A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING
A Christmas Musical
Created by Deborah Craig-Claar & David T. Clydesdale
Arranged & Orchestrated by David T. Clydesdale
Brimming with well-crafted dialogue, dynamic characters, thrilling songs and a timeless message, this dramatic musical tells the story of three individuals in the tiny village of Bethlehem. Initially turning away from the promised Messiah, the trio almost sleeps through the first Christmas night -- until they are awakened in time to experience the life-changing miracle in a manger. Featuring a spectacular arrangement of the title song, made popular by Faith Hill, and the thought-provoking "While You Were Sleeping" by Casting Crowns, the musical mixes new theatrical songs of testimony with beloved songs of the season. A Baby Changes Everything brings the biblical Christmas story into a bold and unique contemporary focus. A moderately-sized cast -- including parts for children --- and simple staging requirements makes this production accessible for churches of all sizes and resources.
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At-a-Glance
* From the creative team that brought you Raise the Crown, Joy Joy Joy and Freedom
* Requires a moderately-sized cast (total of 6 adult actors and 3 roles for children) and simple staging requirements
* Features the popular Faith Hill song, "A Baby Changes Everything"
* Includes children's choir medley
Adult Musical
- Word Choral Club: Christmas 2009
- Voicing: SATB
- Release Date: May 2, 2009
Song Titles
| Prologue | Deborah Craig-Claar, David T. Clydesdale | |
| One More Silent Night | Deborah Craig-Claar, David T. Clydesdale | |
| Underscore 1 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| Your Light Has Come | Deborah Craig-Claar, David T. Clydesdale | |
| Underscore 2 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| A Baby Changes Everything | Nichols, Wiseman, Wiseman | |
| Underscore 3 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| Gloria in Excelsis Deo | Robert Sterling, Karla Worley | |
| Underscore 4 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| Precious Jesus, Precious Savior with O Come, Little Children and Away in a Manger and We Fall Down |
Deborah Craig-Claar, traditional von Schmid, Schultz Deborah Craig-Claar, William J. Kirkpatrick Chris Tomlin |
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| While You Were Sleeping | Mark Hall | |
| A Baby Changes Everything | Nichols, Wiseman, Wiseman | |
| Underscore 5 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| My Heart Is Bethlehem | Michael Peterson | |
| Underscore 6 | David T. Clydesdale | |
| Your Light Has Come with Angels We Have Heard on High and Angels from the Realms of Glory and O Come, All Ye Faithful |
Deborah Craig-Claar, David T. Clydesdale traditional French carol James Montgomery, Henry T. Smart Latin hymn, John Francis Wade |
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Instrumentation
Flute 1, 2/Piccolo; Oboe; Clarinet 1, 2; Horn 1, 2; Horn 3; Trumpet 1, 2; Trumpet 3; Trombone 1, 2; Trombone 3/Tuba; Percussion 1, 2; Percussion 3, 4; Harp 1; Harp 2; Rhythm; Violin 1, 2; Viola; Cello; String Bass
ADDITIONAL PARTS: Clarinet 3 (doubles Viola); Bass Clarinet (doubles String Bass); Bassoon (doubles Cello); Soprano Sax (doubles Oboe); Alto Sax 1, 2 (doubles Horn 1, 2); Tenor Sax/Baritone T.C. (doubles Trombone 1, 2); Baritone Sax (doubles Tuba); Violin 1, 2 Simplified; Viola Simplified; String Reduction; Rhythm (Single Staff); Bass Guitar
Ordering Information
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Other works by David T. Clydesdale, Deborah Craig-Claar
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RAISE THE CROWN
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JOY JOY JOY
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VOICES OF CHRISTMAS
