In any community, there are those who don't quite fit in, who are left on the sidelines, and in this story, there is a child for whom this is the case. What would it take for others to see him differently? To see him for who he really is and for his own unique talents and skills? A miracle? An angel? The birth of a new baby king?Packed with drama and atmosphere, a lot of laughter and a few tears, children and adults alike will favour this fresh angle on the Christmas story.

This witty and fun-filled musical has lively songs in a variety of styles. It is set in Santa's workshop where the elves are busy finishing and wrapping presents. With the aid of a gang of noisy polar bears they discover the reason for giving presents at Christmas. There are detailed production notes and photocopiable song texts included, and the FREE CD includes demo and backing tracks.

It's the final dress rehearsal of the school Nativity play. There's so much talking and arguing that their teacher threatens to cancel the performance. Just in time they realise who the real star of the show is - Jesus lying in the manger. Alison Carver's Christmas musical offers easy speaking parts and imaginative, fun songs.

Here is a lively and amusing production with an adaptable cast list, plenty of small speaking parts that are easy to learn and opportunities for dancing. All the children can join in with singing the imaginative and catchy songs from popular composer Val Hawthorne. The free tracks includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts.

Snoop and Creep, two spies, arrive at the court of King Herod and discover he is in a rage. Three wise men have recently visited the palace asking to see the newly-born king. Herod thinks this baby will be a threat to his throne and sends the two spies off on a mission to follow the wise men and find the baby. Accompanied by Crackers, a cook, they travel to Bethlehem, but will the spies manage to crack the case?CD Included

Santa has finally traded in his snail mail service for the convenience of a high speed internet connection. But what happens when the North Pole's hugely popular website is overrun with email? Treat yourself to an energizing and uplifting holiday musical with Santa.claus, a wonderful website Christmas for Unison and 2-Part voices. Celebrate the spirit of the season with this story of the cyberspace adventures of the North Pole's computer central and a school's computer classroom. Recommended for grades four and up. Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included.

When the animals of Winter Wood awaken to find that their favorite pine tree is missing from the forest, they join together and mount a grand search. Having no luck in the sky, the treetops, the briar, or the brook, Cardinal, Bear, Squirrel, and Deer eventually discover their precious pine displayed in the town square of nearby Merryville, just as the annual tree lighting celebration begins. They watch in wonder as the festive villagers decorate the tree, making it more beautiful than ever. The Mayor declares that he will plant a new tree in Winter Wood, and the animals vow to love and nurture the young sapling in order to give it back to the Merryvillians next Christmas! Recommended for grades K--5. Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages included in Teacheris Handbook. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages and Cover Art.

Songlist: On a Wintery Night, Goodnight, My Friend, The Search, Merryville Carol, Light the Lights, Finale, Bows

When the naughty antics of the Elf family children cause yet another nanny to quit, who do you suppose will care for them while Mother and Father are too busy with their North Pole Christmas jobs? Why, Nanny Claus: The North Pole Nanny, of course! And she has just the right tricks up her sleeve. Three very special stocking stuffers, an amazing outing with a magical snowman, and surprise visits to the North Pole Sweet Shoppe and Santa's Workshop teach this family about taking time to enjoy the holidays together. A theatrical score and engaging script that are reminiscent of your favorite classic nanny story! * Recommended for grades three and up. * Performance time: approximately 45 minutes. * Staging Notes included. * Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

Join this hilarious holiday excursion to the Great White Way as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the North Pole gang make Broadway history performing Santa's original stage play. Backed by Mr. Hathaway, a reluctant producer, and organized by a meticulous stage manager, can this inexperienced cast pull it off? Despite the barrage of merry mishaps and Christmas calamities, Broadway Santa dazzles theatre critics and takes New York by storm! And with show tunes and punch lines to spare, this 40-minute production is sure to be a hit in your theatre, too. Recommended for grades three and up.

Angels came to proclaim the Christmas message but, in this entertaining Christmas musical, there is also plenty of celestial squabbling along the way! Lots of lively songs, good dialogue and plenty of fun are guaranteed in Angels up High. It is fun-filled production which also includes the traditional Nativity scene and the FREE tracks includes demo of all songs PLUS backing tracks.

A Children's Christmas Musical by Barry Hart

On Christmas Eve, a group of young children find a fallen star lying in the street. Realising that it must be the Christmas Star (and, without its reappearance in the sky, there won't be any Christmas!) the children travel back to the very first Christmas night. Star of Wonder has simple dialogue, verse speaking, original songs and favourite carols, with plenty of parts to share around as well as group singing.

This simple, tuneful musical for children includes a joyful Nativity finale where the new-found friends proclaim the Christmas message and 'Sing a Song of Love'. There is some opportunity for solo singing and dancing, while the choir is dressed as trees to form the background scenery of the play!

