Movements
Movements by Jodi Gramlich
“Gloria” Chorus: Gloria! Gloria!We are singing Gloria!-
Wave hands to the right and then to the left over head Left arm extended and move right hand over the top (like spreading butter)
(Repeat) Verse 1: We’re on our way to share the newsOf Jesus’ birth, of Jesus’ birthWe’re on our way to share the newsOf Jesus’ birth with the shepherds-
Verse 2: We’ll tell them not to be afraidWe’re Messengers, we’re messengersWe’ll tell them not to be afraidWe’re messengers who love Jesus-
March Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left March Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left
Cover right eye with right hand, cover left eye with left hand Raise right arm to high right diagonal, raise left arm to high left diagonal Cover right eye with right hand, cover left eye with left hand Raise right arm to high right diagonal, raise left arm to high left diagonal
(Repeat Chorus) Verse 3: Today the Savior has been born-
In Bethlehem in Judea-
Lay left arm horizontally (like a table) place right elbow on left palm and collapse right arm on top of left arm (sign language for “day”) Rock a baby Lay left arm horizontally (like a table) place right elbow on left palm and collapse right arm on top of left arm (sign language for “day”) Rock a baby
Verse 4: And this will be a sign to youYou’ll find Him there . . . And this will be a sign to youYou’ll find Him there in the manger-
Open arms over head to sides Point to the right Open arms over head to sides Point to the right
In Bethlehem, in BethlehemToday the Savior has been born-
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 5: It’s peace on Earth-
Goodwill to men-
Make a “w” with both right and left hands and rotate clockwise around each other Two claps Open arms center Make a “w” with both right and left hands and rotate clockwise around each other Two claps
For everyone who loves Jesus-
Open arms center
Goodwill to menFor everyone, for everyoneIt’s peace on earth-
(Repeat Chorus) (Repeat verse 5)
“I Will Sing Songs of Joy” Verse 1: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my heartI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
Verse 2: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my lifeI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
Verse 3: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my voiceI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands above head down to side Place right hand over left and pump hands over heart With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands over head down to side Make an “L” with both right and left hands from bottom of torso pull up (sign for life) With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands above head down to side Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Chorus: Go tell it on the mountainOver the hillsAnd everywhereGo tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born-
March and point to the right With right index finger from the left side trace over head to the right side Open arms center March and point to the right Sign for Jesus, (born) pop arms to high diagonals
(Repeat Chorus) Verse 1: While shepherds kept their watchingO’er silent flocks by nightBehold throughout the heavensThere shone a holy light-
Right hand on brow and scope things from the right to the left Index finger in front of mouth Bring arms down from high diagonals down Finger bursts 4x’s overhead
The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo above the earthRang out the angel chorusThat hailed our Savior’s birth-
Choir shakes and trembles Raise the roof Wave with right hand “to come” Rock a baby
(Repeat Chorus) (Solo 1) Choir dance and sway (Solo 2) Choir dance and sway (Repeat Chorus 2x’s)
“Rejoice!” All of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoiceAll of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoiceShout for joy, heaven and earthCelebrate the Saviors birthAll of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoice-
Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts) Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts) Cup mouth and push arms up to high diagonals Shake hands holding in high diagonals Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts)
(Repeat movements) Sing and rejoice!-
Wave right and left (4 counts)
“Away in a Manger with Silent Night! Holy Night!” Verse 1: Away in a mangerNo crib for a bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the sky look . . . The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hayVerse 2: Be near me Lord Jesus I ask thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I prayBless all the dear children . . . And fit us for heaven to live . . . Verse 3: Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin, mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace-
Cascade right arm down from right high diagonal to low right diagonal Shake right index finger back and forth Rock a baby Rest head on hands Fingers point up to the sky Rest head on hands
Wave right arm towards the body Point to self with thumbs Cross arms right over left across the chest, press palms together as if praying Open arms center Lift arms from open center to high diagonals
Lift right arm up to high diagonal, lift left arm up to high diagonal Wave arms to the right and then to the left Rock a baby Rock a baby Press palms together and relaxes head on palms to the right Repeat to the left
“Joyful, Joyful Medley” Chorus: Joy to the world!Joy to the world!Verse 1: Joyful, joyful we adore thee-
God of glory, Lord of lightAngels lifting praise before YouSing throughout this holy nightIn a manger lies a BabyChild of MarySon of GodVoices joined in joyful chorusPraise You for Your gift of love-
Chorus: Joy to the world!Joy to the world!Verse 2: Joy to the worldThe Lord has comeLet earth receive her kingLet every heart prepare Him roomAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven and nature singChorus: Joy to the WorldJoyful, joyful we adore Thee-
God of glory, Lord of lightVerse 3: He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove-
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left
Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head Raise the roof Hand burst over head; bring arms back down to sides Open arms center Rock a baby With right index finger point up Cup mouth and push up Drop right hand from chin to meet left palm facing up (sign for thank you), cross arms over chest (sign for love)
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left
Drop arms down from high diagonals to low diagonals Wave arm towards the body Raise arms from low diagonals to high diagonals Place hands over heart and pump hands Wave hands over head to the right and to the left Wave hands over head to the right and to the left Wave hands over head to the right and to the left
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head
Drop arms down from high diagonals to low diagonals Open hands from center
The glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders, wonders of His love-
Pop right arm up to high diagonal (glories) pop left arm up to high diagonal (righteousness) Wave hands back and forth over head Wave hands back and forth over head Wave hands back and forth over head
And wonders, wonders of His love-
