Upon This Rock Cooperative Parish

Three United Methodist Churches Cooperating for Jesus Christ

The Alleluia Quartet has been presenting its unique style of four part harmony to listeners in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for more than twenty years.  Their music includes traditional, contemporary, gospel and country Christian and inspirational songs.  Members of the group are Jarrod Severing (tenor), Todd Scott (lead), John Vanderheyden (baritone) and Scott Hoffman (bass).

          The quartet are members of Beth Eden United Methodist Church in Rockford, IL.   They began singing together in the early 80’s as members of the Church’s choir.  After realizing that their voice ranges and ability to blend was “more than coincidence”, the Alleluia Quartet was formed.  The name of the quartet was taken from the well known song “Alleluia” which was the first song that they sang together.

          In response to listeners over the twenty years, the group decided to record some of its music.  During 2002 they completed their first “release” titled New Beginnings.  The title seemed appropriate as the slogan for Beth Eden Church is “The House of New Beginnings”, and this has been a new beginning for the group. 

 In 2004, the Alleluia Quartet released its second project:  Celebrate the Child, A Christmas Collection.  Songs included are:  The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy, In All of His Glory, O Holy Night, and many more.   

For information on CDs or to contact the group to schedule an appearance please contact the;

Church office at 877-9237,

John Vanderheyden at 624-6365, or

Darlene Scott at 654-2431.

A Christmas Collection

Songs Included:

The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy

Christmas Presence

Celebrate The Child

Baby, What You Goin’ To Be?

There’s A Song In The Air

Gloria

Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming

In All Of His Glory

How Great Our Joy

O Holy Night

O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Choral Benediction)

 New Beginnings

Come To My Heart

Alleluia

Bondless Love

Sovereign Lord

Swing Low, Swing Down Chariot

Jubilee

Steal Away

Good Bye World Good Bye

How Great Thou Art

Resting Place

Touch Of The Master's Hand

Sweet, Sweet, Spirit

The Alleluia Quarter began its music ministry in the 1980’s from the beginning, the people of the Beth Eden United Methodist Church, Rockford, IL. Have been fully supportive of the Quartet and it’s ministry. To say “thank you” to the church, the Alleluia Quartet has named its first recording New Beginnings after the motto of the church: “The House of New Beginnings”. And, as is appropriate, the Quartet will make a contribution to Beth Eden from the sale of each CD and tape.

The song in New Beginnings have been chosen to present a variety of Christian music.

Some are acappella. Some are accompanied, some are old, some are new; but all carry the message of God’s love through Jesus Christ.

Included in New Beginnings are two songs with special meaning to the Alleluia Quartet.

The first is Alleluia by Paul Mickelson. Alleluia was the first song shared by the Quartet in 1985. When it became apparent the ministry of this Quartet would continue and develop the group chose its name from this song. The second song with special meaning is How Great Thou Art by Sturt K. Hine. The song, of course, has been a favorite of Christians for many years.

The arrangement done in New Beginnings was presented to us by one of our greatest supporters and fans, Harold Baarstadt, Harold has since gone on to be with our Lord. Rest in peace, Brother Harold, To you we dedicate this song,

It would be difficult to list all those who should be thanked for their support of our ministry and the production of this recording, But falling to mention a few would be inappropriate, Thank you to Gregory Kaye and In-Flight Productions for producing this recording and making us sound better than ever, To our wives for putting up with us and many “Practice” nights. Thank you to “The Band” and to “Choir Mom”. A special thanks you to Shirley Ann Tudor. Beth Eden Church is very fortunate to have as its Music Minister someone as talented and committed as Shirley Ann. The Alleluia Quartet has been under her musical direction since it formed in 1985. She has always encouraged us to give God our best, and that in all things, to God be the glory.