A musical version of Tolstoy's poignant story, telling how the old Russian shoemaker, Papa Panov, waits for Jesus to visit his workshop on Christmas Day. Songs, dances, action and a sprinkling of humour are all combined in this fabulous musical.

Poor old Artaban! He is the fourth Wise Man and is late for everything. Many times, Artaban's journey is delayed as he stops to help the poor, hungry and oppressed. Twin themes of sharing and caring combine in this lively and touching humorous Christmas musical for Key Stage 2. The large cast includes plenty of solo speaking parts and unlimited non-speaking roles. There is an opportunity for solo and small-group singing.

PreK-2 ¥ We all know the classic tale of the feisty gingerbread man who meets an untimely end, but in this zingy reimagining-SPOILER ALERT-he doesn't get eaten by the fox thanks to one gigantic sneeze! Start by listening to the full performance, then use the narration, sing-along, and accompaniment-only tracks, all on the included CD, to tailor this fun, easy, and flexible musical to the needs of your classroom. Make learning and performing fun for the little ones, as author Carol Kaplan-Lyss has been doing for decades with her Milliken musicals

It's Rudolph, Frosty, and the whole gang in this light-hearted yet nostalgic feature medley of the holiday's best music! Travel from the expressive opening of The Christmas Song into a jitterbuggin' look at Christmas, '50s-style! Truly a memorable Christmas classic! Choreography by John Jacobson. Available: Unison/2-Part Score, Unison/2-Part Singer's Edition, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 21:00.

Songlist: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, We Need A Little Christmas

Ed Lojeski and John Jacobson in their first holiday collaboration since I Love Christmas - and guess what: I'll Always Love Christmas! This delightful show makes a wonderful holiday program for choirs and audiences of all ages. With cheerful dialogue, John's choreography, and a great selection of bright holiday songs, everyone will get into the holiday spirit! Five flexible sections: It's Christmas Again, A Caroling We Go, Rock and Roll Christmas, I'll Always Love Christmas, Finale. Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Director's Kit, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 25:00.

Songlist: A Caroling We Go, Jingle Bells, Auld Lang Syne, It's Christmas Again, I'll Always Love Christmas, The Christmas Waltz, Goin' On A Sleighride, Happy Holiday, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Merry, Merry Christmas Baby, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells

The scene is Santa's workshop at the North Pole on Christmas Eve. The elves are busy making toys for Santa to deliver. Just when they think they are finished, a new list arrives! Feeling overwhelmed and unable to take it anymore, the elves decide to rebel. Enter Mrs. Claus, an over-the-top gal with a take-charge spirit, who must find a way to encourage the elves and make them realize how special and important they are to children all over the world. Hit the lights and cue the spot; we have several big production numbers to sing and lots of toys to make! Easily costumed and flexibly staged, this delightful 15-20 minute mini-musical easily allows the involvement of more than one age group. And, although there are 12 speaking roles and one major role, the entire stage can be filled with elves singing and reacting to all the scenes. A marvelous budget-stretcher, this product includes the vocal/piano scores, speaking parts, and a mixed-media CD with P/A tracks and reproducible vocal parts.

Every year before Santa's big day, Old Man Winter presents a Holiday Spectacular at the North Pole called Old Man Winter's Icicle Follies, complete with song, dance, snow, tinsel, and glitter. The audience is treated to some boogie-woogie by the Reindeer, a slippin' and slidin' partner song with the Elves, a fun and showy march by the Snowmen and their kazoos, and an energetic '60s-infused finale. The most special guest of all, Santa Claus, stops by. This show can be filled with your own choral performance numbers, having Old Man Winter introduce your choir as guests on the show. This format allows you to adjust the length of the show to fit your performance needs. This budget-stretching kit includes director's score, reproducible singers' parts, performance and scenery suggestions, as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, poster, program, clip art, composer info and more! Performance time is approx. 25 minutes. Grades 2-6.

Songlist: Boogie Woogie Holiday, Old Man Winter's Icicle Follies, Santa's Big Day, Skatin' And Sleighin', Snowmen On Parade

Get ready to shiver, shimmy and shake! The North wind is starting to blow and temperatures are dropping to ten below - zero, that is! A big blizzard is on the way as a cool bunch of jazzy, finger-snappin' snowflakes take center stage. What a glistening sight. UH OH! Here comes the snowplow! Join the fun as the Flakes and Snirts help the Littlest Snowflake see how no two flakes are alike and we are all special in our own way! Celebrate winter fun with this clever 20-minute musical for Gr. K-3 featuring five original songs and easy-to-learn rhyming dialog with over 50 speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. The ENHANCED Teacher Edition/Singer CD-ROM includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, helpful production guide with staging and costume suggestions, teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song, PLUS reproducible singer parts on the enclosed CD-ROM. The Classroom Kit includes Teacher/Singer and Performance/Accompaniment CD for budget-saving value! Available separately: Teacher Edition/Singer CD-ROM, Preview CD (full performance with dialog), Preview Pak (Preview CD and sample pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Classroom Kit (Teacher/Singer CD-ROM and P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested for grades K-3.

