Musicals for children
Please scroll down to view the selection of musicals composed by Alison. You can listen to the songs via the links provided, where there is further information, including a synopsis, the cast, scenery and a sample of the script and piano score. The musicals can be ordered direct from the publishers via the links provided.
*** New Release *** The Glorious Games
On your marks. Get set. Go!
Join the Spirit of the Games for a fascinating journey through the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, their re-birth in 1896, to the hopes and dreams of today's aspiring young athletes. With a wide range of different options for staging your production, The Glorious Games is sure to win a gold medal.
The free CD included with the book presents the songs and their backing tracks for use in your performance and photocopiable song texts.
Harvest !
Harvest is a collection of songs suitable for all Primary ages. The songs remind us to give thanks, to celebrate the variety of food that we eat and also share what we have with others. Relevant readings are suggested to introduce the songs and some of the material can be linked to produce a Harvest mini-musical!
With catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, this selection of songs is a vital resource for Harvest festivals in both church and school. A free CD is included, which contains the performance of each song together with backing tracks.
What's in a Word? Harvest
What's in a Word? HARVEST! is suitable to be performed by children of the Primary age group. The four attractive songs, together with a narration, form a delightful Harvest Festival presentation. The lyrics remind us to be thankful for the food we eat and of our responsibility to share with others. The songs are written in a variety of styles that will appeal to all young singers.
The free CD includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts.
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A Really Noisy Nativity
A Really Noisy Nativity is a fun, lively and interactive Christmas musical for EYFS and KS1 children. It is written to encourage children to sing, join in with sound effects and generally to be loud!
The story can be performed in two different ways with more or less adult participation, depending on the age and confidence of the children and number of performers.
The songs have been written with Alison’s usual flair and sense of fun and the backing tracks are available on the accompanying free CD, with and without vocals.
So, go on, make some noise for Christmas!
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Christmas Celebration
This is a complete Carol Service aimed at Primary Schools and Junior Churches.
Everything you need is included!
Welcome,
Prayers
Three well-known Christmas Carols
Five newly composed Christmas songs that mirror the Nativity story interspersed by -
Five paraphrased Bible readings,
A play - 'The Wise Man who missed Christmas' ,
Blessing.
The book contains all the music and words needed to present the service and includes a free learning CD of the songs, with and without vocals.
The Best Gift
The toys in the toyshop are excited about Christmas. Children visit the shop and each child has their own favourite toy. When the shop has shut for the evening the toys discuss which of them would be the best gift a child could receive. Their argument is resolved when they hear the story about the gift of love given to the world on the very first Christmas Day.
Featuring electronic games, monsters, colourful paint boxes, sports toys and books, The Best Gift has something to appeal to every child. Lively songs are combined with an imaginative script to give a musical that will be entertaining for both performers and audience alike!
The free CD includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts.
Nearly No Nativity
It’s the final dress rehearsal of the school Nativity play and every character wants to be featured on the cover of the programme. There’s so much talking and arguing that their teacher threatens to cancel the performance. Just in time they realise who the real star of the show is – Jesus lying in the manger.
Alison Carver’s new Christmas musical is an ideal length for this age group and has easy speaking parts. The songs are imaginative, fresh and appealing. The free CD includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts.
Too Busy for Christmas
Too Busy for Christmas is suitable for the Primary age group. Its colourful and memorable songs and script present the true meaning of Christmas in a lively and imaginative way. There are opportunities for dance and some simple part-singing. At the back of the book there are photocopiable song texts. The FREE CD includes a demo of all the songs, plus complete backing tracks.
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A Dancing Christmas Party
It's almost Christmas Eve and in Santa's workshop the elves are busy finishing and wrapping presents. One elf names Elfis, is rather unreliable. He is keen to help but doesn't always listen carefully. He forgets to shut the door of the workshop and in comes a gang of noisy polar bears. However, the polar bears learn the reason for giving presents at Christmas time and Santa, Elfis and the elves make some new friends and plan a special party.
This witty and fun-filled musical is ideal for KS1 and lower KS2 children. The lively songs are represented in a variety of styles including rap, rock 'n' roll and boogie woogie. The free CD includes a demo of all the songs, plus backing tracks.
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Easter !
Easter! retells the story of Holy Week through song and narration. Suitable for KS2 and lower KS3, the music is presented using a range of appealing, popular styles.
This 'mini- musical tells of Jesus' preaching, teaching and miracles, his joyful entry into Jerusalem and the events that led to his arrest and crucifixion. Mary's wonder at seeing the risen Jesus is remembered with the anthem-like 'He is alive'. Several of the songs could also be used as single items as part of Easter services or assemblies.
The narrations are included in the book and a free CD includes a demo of all the songs plus complete backing tracks.
30 Catchy New Assembly Songs
It’s good news when one or two great new assembly songs come along, but when there are thirty together the time has come to rejoice!
Alison Carver, Barry Hart and Val Hawthorne are all well-loved and trusted educational writers who know just what children love to sing about.The book has an excellent subject index and the CD includes every song.
More information to follow
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The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch is a lively musical with an environmental theme, ideal for Key Stage 2 boys and girls, but also suitable for younger children.
Featuring really wild weeds, such as the hip 'n' cool toadflax, the rather creepy bindweed and the highland-dancing thistle, it encourages children to consider green issues in an imaginative way.
The songs are imaginative, fresh and appealing, with plenty of opportunity for dance. Detailed production notes and photocopiable song texts are included.
The free CD includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts.