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Join us and other schools to sing as a massed choir the very special story of Christmas in inspirational venues.
Our annual Christmas singing event for primary and special schools gives pupils a wonderful opportunity to come together in a beautiful, inspirational venue to sing specially selected songs accompanied by an ensemble of Edsential musicians with a narration of the Christmas Story.
What is Sing the Christmas Story?
Pupils from schools join together to listen to a narration of the Christmas Story, and to sing specially selected songs for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, accompanied by the fabulous musicians from Edsential.
Which songs do we sing?
There is a different set of songs for each Key Stage and the children will learn them in school before the event. We are using carefully selected songs from Out of the Ark, including the musical ‘Children of the World’. In addition, your school may want to share your own favourite Christmas song which is linked to the Nativity story. Your children and teachers will be invited to stand and share your special song. Please note that slots are limited to perform your own songs and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
What happens at the event?
Children from all schools will sit in school groups facing the front of the church, where the musicians and narrator will be seated. The Christmas story is then interspersed with the songs which the children have already learnt in school. If schools have learnt their own song, this will be fitted in at the relevant part of the story.
Can we bring parents?
Due to the large numbers of children taking part, we cannot offer audience seats. Schools may, of course, bring adults to supervise children and are allocated seats according to pupil/teacher ratio for school visits.
Can we use these songs again?
Absolutely! The songs you learn can easily be adapted to your school’s own Christmas event. Please note, you may need to apply for a license to use the songs in your own setting, details can be found on the Out of the Ark website.
Can we take photos?
Schools may, of course, photograph their own pupils and we ask that you use discretion when doing so, and follow your own setting’s policy for use of these images. Edsential will not be photographing the event as a whole.
We have never done this event before and would like to know more?
There is also an opportunity for teachers and TAs to find out more about the event at the Teachers’ Meeting. There is no charge for these meetings as they are fully funded by the Musical Routes Education Hub where we will talk you through the event and everything you need to know to prepare your children. You are invited to attend the following session:
How do we get involved?
Sing the Christmas Story is for pupils from Primary, Special Schools and Academies. There are two performances at each venue, one for Key Stage 1 and the other for Key Stage 2, at a cost of £2.50 per child plus VAT.
This year we will be presenting Sing the Christmas Story over the following dates and venues:
Key Stage 2 9:30am – 10:30am
Key Stage 1 10:45am – 11:45am
Key Stage 2 10:15am – 11:30am
Key Stage 1 1:30pm – 2:30pm
INSTRUCTIONS:
When booking please select:
Quantity: Number of pupil tickets you will need for each event
If you have any difficulties booking this event, please contact: music@edsential.co.uk
In the event of a cancellation made by Edsential, booking fees will be refunded. In the event of school cancellation, fees will still be charged as seats cannot be resold at short notice and costs need to be covered.
We use carefully selected songs to inspire children’s learning about this very special story and to develop their singing skills through pieces for each key stage – and include some that your whole school community can sing together to celebrate Christmas!
Key Stage 1 (Songs £3.30 each or £21.10 plus VAT for KS1 bundle)
Children Of The World
Little Star
Gabriel Calling
The Tree Of Light
Clip Clop, Don’t Stop
Angels Singing
Away In A Manger
Key Stage 2 (Songs £3.30 each or £26.40 plus VAT for KS2 bundle)
Children Of The World
Little Star
Gabriel Calling
Come To The Manger
Kuyimba
The Tree Of Light
Ooh, Ooh Singing The Blues!
All Around The World
Note: Details of how to download the songs will be sent to your email once you place your booking.
The Cathedral,
Chester
The Cathedral,
Chester