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Also check REVIEWS for more on items of interest.
Also check REVIEWS for more on items of interest.
A SIMPLE FEAST - --a musical drama about the Brethren by Steve Engle & Frank Ramirez
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Music & Spoken Word
THE MEANEST MAN IN PATRICK COUNTY AUDIO BOOK - 4-disc CD Set
21 stories from the popular book about "unlikely Brethren heroes" read by author Frank Ramirez with two by Jennie Ramirez and one each by Steve & Joan Engle. Incidental music by Steve Engle.
Also includes the Engle-Ramirez title song, "The Meanest Man in Patrick County," sung by ANDY MURRAY. Produced by Engle & Ramirez. Dunkertown Records.
Also includes the Engle-Ramirez title song, "The Meanest Man in Patrick County," sung by ANDY MURRAY. Produced by Engle & Ramirez. Dunkertown Records.
TED STUDEBAKER IN VIETNAM
Digitally remastered with additional material from a 1971 LP album produced from cassette tapes Ted routinely sent back from Vietname to family, relatives and friends before he was killed. That album was produced by Gary & Sue Studebaker, and Steve Engle. This CD is produced by Steve Engle with the blessing and assistance of the Studebaker family and also includes BRAVE MAN FROM OHIO by Andy & Terry Murray as well as interviews with Ted conducted by Howard E. Royer, Director of Interpretation for the Church of the Brethren General Board. CONTENTS: 1. ABC News Report ready by Andy Murray/ 2. Come, Go With Me/ 3. Howard & Ted/ 4. I Love the Mts./ 5. Howard & Ted/ 6. Koho Congregational Singing/ 7. Bees 'n Rice/ 8. Yellow-Skinned Girl/ 9. Howard & Ted/ 10. Person Who Lost His Mind/ 11. Ted & Pakdy Wedding Music/ 12. Study War No More/ 13. Howard & Ted/ 14. Vietnameese Peace Song/ 15. "Volunteer-ism"/ 16. Silent Night/ 17. Challenge & Frustration/
18. Kum Ba Yah/ 19. Brave Man From Ohio
18. Kum Ba Yah/ 19. Brave Man From Ohio
RHYMES FOR LONG LIVERS - & Other Organ Recitals
Vivacious senior citizen (and ventriloquist dummy) Hildy Higginbottom's wit and whimsical wisdom on "aging." Spoken poetry & prose and incidental music performed by Steve Engle. Dunkertown Records. CONTENTS: (POETRY:) 1. Introduction/ 2. Father Time/ 3. March of Days/ 4. When We Were Young/
5. Mirror, Mirror/ 6. Young One/ 7. If Father Time Was Mother Time/ 8. On the Bottle/ 9. Organ Recital/ 10. Never Mind/ 11. Licensed to Age/ 12. The Child Becomes/ 13. If Old Age Was a Young Lad/ (PROSE:) 14. Looking Good/ 15. Body of Evidence/ 16. Attitude/ 17. Parting Thoughts
5. Mirror, Mirror/ 6. Young One/ 7. If Father Time Was Mother Time/ 8. On the Bottle/ 9. Organ Recital/ 10. Never Mind/ 11. Licensed to Age/ 12. The Child Becomes/ 13. If Old Age Was a Young Lad/ (PROSE:) 14. Looking Good/ 15. Body of Evidence/ 16. Attitude/ 17. Parting Thoughts
Musicals
ANGELS EVERYWHERE - A True Story of the Brethren
The cast CD of the Ramirez-Engle musical about Catharine Hummer, a Brethren teenager who in 1762 said she saw angels. In 1763 the Brethren called an Annual Meeting to figure out what to do about her. CONTENTS: 1. Overture/ 2. Angels Everywhere/ 3. Hello to Uncle Heinrich/ 4. Half the Winding Way/ 5. Amen, Amen/ 6. As Close as Far Away/ 7. Angels in the Orchard/ 8. Leaves are Falling/ 9. One, One Only, One/ 10. Angels in the Breadbox/ 11. One Teacher Only/ 12. Love Feast Song/ 13. Haven't I Been Good Enough?/ 14. You have to Let Her Go/ 15. How Very well I Feel/ 16. You Who Think the Race is Over/ 17. Why Do They Wonder?/ 18. It's Not for Me to Say/ 19. You Can't Put Angels in a Box/ 20. The March of Years/ 21. Finale/
Playing time: 54:35 Dunkertown Records.
