Let's Pass It On! - An Easy-To-Prepare Musical Presentation about Building Character

Book excerpt: (Shawnee Press). The Rise and Shine Musicals meet the staging challenge with gusto, featuring shortened performance times and limited use of props. They pack entertainment and fun into learning opportunities for your chorus. Let's Pass It On! , the first musical in the series, encourages students to pass on good deeds promoting positive feelings that in turn make the world a happier place. Each of the five musical selections is preceded by an easy introductory narration in the form of a rhyming script with 24 speaking parts. Basic riser-style choreography suggestions are included, or the songs can be performed without movement. No costumes or scenery are required for this production, but some hand-held props are suggested. Your students will virtually "Rise and Shine" when they perform this engaging mini-musical focusing on character education. Full performance time is 20 minutes. Grades K-6.