This fully developed musical drama has a cast of up to 12 characters. Bezalel, an Israelite, a man of God, and a goldsmith in 1st century Jerusalem experiences the Christmas story through the eyes of his daughter, Miriam. Miriam meets Mary in Bethlehem while visiting family, and, later, when a visitor from the east comes to their workshop for a repair on a gift he has brought for the young king, Bezalel and Miriam realize their feelings about Mary and Joseph were correct – their son is the promised Messiah. Available for 3-5 or 5-7 octaves of handbells. Selections include: Savior of the Nations Come by Sandra Eithun; The First Noel, by Cathy Moklebust; Carol of the Wisemen by Fred Gramann; Symphonia on Hyfrydol by Kevin McChesney and more.
