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: Lent
Instruments/Voices/Choruses Used:
[Abbreviation Definitions]
Small SATB Chor, T
Soloist, pf
Primary Key: D minor
Score Pages: 5
Estimated Performance Time: 2:20 minutes
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Composer's Performance Notes:
"Features a Tenor solo, and is particularly effective on Maundy Thursday."
Composition Lyrics:
"The Night Is Dark And Lonely,
my mind is ill at ease.
The beauty of my gardens
I find it hard to see.
Tomorrow. Tomorrow, a day made for me.
The glory, the honor, the pain I can see.
Father, Dear Father, I cry unto Thee.
Faithful Father we cry unto Thee.
Faithful Father, have mercy on me.My time is nearly over,
I fear what lies ahead.
The sacrifice is coming,
I know they'll fear Me dead.
But Father, My Father will help me arise.
Arise with power and glory,
the Prince of the Skies.
Father, dear Father, be at My side..
Faithful Father, be at My side.
Faithful Father, Your Son shall arise."
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", "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"
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