Composer: Farrell, R.G.
Robert G. Farrell is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Originally a composition major, he graduated in 1968 with degrees in both Piano Performance and Music Education. For thirty years he was employed by the East Allegheny School District. In this Pittsburgh (PA) suburb, Robert taught music to children from 5 to age 18. However, the majority of his time was devoted to that of Choral Director for the Senior High School.
In addition, Robert has served at the following churches: St. Kieran R.C. Church in Pittsburgh (as Organist and Choir Director), St. Robert Bellarmine R.C. Church in East McKeesport, PA (as Organist and Choir Director), St. Patrick R.C. Church in East Brady, PA (as Organist), and currently at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kittanning, PA (as Choir Director and Composer-In-Residence). Robert is also the Founder and Director of the Armstrong Community Choir which is presently in its fourth season.
After thirty years in the public school system, Robert is now retired and has dedicated himself to composing and publication.
Arr. / Ed.: Farrell, R.G.
Difficulty-Rating: 5
The Composer's assessment of the work's performance difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10. Assume that a "1" represents the capabilities of most Pre-School Junior Choirs, and that a "8" (or higher) requires professional musicians.
Intended Season: Christmas (Advent)
Instruments/Voices/Choruses Used:
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A Soloist, Small SATB Chor, pf
Primary Key: F Major
Score Pages: 8
Estimated Performance Time: 5:07 minutes
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Composer's Performance Notes:
"This composition works beautifully for both church and concert choirs. Its' lyrical melody will be an instant hit with your choir. While it can be a wonderful showcase for an alto soloist, the entire section could sing it as well."
Composition Lyrics:
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior,
for He hath regarded the lowliness of His handmaiden.
For behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He that is mighty hath done great things to me and holy is His Name.
And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation.
He hath showed strength with His arm.
He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats and hath exalted the humble and the meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He hath sent empty away.
He hath holpen His servant Israel in remembrance of His mercy,
as He promised to our fathers to Abraham and to His seed forever."
Other Compositions & Arrangements by R.G. Farrell:
"Be With Me", "Fanfare For A Tender Moment", "Talk To Me, Lord", "With Love Divine", "You Hear My Cry", "In The Sanctuary Of Your Heart", "In The Shadow Of His Light", "The Shepherd", "Who Lights The Way", "Mary's Lament", "My Heart Belongs To Jesus", "Now That Daylight Fills The Sky", "Rapture", "I Belong To Jesus", "Saint John's Lament", "Good Morning Lord", "Forever Near", "Crucifixus", "The Night Is Dark And Lonely"
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