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Christmas

Out Standing in Their Field Lee & Susan Dengler Using both familiar carols and fun, new songs, Out Standing in Their Field tells the Christmas story with a ragtag group of shepherds and a colorful company of angels. This 20-minute musical is easily prepared and presented, and flows with clever dialogue while ending with a

Guess Who’s Coming to Bethlehem? Jill & Michael Gallina 15 Minutes The animals in the Bethlehem stable have been informed of the coming Messiah, but they aren’t quite sure who it will be. The lamb naturally things it’s a lamb; the dove thinks it’s a dove who will bring peace… and the other animals have their own Lee & Susan Dengler Grades K-6 The infamous census of the ages has made Bethlehem a busy and crowded spot, and there are some guests at a local inn who aren’t very happy. F.W. Woolworth (rich wool salesman), Rock Starling (hip star singer) – among others – have made it clear they want no part of the “lower class” staying at the inn (or otherwise). By

Classroom Collections (cont’d)

Two-Gether We Sing: Christmas Various Grades 2-7

What a fantastic way to bridge the gap between unison singing and two-part harmony! This winning addition to the Two-gether We Sing series features 10 festive chorals for the holidays, written and arranged with tuneful melodies and strong, independent counterlines. Put several of these holiday songs together to create a December performance. Director’s Kit w/CD AL00-43243 $59.99

powerful message. Meet Clarence, the concerned angel, Gabriel, the “cool” trumpet-playing angel, Oscar, the grouchy shepherd, Missy, the exuberant shepherd-in-training and more as they find their way to the manger…while learning that with the birth of Jesus, everyone is truly outstanding! Director’s Kit w/CD AL00-46515 $69.99 Teacher’s Manual AL00-46516 $34.99 Accompaniment CD AL00-46518 $49.99

thoughts as to who this visitor will be. Book/Enhanced CD/Repro 21483200 $49.99 Inn Crowd

We Wish You a Swingin’ Holiday! And Other Joyous Favorites

Starry Night Noisy Night Ruth Elaine Schram 20 Minutes

Paul & Teresa Jennings Grades K-6 A collection of upbeat, beautiful, and swingin’ tunes! The title song includes a scat section that works as a partner song with the chorus, and all tracks are

Grades K-6 The animals of the stable remind us of the distractions that prevent us from experiencing the true meaning of Christmas. The Cows, annoyed by the bright starlight; the Sheep, spending so much time gazing outside their

the end of this 20-minute, easy-to-prepare and present musical, everyone learns that Jesus came for everyone, and that because of Him, we’re all definitely in God’s Kingdom. Director’s Kit w/CD AL00-44684 $69.99 Teacher’s Manual AL00-44685 $34.99 Accompaniment CD AL00-44686 $49.99 Noel Critter Motel Schram & Cabaniss

fully orchestrated with a big-band sound! Teacher’s Manual/CD/Repro 19387600 $39.95

windows, almost missing the miraculous scene unfolding before them; the Chickens, too busy pecking out IM’s to other chickens to receive the message of Christ’s birth. The musical ends quietly, reverently, and worshipful, turning away from life’s distractions to celebrate God’s great gift of love. Simple staging, minimal dialog, and songs that incorporate familiar Christmas tunes. Book/CD/Repro 21560100 $49.95 Where’s the

Sacred Musicals

It’s not just another day at the Tiny Bit of Heaven Motel in Bethlehem (actually a stable behind a small Inn), which is run completely by animals. Annie Lamb is a reporter for The Bethlehem Chronicle and snooping around for clues regarding Caesar’s Census. However she – along with the others – is about to have a life-

Aaron the Allergic Shepherd Schram & Cabaniss 17 Minutes Grades K-4 There’s a new shepherd on the job in Bethlehem, but he’s got a problem. He’s allergic to sheep! This 17-minute musical is easy to prepare and can be performed with as few as eight children. Includes reproducible singers’ pages, as well as an enhanced

Newborn King? Page & Shafferman 30 Minutes Grades 1-4 Inspired by their grandfather’s stories, three little shepherds go on a hide- and-seek search for the newborn King. They follow clues from the ancient prophets Isaiah and Micah, finding prophecies fulfilled along the

changing night. Major Moo runs a tip-top motel, accompanied by Miss Dovie (Front Desk Clerk), Ladybug Lacey (maid), and Cecil R. Caterpillar (bellhop). They all eventually learn a certain “Stranger on the straw” came to earth to change the world, and that even people and things we don’t understand can sometimes be miracles in disguise.

Director’s Kit AL00-45942 $69.99 Teacher’s Manual AL00-45943 $34.99 Accompaniment CD AL00-45944 $49.99 Preview Pak AL00-45945 $12.99 Listen CD AL00-45946 $16.99 Bulk CD10-Pak AL00-45947 $69.99 Our Annual Christmas Pageant Sally K. Albrecht & Tim Hayden

way, as well as three kings who are also following clues. More importantly, they learn the importance of seeking King Jesus in all that they say and do. This script has 6 speaking and 6 non-speaking roles, and has reproducible student pages. Book/Enhanced CDRepro 23123500 $49.95

accompaniment CD featuring a full-color poster and program art. Teacher Bk/Enhanced CD/Repro 22524500 $49.95 The First Christmas Jennings & Hitzemann Grades Pre-K-2 The Nativity story has been told for generations. Now, feature your youngest singers with this simple script and short, easy-to-remember songs. Time- and budget-saving ideas for sets, costumes, and props. The Teacher’s Handbook includes repro- ducible student parts and program art, plus staging suggestions. Teacher’s Manual/CD/Repro 24079900 $49.95

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Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual pageant. Titles: Fanfare • Silent Night Sing Along • Mary Had a Baby • The Friendly Beasts • Fanfare/Hark! • Rise Up, Shepherds • We Three Kings.

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