Shine, Jesus, Shine
A Christmas Musical for Children Written by Karen Dean & Don Marsh.
Arranged by Don Marsh
From the creators of Word Music's all-time best-selling children's Christmas work, Arch the Angel, comes Shine, Jesus Shine, a celestial celebration for kids. This is a delightful story featuring children as the heavenly stars during the time of Christ's birth. Meet Stella the Star Polisher. Celeste, Supernova, and a shining host of others as they prepare for the Star Search -- each hoping to be chosen as the brightest star of all to celebrate Jesus' birth. With eight new songs -- including one adult solo [to be sung by a teenager in our production] and optional child solos on selected song verses -- the title list offers a perfect balance of tempi and moods. Audiences will appreciate the pure sounds of children's voices singing the classic carol medley, as well as contemporary ballads, upbeat new songs and Graham Kendricks praise song "Shine, Jesus Shine."
Accessible drama, easy speaking parts and simple costuming make Shine, Jesus Shine the perfect choice for children's choirs of every size. The script calls for one female adult singing role [to be played by a teenager] and six easily attained children's acting roles, shared by boys and girls. Easy to stage in any setting, the musical also includes production roles by Karen Dean. Titles are: Christmas Is the Time to Shine; The Morning Stars Are Singing with For unto Us a Child is Born / Angels We Have Heard on High / Hallelujah Chorus; Star Polisher I love the Way You Shine; A Big Night; He Calls the Stars by Name; Just Enough Light; Star Carol Medley with Silent Night! Holy Night / O Holy Night / O Little Town of Bethlehem / We Three Kings / Fairest Lord Jesus; Shine, Jesus Shine.
