THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF ELIZABETH ROSE

It began at the horse barn!

That sounds like an unlikely start to a music artist’s journey … well maybe, maybe not! 

I remember the day so vividly. I was eleven years old, out doing my chores and feeding the horses. I just so happened to be singing a few of my favorite songs as the neighbors were driving by. I didn’t see them, but they heard me, stopped behind a tree, and listened as I unknowingly serenaded them for about fifteen minutes.

When I arrived back at the house for dinner that evening mother asked if I would be interested in taking voice lessons. She shared about getting a phone call from our neighbors who excitedly told her all about their drive-by concert experience. Shelly Murphy confidently exclaimed, “Your daughter has the voice of an angel” and I think she should take voice lessons from my son.

This experience began my journey into the classical music realm as I began studying piano at the age of ten and voice at the age age of twelve. While attending Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs I joined Nuance, the all girls a cappella group, then became a member of the Colorado Springs Choral, and upon graduating high school I joined Opera Festival Di Roma in Rome, Italy for three weeks to sing in two operas. During my time at Belhaven University as a vocal performance major, I discovered just how much my heart was drawn to writing my own music, composing for a wide variety of instruments, and sharing my creative expression through music. 

Over the years the balance between performing my favorite classical repertoire has tetter-tottered with leading worship for several different churches and Christian events around the world. At times it has been a struggle - thinking that I had to choose one or the other - but over time I’ve come to realize that different people resonate with different styles of music, and different moments require a '“sound” that expresses the essence of the hearts of the people present. 

In life, my goal is to always see the best in a person and make it shine! Likewise, in music, I enjoy discovering the individual notes and the lyrics that touch the soul, and create a sparkle. 

With the release of my first album titled “Peace Like A River”, the goal is to share a few of my favorite old hymns that have touched countless lives over the years. (Actually, my goal in starting the project was to FINALLY get in the studio and record some songs after just talking about it for ten years!! Now you know part of my secret. However … ) I love the stories behind each song and what was going on in the author’s life or what event took place that created the writing of such soul-stirring lyrics and music.

Along with each of the songs on the album, including my original titled “Who Can Say”, I am releasing the story behind the song, plus a bible study that correlates with the song lyrics. My hope is that you, the listener, will be captured and intrigued by the simplicity and depth of each song, and find some sort of personal application in your life and faith journey. 

What’s Next … I am currently brushing off the dust from several songs that I started on months or years ago, plus adding a few new ones. The goal is to record a second album with all of my original music. Stay tuned for updates! And please say a prayer. It’s not easy putting my heart and soul on display through the music I write. It’s a journey, and one of the things that I’ve also found the most freedom in - creating a new sound.  

Thank you for going on this journey with me!

Much Love,

Elizabeth Rose

MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Classically trained in voice and piano, music theory & composition

Solo Performer - vocalist & pianist

Worship Leader

Songwriter and Arranger

Hill Country Choral Member 2024 - Kerrvile, TX

A Candlelight Christmas Concert at Moon Shadow Haven Chapel in Mountain Home, TX: Concert host and singer - December 16, 2023

“For Such A Time As This” musical performed at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville, TX: lead roll of Queen Esther - April 2022

Awaken The Dawn - Texas State Prayer Ambassador & Worship Leader 2019-2021

National Anthem & Concert Soloist with the Symphony of the Hills

Worship Team Member at Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville, TX

Former member of the Nuance a cappella group

Former member of the Colorado Springs Choral

Former choir and worship team member at:

- New Life Church (Colorado Springs, CO)  

- Cornerstone Church (San Antonio, TX)

- Hope Fellowship Church (Brandon, MS)

Vocal Performance Major at Belhaven University

Opera Festival Di Roma Soloist in The Magic Flute and Suor Angelica performed in Rome, Italy