Ross Farnworth Sacred Choral Music
Original Compositions
The music for all of these pieces is original. If the title is one from the Church's hymnbook, the words are taken from that hymn, but the melodies and harmonies will not be familiar.
Again Our Dear Redeeming Lord
Hymn Format
Church Music Submission (2015-Hymns), Finalist.
And He Shall Be Called Jesus Christ
30 minute Cantata
Come, Let Us Anew
SSAATB
All parts (SSAATB) are required on the last verse.
Easter Morn, Sing Alleluia!
SSAATTBB
This anthem requires a strong choir.
Eye Hath Not Seen
SSAATTBB
Text is from 1 Corinthians 2: 9-11, 13
Faith of Our Fathers
Hymn Format
Gloria
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Need a strong choir.
SSAATTBB
Great God To Thee My Evening Song
Hymn Format
He Is Risen
The very end breaks into 7 parts (SSAATTB) for the last few notes. The text is from the hymn.
Church Music Submission (2019-Anthems), Special Recognition.
SSATB
How Firm a Foundation
SSAATTBB
8 parts are written for a couple of measures towards the end; SATB covers the rest.
Church Music Submission (2009-Hymn Arrangements, 2010-Anthems), Special Recognition. Published at http://www.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/music/library/music-for-choirs?lang=eng
I Am a Disciple of Jesus Christ
Tenor Solo
3 Nephi 5:13
Baritone Solo
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
SSAATTBB
Text is from John 11:25
I Believe In Christ
Soprano/Tenor Duet (in D) with flute
New setting for the hymn text. New 08/2022.
Duet (in C) with flute
SATB with flute
I Need My Heav'nly Father
Vocal Solo
This is not the same as the one found in the Children's Songbook.
I Stand All Amazed
Vocal Solo, Optional Flute
Soprano Duet, Optional Flute
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Hymn Format
Lord, Accept Our True Devotion
Hymn Format
The meter of this hymn is 878787. Other hymns that have the same meter and may be sung to this tune (or the words from any of these may be sung to the tune of any of the others) include:
Israel, Israel, God Is Calling; Joseph Smith's First Prayer; Lo, The Mighty God Appearing; Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing; Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise (repeat the last line); Dearest Children, God Is Near You (repeat the last line); Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded (repeat the last line)
2/22/19
O My Father
SSATTB
This is a new setting for the hymn. Since it still has a strong triplet feel I still show the original composer on the sheet music. But if you are looking for an arrangement that preserves the original melody, this is not it.
Praise Ye the Lord
SSAATTBB
Text is from Psalms 148. This is the first choral anthem I ever composed. It took me 5 years.
Sing Noel!
Church Music Submission (2020-Anthems). Award of Distinction. This song was also performed at the 2021 Church Music Festival, "Peace, Peace, Be Still." Sing Noel! (churchofjesuschrist.org)
SSAATTBB
Star O'er Bethlehem
This song was composed, words and music, by Ramon E. (Bud) Chapman.
Church Music Submission (2012-Anthems), Finalist.
SSAATB
Still Was the Night
Church Music Submission (2013-Songs), Special Recognition for the soprano solo.
SATB
Soprano Solo
Soprano Duet
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Primary Song.
In Major Key
In Minor Key
The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare
Church Music Submission (2014-Anthems), Special Recognition for SAB published at Music Playlist (churchofjesuschrist.org)
There is a difference in the piano accompaniment for the versions that do not include the flute. Some of the flute lines have been incorporated into the piano part.
SAB with Flute
SAB
Vocal Solo with Flute
Vocal Solo
Thirty Pieces of Silver
SATB
This Is In Remembrance
SSAATTBB
Text is from Matthew 26: 24-25 (JST); 26 - 28.
Though Deepening Trials
Hymn Format
Unto Us A Child Is Born
Solo 10/19/18
SAB 10/2/19
SAB with Flute
Vocal Solo with Flute
Vocal Solo
Upon the Cross of Calvary
SSAATTBB with Soprano Solo
We Sing in the Choir
Hymn Format
This new hymn was inspired by Jeffrey R. Holland's conference address in April, 2017, "Songs Sung and Unsung"
We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name
Hymn Format
When Our Lord Came to Earth
SATB
This song was composed, words and music, by Ramon E. (Bud) Chapman.
Yet Will I Not Deny
SSATB, Baritone Solo, Tenor Solo
Text is from Matthew 26: 32 - 35