Songlist: One In A Million, Cold Snap, Nothing Special, Snirt!, We're Flakes

A musical celebration of seasonal holidays and traditions. Students learn the history and traditions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa through songs, stories, and dance. Kindergarten - Grade 5.

Songlist: Celebrate the Season, Giving Thanks, Christmas in the Air, A Chanukah Song, Kwanzaa, In December We Remember

Joy...peace...home...children...these are the words that come to mind when Christmas is in the air. Celebrate all the special joys of the season in song with this choral revue arranged by Keith Christopher, with performance suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the most beloved carols and Christmas songs of all time, each section highlights holiday traditions both old and new. Enjoy an expanded orchestration that sparkles with Christmas spirit, performed live on CD or cassette. Best of all, the sections are flexible, so that you can create your own unique Christmas spectacular. Sections include: I. Opening, II. Tradition, III. Children, IV. Home, V. Joy, VI. Celebration. Available: SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, Instrumental Pak, Preview Cassette (full performance only), ShowTrax Cassette, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 27:00.

Songlist: Silent Night, Christmas Is The Best Time Of The Year, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Deck The Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), The Christmas Waltz, Everyone's A Child At Christmas, Over The River And Through The Woods, Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Mister Santa, Nuttin' For Christmas, Old Toy Trains, Pine Cones And Holly Berries, Silver Bells, We Need A Little Christmas, When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter

Breaking news! A child is born in Bethlehem! This entertaining new musical based on the Nativity story is told in the format of a live news broadcast. Interviews with a wide range of characters are interspersed with some really catchy songs. A fun and up-beat musical for Key Stages 1-2. CD includes both demo and backing tracks with colourful instrumentals.

Tick Tock Tick Tock ... time seems to go so slowly when we're waiting for Christmas to come! But what if the Christmas clock didn't chime and Santa missed his big night? Join in the fun as the Old Clockmaker and the citizens of North Pole Village come to Santa's rescue and save Christmas for all. With 5 unison songs and clever rhyming dialog, this 20-minute musical for Grades K-4 is easily adapted to small or large casts, and while secular in nature, shares a heartwarming holiday message for everyone. The Teacher's Edition includes staging and costume ideas, along with the full script and accompanied songs, while the Singer's Edition features the script and vocal lines only. Enjoy the professionally orchestrated CD recording for extra seasonal sparkle. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (full performance only) and Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 20 minutes. For gr. K-4.

Songlist: Christmas Around The Clock, Santa Claus, Don't Worry!, Get You Good!, Make The Season Last, It's That Special Time Of Year, A Merry Adjective, Attack Of The Killer Verbs!, Celebrate Capitals, Crazy Contractions

There's no business like 'snow' business! Just ask Weatherman Storm Watch. An overnight Nor'easter has dumped buckets and buckets of fluffy white precipitation, and it's everywhere! Join 'shredders' (snowboard enthusiasts), Professor Snow-It-All, the Zamboni Brothers, Snow Angel, skiers, skaters, curlers, ice fishermen and more in this delightful 40-minute vaudeville-style musical revue written for upper elementary and middle school performers. Seven clever original songs, zany antics and a full evening of entertainment will leave your audience in stitches! The Teacher Edition comes with the full script, accompanied songs, Production Guide and choreography suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals only), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 10 Singer books, P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 40 minutes. For Grades 4-8.

Songlist: Catch My Drift, Don't Let The Snow Stop, It Comes Out Snow, The Postal Worker March, Snow Angel, Snow Biz!, What Are We Doin' Here?

Christmas means so many things to so many people - tradition, humor, sentiment, and even glitz! Forever Christmas is a spectacular revue covering all aspects of the Christmas holiday in eight flexible sections, with choreography and staging by John Jacobson. Join in the celebration and sing of all the memories and joys of this special holiday season! Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 35:00.

Songlist: Silent Night, A Caroling We Go, O Christmas Tree, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Deck The Hall, Blue Christmas, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Still, Still, Still, The Chipmunk Song, Christmas Is, The Christmas Waltz, Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle, Jingle, Jingle, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Suzy Snowflake, There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and more

(Huff/Jacobson) SATB Singer's Edition

Songlist: March Of The Toys, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Man In The Funny Red Suit, The Merry Christmas Polka, Mister Santa, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Claus Parade, Santa's Frosty Follies, Suzy Snowflake, We Are Santa's Elves, We Need A Little Christmas

Everyone will enjoy this sparkling choral show that's a snap to put together and will leave everyone with the holiday spirit! With choreography by John Jacobson, it's wonderfully adaptable for everything from holiday concerts to caroling to singing for the local Rotary club. Eight flexible sections include: 1. Happy Holiday, 2. Once Upon a Wintertime, 3. White Christmas, 4. Happy Kwanzaa, 5. Feliz Navidad, 6. Happy Hanukkah, My Friend (The Hanukkah Song), 7. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, 8. Do You Hear What I Hear. Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Director's Kit, Preview CD, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 28:00.

