CGCD45 The Lost Boy (Demonstration CD)
Description
Commissioned by Helen Kemp for the Kemp Endowment for Church Music Symposium at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve-year-old Jesus for three days, and when they finally find him, he is sitting in his "Father's house"--demonstrating with his questions a great understanding of God. Within the musical is a reassuringly human message: even parents chosen by God can lose a child; even a perfect child can give his parents anxiety. The message is sure to comfort anyone who has ever been a parent, a child, or even those who have misplaced Jesus for a while. The musical can be produced with a minimum of costumes, props, and scenery. At under 25 minutes, it is short enough to fit into a worship service but is solid enough to stand alone. Stage directions, production notes, and simple prop, costume, and scenery ideas are included, but feel free to adapt any of the suggestions to your situation.
Performance Time: 25 minutes
Voicing: Unison/Two-part voice and piano
Composer: Tom S. Long and Allen Pote
Author: Tom S. Long and Allen Pote
Audio Downloads:
DLC532 How Did We Fail To Notice
DLC535 How Did We Fail To Notice Reprise
Additional Resources:
DLRP53 Lost Boy Instrumental Parts Download
CGCDP41 Lost Boy Demo CD 10-Pack
Related items you may be interested in:
This unique, new musical dramatizes in song and story incidents from the life of Jesus that took place along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, in and near the town of Capernaum. After the title song s...
The prodigal son story, Luke 15, is told in a delightful roaring twenties setting. It is ideal for middle school choirs and is very successfully used by youth and adult choirs for dinner theater produ...
This entertaining musical explores the "mysterious parables" of Jesus. The teacher of a bored Sunday School class approaches the parables as a mystery, and captures the student's interest as they work...
This anthem tells the story of Jesus welcoming the children after his disciples tried to order them away. A brief scripture narration opens the song followed by two contrasting choral sections that dr...
Reminding us of God's eternal presence and promise to remain our faithful companion, this inspirational anthem based on Psalm 121 nurtures a personal and corporate faith in the Lord. Although mostly u...
In a spirit of prayer and thanksgiving, this anthem acknowledges God's wondrous gift of music and its unique ability to communicate messages of peace, hope, and love. A stirring piano accompaniment pr...
This poignant anthem reminds us that as believers we share the story of Christ's redemption through loving actions and words of grace. Ideal for youth or adult choirs, the anthem's ABA form and memora...
Allen Pote has written an absolutely gorgeous setting of the traditional Mass to be used with choirs of treble voices, whether they be children or women. The texts and melodies used are sophisticated ...
Allen Pote has written an absolutely gorgeous setting of the traditional Mass to be used with choirs of treble voices, whether they be children or women. The texts and melodies used are sophisticated ...
"Our spirits are astir! We feel within a strong desire to serve, a strange subtle force, a new kindness animates man and child." This stunning poem has been expertly set by Helen Kemp in this piece pe...
Accompaniment track for CGA1169 To Be a Child of God, by Allen Pote.
Information of special interest to directors of younger elementary choirs. In a variety of practical essays, Helen Kemp presents ideas for helping untuned singers and for enabling all children to sing...
Insight and Inspiration From a Master Teacher of Children's Choirs Description: This 80-minute video documentary highlights Helen Kemp's remarkable work with children's choirs. The video offers insi...
This delightful children's hymn text, set to music by Helen Kemp, celebrates the beauty of God's world. The sparkling melody and dance-like piano accompaniment highlight a variety of brillant nature i...
This stirring anthem combines the voices of children, youth, and adults in a spirit of thanksgiving for the fellowship of God's people through the church. Each of the four stanzas highlights common cu...
This anthem beautifully highlights the memorable images in Psalm 23 using a unique conversation approach to communicate the message of the text. One vocal part assumes the role of the Shepherd while t...
Bright and triumphant, this setting of the well known hymn, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, was commissioned for Helen Kemp and the Children's Choir festival celebrating her 90th birthday. The anthem wonderful...
Filled with joy and celebration, this delightful Christmas anthem by Allen Pote was commissioned for Helen Kemp and the children's choir festival celebrating her 90th birthday. Set to a text by 19th-c...
What better witness than to hear children singing because they are happy and free in the eyes of God? That amazing truth comes alive in this charming anthem celebrating the joy and wonderment of God's...
Based on Psalms 81 and 92, this anthem, combining children's, youth, and adult choirs, highlights the Psalmist's message to "sing to the Lord a new song." Composer: Allen Pote Text Author: Allen Pote,...
Allen Pote has written an absolutely gorgeous setting of the traditional Mass to be used with choirs of treble voices, whether they be children or women. The texts and melodies used are sophisticated ...
Allen Pote has written an absolutely gorgeous setting of the traditional Mass to be used with choirs of treble voices, whether they be children or women. The texts and melodies used are sophisticated ...
With a poetic and meaningful text, Nets of Love came to Choristers Guild with rave reviews from Helen Kemp. This setting of Trilby Jordan's poetry by F. Thomas Simpson represents a collaboration of mu...
We are delighted to introduce another anthem in the We Sing The World Round series. This lively Puerto Rican carol is arranged by Helen Kemp for unison voices with keyboard and percussion. The arrange...
Information, Preparation and Application - A practical guide for directors of young choristers. Helen Kemp presents practical and helpful suggestions for enabling children to sing more musically and b...
Six antiphons from the Psalms that can be sung in a variety of ways with choirs of all ages and/or cantor and congregation. These pieces were a favorite of Helen Kemp's and presented by her at a CG Su...
This delightful compilation of 'Canons, Songs and Blessings' provides repertoire for singers of all ages. Appropriately designated as 'A Kemp Family Collection', many of the canons and songs in this p...
This resource provides popular choir warm-ups used by Helen Kemp at many workshops and festivals. Composer: Helen Kemp
Whether you are an experienced director or someone new to children’s choirs, Of Primary Importance equips and guides you through a full choir year. Volumes I and II, written by Helen Kemp, have been f...
Demonstration and Accompaniment tracks of eight anthems from CGBK50 Of Primary Importance - Volume 1 by Helen Kemp Produced by: Jody Lindh and JoeCox Anthems: Come, Let Us Sing (CGA478) A Song of ...
Commissioned for Helen Kemp and the Children's Choir festival celebrating her 90th birthday, this anthem pays tribute to Helen's signature philosophy for beautiful singing, "Body, mind, spirit, voice,...
Allen Pote has written an absolutely gorgeous setting of the traditional Mass to be used with choirs of treble voices, whether they be children or women. The texts and melodies used are sophisticated ...
This is a CD recording of eight anthems from the book ""Of Primary Importance - Volume II"" (GBK54). Accompaniment (Performance) tracks and Full Anthem Demonstrations are included on separate tracks....
Digital Download Accompaniment track for CGA1169 To Be a Child of God, by Allen Pote.
Insight and Inspiration From a Master Teacher of Children's Choirs Description: This 80-minute video documentary highlights Helen Kemp's remarkable work with children's choirs. The video offers insi...