River Child

Join the River Children on an exciting exploration of the great waterways of the world and discover the integral roles these rivers play in our lives. Whether they are used for fishing, irrigation or transportation, every River Child knows that water is life! Did you know that the Nile River is 4,182 miles long and runs through nine different countries? Enjoy legends and fun historical facts about the Nile, the mighty Mississippi, the Amazon, the Rhine and the Yangtze with this entertaining and educational 40-minute revue. The songs and narration are easily adaptable for casts from 20 to 60. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this musical can be performed in a simple concert setting with minimal staging, or expanded into a more elaborate production. Songs include: Water Is Life!; The Colors of the Nile; River of Jazz; Let It Rain; The Tale of the Lorelei and Run, River, Run. 40 minutes.