Christmas Musicals for Church
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2 47954 Stan Pethel has written, arranged, orchestrated and produced music for church choirs for over 40 years. He has long since earned a loyal following among directors and singers due to his genuine, accessible music and lyrics, solid, singable vocal scoring and playable piano accompaniments. Stan also has that rare gift of making small choirs sound big, and big choirs sound better. In addition to his decades as a college music professor, conductor, and instrumentalist, his writing style is also a result of him being a part-time church music director himself for many years (and something he continues to do to this day as of this writing). Above all, Stan's writing reflects Stan himself: It's not about him; it's about music for the worship of the Lord and for whom he's writing: the local choir and its congregation. There's a Song in the Air is a musical that epitomizes the signature Stan Pethel style that has made him a staple in choral libraries around the world. It's fresh, yet familiar. It's easy, yet never dull. This musical will give your choir and congregation a simple slice of Christmas while doing so with refreshing new songs, beloved carols, and theologically sound lyrics and narration. This work is also useful for senior adult choirs, ensembles, and especially medium-to-small sized choirs looking for a musical that can be a special addition for Christmas without overtaxing the director and choir member's already busy Christmas season schedules. Blessings to you as you celebrate the profound message of Christmas…simply and wonderfully…with There's a Song in the Air. -The Publisher 1. Only one narrator is required, but different narrators in each section can be used effectively. 2. The congregation can sing with the choir on any of the familiar carols. 3. Free downloadable optional drama is available at www.jubilatemusic.com/downloads. Enter 47954 in the search window. 4. The full orchestration heard on the Listening CD for this musical is available by calling 866-742-7212. Instrumentation: Score and parts for Flute 1, 2; Oboe; Clarinet 1, 2; Bassoon; Horn in F 1, 2; Trumpet 1,2; Trombone 1, 2; Tuba; Violin 1, 2; Viola; Cello; Bass; Harp; Timpani; Bells; Percussion. FOREWORD PERFORMANCE NOTES