

1. Cupid
2. A Dirge
3. Morning Song
4. To Electra
5. To Violets

 
Cupid

Love, like a beggar came to me

With hose and doublet torn;

His shirt bedangling from his knee,

With hat and shoes outworn.

 
He asked an alms; I gave him bread,

And meat too for his need,

Of which, when he had fully fed,

He wished me all good speed.


Away he went, but as he turned,

In faith I know not how,

He touched me so, as that I burned

And am tormented now.

 
Love’s silent flames and fires obscure

Then crept into my heart;

And though I saw no bow, I’m sure

His finger was the dart.

 
A Dirge

Here she lies, in bed of spice,

Fair as Eve in Paradise

For her beauty was such

Poets could not praise too much.

Virgins come, and in a ring

Her supremest requiem sing.

Then depart but see ye tread

Lightly, lightly o’er the dead.


Morning Song

 
Let's now take our time,

While we're in our prime,

And old, old age is afar off:

For the evil, evil days

Will come on apace,

Before we can be aware of.

 
To Electra

I dare not ask a kiss;

I dare not beg a smile;

Lest, having that or this,

I might grow proud the while.

 
No, no, the utmost share

Of my desire shall be

Only to kiss the air

That lately kissèd thee.

 
To Violets

Welcome, maids of honour!

You do bring

In the Spring

And wait upon her

 
She has virgins many

Fresh and fair;

Yet you are

More sweet than any


Y'are the maiden posies

And so graced,

To be placed

'Fore damask roses.


Yet though thus respected

By and by

Ye do lie,

Poor girls, neglected.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1147241

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mark R. Fotheringham. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #747434. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1147241).

A reverent, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mark R. Fotheringham. Text: Softly The Spirit entered in, Silently speaking to my heart. Awaiting an answer to my simple prayer, The Spirit whispered. Truth and Light were there. Amen.   Pain and distress were mine to bear. Seeking for strength, I cried to God. Despite all my weakness, the Comforter came. He eased my burden. Still I'll bless His name. Amen.   Through paths of peril once I trod, Innocent of the danger there. Then pricked by The Spirit, He showed me the way, To peace and refuge. Never shall I stray. Amen.   Lonely and languishing from loss, Doubting if I could know God's love, I emptied my soul to ask if I was known. The Spirit answered, You are not alone. Amen.   The Spirit testifies of God And of His One Begotten Son. To guide all His children to walk in His ways, The Spirit whispers, Kneel in thanks and praise. Amen.