Playing time: 54:35 Dunkertown Records.
SAINT JUDAS PASSION
Steve Engle's Lenten musical that explores the character and motivations of Judas. Presented at the Brethren's Annual Conference in 1973. This 30th Anniversary CD was digitally remastered and enhanced from the original 1973 LP album recorded at RCA Studios, Hollywood, with a new number, "Shalom," and added orchestration. 24 tracks.
RUMORS OF ANGELS - A Story of Mary & Joseph
By Engle, A 2-disc "live" recording of the premier performance at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, December 1999. Sometimes described as a "Christmas Fiddler on the Roof," "Rumors" uses a Broadway Musical format to create a stirring and memorable retelling of the Christmas Story and an exploration of the relationship between Mary & Joseph up to and including the Nativity. 27 tracks.
Concerts
THE NEW CENTURY SINGERS - Selections from Farewell Concert at Juniata College, 1966
One of the most popular and successful student musical groups ever at Juniata College, who even had an invitation to appear on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show (that unfortunately came too late!) 1960's folk music. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction/Reach Out/ 2. Man Against Man/ 3. Long Tall Texan/ 4. Soft Summer Nights/ 5. What Have They Done to the Rain/ 6. Work Song Medley/ 7. Ivan Okhanovitch/ 8. It's a Wild, Wild World/ 9. Sing Ye All Hosanna/ 10. The First of July/ 11. Draft Dodger Rag/ 12. Kelly's/ 13. The Big Land
Misc. Music
NAVAJO CHANTS MEDLEY - Barbara Enberg, Leland Wilson, Steve Engle, Teri Carmichael, Susan Welch, Shirlee Welch, the La Verne Chorus
During Easter Vacation of 1970, the La Verne California Church of the Brethren youth group was involved in a work-experience project at the former Brethren Lybrook Navajo Mission near the "Four Corners" area of New Mexico. This short Navajo Chant Medley is a product of that week's exposure to the stark, rugged, mystical Navajo lands, their legends, chants, and the beauty of their poetry.
The singers and instrumentalists (with the exception of the strings) were La Verne Brethren youth, University of La Verne students, and six adults who kindly assisted. Many thanks to them and to Far West producer/recording engineer and friend, Jim Covington.
This CD is a digitally remastered transcription from the Far West 1971 LP album "Look to the Light," produced by Jim Covington and Steve Engle. Also a new instrumental by Steve.
CONTENTS: 1. Origin Legend/ 2. From There We Come/ 3. Sunrise (new)/ 4. Wander Prologue/ 5. With It I Wander/ 6. Prayer, Night Way Myth/
Playing time: 11:00
The singers and instrumentalists (with the exception of the strings) were La Verne Brethren youth, University of La Verne students, and six adults who kindly assisted. Many thanks to them and to Far West producer/recording engineer and friend, Jim Covington.
This CD is a digitally remastered transcription from the Far West 1971 LP album "Look to the Light," produced by Jim Covington and Steve Engle. Also a new instrumental by Steve.
CONTENTS: 1. Origin Legend/ 2. From There We Come/ 3. Sunrise (new)/ 4. Wander Prologue/ 5. With It I Wander/ 6. Prayer, Night Way Myth/
Playing time: 11:00
Steve Engle with Dusty & Company
NEAT SONGS
11 mostly original songs featuring 5 members of Steve Engle's ventriloquist dummy troupe, "Dusty & Company." (They not only solo but also sing in 4 and 5 part harmony! Ta-da!) Great for kids and the young-at-heart. Some good songs for Puppet Ministry.
CONTENTS: 1. Silly Song/ 2. The Gift of You/ 3. Fantasy Number One/ 4. Mother Goose/ 5. Camp Country Corn/ 6. Scat Cat/ 7. 70 Times 7/ 8. The Littlest Tree/ 9. Thank You Carousel/ 10. Amazing Grapes/ 11. Good Night, Little Ones.
