Angelgrams – Christmas Musical for Kids and Teens
Perfect for:
- Church choirs looking for fresh, fun ideas
- School groups seeking creative outreach events
- Community organizations wanting to bring people together
DESCRIPTION:
SHORT REELS
VIDEO PREVIEW
Product Details
A comprehensive choral book featuring:
Full script with dialogue
Singer's sheet music for all songs (lyrics included)
Songs written in kid-friendly ranges to prevent vocal strain
Suitable for children aged 6-19
Engaging themes & relatable language for both kids & adults
Easy-to-read notation & clear lyrics for young singers
Director benefits:
Options for unison singing & simple harmonies and parts to suit choirs of different skill levels
Shaded dialogue and songs marked as optional may be omitted to reduce performance time
Track number cues for CD split tracks and CD stereo tracks.
Digital Product Includes:
Downloadable PDF file. Can be printed, or viewed on any device capable of displaying PFD files: Computer, smartphone, tablet.
CHECK OUT THE FULL BOOK PREVIEW!
Product Details
A comprehensive choral book featuring:
Full script with dialogue
Singer's sheet music for all songs (lyrics included)
Songs written in kid-friendly ranges to prevent vocal strain
Suitable for children aged 6-19
Engaging themes & relatable language for both kids & adults
Easy-to-read notation & clear lyrics for young singers
Director benefits:
Options for unison singing & simple harmonies and parts to suit choirs of different skill levels
Shaded dialogue and songs marked as optional may be omitted to reduce performance time
Track number cues for CD split tracks and CD stereo tracks.
Digital Product Includes:
Downloadable PDF file. Can be printed, or viewed on any device capable of displaying PFD files: Computer, smartphone, tablet.
CHECK OUT THE FULL BOOK PREVIEW!
Listening CD for Angelgrams
A listening CD of the entire musical performance, with all songs and all dialogue clearly presented.
Digital Product Includes:
- Audio CD image file. Use this to create a physical Audio CD disc. (Large Download Option)
- Separate MP3 files for each track - play them using a media player on any device. (Small Download Option)
- Printable CD label image in JPG format, medium resolution
Listening CD Benefits for the Choir Director
- Save time and improve your rehearsals!
- A clear and consistent reference, so you can focus your limited time on teaching, and introducing musical concepts and styles, rather than explaining melodies and lyrics and dialogue.
- Choir members can practice at home, leading to more productive rehearsal time focused on refining performance rather than learning parts.
Benefits for the Choir Member
- Increased Confidence: Listening to the CD helps choir members become familiar with the music, boosting their confidence in their ability to perform.
- Better Retention of Material: Regularly listening to the songs aids memory retention, allowing members to recall melodies and lyrics more easily during practice and performances.
- Encourages Active Engagement: The CD promotes active listening and engagement with the music, which can enhance overall musicality and performance skills.
- Supports Diverse Learning Styles: Members who may struggle with reading music can benefit from auditory learning, making it easier for them to grasp their parts.
- Fosters a Sense of Community: Practicing together with a common resource can strengthen bonds among choir members, as they share the experience of learning the same material.
Accompaniment Stereo and Split Track CD for Angelgrams
This Stereo and Split Tracks CD has everything on one disc! Split Tracks for rehearsals, and music-only Stereo Tracks for performances.
Digital Product Includes:
- Audio CD image files in a ZIP archive. Use this to create a physical Audio CD disc. (Large Download Option)
- Separate MP3 files for each track, in a ZIP archive - play them using a media player on any device. (Small Download Option)
- Printable CD label image in JPG format, medium resolution
Split Tracks (tracks 1 thru 72) have choir performance vocals on the left channel, and a mono mix of the music on the right channel. For convenience during rehearsals, songs can be cued at multiple rehearsal marker points. The Split Tracks can be used in performances also - the vocal channel can be played through stage monitors as an aid to help guide your choir if necessary.
Stereo Tracks (tracks 73 thru 85) have stereo tracks of the music, with no vocals. This is the best option for performances, in most cases.
Sound Effects (tracks 86 thru 89) contain sound effects which may be used to enhance the production.
List of Tracks
Track numbers not listed are rehearsal points within songs, which can be easily queued or skipped, enabling quick access to rehearse specific parts of a song.
