Conceptual 4-Part Chorale for Matthew 14

Movement I: Grief and Sorrow

Theme: Lamentation over John the Baptist's death and Herod's regret.

Musical Character: A minor key with a slower tempo and softer dynamics to reflect sorrow.

Lyrics Inspiration: Expressions of mourning and loss, paraphrasing the disciples' reactions.

Movement II: Compassion and Miracle

Theme: Jesus' compassion and the feeding of the five thousand.

Musical Character: A major key with rhythmic melodies to reflect hope and divine compassion.

Lyrics Inspiration: Jesus' words of compassion and the miracle of communal blessing.

Movement III: Fear and Faith

Theme: The disciples' fear on the sea and Peter's walk on water.

Musical Character: Dissonant chords to symbolize fear, transitioning to a stabilizing harmony for faith.

Lyrics Inspiration: The dialogue between Jesus and Peter, focusing on overcoming fear with faith.

Movement IV: Revelation and Worship

Theme: The disciples recognizing Jesus as the Son of God and worshiping Him.

Musical Character: Triumphant and majestic, in a major key with a robust melody.

Lyrics Inspiration: The disciples' declaration of Jesus' divinity.