Songlist: We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, Away In A Manger, Once Upon A Wintertime, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad, A Holiday To Remember, Christmas Chopsticks, Do You Hear What I Hear, Frosty The Snow Man, Happy Hanukkah, My Friend (The Hanukkah Song), Happy Holiday, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, A Marshmallow World, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, White Christmas

Celebrate the special sentiments of the season in this 30-minute medley arranged by Mac Huff with staging suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the best-known Christmas songs, each section stands on its own, allowing you to perform the entire medley or create your own unique holiday showcase.. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 31:30.

Songlist: O Christmas Tree, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Little Saint Nick, Deck The Hall, Because It's Christmas (For All The Children), Up On The Housetop, My Birthday Comes On Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Waltz, Everyone's A Child At Christmas, Frosty The Snow Man, Goin' On A Sleighride, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Merry Christmas, Darling, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, Silver Bells, The White World Of Winter, Christmas Children

From the Singin' and Swingin' at the K-2 Chorale Series, this imaginative reproducible unison mini-musical has Snoozy Snowflake reluctant to fall in line with the tasks of the other snowflakes which holds up the first snowfall of winter! Through an easy-to-memorize rhyming script and adorable songs, Snoozy discovers that each of us is special and offers unique contributions to family, school and community. This reproducible mini-musical has an easy-to-memorize rhyming script, director's score, choreography, costume, set, prop and performance suggestions as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, poster, program, clip art, and composers' info. Grades K-2. Performance Time: 15 minutes.

Songlist: Get Flakey!, I Don't Want To Be A Snowflake, It's A Snow Show, Snoozy Snowflake, Snow's A No Show, Snowflakes Are Special

One way the holiday season is ushered in is with decorated department store windows, and children look in at the festive scenes as color and magic abound within them! In this reproducible musical by Michael and Jill Gallina, narrators introduce each special window display and the audience is invited to follow them as they walk down the avenue and tell about the colorful scenes that appear in the five windows featured in this production: a winter scene, a holiday in the tropics, elves making toys, holiday cooking, and a New Year's celebration to close out the musical. Through the use of holiday windows, the musical joyfully sets the stage full of color, wonder, and excitement. Written in revue-style format, this musical can be easily presented by one classroom or a number classrooms and/or grade levels. By assigning a different group to each of the five window scenes, it is possible to successfully involve a large number of children. The easy-to-memorize rhyming script provides for 38 speaking parts. However, that number can be doubled if only one line is given to each child. The musical includes an easy rhyming script and lots of staging and choreography suggestions. The enhanced Teacher Edition includes a Singer CD-RM with reproducible singer and speaking parts. For Grades 3-5. 20 minutes.

Songlist: Holidays In The Sun, Bring On The Snow, Down-Home Cookin' For The Holidays, Holiday Windows, Makin' Toys, Ring In The New Year, Ring In The New Year (Finale)

Perfect for smaller and/or younger children's choirs, Guess Who's Coming to Bethlehem? is a heartfelt, fun and moving Christmas musical. The animals in the Bethlehem stable have been informed of the coming Messiah, but they aren't quite sure who it will be. Through easy-to-prepare and present songs and rhyming dialog, the Christmas story is told in a fresh and creative way. The musical is offered in a reproducible format, making it a real budget-stretcher. Performance Time: 15 minutes. Grades K-3.

It's a snow day! Samantha tweets her friends with an invitation to hang out. The friends bury themselves, not in the snow, but in their individual electronic devices. Although resistant to play outdoors in the snow, the children soon find themselves face-to-face with a walking, talking, sunglass-wearing snowman! Happy the Snowman used a slush fund to come to life to learn about today's technology. Quite frankly, up until now, he's been frozen out! Very quickly, Happy is lost in a blizzard of techno-speak and electronic devices. After posting a video online of the snowman's song and dance, Happy's adventure takes a dramatic turn as the video goes viral! When chased by scientists, reporters, and paparazzi, his new friends text everyone they know to join in a friendly flash mob to distract his pursuers and to rescue our hero. Happy, the High-Tech Snowman can be used anytime between late fall and the end of the winter months and it lends itself to many community and instructional settings. For Grades 4-8. Available: Teacher Edition; Singer Edition 5-Pak; Listening CD; Enhanced StudioTrax CD; Preview Pack; Performance Kit.

Songlist: Get Happy, Gotta Find Our Man, Gotta Find Our Man! (Reprise), Might As Well Put On A Show, No Apology For Technology, Something's Wrong With This Picture, Text Talk

The magic of the season explodes into a kaleidoscope of color when a group of young artists transform the main street of Graysville into a watercolor wonderland! From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Christmas, Las Posadas and beyond, discover the colors and celebrations of December in your town and around the world with this creative 30-minute holiday revue that's ideal for young performers. Includes John Jacobson's choreography in the Teacher's Edition and on a handy video (available separately) showing the moves from the front and the back, a helpful production guide and seven original songs. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Preview CD (with vocals), and Choreography & Staging Video (featuring John Jacobson). Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Grades 1-6.

