CD's & Stuff -- Music, Songbooks, Study Guides

The music is diverse in style, ranging from children's songs and gentle congregational choruses,
to rousing upbeat rhythms for teens. I get some air play, but you are my real audience.
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Contemporary Recordings	Children's Music	Songbooks & Study Guides	Wooden Bells

Contemporary Recordings

Justice Theme Recording - Includes 4 New Songs -

Study Materials Available Through
JustFaith - www.justfaith.org -.

J-Walking - Songs For Justice Walkers - 2004
This compilation of many of Bryan's songs that deal with social justice in one way or another was the brainchild of his good friend Joe Grant of JustFaith in Louisville, KY. A total of 18 songs make up this recording, including four brand new songs - I See You; Green World; Sarah's Song; and I'll Stand With You. Bryan is delighted to be collaborating with JustFaith in their attempts to help churches and Christian individuals wrestle more deeply and faithfully with what it means to "do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God." (Micah 6:8). We hope and pray that these songs somehow move you to respond to the needs of the world with deeper compassion, and that they also encourage you to discern which piece of God's Dream for the world is yours to carry. May God bless you as you continue to do your own JusticeWalking.

Dream God's Dream - Follow Me - I See You - Calling At The Crossroads - Something Beautiful for God - Green World - If You Eat Each Day - Staring At My Overflowing Plate - I'd Just Like To Know - Born Of Blood And Love - Yesterday I Saw Jesus - Strands In The Web - Sarah's Song - The Wooden Bell - Things The Lord Requires - Westbound on I-80 - If My Soul Should Be Required Tonight - I'll Stand With You

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Study Guide Also Available.

words to the Song... - 2001
This collection is a collaborative effort between Bryan and his good friend Joe Steinke. The music is acoustic guitar driven, and each song is based on an attribute or characteristic which serves as a bridge to an exploration of the person of Jesus. The song titles are listed below. In addition to the recording, there is a study guide written by Maren Tirabassi and prepared by Augsburg Fortress Press which turns this recording into a Christian Education resource. We hope you enjoy this acoustic release!

Compassion - Mystery - Truth - Redemption
Justice - Mercy - Integrity - Community
Change - Freedom

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Justice And Love - 1999
This recording reflects a sensitive balance between the inner and outer dimensions of the spiritual journey. This recording is both comforting and challenging, about charity and justice, about an intimate personal experience of the Love of God, and a radical call to be a people through whom God can confront the structural and systemic "powers that be."

Follow Me (87 Times) - Women Walked With Jesus Too - I'd Just Like To Know - The Greatest Enemy - If You Eat Each Day - There Really Is A God (The Daycare Song) - Westbound On I-80 (The Sneaker Song) - Dear Mr. Eisner - Friends Like You - Empty Chair - Something Beautiful For God
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Study Guide Also Available.

Artist's Hand - 1995
Written primarily with teens in mind, though adults seem to enjoy this album as well. The music is a rich mix of various tempos and styles, sure to give everyone a song style or two they really enjoy. Featuring songs of forgiveness, friendship, relationships - both personal and family, living into God's dream for us, embracing tolerance and diversity, living with purpose, and hearing the needs of teens today.

Lisa, If You're Listening - If God's Alive - Cold Shower Treatment - Bumper Sticker Witness - Place Of Surrender - Artist's Hand - Best Stuff - Table of Friendship and Love - Calling At The Crossroads - Can't Talk - The Other Side - ABC's for the O.T. - Dream God's Dream
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Study Guide Also Available.

Come As U R! - 1992
Written specifically to be used as a teaching resource in order to help pastors and other Church educators work with teenagers. The songs help Junior and Senior High youth take a sensitive and faithful look at such issues as teen sex, divorce, money and career, self-esteem, death, and the prophetic call for social justice as issued by the prophet Amos.

Who Is He To You? - All Things Together - Live The 10 - Faith History - Stephanie Jones - Be Yourself - Help In Troubled Times - Amos I Hear Your Voice - The Truth And The Life - All I Needed - Put It In The Hands - As God Sees You - New Testament - Ask, Seek, Knock
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Newly Re-Mastered

Bryan Sirchio Live in Concert! - 1991
This recording has been re-mastered and is now available on CD for the first time. Recorded at the Lawrence University Chapel in Appleton, Wisconsin with Larry Dalton accompanying on acoustic bass, and Bert Dalton on piano. Additional highlights include some of the background stories which Bryan tells to introduce certain songs, as well as a stirring instrumental arrangement by Larry and Bert of the old Norwegian hymn, "Who Is This Host Arrayed In White?"

