What is a good instrumental song for a Nativity Play?
I am directing the Nativity Story this year at my church. I need a good instrumental no longer than 3 minutes long. The song will be played when the cast is first walking into the church and around the stage to create the "village scene". The song will set the mood for the scene as well as the whole play. I’d like it to be somewhat upbeat. If you have any links to a youtube video, that would be great! Thanks for your help!
Good ones to set the scene are Silent Night and Away in a Manger, however they’re not upbeat and i’m sure you’ve thought of these already.
The First Noel is somewhat upbeat.
The little drummer boy and up on the housetop are upbeat, however they are less church-y
Hark The Herald Angels Sing would be good because it is definitely upbeat, and i personally love it.
If none of these work, just think of some common songs you often hear around christmas 
good luck!! i know directing things can be difficult
p.s. let me know what song you pick
Good ones to set the scene are Silent Night and Away in a Manger, however they’re not upbeat and i’m sure you’ve thought of these already.
The First Noel is somewhat upbeat.
The little drummer boy and up on the housetop are upbeat, however they are less church-y
Hark The Herald Angels Sing would be good because it is definitely upbeat, and i personally love it.
If none of these work, just think of some common songs you often hear around christmas
good luck!! i know directing things can be difficult
p.s. let me know what song you pick
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You simply can’t go wrong with "Greensleeves/What Child is This".
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