CONTENTS: 1. Silly Song/ 2. The Gift of You/ 3. Fantasy Number One/ 4. Mother Goose/ 5. Camp Country Corn/ 6. Scat Cat/ 7. 70 Times 7/ 8. The Littlest Tree/ 9. Thank You Carousel/ 10. Amazing Grapes/ 11. Good Night, Little Ones.
- Listen to tracks and order from CD Baby. $11.95 (See LINKS for CD Baby page of all Engle CDs.)
- Lots more information on Dusty & Company at Steve Engle's website. See LINKS.
SING ALONG WITH DUSTY & COMPANY
Lost of good songs for Puppet Ministry! Upbeat, energetic renditions of 14 familair sing-along songs.
CONTENTS: 1. Peace Like A River/ 2. Whole World in His Hands/ 3. I Love the Mountains/ 4. The Foolish Man-Wise Man/ 5. Michael, Row the Boat Ashore/ 6. The Forest Ranger/ 7. Do Your Ears Hang Low/ 8. The Muffin Man & Friends/ 9. Little Black Things/ 10. Tell Me Why/ 11. Kum Ba Yah/ 12. We Shall Overcome/ 13. Come, Go With Me/ 14. The Happy Wanderer.
CONTENTS: 1. Peace Like A River/ 2. Whole World in His Hands/ 3. I Love the Mountains/ 4. The Foolish Man-Wise Man/ 5. Michael, Row the Boat Ashore/ 6. The Forest Ranger/ 7. Do Your Ears Hang Low/ 8. The Muffin Man & Friends/ 9. Little Black Things/ 10. Tell Me Why/ 11. Kum Ba Yah/ 12. We Shall Overcome/ 13. Come, Go With Me/ 14. The Happy Wanderer.
- Listen to tracks and order from CD Baby. $12.97 (See LINKS for CD Baby page of all Engle CDs.)
- More on Dusty & Company at the Engle website. See LINKS.
A JINGLE MERRY CHRISTMAS
Ah, how puppets and dummies love to celebrate Christmas! Several of these 11 original songs are great for children's choirs and puppet troupes. CONTENTS: 1. A Jingle Merry Christmas Sleigh/ 2. A Colorful Christmas/ 3. Santa Dropped a Bundle/ 4. A Cowboy Christmas/ 5. Tree Decoratin Boogie/ 6. A Fabulous Christmas Day/ 7. The Littlest Tree/ 8. Star Song/ 9. A Little Bit of Heaven/ 10. The Donkey/ 11. The Camel
- Available from CD Baby as well as Steve Engle at Dunkertown. $10.97 (See LINKS for CD Baby page of all Engle CDs.)
- Watch for this CD on CD Baby in the fall of '05
Andy & Terry Murray
KEEP ON PASSING ON
The Murrays perform long-time favorite original songs that celebrate Brethren heritage and heroes. (Several of their "Greatest Hits!") Words & Music by Andy. Arrangements by Terry. CONTENTS: 1. Cowboy Dan/ 2. Little John/ 3. Sister Anna/ 4. A Meeting Here tonight/ 5. Preacher Sarah/ 6. One Person at a Time/ 7. Sally's Song/ 8. Granddaddy Was a Farmer/ 9. Brave Man From Ohio/ 10. Goodbye Still Night
JUST AS I AM
More Murray musical treasures of Brethren-inspired themes. Words & Music by Andy. Arrangements by Terry. CONTENTS: 1. Treasures for the Road/ 2. Preacher Sarah/ 3. Tony and I/ 4. Butterfly/ 5. What We Call Love/ 6. You Let Me See the Music/ 7. There'll be No Lines for the Brethren (at the Microphones in Heaven)/ 8. Dunker History 101/ 9. Happy to Be Your Man/ 10. Just As I Am.
In Word & Picture
THE MEANEST MAN IN PATRICK COUNTY & OTHER UNLIKELY BRETHREN HEROES - Frank Ramirez
22 stories of everyday Brethren becoming unlikely heroes when they live their faith to the fullest.
THE LOVE FEAST - Complied by Frank Ramirez
In this treasury, the love feast story is remembered and renewed through pictures and words, extending the invitation for all to come to the Lord's table.