Who Is This Host Arrayed In White? - Its Good To Know Ya! - Branches On The Vine - Staring At My Overflowing Plate - If My Soul Should Be Required Tonight - Dan Stood Here - Perfect Pastor - The Wooden Bell - Deeper Than The Valley - Claimed, Called, and Sent
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gentle as a dove

Newly Re-Mastered

Wise As Serpents - Gentle As A Dove - 1989/1990
This recording is actually a newly re-mastered double album, and includes just about every song from Bryan's first two solo recordings (Gentle As A Dove, released in 1989, and Wise As Serpents, released in 1990) -- the only song not included is "Looser Chains." These two recordings were always a double album in Bryan's mind, which is why he chose to take their titles from one verse of scripture, Matt. 10:16. "Gentle As A Dove" focused mostly on personal spirituality and "Wise As Serpents" mostly on social justice. Bryan feels that it's good to bring these together on one recording, because both of these aspects of the Christian life really need to be held together. This recording is a diverse album musically, ranging from some up-tempo acoustic based rock to a simple piano/vocal ballad. The songs are given to such themes as the need for prayer, the strength of gentleness, the need to slow down the pace of life, commitment to family and parenthood in particular, the identity of Jesus,, the need to leave the past behind and press on, the cost of discipleship, and recognizing Jesus in the people of the so-called "Third World." Several of the tracks help Christians reflect on the connections between first world affluence and third world destitution, and challenge those who follow Jesus to ask serious questions about what it means to have more than we need materially in a world in which so many lack the basic necessities for physical survival. This collection also features Bryan's popular and humorous song, "The Perfect Pastor."

Strands In The Web - Nobody For Jesus - Slow Me Down - Wise As Serpents - Yesterday I Saw Jesus - No Success Worth Failing You - Gentle As A Dove - Have You Prayed About It Yet? - A Miracle I Need - Press On - Perfect Pastor - Straight And Narrow Road - Things The Lord Requires - Staring At My Overflowing Plate - If My Soul Should Be Required Tonight - Don't Be Surprised - Born Of Blood And Love - You Are The Christ
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Study Guide Also Available.

Wise As Serpents - 1990
This album deals primarily with issues of social justice and peace. Song themes include the struggles of the people of South Africa, El Salvador, the environment, and the so-called "third world" in general are explored through sensitive, biblically-based lyrics and contemporary music. This recording is to help Christians reflect on the connections between first world affluence and third world destitution and to honestly look at ourselves, our lifestyles, and our own struggles with pride, ego, greed, apathy, and selfishness.

Strands In The Web - Things The Lord Requires - Straight And Narrow Road - Looser Chains - Born Of Blood And Love - Wise As Serpents -Staring At My Overflowing Plate - If My Soul Should Be Required Tonight - A Miracle I Need - Nobody For Jesus
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Children's Music
Songbook Also Available. *You can now purchase and download individual songs from the Worms In The Bread!* recording.** Click on the DigStation link to continue.	Worms In The Bread! - 2003 A new collection of Bryan's most popular and best loved songs for children and the young at heart. Fun to sing along with, this recording features a choir of children singing on several of the tunes. The songs are intended to be a learning resource to better understand some of the stories and themes in the Hebrew Bible. Worms In The Bread! - Abraham And Sarah - Jubilee! - The Twelve Sons Of Jacob - Dinah's Song - God's Green Earth - The Rainbow Song - Shadrach, Meshach, And Abednego - The Manna Song - When We Know We're Loved - ABC's For The H.B. - Something Small - Always With Us Click on the Speaker to sample songs. CD - $15 (+ $1.25 postage)2 or more CD's - $13 each (+ $1.25 postage each)
Songbook Also Available. *You can now purchase and download individual songs from the Bugs For Lunch!* recording.** Click on the DigStation link to continue.	Bugs For Lunch - 1992 A collection of Bryan's most popular and best loved songs for young children. This tape even features a choir of children singing on several of the tunes. The songs are often funny, upbeat, at times downright crazy, and at other times deeply moving. Best of all, these songs will help young children learn the Bible! Songs include the teachings of John the Baptist, the books of the New Testament, the Easter Story and much more. Bugs For Lunch - Holy Spirit Fruit - I Thank God For My Family - The Twelve Disciples - The Beatitudes - One For You And One For Me - The Day That Paul Fell Off His Horse - Put It In The Hands of Jesus - The Easter Story - New Testament - Wherever Love Is Click on the Speaker to sample songs. ... ... CD - $15 (+ $1.25 postage 2 or more CD's - $13 each (+ $1.25 postage each)

