The Lord's Bright Blessing: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Sheet Music from the First Animated Christmas Special
Lyrics by Bob Merrill, music by Jule Styne
Item: 00-PS-0013430
$5.99
One moment…
Related Items
Ringle, Ringle: Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$4.99
|
View | |
Winter Was Warm: Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$4.99
|
View | |
The Lord's Bright Blessing (reprise): Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$4.99
|
View | |
We're Despicable: Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$4.99
|
View | |
Alone In The World: Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$4.99
|
View | |
It's Great To Be Back On Broadway: Piano/Vocal/Chords |
$9.99
|
View |
Description
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol debuted on the NBC television network on December 18, 1962, capturing the hearts of milllions with Broadway-caliber songs written by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne (Funny Girl) at the peak of their careers. Although this landmark production gradually became obscured by countless other televised Christmas specials that followed, its score remains noteworthy today for its timeless songs. Now, for the first time, this collectible songbook allows pianists and singers to explore the music and bring it to life anew. A fascinating historical foreword by animation expert Darrell Van Citters is included. Titles: * It's Great to Be Back on Broadway * Ringle, Ringle * The Lord's Bright Blessing * Alone in the World * Winter Was Warm * We're Despicable * The Lord's Bright Blessing (Reprise).
The Lord's Bright Blessing: Piano/Vocal/Chords isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
44
SKU:
00-PS-0013430
More about this title
About the Composer: Jule Styne
Jule Styne (1905-1975) shaped the sound of American musical theater across five decades, composing for Broadway's biggest hits alongside some of the era's finest lyricists. His gift for melody and rhythmic sophistication earned him eight Tony Award nominations and an Academy Award, cementing his place among the masters of the Golden Age musical. Beyond the stage, Styne composed for film and television, bringing Broadway sensibility to media that reached millions, as he did with Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol.
Why we love this
These songs deserve revival. Styne and Merrill crafted music with genuine theatrical weight and memorable melodic lines that sit perfectly for pianists and singers at all levels. The combination of Christmas warmth and Broadway craft makes this score both accessible and genuinely satisfying to perform, offering singers and accompanists material that feels substantial without requiring advanced technique.
What to expect
Styne's melodies bloom with the warmth and sophistication of 1960s Broadway, flavored with Christmas sentiment that never turns saccharine. The score balances humor, heart, and theatrical elegance, creating moments that feel both nostalgic and surprisingly contemporary.
Who it's for
Pianists accompanying singers in recitals or holiday performances will find immediate use in this collection. Vocalists preparing seasonal material for church services, community events, or studio recitals gain access to high-quality theatrical songs that transcend typical Christmas fare.
How to get the most out of it
- Give the piano part its full voice in verses and transitions. Styne's accompaniment patterns are melodically active, and subtle voicings in the right hand support the vocal line more effectively than a thin, background approach.
- Shape the phrasing to emphasize Styne's harmonic movement rather than resting on predictable cadences. Let the chord progressions breathe naturally between phrases.
- Balance the vocal line against the piano texture carefully. These songs work best when singer and accompanist feel like true collaborators rather than soloist and backdrop.
- Explore the character shifts between numbers. The contrast between upbeat comedic moments and tender, reflective passages gives the score its theatrical power.
How to use it
Program individual selections as part of a holiday concert to offer audiences something beyond standard Christmas repertoire. Pianists can feature this songbook during seasonal recitals, or singers can weave standalone numbers into varied programs that blend theatrical and traditional holiday material.
Skills your students will build
- Accompanying singers with stylistic awareness and harmonic sensitivity
- Navigating Broadway-style rhythmic accompaniment patterns
- Interpreting character and mood shifts within a theatrical score
- Balancing vocal support with independent melodic interest in the piano part