Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-36945 Composed by Sheldon Curry. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. H. W. Gray. Christmas; Sacred. Part(s). 31 pages. H. W. Gray #00-36945. Published by H. W. Gray (JX.00-36945). English. 15th Century Medieval poem; music by Sheldon Curry.Hearkening back to the days of medieval poetry, wandering minstrels and mystery plays, Sheldon Curry revives the sounds and musical styles of early Britain. The ancient Christmas poem takes on a whole new vitality in a rousing 6/8 raucous dance feel. The optional Hurdy Gurdy is playable by any of several drone instruments, synthesizer or, if you can find one, a real Hurdy Gurdy. The percussion instruments and oboe are also optional but add a real sense of flair to the occasion. The celebration winds up in a canonic jig of boundless joy. Related scripture: Genesis 3; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-32333 InstruPax. Composed by Book by Cindy Sterling and Sheldon Curry. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Performance Music Ensemble; Worship Resources. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Part(s). 75 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-32333. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-32333). English. Book by Cindy Sterling; Sheldon Curry.A Simple Christmas Pageant is a multi-generational Christmas program. It is brief (35 minutes), intentionally simple, and reminiscent of a slower gentler time (think A Prairie Home Companion meets A Charlie Brown Christmas). There are only two speaking parts: a Storyteller and Saint Nicholas. Cindy Sterling and Sheldon Curry have created a hassle-free, inexpensive alternative to big Christmas musicals. It requires little rehearsal time and few financial resources and is extremely family-friendly. For the most part, the music and carols are familiar, and the congregation sings along with every piece. It is intended for folks who want to provide a relaxed Christmas program the whole neighborhood will attend and enjoy. A Simple Christmas Pageant is a warm, community-building Christmas worship event---sure to become an annual tradition.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-32218 Composed by Jane Marshall. Edited by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. H. W. Gray. Sacred. Part(s). 40 pages. H. W. Gray #00-32218. Published by H. W. Gray (JX.00-32218). English. Paulus Gerhardt; translation by Winfred Douglas; ed. Sheldon Curry.This marvelous anthem won the American Guild of Organists prize in 1958. It was and has continued to be a stalwart anthem of the church. For its 50th anniversary, Sheldon Curry crafted this new edition and premiere arranger Ed Hogan added optional brass quintet and tympani. It includes voicing alternatives to address the needs of both larger and smaller choirs. The effect for morning, evening worship and any festive worship day is as thrilling as ever.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-36899 Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Fall; Masterwork Arrangement; Sacred; Thanksgiving. Part(s). 43 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-36899. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-36899). English. Sheldon Curry; Jean Sibelius.Sheldon Curry matches Sibelius' beloved hym tune - Finlandia - with his original text. The addition of brass makes for a special Thanksgiving treat suitable for a single local church or for combined choirs from church and/or community chorus. It is moving yet accessible to a group of any experience level. The result is a festive worship event for singers and listeners alike. Related scripture: Psalm 23; Isaiah 40: 28-31; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-34852 Composed by Sheldon Curry. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Lent; Sacred; Spring. Part(s). 56 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-34852. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-34852). English. Words by Percy Dearmer.Looking for something fresh and uplifting during Lent? Percy Dearmer's words call us not to indifference and worry, but to trust and dedication. Sheldon Curry lends an imaginative musical touch to Dearmer's text. Whether performed with its keyboard accompaniment or with the easy-going rhythm parts, it is a refreshing addition to music for worship during the Lenten season. Isaiah 58:1--12; Matthew 6:6--16.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-32298 Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Sacred. Part(s). 15 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-32298. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-32298). English. Traditional South African Chant.I was introduced to Thuma Mina (Too-ma Mee-na) by a South African, Garmon Ashby. I immediately fell in love with it., says composer Sheldon Curry. Curry has long been interested in sacred music of cultures other than his own. In Thuma Mina he combines the folk tune with a his version of I Have Decided To Follow Jesus, which originally came from India. The result is a fun, vibrant international feast.

Choir Sacred - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-36964 Songs for All Seasons / Songs from the Mountain (Orchestration). Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: Orchestration. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Performance Music Ensemble; Worship Resources. Sacred. Part(s); Score. 367 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-36964. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-36964). English.Now & Then is an Appalachian collection of old and new hymns and spiritual songs, each created for a specific liturgical calendar purpose, scored for SATB, Appalachian instruments, and strings. The rhythm instrumentation is authentic and Nashville style number chord charts are provided. Optional strings are available to add depth to the worship experience. Curry creates a musically satisfying way to include non-traditionally trained musicians to the community's worship. From the longing of Great Jehovah to the unbridled joy of Resurrection Jubilee, this is a journey you don't want to miss. Titles: Come Thou, Long Expected Jesus * Appalachian Cradle Song * Great Jehovah * Resurrection Jubilee * We Gather to Recall the Night * Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove. Curry, as eclectic a choral writer as they come, sets six anthems, suitable for various seasons in the church year (including Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus for Advent and Resurrection Jubilee for Easter), in a style that would be right at home on a T-Bone Burnett roots-music album. And like Burnett, Curry expertly crafts the vocal score and accompaniments to be earthy yet polished, so that even those who aren't fans of this genre will find something to enjoy here. -Warren Anderson, Worship Leader magazine

