End of the Spear

2005 | Composer 2005

Fast Fact: Best Instrumental Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards (2007)

End of the Spear is a full-length motion picture that tells the story of five missionaries and their attempt to share the Gospel message with the Huaorani (Waodani) people of Eastern Ecuador in 1956. The film is presented from the perspective of Steve Saint, whose father Nate Saint was a missionary killed in the encounter.

Ronald Owen composed, orchestrated, conducted and co-produced the score for the film. Music was recorded in Prague with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

“Steve Saint was moved by the music I created for the documentary, Beyond the Gates of Splendor. So the Director and Producer engaged me to compose the score for End of the Spear, the feature film adaptation of the story. My involvement with Steve, his father’s story, and the Waodani was a life-changing experience.” – Ronald Owen

Awards & Honorable Mentions

Best Feature Film at the Heartland Film Festival, Indianapolis, Indiana (2005)
Best Picture at the Sabaoth International Film Festival, Milano, Italy (2006)
Best Instrumental Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Award (2007)

Press Mentions

"Requiem for a Young Man is an amazing piece of work. The music, lyrics and performances are worthy of a Broadway production and the theme speaks to every age group. No one in the audience is left untouched. It's also amazing that this production came from a one-man wellspring of talent---known as Ronald Owen."

Martie SaltAnchor ABC Affiliate - WFTV Orlando, Florida

"The music is moving and the performers outstanding! Requiem for a Young Man provides an opportunity to express our pride and appreciation to and for the many who have served and sacrificed to make our country free."

Jerry M. Billings, AttorneBillings, Morgan & Boatwright, LLC 1st Lieutenant, United States Army, Ret.

"Requiem for a Young Man offers a feast for the senses with its poetic libretto, innovative choreography and lush musical score. But, above all, it touches the heart with universal and profound messages of faith, hope and patriotism. Memorable!"

Judy DudaFounder, St. Luke's Concert Series

“A stirring memorial to the heroes of today and yesterday.”

The Honorable Richard T. SchulzeUnited States Congressman, Ret.–Judy Duda Founder, St. Luke's Concert Series

“Requiem takes you into the very real lives of those who have given all for the welfare and freedom of others. Tastefully done with majestic, melodic, and beautiful music. Bring your hanky.”

Nancy Schulze

"Attendees were moved to tears by the live performance of Requiem for a Young Man by composer, Ronald Owen. The assembled company of singers, actors and classical musicians gave a superb presentation of this very moving operatic commentary on the soldiers who fight our wars. What an example of truly transforming lives and community through the arts!"

Noel BuschEditor, Pine Hills Press