Description

A Musical For Holy Week
Composers: Joel Raney/Sydney Carter
Format: Book and CD
Version: Preview Pack (Score & listening CD)
Sydney Carter’s classic hymn, « Lord of the Dance, » is a metaphor of the life of Christ. In beautiful, poetic language, Carter describes Jesus as The Piper, calling his followers to the dance of life. This 30-minute musical from Joel Raney is an elaboration on that hymn, portraying each verse individually in a dramatic, colorful presentation – all retelling the story from John 3:16, « For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. »
Appropriate for use anytime during Lent or Holy Week, for Palm Sunday or Easter morning, there is an additional narration and underscore that leads into an exciting, complete setting of « Lord of the Dance, » celebrating Christ’s victorious resurrection. For Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, it may be concluded with the musical benediction « My Jesus, I Love Thee. » Narration and scripture have been carefully chosen to complete the story, tying together the verses of Lord of the Dance with a variety of other timeless hymns and songs, creating a meaningful worship experience for the congregation. The piano accompaniment works extremely well by itself, while the optional instrumental parts require a minimal number of players and will enhance the overall effect. The optional Instrumental Parts include a Conductor’s Score and parts for Flute, Oboe, Violin and Cello.
Song List:

• Easter,Holy Week,
• I Danced in the Morning
• Fairest Lord Jesus
• I Danced for the Scribe and the Pharisee
• I Want Jesus to Walk with Me
• My Jesus, I Love Thee
• I Danced on the Sabbath
• Remember Me
• I Danced on a Friday
• O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
• Benediction
• On the Third Day
• I Am the Lord of the Dance