Songbooks & Study Guides
	Something Beautiful for God - NEW ~ 24 Songs for Worship and Group Singing Over the years I've been asked a zillion times whether or not I have any music available for "contemporary worship" that would work well in traditional or so-called "mainline Protestant" churches. Many folks shared that while they wanted to bring more modern music into their worship services, they were having a very hard time finding songs in the world of "contemporary praise and worship music" that fit who they were theologically. You know - songs that would focus on making this world a better place, songs that would be inclusive in terms of language and God images, and songs that reflect an awareness of the traditions and "heart language" of mainline Protestant denominations. Well, this is my first attempt at providing a collection of songs in response to these many requests, and I hope and pray that there are at least a few songs in this book which you and your congregation will enjoy singing together. Click Here for Song titles and descriptions. ~ Songbook Includes ~ Piano Arrangements Guitar Chord Diagram Chart Bulletin Insert Size Lead Sheets 'How To Use These Songs' Suggestions Split Track CD Featuring Piano & Guitar Parts . Contemporary Worship Songbook - $38 (+ $4 postage)
	Worms In The Bread! Songbook This is a book of simple piano arrangements with guitar chords for all the songs on the Worms in the Bread! recording Please Note: If you purchase the songbook, you have permission to photocopy the songs for use in children's choirs, Sunday School, etc. Songbook - $15 (+ $2 postage)
	Bugs For Lunch! Songbook This is a book of simple piano arrangements with guitar chords for all the songs on the Bugs For Lunch! tape (except the two rap songs; the words are given for these, and the music is available on the accompaniment tape). Illustrations for the motions to Bugs For Lunch! and Wherever Love Is are also included in the songbook. Please Note: If you purchase the songbook, you have permission to photocopy the songs for use in children's choirs, Sunday School, etc. Songbook - $15 (+ $2 postage)
	Bryan Sirchio: Piano Songs Songbook Volume One of Bryan's "Piano Songs" features piano scores and guitar chords for 12 of Bryan's most popular songs which were written for piano. The book includes the following compositions: As God Sees You - Dan Stood Here - The Empty Chair - Cold Shower Treatment - Lisa, If You're Listening - Help In Troubled Times - No Success Worth Failing You - The Wooden Bell - U-Turns Allowed - Have You Prayed About It Yet? - Deeper Than The Valley - Born of Blood And Love Songbook - $15 (+ $2 postage)
	Artist's Hand Study Guide Developed as a companion guide to the recording "Artist's Hand." Author, poet, Christian Educator, and liturgical writer Maren Tirabassi wrote this resource to be used by leaders of youth groups and confirmation classes. The study sessions are based on each song on the "Artist's Hand" recording, and are very straightforward and easy to use. Each session includes group activities and discussions, a worship liturgy, and reproducible lyric sheets. It also includes some of Bryan's thoughts regarding the biblical basis and theology of the songs, and a brief Bible study (for each song) for the adult leaders working with youth. We are really excited about the quality and depth of this new resource, it truly compliments one of Bryan's most popular recordings. . Study Guide - $15 (+ $2 postage)
	High Frequency Study Guide Developed as a companion guide to the recording "words to the Song...". Study guide author Maren Tirabassi writes, "The central goal is to help youth learn about a biblical teaching, principle, or truth -- albeit in an engaging way. High Frequency makes use of the music of Christian artists as the central teaching element. Each song serves as the primary vehicle though which God speaks to form persons in the faith and move them to action in the world." By offering both active learning and contemplative exercises, this resource tries to deepen the educational aspect of study guides by providing opportunity for personal and experiential understanding of the lessons involved. Study Guide - $15 (+ $2 postage)
	Come As U R! Study Guide (Second Edition) This guide was written by Bryan Sirchio and Peter Monkries (A UCC pastor and former minister with the UCC Midwest Office for Church Life and Leadership), and was put together "to turn this inspiring album into a penetrating curriculum for Confirmation and/or Youth Groups." In addition to easy-to-use study sessions based on each of the 14 songs on the album, the study guide features a succinct overview of the historical development of the rite of confirmation. The Second Edition also features fun, "Active Learning Exercises" for each song. There are games, crafts, and other exercises to help classes learn material and cover themes without necessarily getting into deep discussions. These are fantastic for work with groups which, for whatever reason, are not quite ready for "heavy discussion." In other words, these games are particularly great for most junior high groups. Study Guide - $15 (+ $2 postage)
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Wooden Bells
	Hand Carved Haitian Wooden Bells Each bell is individually crafted and made by personal friends of Bryan's who live among the poorest of the poor in Cite Solei, a shanty town just outside Port au Prince, Haiti. The following words are carved on each bell; "No One Listens to the Cry of the Poor or the Sound of a Wooden Bell." Bryan wrote a song based on these words called "The Wooden Bell," and this song can be found on the Bryan Sirchio Live! recording. All proceeds from bell sales are used to support the artists who make them, and to help pay for the meal program at St. Thomas School in Port au Prince. Bryan does not make any money on the sale of these items. The bells make great gifts and fund raisers, and are available in bulk. Contact the Office if you would like to help him sell these bells for his Haitian friends. Wooden Bell - $10 (+ $1 postage) OUT OF STOCK Because of the disruptions in Haiti, Bryan has not had a chance to replenish the Wooden Bells.