We discussed props, set, and costuming for each choir, and we now have a solid plan for pretty much everything. The stories for each choir are:
Minis--A Teddy Bear Christmas. This was my very first concert when I joined the Littles! It's about a family of bears who learn the true meaning of Christmas and discover that the best gift of all is being able to spend time together. We've done it twice before, both many years ago. I was the grandmother bear the first time, and the father bear the second.
Littles--Holiday Zoobilee. Another one we've done before, though I think all the Littles from way back then have now left the choirs completely, so it'll seem new. This one is about a zookeeper who's lost his Christmas spirit, and the animals that help him find it again.
Childrens--North Pole Exposure. Some of our Youth singers should remember doing this one when they were in Children's Choir! You know who you are. This is the story of a group of kids who take a trip to the North Pole to discover its secrets.
Youth--Cinderella and the Snow Queen. No-one will remember doing this show, because it's all new, written specifically for us by a very talented, wise, kind, and especially modest young blogger/singer/helper (I'm talking about me). In this story, the Snow Queen throws a Christmas ball for her son, who hates Christmas, and Cinderella attends with the help of Santa and his elves, and teaches both the prince and the queen a lesson about what Christmas is really about.
The Minis, Littles, and Children will also be performing songs in between the stories together.
Are you excited for the term yet? Because you should be. I might start counting down the Thursdays until the first rehearsal with some old Snow Queen videos (which, by the way, will give you an idea of what the Snow Queen's costume will be for our next concert)!!
KM