Rock of Ages

Taking a cue from “Rock,” this piece begins molto maestoso—with a heavy, solid, majestic sound—following the outline of the first phrase of the familiar hymn tune, but practically burying it in its grandeur. Taking another cue from “Ages,” this is the first LDS Hymn Voluntary t…

Take a minute to identify each note of the hymn tune in the various sections. This will make the music more meaningful—first to yourself, then possibly to your listeners. While it may be possible to achieve a perfect legato in all of the sections, that is neither necessary nor al…