Songlist: Shepherd Boy, The Colors Of Las Posadas, Hearts Around The World, The Lights Of Kwanzaa, Nes Gadol Haya Sham, Paint The Town December, Rockin' On The Housetop

This delightful adaptation of the timeless holiday ballet features eight songs, dances and a script that are created especially for the young performer. This production will provide an opportunity for young people everywhere to experience the magical kingdom of the NUTCRACKER firsthand. The curtain opens on a Christmas Eve party at the home of Fritz and Marie. The gift of a tiny nutcracker from their Godfather causes a bit of a family disturbance but it is that very gift that starts us on our magical journey to the land of sweet dreams. At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker is transformed. He leads his army in a victorious encounter with the evil Mouse King after which he escorts Marie on an enchanted journey to Candy Meadow, Cookie County and the Kingdom of Sweets. They meet all sorts of interesting people on their travels: a Sugar Plum Fairy, the Russian Bakers, the Candy Flutes, Chinese Tea Dancers, beautiful Arabian Dancers and wonderful Waltzing Flowers. Let the dialogue and eight delightful songs whisk you away on this marvelous journey with Marie and the Nutcracker. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Video. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For Grades 3-8.

Songlist: March, Op. 71a, Arabian Dance ('Coffee'), Op. 71a, Chinese Dance ('Tea'), Op. 71a, Dance Of The Reed Flutes, Op. 71a, Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, Op. 71a, Russian Dance ('Trepak'), Op. 71a, Waltz Of The Flowers, Op. 71a, Overture, Op. 71a

Grades K-6 ¥ "Starry Night, Noisy Night" is a charming Christmas musical for unison/opt. two-part voices filled with humorous references to modern distractions that prevent us from experiencing the true meaning of Christmas. The story is told from the stable animals' point of view: Cows annoyed by the bright starlight; Sheep spending so much time watching the activity outside the stable they almost miss the miraculous scene unfolding before them; and Chickens too busy pecking out IMs to receive the message conveyed by the birth of Christ. The musical ends on a quiet, reverent, and worshipful note, turning away from life's distractions to celebrate God's great gift of love. This work is appropriate for performance by 10-12 children, or many more. Everything that you need to prepare this musical is included: staging directions; a list of characters, costumes, and props; and a mixed-media CD with reproducible singers' pages with dialog, and full performance and accompaniment tracks.

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well with performers of any age.

Songlist: Fanfare, Silent Night Sing Along, Mary Had a Baby, The Friendly Beasts, Fanfare / Hark!, Rise Up, Shepherds, We Three Kings, Finale

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well with performers of any age.

Songlist: Silent Night Sing Along, Mary Had a Baby, The Friendly Beasts, Fanfare/Hark!, Rise Up, Shepherds, We Three Kings

Here's a clever new way to celebrate the holidays. Crazy Carols! features seven well-known carols with new lyrics, appropriate for school use. Sing the songs individually, or add the rhyming narrative verse to create a wonderful 20-minute holiday program which takes your audience from "The First Snowball" to Santa's "Rap on the Rooftop." Grades 3 and up. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible Student Pages and Staging Notes.

Songlist: The First Snowfall, They Test You, Merry Gentlemen, Our Good Principal Looked Out, Clean the Halls, Why Can't You Just Sit Still?, Joy to the World, My Shopping's Done, Rap on the Rooftop

A Dickens of a Christmas is the classic tale of covetous miser Ebenezer Scrooge, brought to life with a powerful score and a Dickensian-style script that is sure to impress. When visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, Scrooge is forced to see the coldness of his own humbug ways, and learns to honor Christmas in his heart. Characters include your favorites like Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Mister and Missus Fezziwig, an inspirational Tiny Tim, and many others---enough for all of your theatrical students. Guaranteed to be a moving 40-minute holiday presentation or program! Recommended for grades four and up. Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. Based on Charles Dickens' classic tale A Christmas Carol. Includes background information on Charles Dickens and various Christmas traditions.

Songlist: A Dickens of a Christmas (Chorus), Bah! Humbug! (Fred, Scrooge, Volunteers, Carolers), Was It a Dream? (Scrooge), And the Clock Struck One (Instrumental), Mister and Missus Fezziwig (Fezziwigs and Partygoers), God Bless Us, Every One (Cratchit Family), English Carol Medley (Fred, Sarah, and Guests), I Will Honor Christmas in My Heart (All), Finale (All)

Study a classic this holiday season! Multiple narrators (speaking in rhyming verse) tell the story of little Clara's dreamlike Christmas adventure to the Nutcracker's magical land. Whether performed in concert program style or with full staging, teachers will take "suite" delight in teaching Tchaikovsky's original music in simple vocal arrangements with clever, plot-progressing lyrics. A true holiday tradition brought to life to share with your students and audiences alike. * Recommended for grades two through six. * Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Notes included.

