Alfred Music for Christmas

This creative story line is inspired by scriptural passages focusing on Jesus as the Light of Salvation. It celebrates the passing of God's Light from Mary to Joseph to the animals in the manger, from the shepherds in the countryside to the wise men in the east. This inspiring program concludes with the cast "passing the light of God's salvation" to the audience or congregation in a beautiful candlelighting ceremony, with all people becoming Carriers of the Light!

Recommended for grades K-8, it is approximately 20 minutes long and is flexibly designed for children's choirs, Sunday schools or Christian schools.

Alfred's Vocal Duet Collections are an invaluable resource for any singer looking for a wide selection of seasonal arrangements for 2 equals voices. Each of these editions offers outstanding repertoire for recitals, concerts, contests and worship. A companion CD is included.

This handy songbook includes arrangements for 9 classic Christmas carols, including "Ave Maria," "O Holy Night," and more. Also includes accompaniment CD.

A delightful Christmas program presented in five suites for unison or 2-part voices. Traditional carols, spirituals and hymns are featured in charming arrangements that sparkle with new lyrics and rhyming narration. A companion CD is included. In the Journey to Bethleham - Directors Score - includes a CD with reproducible pages - this is Traditional, songs an dcustoms, withnew lyrics and narration - for unison or two part voices. The purchase of this book carries with it the right to reprint pages 2 and 30 to 40 only. Table of Contents - Reproducible program and foreward; Director's Score 1. Hanging the Green - Narration #1 Evergreen Carol2. Lighting the Candles - Narration #2 Candlelight Carol3. Gathering at the Manger - Narration #3 Manger Carol4. Lighting The Tree - Narration #4 Star Carol5. Presenting the Gifts - Narration #5 Love Carol Reproducible Singer's PagesSame as listed above Also Included is the Accompaniment/Performance CD

A joyous musical celebration that weaves scripture, ancient legend and carols into a richly colored Christmas tapestry. Scriptural narrative tells the Christmas story from the advent prophecies through the wise men's visit. Christmas legends trace modern customs to their Christian origins. Twelve charming carols from around the world illustrate both story and legend. Flexibility formatted for large or small groups. Approximately 30 minutes. Grades K-6.

Twelve Days of Christmas is perfect for children's choirs, Christian schools or Sunday schools, and great as a multi-generation program for performers of all ages. Easy to prepare, it features nine unison songs based upon traditional carols and hymns. The Storyteller can "read" the story, and the thirteen additional speaking parts are simple, short rhymes that are easily memorized. This pack includes one copy of the Singer's Edition (vocal lines and script) plus a Listening CD recording (full performance only-with voices).