Lillenas Music Publishing
9780834190979, SATB with solos and smaller ensemble, $8.99
Available from J. W. Pepper, 9509222
Date released: 1994
A full-length Broadway-style dramatic musical for choir and orchestra set in 1941. A captivating story which centers on a family’s journey through the pain of separation during the Christmas season and in the weeks leading up to Pearl Harbor and the outbreak of World War II. The theme…hope. A comparison is drawn between the darkness of pre-World War II and that of Jesus’ birth. A highly original work; musically unique, coming from two extremely creative writers (Deborah Craig-Claar and Mark Hayes), each with a background in musical theater. The choral numbers are integrated into the story line as part of radio broadcasts that show the fear of what is happening in the world at that time and yet the hope that all will be well. The music features the sounds of the big band era, and it really swings!
Song List
- Broadcast Medley:
Hope Is Just Around the Corner; Jingle Bells; Toyland; Deck the Halls - We Gather Together
- Hope Is Just Around the Corner
- Without You
- I’m Wishing You a Merry, Merry Christmas
- Big Band Carol Medley:
I Saw Three Ships; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen;
Joy to the World; O Holy Night; Foom, Foom, Foom - I’ll Be Home for Christmas
- Every Time I Turn Around
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Finale:
Hope Is Just Around the Corner; O Little Town of Bethlehem;
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Joy to the World
The list. cass. is available only through Mark Hayes Productions. All other product may be ordered from the distributor, J. W. Pepper.
List. Cass. TA-9168C $ 12.99