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Come
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'A good and varied
collection, with simple and more complex music for class and choir items and
some lovely solo possibilities.' Rosemary
Smyth - Music Teacher, County Down
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Title |
Writer |
Description |
Age
Guide |
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Come
On Christmas* |
|
Ruth Kenward |
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Lively action
song - optional harmonies. |
7 - 12 |
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Bethlehem
Is Calling |
|
Ruth Kenward |
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The pull towards
Bethlehem on the first Christmas. Strong chorus with a
contrasting, gentle verse. Optional harmonies are simple but very effective. |
7 - 13 |
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I'm
Waiting** |
|
Veronica Clark |
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Gentle, poignant
ballad, sung by a shepherd. |
5 - 9 |
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We
Kings Have Journeyed Far |
|
Nick Perrin |
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The three magi
with an Eastern feel! |
5 - 13 |
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Melchior's
Camel |
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John Gleadall |
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The camel
complains about his master, but discovers the point of their journey.
Funky and fun! Opt. counterpoint. |
8 - 13 |
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Let's Go! |
|
Nick Perrin |
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Moves towards
Bethlehem with lots of energy. |
5 - 11 |
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If You Don't Know
The Way |
|
John Gleadall |
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About finding The
Way at Christmas time. Sensitive verses contrast with a strong 'hook' in
the chorus. Optional counterpoint. |
8 - 13 |
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My
King |
|
Ruth Kenward |
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Moving solo for a
shepherd, come to worship the infant king. Opt.
recorder/tuned perc. part. |
7 - 13 |
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Rat, Tat, Rat-A-Ta-Tat |
|
Nick Perrin |
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Catchy song about
Mary & Joseph trying to find room at the inn. Solo parts and
chorus. |
5 - 11 |
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Can't
You Hear Me Knocking |
|
Nick
Perrin |
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A
child asks for help at Christmas time. Gentle and moving.
For soloist, or solo and chorus. |
7
- 11 |
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Baby
Jesus (Sleep Tight) |
|
Nick Perrin |
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Sweet, simple
lullaby. |
5 - 8 |
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Tell
Me A Story |
|
Ruth Kenward |
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A contemporary
ballad with a spine tingling ending. Contrasts commercial
Christmas with the poverty of the stable. Opt. harmonies. |
7 - 13 |
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Come
And Build A Snowman*** |
|
Judy Lown |
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A simple but
lively song for infants. Optional recorder / tuned percussion
part. |
5 - 9 |
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It Snowed In The Night |
|
Gerry Page/Ruth
Kenward |
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Captures the
excitement of waking up to the first snow. Optional
harmonies. |
5 - 11 |
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Miracle
Child* |
|
John & Ruth
Kenward |
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This sensitive
ballad reflects on the power of a story which has lasted for 2000 years. |
7 - 13 |
* From the musical 'Miracle
Child' ** From the musical 'Raggedy
King' *** From the musical 'The
Snow Child'
'The wonderful instrumental backing tracks
really motivate the children to sing. These songs will greatly enhance
assemblies, concerts and Christmas productions' Patrick Fleming -
Headteacher, East Sussex
'It's
so difficult to find inspiring music for children; this is absolutely
beautiful!' Claire Ennion, music coordinator, Bexleyheath, Kent
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Come On Christmas
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