Songlist: Overture, March, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Russian Dance, "Trépak", Arab Dance, Chinese Dance, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Waltz of the Flowers

This exciting sequel to Alfred Music's popular Jingle Bell Jukebox delivers even more Christmas cheer! All the kids are singing and dancing to this festive collection of holiday hits arranged especially for 2-part singers. Program these favorite holiday songs individually, as a concert set, or as a simply staged 35-minute musical (using the optional soda-shop-setting script). Nine reproducible songs with complete choreography! Recommended for grades three through eight. Products available: Teacher's Handbook (includes reproducibles), Enhanced CD (Accompaniment/Performance tracks plus reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art), or price-saving Book & CD Kit. Titles: Jingle Bell Jukebox * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * All I Want Is . . . Nuttin'! * Mele Kalikimaka * Winter Wonderland * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Welcome Christmas.

Songlist: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Winter Wonderland, Welcome Christmas (from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Nuttin' for Christmas, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Vocal Version), Mele Kalikimaka

Let's celebrate the holidays around the world! After a joyous title song, your students will then enjoy presenting traditional songs and carols from 15 different countries. The optional script (10 narrators per song) describes the seasonal customs and traditions that occur in each country during the holiday season. Why not travel the globe this Christmas? This is an excellent choice for schools---and church youth groups, too. Teacher's Handbook is 100% reproducible. Titles: A World of Christmas * Caroling on Christmas Night (England) * Two French Carols (France) * O Christmas, We Greet You (Scandinavia) * Rocking Carol (Czech Republic) * Ring the Bells, Little Children (Germany) * Come Now, Rejoicing (Poland) * Fum, Fum, Fum (Spain) * A Still, Silent Night (Austria) * Carol of the Bagpipers (Italy) * An African Celebration (Africa) * Dedushka Moroz (Russia) * Din, Din, Din (Venezuela) * The Search for a Room (Mexico) * Huron Carol (Canada) * Shepherds, Go Tell! (USA).

Songlist: A World of Christmas, Caroling on Christmas Night (Sussex Carol / Here We Come A-Caroling) (England), Two French Carols (Sing We Now of Christmas / Pat-A-Pan) (France), O Christmas, We Greet You (O Jul med din Glaede) (Scandinavia), Rocking Carol (Czech Republic), Ring the Bells, Little Children (Ring, Christmas Bells / O Come, Little Children) (Germany), Come Now, Rejoicing (Dzisiaj w Betlejem) (Poland), Fum, Fum, Fum (Spain), A Still, Silent Night (Still, Still, Still / Silent Night) (Austria), Carol of the Bagpipers (Canzone di Zampognari) (Italy), An African Celebration (Betelehemu (Nigeria) / African Noel) (Africa), Dedushka Moroz (Kalinka) (Russia), Din, Din, Din (The Journey) (Venezuela), The Search for a Room (Pedida de Posada) (Mexico), Huron Carol (Jesous Ahatonhia) (Canada), Shepherds, Go Tell! (Rise Up, Shepherd / Go, Tell It on the Mountain) (United States), Optional Script

If you think your attic is a mess, imagine what Santa's must look like! After a cleaning spree, the whole gang at the North Pole is delighted to find quite a number of boxes left over from the fabulous 50's! As the reindeer and elves dig in, they find great stuff, including Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and other things still popular today! A box of 45 RPM records is cause for celebration as the whole gang gets ready to "Rock Around the Shop Tonight!" It becomes clear that most of the newly discovered "leftovers" are still hot gift items, so a special news bulletin is announced from WXMAS News, where Santa tells children to stop sending Christmas lists. Instead, he wants letters from them explaining how they've been good this year! A special "letter writing" scene follows, as children sing "Santa, Be Good to Me." In the finale, Santa gets ready to deliver all the great 50's toys and games while "Rockin' Down the Chimney!" Don't miss this rockin' and rollin' Christmas musical that will take your students and audience back to those fabulous 50's! Recommended for grades three and up. Approximately 30 minutes.

Songlist: Whole Lotta Cleanin' Goin' On, Strollin' Through the 50's with You, Rock Around the Shop Tonight!, Gifts Come from the Heart, Scene Change Music, Santa Be Good to Me, Play Off Music, Rockin' Down the Chimney Tonight

"December Nights, December Lights. Celebrations all across the land." A variety of candle holders displayed in a shop window leads a group of students to discover the diversity of the season. Learn about the different ways we celebrate in December with this musical presentation for Unison or 2-Part voices.

Learn about December holidays and gift-giving traditions around the world in December Gifts. Here's the perfect way to celebrate ALL the December holidays! Traditions vary with each holiday, but all have one thing in common---the tradition of exchanging gifts.

Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, "Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve." Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

Make this retelling of the timeless Christmas classic a holiday tradition at your school. Six festive songs are cleverly interspersed throughout the original Clement Clarke Moore poem, creating a brief theatrical performance that is sure to "wow" your holiday audience. From the cheery "Christmas Is Coming," to the rockin' "Reindeer on the Roof," and Tchaikovsky's traditional "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is filled with memorable music and rhyming verse for a sleigh-full of young performers. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible Student Pages and Staging Notes.

Songlist: 1. Christmas Is Coming!, 2. The Sugar Plums, 3. St. Nick at Night, 4. Reindeer on the Roof, 5. When I Look at Santa, 6. To All a Good Night

When the postman announces final call for letters to the North Pole, members of the choir rush to the mailbox with special secrets and wishes for Dear Santa! Readers display their own unique personalities as they share letters (in rhyming verse) followed by an enthusiastic corresponding choral number. Eight 2-part songs and six letters in all. Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 25 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included.

Songlist: 1. Sending a Letter to Santa Claus, 2. Can Santa Make It Through Tonight?, 3. Naughty or Nice?, 4. Squeezin' Down the Chimney, 5. Gonna Catch That Santa, 6. Rap/Santa Is the Man, 7. Dear Santa, 8. Sending a Letter to Santa Claus: Reprise

Reality TV fans will be totally amused and entertained as each of Santa's eight reindeer audition for a panel of important judges including Mrs. Claus, Santa himself, and (special guest at the North Pole) Steven/Susan Cruelle---played by one of your students, a local celebrity, or a school administrator. Host, Nicky Snowcrest keeps the show rolling along, and the "Star Singers" back up each of the featured performers as they sing and dance their way toward the ultimate title of North Pole Star. For a truly surprise ending, allow your audience to cast votes during the song "We All are Winners Here," or plan and prepare a winner in advance! Either way, it's just so much fun poking fun at a pop culture phenomenon. * Recommended for grades 3 and up. * Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. * Staging Notes included.

Songlist: The North Pole Star (Star Singers), I Do Everything Fast (Dasher and Star Singers), The Answer Is Prancer! (Prancer and Star Singers), I Love to Dance (Dancer and Star Singers), My Name Is Vixen (Vixen and Star Singers), I'm Goin' Straight to the Top! (Comet and Star Singers), You Must Love Me (Cupid), The Spirit of the Season (Donner and Star Singers), It's a Blitz! (Blitzen and Star Singers), We All Are Winners Here (All), Finale/Bows (All)

Take a 35-minute trip down memory lane as NPR (North Pole Radio) presents its 1946 Christmas holiday edition of "The North Pole Radio Hour." Hosts Sandy Snow and Storm Phillips welcome special guests the Moss Family (winners of the Klean Soap commercial songwriting contest) and several long-distance callers who phone in to chat with the big man himself during the "Ask Santa" segments. Swingin' musical guests include Joey Garland and Heather Holladay, each backed up by NPR's own "Snowtones." A fun-filled flashback to a bygone era with enough opportunities for the whole school to participate! Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

Songlist: The North Pole Radio Hour (Snowtones and Announcer), Santa Bring Me Snow (Joey Garland and Snowtones), Ask Santa (Snowtones), Goin' on a Sleigh Ride (Rider Family, Santa (opt.), and Snowtones), Commercial #1: Come to Miami Beach (Snowtones and Announcer), Just Like You! (Heather Holladay and Snowtones), Ask Santa (Short Version) (Snowtones), The Christmas Rush! (Penny Sears, Santa (opt.), and Snowtones), Commercial #2: Klean Soap (Moss Family), Ask Santa (Short Version) (Snowtones), A Place Like Home (All), Finale (All)

Our hosts, Jack and Jackie Frost have just finished renovating Winteris Wonderland, a fabulous North Country resort originally built by Old Man Winter. Their staff, the Frostbites, are busily getting everything ready for the grand reopening festivities (singing as they clean, of course). Guests start to arrive, but sadly, thereis just no snow! Everyone is getting anxious, especially little Sunny Holliday who has never experienced the wonderful white stuff. At last, the final special guest, Old Man Winter, arrives---and with him, the much anticipated precipitation! * Recommended for grades 2--7. * Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages included in Teacheris Handbook. * Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages and Cover Art. * Staging Notes included.

Let's see . . . Housetop Hurdles, the popular Antler Ring Toss, Hoof Hockey, the North Pole Vault, Dancing with the Claus, and the Amazing Race Around the World are just a few of the exciting events in this blast of a musical. Your students can be participants or spectators in the games, as reporters Seymour Snow and Candy Cane announce the gold medal winners of each competition. See what happens when the Red and Green teams are tied after the final event. Let the games begin! Performance time is approximately 25 minutes. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible student pages and staging notes, and the enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of student pages and cover art. This book is recommended for grades two through seven.