Split Tracks (tracks 1 thru 72) have choir performance vocals on the left channel, and a mono mix of the music on the right channel.
01 Extra Extra
09 Up to the Minute Press Releases
12 You Can Count on Us
14 Angel Grams
22 The Hope of Generations
29 My Heart Is Achin
32 Joseph, Do Not be Afraid
35 Park Your Donkey
43 Come Gather Up Angels
49 Journalism Is My Forte
54 Here Is the Baby
56 Bethlehem Ho Ho Hoe-Down
65 Angel Grams Finale
Stereo Tracks (tracks 73 thru 85) have stereo tracks of the music, with no vocals.
73 Extra Extra
74 Up to the Minute Press Releases
75 You Can Count on Us
76 Angel Grams
77 The Hope of Generations
78 My Heart Is Achin
79 Joseph, Do Not be Afraid
80 Park Your Donkey
81 Come Gather Up Angels
82 Journalism Is My Forte
83 Here Is the Baby
84 Bethlehem Ho Ho Hoe-Down
85 Angel Grams Finale
Sound Effects (tracks 86 thru 89) contain sound effects which may be used to enhance the production.
86 Angels Harp Effect
87 Texy Mexys Steps With Spurs
88 Gun Shot
89 Building Phlegm and a Big Spit
Performance DVD for Angelgrams
A full-length performance video of this musical:
- A great resource to aid learning the program
- Learn all song choreography
- See examples of scene blocking
- See example stage layout and set pieces
- See many props in use, as examples to follow or to help spur your own creativity!
Approximate Running Time: 44 Minutes
Digital Product Includes:
Perpetual streaming access to the video production, with a shareable link so all cast and crew members can view it. Note: There is no download option for this product.
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW IMAGES!
Note: Audio files for the CDs are in ZIP archive folders. PC users can use the built-in Windows functionality or third-party software like 7-Zip to unzip the archives. Mac users can simply double-click the zip file to extract its contents using the native Archive Utility. Step-by-step instructions are included in these ZIP folders to help you install and use the CD burning software needed to create physical CDs from the downloaded files. As an alternative, there are also individual MP3 files for each track.
Note: If you have previously purchased and performed under a small license, but your choir now requires a standard license, you may purchase an upgrade license.
Please call us! (916) 428-2056 (Land line, no texts)
Most downloads in your Digital Production Kit are ZIP archives containing PDF documents, MP3 audio files, or CD image files (BIN/CUE). Extract the ZIP file before using the contents.
- Windows: Right-click the ZIP file and choose Extract All, or use 7-Zip.
- Mac: Double-click the ZIP file to extract it using the built-in Archive Utility.
PDF files can be opened with any PDF viewer, and MP3 files can be played with any media player.
Gapless Playback (Split Tracks)
For seamless playback without gaps between tracks, we recommend players that support true gapless playback.
Windows
- Windows Media Player
- foobar2000
- MusicBee
Mac
- Apple Music
- VOX
Not recommended: VLC Media Player (Windows) and QuickTime Player (Mac), as they may insert brief gaps between tracks.
Download Formats
The Listening CD and Stereo/Split Tracks CD each include separate ZIP downloads.
Listening CD
- CD Image Files (BIN/CUE) – Create a physical audio CD (large download).
- Stereo MP3 – Individual MP3 tracks.
Stereo/Split Tracks CD
- CD Image Files (BIN/CUE) – Create a physical audio CD (large download).
- Stereo Tracks MP3 – Music only (no vocals), for performance.
- Split Tracks MP3 – Vocals on the left channel, accompaniment on the right.
Tip: If you have trouble downloading the larger BIN/CUE archive or do not need to create a physical CD, simply use the MP3 version instead.
Rehearsal Markers
Only the physical CD includes rehearsal marker points (on most split-track songs). The MP3 versions do not include rehearsal markers, but you can pause and manually change the playback position as needed.
Creating a Physical Audio CD (BIN/CUE Files)
Use the BIN/CUE files included with your download to create a standard audio CD.
Please note: We are unable to provide technical support for CD burning. If you have trouble, the AI help links below can guide you through the process step-by-step, or someone in your church or organization may be able to assist.