Choir Sacred (2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-22750 Incorporating the Hymn This Is My Father's World and Traditional Swahili Text. Composed by Sheldon Curry. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Baptism; Communion; Fall; Lent; Multicultural; Sacred; Spring; Trinity Sunday. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-22750. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-22750). Swahili. Genesis 1, Genesis 2, Job 38:1-7, Psalm 8, Psalm 24, Hebrews 1:1-12.Syncopated rhythms, choral call-and-response and Swahili lyrics enliven this joyous adaptation of the traditional hymn, This Is My Father's World. Sheldon Curry's setting infuses the hymn with infectious energy that will have your listeners humming and singing along. Optional children's choir, congregational refrain and percussion add to the fun. Don't miss the outstanding track! For Baptism of the Lord, Child Dedication, Ecumenism, Lent, Trinity Sunday, World Communion or any time! Suggested scriptures: Genesis 1 & 2, Job 38: 1-7, Psalm 8 & 24, Hebrews 1: 1-12.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-34845 Incorporating the Doxology. Composed by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Sacred. Part(s). 75 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-34845. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-34845). English.A Song Of Creation is taken from the prayer of praise raised by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego while they were in the furnace. It is combined here with the Doxology to form a rousing special anthem of praise to God for the wonder of creation. There is no more exhilarating text centering on the the magnificence of our Creator-God. Sheldon Curry infuses the anthem with syncopation and rhythmic drive worthy of the celebration of God's glory. Appropriate for general worship, Earth Day or animal blessing services.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-32262 Composed by Brad Avery, David Carr, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, and Tai Anderson. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred SingPraise Series. Christmas; Sacred. Part(s). 16 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-32262. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-32262). English.The contemporary group Third Day offers a marvelous song for Christmas -- Born in Bethlehem. As he has shown numerous times before, Sheldon Curry has a unique arranger's touch with Americana and country rock material. He brings those gifts and skills to bear in this easily prepared yet meaningful arrangement. This anthem is a Christmas gift to performers and listeners alike.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-34877 Adapted from Magnificat. Composed by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Sacred. Part(s). 37 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-34877. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-34877). English.In this remarkably fresh new setting of Mary's Magnificat, composer Sheldon Curry imagines Jesus' mother Mary as a young Appalachian woman. The musical surroundings are filled with joy and praise couched in everyday language. The instrumental accompaniment is designed for amateur players of average experience. The addition of violin (written as fiddle) and cello add additional color and emotion. This anthem can be found in an extended version (35058), combined with Simeon's Vision (34879). The 2 can be used separately or as part of an Appalachian Evensong.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-36827 Composed by Sheldon Curry. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. H. W. Gray. Sacred. Part(s). 69 pages. H. W. Gray #00-36827. Published by H. W. Gray (JX.00-36827). English. Words by Fred Pratt Green.Here is an anthem that helps us celebrate what it means to be a church: to offer praise and prayer, to preach the Word, participate in the sacraments, to foster faith and service, and to live lives for church and kingdom that bring glory to God. The text presents a catalog of the central tenants of the church and emphasizes the relationship between Sunday worship and daily living; the music is memorable and emotional and in its final verse, simply thrilling. Related scripture: 1st Corinthians 12:27-31; 2nd Corinthians 4:5; 2nd Thessalonians 2:15; Titus 2:14.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir; 2-Part choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-22737 Composed by Sheldon Curry. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Communion; Easter; Pentecost; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-22737. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-22737). English. Psalm 104:24-34, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21.Inspired by the cherished hymn text, Breathe on Me, Breath of God, Sheldon Curry has created an inspired new musical setting. Gorgeous harmonies and an obbligato for optional C-Instrument highlight the simple choral texture that can be performed by SATB or 2-part mixed voices. Easily prepared, richly rewarding for Communion, Eastertide, Pentecost and general occasions. Suggested scriptures: Psalm 104: 24-34, John 20: 19-23, Acts 2: 1-21.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-36808 Composed by Ken Medema. Arranged by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred SingPraise Series. Gospel; Sacred. Part(s). 23 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-36808. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-36808). English. Words by Priscilla Owens; Ken Medema.Ken Medema is one of many gifts with which God has blessed church music. In his first anthem for Alfred Sacred Choral, Ken presents his own take on the gospel standard Jesus Saves. Sheldon Curry's arrangement is fun and exciting while being accessible to choirs and pianists of any ability. The optional rhythm track is a delight, too. Welcome to Alfred, Ken! Related scripture: Psalm 96:2,3; John 12:47; 1 John 4:14.

Choir Sacred Instrumental Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-34880 Adapted from Song of Simeon. Composed by Sheldon Curry. This edition: InstruPax. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Sacred. Part(s). 30 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-34880. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-34880). English.In this portion of Luke's telling of the early life of Jesus, composer Sheldon Curry imagines Simeon as an old Appalachian preacher. Simeon finally sees the Son of God in human form. It is an event he has been longing for all his adult life and he praise God for it. The musical surroundings are filled with joy and the text is everyday language. The instrumental accompaniment is designed for amateur players of average experience. The addition of violin (written as fiddle) and cello add additional color and emotion. This anthem can be found in an extended version (35058), combined with Mary's Song (34876). The 2 can be used separately or as part of an Appalachian Evensong.