Glory be
£25 Includes permission to make 10 copies
The Nativity story – 9 and a half lessons and carols!
Humorous narrative. Range of songs including rap, jazz, lyrical, humorous and anthem style. Songs appropriate for different year groups – practice can be spread over group music lessons as well as whole school items. Solos, dance, drama, tuned percussion and audience participation.
1: What’s it all about?
What is it all about? Looking thro’ the cracks, peeking in the windows. Can we find the facts in amongst the tinsel?
2: Sad Song
Days were dark, nights were long, and people sang a sad, sad song
3: New Thing
Rap song – it’s a new thing, new thing, brand new thing.
4: A Light Will Shine
Video featured on Church Songs page – a song of prophecy, an anthem.
5: Dawning of the Day
Solo and chorus – heaven’s dawn is breaking, opening our eyes; centuries of waiting – a new day will arise.
6: Down, Down, Down to Bethlehem
Fun song split in two groups with lots of action!
7: Rock the Child Gently
Video featured on Church music page. A lullaby.
8: Glory Be
Shepherds, sheep and angels get on down with opportunities for audience participation.
9: It’s Christmas Day
A song for Christmas Day! Welcome to the morning!
9 and a half: New King
It’s a new King, new King, brand new King. More rap to end in style.
