“Emmanuel” at Christmas Time
December 2023 – The Kingdom Rock Children’s Choir at South Church in Lansing, MI, presented a Christmas musical entitled, “Emmanuel”. This musical was created by Christy Semsen and Nathaniel Semsen and arranged by Daniel Semsen and Nathaniel Semsen.
As described by the Semsen’s, the musical is, “Narrated by different biblical characters, including Mary and Joseph, Elizabeth and Zechariah, a spunky Angel G, two tap-dancing innkeepers and some crazy, game- playing shepherds! The fun continues as we watch the whole Christmas story play out! Of course, it wouldn’t be a Semsen musical without an appearance from some game-playing sheep, joining in on the song Shepherd Charades! Told with soaring, Broadway-style music, spoken word and rap in a fresh, modern spin, hear the Christmas story from characters who walk through real-life as it happened, culminating with a Savior, God with us.”
The musical was directed by Carol Felgenhour, Aline Srouji, and Erin Liell and assisted by Nancy Bassett. Corb Felgenhour designed the set and was the Executive Producer. There were multiple child soloists and dance groups. The Kingdom Rock Choir has 50 plus students ranging from 3rd to 6th grade.
