Christmas Carols Overload Medley

The CHRISTMAS CAROLS OVERLOAD MEDLEY is one of the longest numbers in the play. It contains no less than 8 songs, and occurs during a moment in the script when all the animal characters are taking turns singing bits of their favorite Christmas Carols. It is sung by the cast only, though the Children's Ensemble and audience can optionally sing along if they want to. None of the lyrics are edited from their traditional versions at any point, so no sample lyrics are given or necessary here. The entire medley was arranged by E.E. Buchanan.

Joy To The World
This classic song by Isaac Watts starts the melody; only the first verse is sung, and it is the only full a capella number in the musical.

Characters Involved

 * Entire Cast (Main Vocals)

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
This traditional hymn by Charles Wesley and William Cummings is used here as a baritone solo, sung just after the accompaniment starts up again. Only the first verse is sung.

Characters Involved

 * Snort or Big Guy (Solo)

Jingle Bells
A single chorus of James Pierpont's famous carol is the next bit in the medley. It is a children's duet.

Characters Involved

 * Alf and Roo (Duet)

Deck the Halls
This is a Welsh Carol with words by Thomas Oliphant, and is an alto or tenor solo. Only the first verse is sung.

Characters Involved

 * Ira or Screech (Solo)Christmas Carols Overload Preview

Angels from the Realms of Glory
James Montgomery composed this song, which here is a grand and majestic duet. The first verse, and two choruses, are sung.

Characters Involved

 * Wiki and Big Guy (Duet)

I Saw Three Ships
This Traditional song by an anonymous composer is a cheerful tenor solo. Two verses - the first and one of the middle ones - are sung.

Characters Involved

 * Honk (Solo)

O Little Town of Bethlehem
Phillips Brooks and Lewis Redner composed this beautiful hymn, of which only the first verse is sung here. It is a duet for lower voices (alto, tenor, and/or baritone).

Characters Involved

 * Momma and Snort or Ira (Duet)

Adeste Fideles
Known more commonly by the English translation of its title (O Come, All Ye Faithful), the finale of the medley was originally composed by John F. Wade and Frederick Oakeley. The first verse and chorus are sung, along with a tag of the last line of the chorus.

Characters Involved

 * Entire Cast (Main Vocals)