Curious to know the inside scoop on your favorite Christmas characters? Then check out the North Pole Diaries to learn just what secrets Santa, Mrs. Claus, Dancer, two Elves, Santa's Mechanic Bob, and the North Pole Chief of Staff have this season! Each of these seven featured characters shares witty rhyming diary entries, followed by a chorus (of any size) singing and dancing a corresponding festive novelty song. Yes, holiday preparations for Santa and the gang are definitely in full swing! The fully reproducible script and score include complete choreography, making it simple to create a hilarious and entertaining 30-minute musical. Enhanced CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art. Please visit alfred.com/northpolediaries to view free instructional choreography videos. Titles: North Pole Diaries * Gettin' Ready for Christmas * Born to Shop! * Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! * Santa Needs a Vacation * Hip-Hop Reindeer * Away from the Mistletoe * Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh!

Songlist: North Pole Diaries, Getting' Ready for Christmas, Born to Shop!, Santa Wants a Brand New Bag!, Santa Needs a Vacation, Hip-Hop Reindeer, Away from the Mistletoe, Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh

As Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) approaches, all of the villagers celebrate the wonderful traditions of Las Posadas---from the nightly candlelit processions to the breaking of the piñata. But young Alicia is troubled, as she has no gift to present in the plaza on Christmas Eve. She learns that giving from her heart is magical, as her lowly gift blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant. This 20-minute mini-musical will captivate your performers and audiences alike. Options given for sacred performances. Features several Spanish words and short phrases. Titles: Fiesta! * Is There Any Room? * The Piñata Song * What Can I Give? * March of the Children. Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible pages.

Songlist: Fiesta!, Is There Any Room?, The Piñata Song, What Can I Give?, March of the Children

Oh, no! The popular Snowfest festival is just around the corner, and the feature soloist had to cancel! Members of the Snowfest Choir are sent out to hunt for new talent. Join the fun and the singing as Stormy (the snowman) and his Forest Chorus friends decide to audition for the Maestro. Can you guess who ends up with the big solo? Approximately 25 minutes. Recommended for grades two through seven. Titles: Celebrate Snow! * There's Always Room for One More * If They Only Knew * Boogie Down to Harmony Lane * One World * Finale.

Songlist: Celebrate Snow! (All), There's Always Room for One More (Maestro and Snowfest Choir), Scene Change (Maestro), If They Only Knew (Stormy and Forest Chorus), Boogie Down to Harmony Lane (Stormy and Forest Chorus), Boogie Tag, Celebrate Snow! Reprise (All), One World (In Harmony) (All), Finale (All), Staging Notes, Reproducible Program Cover

Everything's wild at the North Pole this time of year! Join the fun as Santa, the elves, the reindeer, and all of your students go crazy for Christmas! Program these nine songs individually, as a concert set, or as a simply staged 30-minute holiday program (using the optional script featuring 40 narrators). Includes complete choreography (also available for free online)! Recommended for grades 1--5. Book is 100% reproducible. Titles: Crazy Christmas! * Ready, Set, Christmas! * Santa's Job Is a Snap! * The Christmas Rush! * The Reindeer Rock * Dealing with the Reindeer * Santa, Bring Me Snow * Seven Feet of Snow * Holiday Lights.

Songlist: Crazy Christmas!, Ready, Set, Christmas!, Santa's Job Is a Snap!, The Christmas Rush!, The Reindeer Rock, Dealing with the Reindeer, Santa, Bring Me Snow, Seven Feet of Snow, Holiday Lights

This hilarious variety show is chock-full of one-liners, wintertime puns, and even a few knock-knock jokes! Plenty of parts allow you to show off oodles of young actors, or combine roles for just a select group of comedic kids. Silly skits include a pair of wisecracking reindeer, a snowflake ballet class, "Freeze-Whiz" (everyone's favorite game show), and a directionally challenged family of geese. It's a breeze to put together---just stage the scenes around your regular choral formation. Featuring two-part music, appropriate for grades 4 and up. 30 minutes of bad jokes and belly laughs! Book is 100% reproducible.

Songlist: Bring On the Snow!, Ready, Set, Snow, Over the River, Game Show Music (Instrumental), Hot Chocolate!, Angels in the Snow, Blizzard on the Way!, Bring On the Snow! Finale, Bring On the Snow! Bows

When the kids learn they could snag a spot in Toyland Department Store's amazing annual parade, they march into action: taking a quick journey iOver the River,” experiencing a fabulous iToyland” welcome, and winning a contest during Victor Herbert's iMarch of the Toys,” all followed by a quick iDeck the Hall” costume change (they step into large gift-wrapped boxes). Before you know it, it's time for the much-anticipated finale! Production notes suggest how to easily extend your closing parade to include the entire school and/or audience. Recognizable holiday songs, a simple script, and creative staging instructions make this festive 20-minute mini-musical a snap. Recommended for grades K--4.