Come, Let Us Ponder: SATB Choral Octavo
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Come, Let Us Ponder: SATB Choral Octavo

By Craig Curry / By Julie Myers

Item: 35-DS00276560
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00276560

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About the Composer: Craig Curry

Craig Curry

Craig Curry brings a rare combination of academic rigor and practical vocal experience to his compositional work. At Friends University in Wichita, where he serves as a professor and founded the Jazz Vocal Ensemble, he has mentored countless singers while maintaining an active schedule as a pianist, accompanist, and recording artist. His ensemble has performed at major conferences including the 2014 Southwest ACDA conference in Little Rock (opening for Pentatonix), the 2013 Jazz Education Network conference in Atlanta, and multiple KMEA conferences. Beyond ensemble direction, he teaches choral arranging and vocal jazz improvisation, drawing on his background as a former worship pastor to inform his approach to sacred music.

Curry's compositions reflect his understanding of what singers need to grow musically and spiritually. He approaches sacred repertoire with both technical sophistication and accessibility, creating works that challenge ensembles without overwhelming them. His dedication to music education extends to preparing graduating music majors for professional life, a responsibility he takes as seriously as his roles as husband and father to his two teenagers.

Why we love this

Curry and Myers have crafted a work that honors the contemplative tradition of sacred choral music while remaining refreshingly accessible to high school and community choirs. The text itself invites singers to slow down and engage with meaning, and the musical setting supports that meditative quality without requiring virtuosic technical demands. Programming this piece signals to your choir that reflection and artistic depth matter just as much as technical brilliance.

What to expect

The piece inhabits a quiet, unhurried space where singers have time to consider the weight of the text. Its harmonic language is warm and grounded, creating an atmosphere of genuine spiritual contemplation rather than dramatic gesture.

Who it's for

This octavo serves choirs seeking substantive sacred repertoire that communicates reverence without excessive difficulty. High school choirs with solid blend and basic harmonic literacy will find the part writing accessible and the message rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the harmonic layers by identifying which voice carries the primary melodic gesture at any given moment; secondary voices should support without overwhelming that line.
  • Shape the phrasing across phrase boundaries rather than stopping at bar lines; this approach helps the text unfold naturally and prevents the piece from feeling segmented.
  • Allow space for breath and silence where the text suggests it; sacred music often gains power through what is not sung as much as through what is.

How to use it

Anchor a concert's second half with this work, positioning it as a moment for listeners to pause and listen inward. It pairs well with other sacred selections that share its reflective character, or it can stand alone as a dignified processional or closing piece for worship services.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases without sacrificing diction clarity
  • Balancing four-part harmony while maintaining individual line independence
  • Connecting musical phrase structure to textual meaning
  • Developing sensitivity to dynamic nuance in non-dramatic contexts

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