Catch the Christmas Spirit
  A children's Christmas musical, for kids in pre-school through 6th grade, that includes 8 original contemporary Christmas songs and 1 Christmas carol.

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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 for a script excerpt. People need Christmas all year through, and it comes from me and you!
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 sample music 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!).
When you're in the spirit, you will want to be . . . WRITING! 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 sample music 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 ($36 plus shipping, performance time: 35 minutes) or a short 20-minute version ($26 plus shipping, similar script but fewer/shorter songs - performance time: 20 minutes).

To preview this Christmas musical play,
a script and sample music CD (a recording of Cathy singing the full version of each song) are available for $7 plus shipping. If you'd like to use the 8-10 minute script and insert your own children's songs, purchase of performance rights for the script is $15 (script can be sent via e-mail to save shipping charges).  If you already have a script written and would like to use some of the Christmas songs from this musical, sheet music is available for $3.00 per song plus shipping.  Sheet music includes piano score, guitar chords and motions.  No CD is included when you purchase sheet music for individual songs.
 
Look at the shepherds . . .
A rehearsal CD (keyboard only - 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!

All orders must be prepaid.  You may either mail the printable
order form found on the web site with a check or e-mail your order and pay with a credit card via PayPal (if you don't have a PayPal account, e-mail Cathy your phone number and she'll call and take your order and credit card information over the phone). Orders are shipped via priority mail. Overnight shipping rates available upon request . . . e-mail for current rates.  International orders must be placed via e-mail with a credit card payment.  Please note that all sales are final - no refunds or exchanges.

Click here to order or hear 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.”
Jane T., music teacher, St. Jerome’s Catholic School

"'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."

Jill Q., St. John Lutheran Church
 

"Thanks for the musical.  I can't stop humming those songs . . . they are so sweet!"

Linda C., Grace Evangelical Church
 

"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."

Desiree S., First United Methodist Church
 

"I just wanted you to know your Christmas musical was a hit.  I had 13 children performing and they were great!"

Angela C., Central Park Baptist
 

"Thank you for the musical.  The tunes are so catchy that even the younger ones seem to be learning the words fine and they're having lots of fun 'inventing' actions."

Judith F., Gordon House

"Wow! Your Christmas musical was fabulous!  The children loved it - as a result they sang their hearts out!  The adults loved it!  Thank you."

Rev. Amie O., Lakeview Lutheran Church

"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."

Bridget A., The Log Church


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