'The Shepard'

Fieldstone Music MSKU:  F02507

Composer:  Farrell, R.G.

Robert G. Farrell 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:   All /Any

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

Primary Key:    D Major

Score Pages:    3

Estimated Performance Time:    2:23 minutes

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Composition Lyrics:

"The Lord is my true shepherd, my needs and wants He knows.
He feeds me in green pastures and there gives me repose.
He leads me to cool waters, where He refreshes me.
Along safe paths, He guides me, true to His Name is He.

Though I should walk in darkness no evil will I find.
Your rod and staff give comfort for you are ever near.
You spread a lovely banquet in sight of all my foes.
With oil you do anoint me my cup now overflows.

His goodness and His kindness shall ever follow me.
His House shall be my dwelling for all eternity.
Give praise to God the Father, to Christ His only Son,
And to the Holy Spirit, true God in essence One."

Other Compositions & Arrangements by R.G. Farrell:

"Magnificat", "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", "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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