Check Out That Star – 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.
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Listening CD for Check Out That Star
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 Check Out That Star
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 66) 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.
Accompaniment Tracks (tracks 67 thru 78) have tracks of the music, with no vocals. This is the best option for performances, in most cases.
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 66) have choir performance vocals on the left channel, and a mono mix of the music on the right channel.
01 Overture/It's Christmas Time
08 Ev'rybody's Bonkers
17 Bibleland Dreamland Effect
18 Calypso Emmanuel
26 The Shepherds' Song
35 Check Out That Star
46 We Need a Savior
51 Where Was He Born?
53 It's Herod
55 Little Baby in a Manger
60 Bibleland Dreamland Effect
61 Catch a Glimpse/Joy to the World
Accompaniment Tracks (tracks 67 thru 78) have tracks of the music, with no vocals.
67 Overture/It's Christmas Time
68 Ev'rybody's Bonkers
69 Bibleland Dreamland Effect
70 Calypso Emmanuel
71 The Shepherds' Song
72 Check Out That Star
73 We Need a Savior
74 Where Was He Born?
75 It's Herod
76 Little Baby in a Manger
77 Bibleland Dreamland Effect
78 Catch a Glimpse/Joy to the World
Performance DVD for Check Out That Star
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: 56 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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Performance time: Approx. 56 minutes
For Ages: 6-18
Speaking Parts: 15
Soloists: King Herod, The Three Wise Men. Plus several other solos or shout outs can be assigned to any choir member.
Costumes: Biblical characters, King Herod
O'Hare: Cruella DeVil type
Beverly, Maggie, Jason: Modern kids
Norma Gene / Jordan / Angels: angel outfits
Herder #1 / #2 / Chorus: shepherd-type Bible clothes
Three Kings: king regalia
Scribes: Aladdin-style
Cool Cat: sunglasses, cool hat, leather clothes
Mary / Joseph: Bible-period
Necessary Props:
Maggie: Christmas basket with baby doll
O'Hare: two stand-up signs ("Get Christ Out of Christmas" / "Reindeer Season Opens Today"), hammer
Norma Gene: small brown broom, Bible
Herod: sword
Three Kings: presents (gold, frankincense, myrrh)
Jordan: Bible
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Set:
Life-size Christmas Nativity / creche with straw & manger
Star that lights up (apex of stable)
Hammers & various tools (for building stable)
"No Vacancy" sign (fits over "Best Eastern Inns" sign)
Shepherd's crooks
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.
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O'Hare
A Cruella DeVil type of character at the start, but by the end softens up and has a change of heart to the point of sharing Jesus' love with all. Must be able to scratch and sneeze in a crazy manner. Solos: Her only solos are spoken ones, however she may sing the second verse of "Little Baby In a Manger" or either of the verses of "Catch a Glimpse."
Norma Gene
Heaven's cutest, smallest, and feistiest angel ever! Stands up to O'Hare but gets real worried when things aren't going as planned.
Jordan
Heaven's nicest angel. Never fear when Jordan's here. Always has his head together. Must have a good sense of timing. Has one spoken solo in "It's Herod." (Can be played by a girl with a name change.)
Herod
The Whiner of Whiners. Strong character with the ability to change emotions at will. Can sing the short solo in "Check Out That Star" or pantomime the part while another soloist sings it.
Innkeeper
Has to deal with all the nuts who come to the Inn. Must be sensitive and sometimes frustrated.
Herder #1
Generic, excitable type of character.
Herder #2
Must be able to talk with a real sloppy lisp.
Three Kings
Though the Kings have no names, each must have a definite personality. Each person must have good timing to play off of each other and an ability to ad lib while looking for a star that isn't there. These parts can be played by girls if not enough boys are available. The Kings sing together in "Check Out That Star" or can pantomime while another soloist sings.
Mary
She wears the pants in the family, even though she's large with child.
Joseph
A desperate dude! Anxious to find a place for Mary to have Jesus.
Maggie
A giving girl with a big heart.
Beverly
A poor girl with a bright personality.
Jason
Maggie's brother. Although small, he stands up to O'Hare, both in a confronting and loving manner.
NON-SPEAKING PARTS:
Scribes
Should be a bunch of boys who are dressed like Aladdin. They run out in "Check Out That Star" and say "Hey" in time. They also can sing together the short scribe solo, "It is Bethlehem …," or the choir can sing as they unfurl the scroll. They also appear with horns and scroll in "Where Was He Born?"
Angels
Though non-speaking parts, if used properly these characters will think they're the stars of the show. You can use them in "The Shepherd's Song," "Where Was He Born?" "We Need a Savior" and "Little Baby In a Manger." There is no limit to how many angels you could have. Six to twelve is probably the best number.
Cool Cat
A boy or girl who is real cool. Decked out with sunglasses, a cool hat and leather clothes, this character can be extremely fun and funny.
Helpers
Kids who work making the Nativity and bringing in various props for it.
Carolers
Three to six kids who come out during "It's Christmas Time" and sing the short "It's Christmas, Christmas." They then join the workers at the Nativity.
Chorus
Should dress as characters of the living Nativity in various Bible costumes (mainly shepherd-type clothes).
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SONG PREVIEWS
- Overture/It's Christmas Time
- Ev'rybody's Bonkers
- Calypso Emmanuel
- The Shepherds' Song
- Check Out That Star
- We Need a Savior
- Where Was He Born?
- It's Herod
- Little Baby in a Manger
- Catch a Glimpse/Joy to the World
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For more info or to purchase physical products for this musical, Call Us! (916) 428-2056 (land line, no texts)
Singer’s/Director’s Book $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 Split and Performance Track CD $110.00
10 CD box (in envelopes) ($6.50 ea) $65.00
25 CD box (in envelopes) ($5.50 ea) $137.50
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CREDITSMusic and Lyrics by Eric Rainwater
Script by Fred Judkins
Arranged by Phil Shackleton and Eric Rainwater
Vocal Arrangements by Eric Rainwater