Stephen McManus

Composer, Teacher

United Kingdom

About the artist

Born in 1962 I live in Northern Ireland. For many years I have been a freelance teacher of piano and
theory. My qualifications include LTCL, Bmus. and Mphil degrees. Also a church organist for many
years I first studied on the Grand Mulholland Organ, the Ulster Hall Belfast (pictured). I compose
mainly for personal enjoyment and to share the talent I was given by God, my favourite styles are
Baroque and Classical. Some of my work has been published by CanticaNOVA publications in the
United States.

About the piece

Title: The Rock I Lean On

Composer: McManus, Stephen
Arranger: McManus, Stephen
Licence: S McM © All rights reserved
Instrumentation: Choir SATB, piano or organ
Style: Christian
Comment: Derek Rowlinson composed both words and music. I have
edited the music and arranged the piece with his permission.

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 The Rock that I lean on
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