- Install a CD burning program.
- Extract the ZIP archive containing the BIN and CUE files.
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Open the burning program and choose the option to burn a CD image.
- Windows (ImgBurn): Select Write image file to disc.
- Mac (Burn): Select the Audio tab.
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Load the CD image.
- Windows: Select the .CUE file (ImgBurn will automatically use the matching BIN file).
- Mac: Add the BIN/CUE image to the project.
- Insert a blank CD-R.
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Start the burn.
- The default settings are suitable for most users.
- Click Write (Windows) or Burn (Mac).
- Wait for the burn to finish, then eject the CD. Your disc is now ready to use in any standard audio CD player.
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ANGELGRAMS
Performance time: Approx. 44 minutes
For Ages: 6-18
Speaking Parts: 16 (can be reduced to 13)
Soloists: Joseph, Gabby (Gabriel), Heartless Killjoy. Plus several other short solos or shout outs can be assigned to any choir member.
Costumes: Biblical characters, News Reporters (white shirts, quality jeans, dark shoes), Texy Mexy (Texas Cowboy/girl, optional pajamas with teddy bear), Elizabeth (old-lady dress with shawl).
Necessary Props: Notepads and pencils, newspapers (for reporters), Angelgrams (rectangular cardboard pieces covered with wrapping paper, ribbons and creative stamps), two invitations (on stationery or other paper), a scroll, pregnancy padding or costume for Mary, a carpenter's table, mallet, saw, other carpentry tools, a manger (in progress or finished), a guest registry, a quill (classy feather pen), a stool, a citation pad (notepad), pencils or pens, 2–3 fruitcakes or fake fruitcakes, shepherds' crooks, optional sheep props, a cane, a gray wig (for Elizabeth).
ANGELGRAMS
Set: The O Little Town of Bethlehem.
Example stage setup: This sample image shows one possible way to stage the musical. Use it as a visual reference and adapt it to fit your available space, cast size, and production needs.
ANGELGRAMS
Heartless Killjoy
Editor of the Evening Double Standard Newspaper
June Gloom
Gloomy Editor of the Daily Fluke Newspaper
Pretty Patti Pity Party
June's right-hand cute Reporterette in training
Gabby (Gabriel)
Heaven's vibrant Angelic messenger
Mishy (or Michael)
Gabby's first mate Angelic messenger
Joseph
Jesus' very emotional earthly Father
Mary
Jesus' sweet and demure earthly Mom
Innkeeper
Bethlehem's jolliest Innkeeper
Texy-Mexy
The Texan Copyright Sheriff, out to meet a song-stealin' quota
Reporter #1 (Rosie Glow)
Angel, starting out in disguise as a Reporter
Reporter #2 (Angel Baby)
Angel, starting out in disguise as a Reporter
Reporter #3 (Leah Lockstep)
The Evening Double Standard's hip interviewer
Reporter #4 (Falidia Chinwag)
The Daily Fluke's competitive interviewer
Elizabeth
The oldest Mom in history
Shepherds 1&2 (or more)
Excited to share the good news given to them by the Angels
ANGELGRAMS
SONG PREVIEWS
- Extra, Extra Opener
- Up To The Minute Press Releases
- You Can Count On Us
- Angelgrams
- The Hope of Generations / O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- My Heart Is Achin'
- Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid
- Park Your Donkey
- Come Gather Up Angels
- Journalism Is My Forte
- Here, Here is the Baby
- The Bethlehem Hoe-Down
- Extra, Extra Finale
ANGELGRAMS
For more info or to purchase physical products for this musical, Call Us! (916) 428-2056 (land line, no texts)
Director’s Book $16.50
Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) $6.75
Listening CD $16.00
Performance DVD $30.00
CD Promo Pack-Singer’s Book and CD $15.00
Combo Pack-Singer’s Book, DVD and CD $40.00
Accompaniment Stereo and Split Track CD $110.00
10 CD box (in envelopes) ($6.50 ea) $65.00
25 CD box (in envelopes) ($5.50 ea) $137.50
ANGELGRAMS
CREDITSLyrics and Music by Eric Rainwater
Script by Fred Judkins
Arranged by Phil Shackleton and Eric Rainwater
Cover Art by Ken Spengler