Are budget cuts adding a hitch to your Holiday? Monday, October 19, 2009
If you need to stretch your music budget this fall, but still want to get your elementary students up on the stage, Stanton's Sheet Music recommends one of following titles. Each one includes the teacher edition/score, reproducible student parts and a performance/accompaniment CD—all for $50 or less!
Granny McBee's Christmas Eve
Running about 15 minutes and appropriate for all elementary grades, Granny McBee's bedtime story lures all the children off into dreamland.
Humbug
Based on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,†this 30 minute musical sets the action in the present-day classroom of grumpy teacher Ms. Ebenezer. K-3
Is Santa Smarter?
This Christmas musical/revue features your school’s fifth graders on a game show with Santa as the celebrity contestant, but can include all grades.
It's Christmas Everywhere
This multicultural delight is explores both familiar and lesser-known carols and traditions from Germany, Japan, Australia, Africa, Mexico, Canada, and Spain.
Mrs Claus and the Great Elf Rebellion
When the elves begin feeling overwhelmed and rebellious, Mrs. Claus must help them realize how special and important they are to children all over the world.
Pictures of December
These songs written in a variety of styles touch on all aspects of December: snow, Christmas trees, a Hanukkah dance, the tenants of Kwanzaa, caroling, bells, and more.
For other great ideas for your winter concert or program, contact Stanton's general music specialists!