Celebrate the Differences is a musical revue containing traditional folk songs from ten countries around the globe. Through a group of explorers traveling on a submarine called “The Friendship Ship,” students circumnavigate the globe on a multi-ethnic journey taking them to Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Israel, Africa, Italy, China, and Russia. As they arrive in each country, they learn a traditional song and dance. Each folk song is authentic and every effort has been made to represent the song in its pure and traditional form. The songs are arranged unison/2-part.

This musical is designed to accommodate a variety of classroom needs from cultural enrichment to use as a full-scale performance piece. A short linking script, as well as easy costume, stage, and scenery directions, make this play a real winner! Instructions are included for an all-encompassing school-wide multi-ethnic fair. Performance time: approx. 45 minutes. Grades 4-9.

Publisher: Shawnee Press
Series: Shawnee Press
Medium: CD
Voicing: Performance/Accompaniment CD
Format: Accompaniment/Performance CD
Credits: Jill and Michael Gallina
Composer(s): Jill Gallina, Michael Gallina