How to Choose the Best Children's Christmas Musical for Your Church?

Selecting the perfect children’s Christmas musical for your church can be a daunting task. With several options available, it’s crucial to find a production that engages your young performers, resonates with your congregation, and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. This guide will help you navigate the selection process and ensure a memorable nativity performance.

1. Consider Your Church’s Size and Resources

  • Assess the number of children available to participate
  • Evaluate your volunteer base for directors, costume designers, and set builders
  • Consider your budget for scripts, music, and production elements

2. Determine the Appropriate Age Range

  • Look for musicals designed for your specific age group (e.g., elementary school, middle school)
  • Consider the reading and singing abilities of your young performers

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3. Examine the Script and Story

  • Ensure the nativity story is accurately represented
  • Look for scripts that engage children and teach them about the birth of Jesus
  • Consider how well the dialogue flows and if it’s easy for children to memorize

4. Check the Length of the Performance

  • Choose a duration appropriate for your church service or event
  • Consider the attention span of both performers and audience
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5. Assess Production Requirements

  • Review costume and set design needs
  • Consider whether you have the necessary props and technical equipment

6. Listen to Sample Recordings

  • Many publishers offer sample tracks of the songs
  • Evaluate if the music style fits your church’s preferences

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7. Consider Flexibility and Customization Options

  • Look for musicals that allow for easy adaptation to your church’s needs
  • Check if the script can be modified to include more or fewer children
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8. Align with Your Church’s Message

  • Ensure the musical’s theme complements your church’s teachings
  • Look for productions that emphasize the spiritual significance of the nativity story
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Conclusion:

Choosing the right children’s Christmas musical for your church involves careful consideration of various factors. By taking into account your resources, the abilities of your young performers, and the message you want to convey, you can select a production that will not only entertain but also inspire your congregation. Remember, the best Christmas nativity play is one that brings joy to the children performing and shares the wonder of Christ’s birth with your entire church family.

 

Check out our Children’s Christmas Musicals below and start preparing today!

Our Nativity musicals

Rumors of a royal child being born cause a stir in the overcrowded inn.

In Bethlehem, shepherds and wise men from the East search for a newborn baby.