SKU: FG.55011-455-5

ISBN 9790550114555.

This cycle of carols, to the poetry of Christina Rossetti, was assembled piecemeal over a number of years, gradually acquiring a larger dramatic and harmonic arch shape as new settings were added. I was particularly attracted to Rossetti's conflation of the dark, fallow winter landscape with that of the soul waiting for salvation. The cycle traces the long nights of watchfulness before Christmas, with the great event constantly deferred, only glimpsed periodically in different visions before the music turns inward again to contemplation. The opening carol embodies this spirit, with passages of diffuse, roving harmony interspersed with meditative, lyrical pedals, calling out the night watch and dreaming of a far-off summer of the spirit. Earth Grown Old is a kind of double carol, setting two complete poems, their lines at first presented separately as a still, expectant chorale and a jubilant dance, then progressively interwoven toward a fervent climax before once again receding into quiet. In the bleak mid-winter, which sets a highly compressed version of Rossetti's original poem, presents an enfeebled landscape frozen in time, in dire need of deliverance. A gentle melody weaves its way through static drones, broken by an angels' chorus announcing the joy to come. Love Came Down at Christmas ends the waiting, with its gently falling, overlapping lines building to a final revelation, the mystery of Christmas at last made real.

SKU: WD.080689595172

UPC: 080689595172.

FIRE DRILL, created by Ali Carlson, is the newest release from Simply WordKidz— the best-selling easy learn-easy sing children’s series from Word Music & Church Resources. Simply WordKidz means no hassle, easy to learn, easy to sing, and easy for you to produce!

In the middle of Bible class at Sandstone Christian School, things are suddenly interrupted by a fire alarm. Is it just another drill? Is it a real fire? Once everyone is outside, waiting for the “all clear” signal telling them it’s ok to go back to class, the teacher, Mr. Southwell, takes advantage of the time to teach his kids some important lessons from the Bible. Your kids will love the story and songs that make up this warm, funny, message-driven musical with a performance time of just a little more than 20 minutes in length. Use the high-impact DVD Accompaniment Track to enhance your production of FIRE DRILL. This newest Simply WordKidz/Ali Carlson creation is sure to become a favorite with your kids and your congregation!

Casting/Roles:

• Mr. Southwell (19 lines)
• Marley (7 lines)
• Carol (10 lines)
• Mason (11 lines)
• Bennett (9 lines)
• Julia (7 lines)

• Cinch Bag
• Listening CD
• Sunglasses
• Sqeezeable Fire Hydrant Toy
• Fire Drill Rubber Bracelet

SKU: CA.966600

ISBN 9790007167714. Language: English.

This is a short, skilful song setting, a typical English Christmas carol with an Advent text: the cold winter as symbol of the frozen world, waiting for Christ. The setting, through-composed in verses, in five-four time, captivates through its sparse use of diatonic formations of dissonances, cantabile imitations and wide-arching melodic lines. This little gem encourages a beautiful, expressive legato interpretation and makes an excellent counterpart to Deilig (Carus 9.664) in an Advent concert program.

SKU: HL.2050751

UPC: 797242173394. 6.75x10.5x0.308 inches.

WATCHNIGHT is, in many ways, a traditional Christmas Eve service, with all of the moments that have defined similar services over the years; quiet music, children reading the Christmas Story, candlelight and communion. But this musical worship time is a quiet celebration of waiting, a rekindling of the child's soul in all of us, a reminder that the mystery and magic of God's plan for Christmas Day is still alive...if we will see it again through the eyes of a child. Walk through WATCHNIGHT with an open heart, let your childlike soul be “led home” through the singing of carols, and the hearing of the Christmas Story, enacted by children. Share the Lord's Supper and the lighting of candles to welcome the Child. Know that the Child of Bethlehem wishes to have the child of your soul holding His hand. Tiny Babe of Bethlehem Won't you take my hand again; Wake the child that has my name, So I will never be the same.

SKU: WD.080689691027

UPC: 080689691027.

Christmas is coming! Doesn't it seem as if we spend an entire year waiting for the anticipated season to arrive? Instead of packing the hope away with the decorations after Christmas, rejoice that Christmas has come, bringing us the most wondrous Christmas gift imaginable: the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! Christmas Is Coming combines the powerful expression of worship with the high-energy exuberance of the season in a 46 minute celebration that is sure to thrill your congregation and community! Gary Rhodes has dynamically arranged new Christmas favorites from Steven Curtis Chapman, Jason Gray, and Chris Tomlin as well as a highly creative treatment of beloved carols and worship songs. Deborah Craig-Claar has artistically woven the musical together with a straight to the heart two person narration that seamlessly weds a contemporary perspective with scriptural truth. A beautifully-crafted DVD completes this inspiring work that not only features your choir and soloists, but brings the children front and center as well. This Christmas, let the Child of Bethlehem awaken the child inside of you -and celebrate Christmas Is Coming!