| Catch the Christmas Spirit finds our characters taking time out in the middle of the "busy-ness" of Christmas to read the Christmas story. As they read, the story comes to life around them. You will "clap" for joy, sing the "blues" with the shepherds, and "make room", once again, for the celebration of Jesus' birth. Click here to read a script excerpt. |
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Purchase of this Christmas musical play grants you permission to make as many copies of the sheet music and script as needed for your performance plus permission to make and distribute copies of the vocal CD (a recording of Cathy singing the full version of each song) and lyric sheet to your children (a great way for them to learn the music quickly!). |
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Catch the Christmas Spirit includes: 1) 8 Christmas songs for children and a contemporary arrangement of 1 Christmas carol with claps/slaps/fa-la-la's, sign language & motions, and at least one song for your preschoolers to sing, 2) piano score with guitar chords, 3) a vocal CD (a recording of Cathy singing the full version of each song), 4) script with 2 spoken parts and 15+ non-spoken parts (and the option to expand the parts to include more children or combine the parts for fewer children), prop list, and staging. |
You have your choice of a full-length 35-minute version ($40 plus shipping, performance time: 35 minutes) or a short 20-minute version ($30 plus shipping, similar script but fewer/shorter songs - performance time: 20 minutes). A keyboard CD (no vocals) is also available for $20 plus shipping, for those times when your piano player isn't available or when you need to free up your hands to teach actions or sign language. This CD may also be used for your performance - it's like hiring a piano player who plays the music the same way every time! To preview this children's Christmas musical program, the full script and the vocal CD (a recording of Cathy singing the full version of each song) are available for $7 plus shipping. The preview package does not include permission to perform the script or any of the songs in the musical. |
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If you would like to use the 9-11 minute script and insert your own children's Christmas songs, the purchase price of the performance rights for the script is $17. This script includes 2 spoken parts and 15+ non-spoken parts (and the option to expand the parts to include more children or combine the parts for fewer children), prop list, and staging. The script can be sent via e-mail to save shipping charges.
If you already have a script and you prefer to purchase individual songs from Cathy's children's Christmas musicals, you have the following options:
1. Purchase sheet music. Sheet music ($3.50 per song) includes piano score, guitar chords and motions. Sheet music can be e-mailed (PDF format) OR printed and mailed.
2. Purchase an MP3 to go along with your sheet music. MP3s ($2.00 per song) include two tracks for each song: a vocal track of Cathy singing the song and a keyboard-only track with no vocals. MP3's are e-mailed.
3. Purchase a Custom CD to go along with your sheet music. There is a $10 labor charge for each custom CD plus the cost of each song that you purchase. Custom CDs include both a vocal track of Cathy singing the song and a keyboard-only track with no vocals. (Example: Custom CD with 2 songs = $10 labor charge + $2.00 for Song #1 + $2.00 for Song #2. CUSTOM CD with 2 SONGS TOTAL = $14.) Custom CDs are shipped via priority mail.
All orders must be prepaid. There are 3 ways to order:
1) Mail Cathy's printable order form with a check to: Cathy's Music LLC, 1923 Noble Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112. $20 fee for returned checks.
2) Use your PayPal account. E-mail your order & mailing address to Cathy (cathy@cathysmusic.com) and she will send you a PayPal invoice. As soon as your PayPal invoice is paid, she will put your order in the mail.
3) Pay with a credit card over the phone. E-mail Cathy your phone number (cathy@cathysmusic.com) and she will call to take your order and credit card information over the phone.
All orders are shipped via priority mail. Overnight shipping rates are available for U.S. orders upon request.
All international orders must be placed via e-mail and paid through PayPal.
Please note that all sales are final - no refunds or exchanges.
Click here to order or listen to short samples of the songs in Catch the Christmas Spirit.
"I like that it's for Jesus and it's fun." Josie, 4th Grade
“The children really enjoy singing this Christmas music. The songs are upbeat and fun and, at the same time, deeply spiritual. The children’s faith comes alive. You can see it on their faces during the practices and performances. But the best part is that they will carry this music and its powerful message with them for the rest of their lives.”
"'Catch the Christmas Spirit' was a joy to work on with our Sunday School kids. Thank you for creating an awesome show that was special and entertaining and meaningful."
"Your musical was a HUGE success. I think everyone 'caught the Christmas spirit' and we had a blast performing it. There wasn't a dry eye when the children sang their special gift of 'This is Our Prayer for You'. It was truly special and I thank you."
"We got rave reviews on 'Catch the Christmas Spirit'! Everyone loved the catchy songs and seeing the kids have so much fun while sharing the Christmas story. As a first-time director, your program made it a simple and assured success! Thank you so much for your creativity."
"Thank you for supplying us with the perfect Christmas musical. Not only have my youth enjoyed learning the music, but more importantly . . . . they have come to learn the true meaning of Christmas."
"I just wanted you to know your Christmas musical was a hit. I had 13 children performing and they were great!"
"I have been involved in working with children and Christmas programs for many years and 'Catch the Christmas Spirit' was the best. It was moving to watch the children's faces as we did the sign language. Many parents have contacted me and said that they had tears in their eyes as they watched and listened to the children. And the best part, the children learned about the true meaning of Christmas."
"Thanks for including traditional Christmas carols with your new original music. The children enjoyed the movements, especially the sign language. The important message wasn't lost in extravagant costuming or elaborate sets. Because of the small number of children participating, this was crucial for our church."