ROCK - the story of Simon Peter: May 2008

Wednesday 14 May 2008

Rock Recording Day

Over 250 people came to Christ Church, Ward End, in Birmingham on Saturday to help record the choral parts for Rock. The day was a fantastic success, and was made complete by a celebration of Roger's birthday complete with enormous cakes and a powerpoint presentation of embarrasing photos of Roger!

Here are a couple of photos from the day:

Thursday 1 May 2008

Instrumentalists for Tour

We are delighted to announce that the Touring Instrumental Group will be:

Annie Routley
Amy Carter
Carole Gotham
Marilyn Ellis

They will be starting rehearsals soon, once the CD recording is complete.

Dancers announced

We are very pleased to announce that we have now appointed four dancers for ROCK:

Anna Salmon
Anne Walters
Laura Rhodes
Sophie Richardson

Sally Jones - choreographer
Gill Johnson - leader of rehearsals

NB. Maybe we need one more Dancer? Is God giving you a nudge? Do you know someone who might be suitable? Contact Roger at CMM (0121 783 3291 or roger@cmm.org.uk)

The Rock Tour...

WORLD PREMIERE: 01/02 Nov - Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham

TOUR ONE: Nov 08
8/11 Manchester
9/11 Wigan
10/11 Ulverston
12/11 Penrith
13/11 Blyth
14/11 Sunderland
15/11 Northallerton
16/11 Hull
21/11 Sheffield
22/11 Doncaster
23/11 Keighley

TOUR TWO: Mar/Apr 09
14/3 Aldershot
15/3 Witney
20/3 Walsall
21/3 Watford
22/3 Banbury
24/3 Crawley
25/3 Crowborough
26/3 Worthing
27/3 Ipswich
28/3 Norwich
3/4 Derby
4/4 Kidderminster

TOUR THREE: June 09
25/6 Leicester
26/6 Barry
27/6 Gloucester
28/6 Macclesfield

TOUR FOUR: Oct 09
10/10 Chandler's Ford
11/10 Salisbury
17/10 Wimborne
18/10 Weston Super Mare
24/10 Taunton
25/10 Bristol
26/10 Bridport
28/10 Minehead
29/10 Bideford
30/10 Truro
31/10 Exeter

FINALE: 14 Nov 09 - Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Ontario Tour: March 10
20/3 Kanata
23/3 Deep River
27/3 Morrisburg
28/3 Dixon's Corners

Scotland (and Northumberland) Tour: June 10
11/6 Wigtown
12/6 Edinburgh
13/6 Aberlour
15/6 Lossiemouth
17/6 Logie Easter
19/6 Beith
20/6 Berwick-upon-Tweed

Isle of Wight Tour: October 10

Vancouver Tour?: Spring 11

Ireland Tour?: June 11

The Touring Party Complete!

Roger Jones - Conductor
Alan Walker - Team Leader
Keith Grimshaw & Laura Cooper - Sales
Margaret Hooper & Viv Flowerday - Prayer Coordinators
Brenda Earnshaw & Barrie Renwick - Wardrobe

Cast:

Devon Brown (Martin Fisher) - Peter
Simon Cooper (Paul Sodzi) - Jesus
Bill Carpenter (Richard Harvey) - Cornelius
Jonathan Chappell - John
Martin Fisher - James
Paul Sodzi - Philip
Richard Harvey - Andrew

Ann Steer (Catherine Muggleton) - Miriam
Alyson Ottaway (Clair Rogoff) - Zillah
Helen Gray (Rachel Walker) - Suzannah
Catherine Muggleton - Dinah
Clair Rogoff - Rhoda
Rachel Walker - Lois

Dancers:

Sally Jones
Felicity Norris
Laura Rhodes
Anna Salmon
Ann Walters

Instrumentalists:

Amy Carter
Marilyn Ellis
Carole Gotham
Annie Routley

Malachi Theatre Services

Other Roles Non Touring:

Claire Close & Ann Parkin - Costume
Darren Close - Producer
Gill Johnson & Sally Jones - Choreographer

Songs:

(1) ROCK OF AGES - up tempo setting of the old hymn
(2) IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA - the story starts at the home of Cornelius (See Acts 10)
(3) WORKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS - the call of Peter and the disciples
(4) I WILL FOLLOW YOU - They leave their nets and follow Jesus
(5) YOU ARE MESSIAH - Peter declares the truth about Jesus
(6) IN THIS BREAD, IN THIS WINE - the last supper
(7) SURELY YOU MUST HAVE BEEN WITH HIM - Peter denies knowing Jesus
(8) THE LOOK OF LOVE -Peter's "best & worst of times"
(9) WERE YOU THERE? - the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
(10) THIS IS THE PLACE - the disciples encounter the risen Jesus
(11) DO YOU LOVE ME? - Peter is challenged and restored
(12) A CHOSEN PEOPLE - the church is born at Pentecost
(13) JUST AS I AM - many become believers
(14) WORKING IN THE FATHER'S BUSINESS - the early church do what Jesus did
(15) IN CAESAREA BESIDE THE SEA (rep) - the gentiles become believers & receive the Spirit
(16) HE IS THE STONE THAT THE BUILDERS REJECTED - Peter declares Jesus as the real ROCK!

A bit about Roger Jones...

Born in Birmingham in 1948, I went to School at Stechford Primary, Alston Juniors, Alston Boys and Saltley Grammar. I studied at the Birmingham School of Music (now Birmingham Conservatiore) and City of Birmingham Colege of Education, and taught at Aston Manor School, Birmingham.

I met and married Mary in 1972 whilst we were both at Grenfell Baptist Church, Alum Rock, and have also worshipped at St Stephen's Selly Hill (1978-81) and Christ Church Ward End (1981- ) where I have been involved as Director of Music, and Lay-Reader (Preacher).

I support Birmingham City & Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

At Aston Manor School I began as a Music Teacher in 1969. I became Head of Music, Head of Year, and in 1978 became Head of Lower School.

In 1984 we took the "major" decision to go full-time in Christian music ministry, supported by the East Birmingham Renewal Group. Details of this group and our activities may be seen in detail on: http://www.cmm.org.uk/

We have had four children, Tim, Andrew, Peter and Sally, and now have two grandchildren(to Tim & Emma): Michael and Bethany.