THE CHRISTMAS STAR - Readings & Pageants for Christmas - By Frank Ramirez
This charming collection includes three plays and five brief meditations suitable for reading during services or for use in bulletins and newsletters. Each presentation is simple and easy for small churches to produce, with minimal costumes and props required.
THE MEMORY OF STONES - Ancient Ancestors - Guttered Memories - Text and Photos by Frank Ramirez
Poems, prose and photos of ancient
western American sites and peoples.
Frank's first self-published book.
western American sites and peoples.
Frank's first self-published book.
SIDE BY SIDE-Interpreting Dual Stories in the Bible - by Frank Ramirez
Does God change his mind? Can we see him or not see him! What do we know about Jesus' birth?
Through analysis and interpretation
Frank educates the reader about some of the most well-known Bible passages that sometimes compliment each other and sometimes compete. The purpose is not to determine what is right or wrong, correct or incorrect, but to help the Bible student address the difficult issues and ultimately to understand the intent of the scriptures in question.
Through analysis and interpretation
Frank educates the reader about some of the most well-known Bible passages that sometimes compliment each other and sometimes compete. The purpose is not to determine what is right or wrong, correct or incorrect, but to help the Bible student address the difficult issues and ultimately to understand the intent of the scriptures in question.
LITTLE STORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN - Donna McKee Rhodes
The "Little Stories" series has been translated into six languages and this first volume is the recipient of the Silver Angel for Excellence in Media.
"Little Stories..." is a resource for any adults who understand that children need a special time in worship to learn they are loved and accepted by God and their Christian community.
This collection of fifty-two concise children's stories uses an easy-to-find object to hold attention and teach a scriptural concept.
Indexes of story titles, Scripture references, objects, and themes will help pastors, worship leaders, Christian educators, camp counselors, and others find a story suitable for any setting. 128 pages. Herald Press
"Little Stories..." is a resource for any adults who understand that children need a special time in worship to learn they are loved and accepted by God and their Christian community.
This collection of fifty-two concise children's stories uses an easy-to-find object to hold attention and teach a scriptural concept.
Indexes of story titles, Scripture references, objects, and themes will help pastors, worship leaders, Christian educators, camp counselors, and others find a story suitable for any setting. 128 pages. Herald Press
MORE LITTLE STORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN - Donna McKee Rhodes
Following the success of Donna's Silver Angel Award winning first book (above)here is "More Little Stories..." a second resource of fifty-two more stories for children using the same format.
EVEN MORE LITTLE STORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN - Donna McKee Rhodes
And following on the heels of its two popular predecessors, Donna presents a third collection of stories for children. Read acclaim for previous books in this series in our REVIEW section. 128 pages. Herald Press,
LIVING WITH BEAUTY - Leland Wilson
("A wonderfully delightful book!"--Rev. Susan Boyer)
We can select among images, and in their selection is determined whether life for us is beautiful or ugly or merely good. Beauty, as Berdyaev suggested, takes us beyond the good life.
Join Leland in searching for what is of beauty in the everyday life and world around us. 147 pages. Memory Lane Publishers
We can select among images, and in their selection is determined whether life for us is beautiful or ugly or merely good. Beauty, as Berdyaev suggested, takes us beyond the good life.
Join Leland in searching for what is of beauty in the everyday life and world around us. 147 pages. Memory Lane Publishers
SILVER CITY - Leland Wilson
Time in places like the High Sierras, amid giant Sequoias that touch the sky, provides opportunity to reflect upon and nurture your faith.
One narrative of such a happening takes place in SILVER CITY.
More than a place, it is an idea being formed. It is an ideal being sought. It is a dream, partially realized. It is a longing, a yearning planted deep within, and when we enter SILVER CITY, we are also entering fulfillment.
Leland Wilson's writing has a style and a freshness that is stimulating to all who want to keep a sharp and growing edge on their Christian life.
96 pages. Published by Brethren Press.
One narrative of such a happening takes place in SILVER CITY.
More than a place, it is an idea being formed. It is an ideal being sought. It is a dream, partially realized. It is a longing, a yearning planted deep within, and when we enter SILVER CITY, we are also entering fulfillment.
Leland Wilson's writing has a style and a freshness that is stimulating to all who want to keep a sharp and growing edge on their Christian life.
96 pages. Published by Brethren Press.