Shows

A Flicker of Light On A Christmas Night

"Well worth the ticket." -- Kitchener Record
"Much more than a musical journey. It moved through time and tradition, culture and origin and told it all in an entertaining way."
-- Barrie Examiner

A Flicker of Light On A Christmas Night

- Created by Christopher Sharpe and Peter Duschenes

Suitable for:   Family concerts
  Pops concerts
  Education Concerts (Kindergarten to Grade 8)

Through the magic of music, a mysterious stranger weaves a tale that explores the origins of our best-loved traditions from Christmas trees to dreidles, from Santa Claus to Scrooge. With a mixture of popular favorites, traditional music and plenty of sing-a-longs, this concert is sure to lift even the biggest Grinch into the holiday spirit.

Repertoire

Includes excerpts from:
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker (Danse russe Trépak)
Vivaldi: Four Seasons - (Autumn - Adagio Molto)
arr. Trevor Wagler: Frosty The Snowman
Traditional: The 12 days of Christmas
Vivaldi: Winter' 1st movement
Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride
Traditional: Silent Night
arr. Trevor Wagler: O Christmas Tree
Leroy Anderson: Bugler's Holiday
Vaughn Williams: Greensleeves
Traditional O Come All Ye Faithful
arr. Trevor Wagler Wassailing Song
arr. Trevor Wagler You're A Mean One!
arr. Harry Simeone 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Traditional Huron Carol
arr. Trevor Wagler Joy to the World
All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre

Instrumentation

2222 4231 timp perc 2 strings.
Can be varied to suit smaller orchestras.

The Company

One adult actor and 3 child actors / singers.
One Technical Director.

Technical Requirements

4 wireless Lavalier mics and sound system.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility.
One hour is required to program lighting cues.

Presenters' Materials: