'You Hear My Cry'

Fieldstone Music MSKU:  F02504

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.

Difficulty-Rating:   4

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.

Instruments/Voices/Choruses Used:         [Abbreviation Definitions]
        Small SATB Chor, pf

Primary Key:    A minor

Score Pages:    5

Estimated Performance Time:    2:38 minutes

"My heart is tired and broken. My thoughts remain unspoken
But I will bear the pain for I know that You are near Lord Jesus.

The day is long and lonely.  The nights so dark and empty.
But I will bear the weight and I'll try for Jesus' sake.

And I know you're there and I know you care
You hear my cry.  And I know someday you'll erase the pain  Oh Lord Jesus."

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