Wave hands back and forth over head
Chorus: Joyful, joyful we adore thee-
God of glory, Lord of light-
Joy to the world!Joy to the world!The Lord has come!-
Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left Pop arms up to high diagonals
“Gloria” Chorus: Gloria! Gloria!We are singing Gloria!-
Wave hands to the right and then to the left over head Left arm extended and move right hand over the top (like spreading butter)
(Repeat) Verse 1: We’re on our way to share the newsOf Jesus’ birth, of Jesus’ birthWe’re on our way to share the newsOf Jesus’ birth with the shepherds-
Verse 2: We’ll tell them not to be afraidWe’re Messengers, we’re messengersWe’ll tell them not to be afraidWe’re messengers who love Jesus-
March Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left March Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left
Cover right eye with right hand, cover left eye with left hand Raise right arm to high right diagonal, raise left arm to high left diagonal Cover right eye with right hand, cover left eye with left hand Raise right arm to high right diagonal, raise left arm to high left diagonal
(Repeat Chorus) Verse 3: Today the Savior has been born-
In Bethlehem in Judea-
Lay left arm horizontally (like a table) place right elbow on left palm and collapse right arm on top of left arm (sign language for “day”) Rock a baby Lay left arm horizontally (like a table) place right elbow on left palm and collapse right arm on top of left arm (sign language for “day”) Rock a baby
Verse 4: And this will be a sign to youYou’ll find Him there . . . And this will be a sign to youYou’ll find Him there in the manger-
Open arms over head to sides Point to the right Open arms over head to sides Point to the right
In Bethlehem, in BethlehemToday the Savior has been born-
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 5: It’s peace on Earth-
Goodwill to men-
Make a “w” with both right and left hands and rotate clockwise around each other Two claps Open arms center Make a “w” with both right and left hands and rotate clockwise around each other Two claps
For everyone who loves Jesus-
Open arms center
Goodwill to menFor everyone, for everyoneIt’s peace on earth-
(Repeat Chorus) (Repeat verse 5)
“I Will Sing Songs of Joy” Verse 1: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my heartI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
Verse 2: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my lifeI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
Verse 3: I will sing songs of joy to the LordFor great is the LordAnd greatly to be praisedPraise him with my voiceI will sing songs of joy to the Lord-
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands above head down to side Place right hand over left and pump hands over heart With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands over head down to side Make an “L” with both right and left hands from bottom of torso pull up (sign for life) With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
With thumbs point to self Point up with index finger Open hands above head down to side Cup mouth and bend knees to the right and then to the left With thumbs point to self, with right index finger point up
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Chorus: Go tell it on the mountainOver the hillsAnd everywhereGo tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born-
March and point to the right With right index finger from the left side trace over head to the right side Open arms center March and point to the right Sign for Jesus, (born) pop arms to high diagonals
(Repeat Chorus) Verse 1: While shepherds kept their watchingO’er silent flocks by nightBehold throughout the heavensThere shone a holy light-
Right hand on brow and scope things from the right to the left Index finger in front of mouth Bring arms down from high diagonals down Finger bursts 4x’s overhead
The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo above the earthRang out the angel chorusThat hailed our Savior’s birth-
Choir shakes and trembles Raise the roof Wave with right hand “to come” Rock a baby
(Repeat Chorus) (Solo 1) Choir dance and sway (Solo 2) Choir dance and sway (Repeat Chorus 2x’s)
“Rejoice!” All of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoiceAll of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoiceShout for joy, heaven and earthCelebrate the Saviors birthAll of the earthAnd all of heaven rejoiceSing and rejoice-
Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts) Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts) Cup mouth and push arms up to high diagonals Shake hands holding in high diagonals Bring arms down from top center Bring arms back to top center Wave right and left (4 counts)
(Repeat movements) Sing and rejoice!-
Wave right and left (4 counts)
“Away in a Manger with Silent Night! Holy Night!” Verse 1: Away in a mangerNo crib for a bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the sky look . . . The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hayVerse 2: Be near me Lord Jesus I ask thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I prayBless all the dear children . . . And fit us for heaven to live . . . Verse 3: Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin, mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace-
Cascade right arm down from right high diagonal to low right diagonal Shake right index finger back and forth Rock a baby Rest head on hands Fingers point up to the sky Rest head on hands
Wave right arm towards the body Point to self with thumbs Cross arms right over left across the chest, press palms together as if praying Open arms center Lift arms from open center to high diagonals
Lift right arm up to high diagonal, lift left arm up to high diagonal Wave arms to the right and then to the left Rock a baby Rock a baby Press palms together and relaxes head on palms to the right Repeat to the left
“Joyful, Joyful Medley” Chorus: Joy to the world!Joy to the world!Verse 1: Joyful, joyful we adore thee-
God of glory, Lord of lightAngels lifting praise before YouSing throughout this holy nightIn a manger lies a BabyChild of MarySon of GodVoices joined in joyful chorusPraise You for Your gift of love-
Chorus: Joy to the world!Joy to the world!Verse 2: Joy to the worldThe Lord has comeLet earth receive her kingLet every heart prepare Him roomAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven and nature singChorus: Joy to the WorldJoyful, joyful we adore Thee-
God of glory, Lord of lightVerse 3: He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove-
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left
Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head Raise the roof Hand burst over head; bring arms back down to sides Open arms center Rock a baby With right index finger point up Cup mouth and push up Drop right hand from chin to meet left palm facing up (sign for thank you), cross arms over chest (sign for love)
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left
Drop arms down from high diagonals to low diagonals Wave arm towards the body Raise arms from low diagonals to high diagonals Place hands over heart and pump hands Wave hands over head to the right and to the left Wave hands over head to the right and to the left Wave hands over head to the right and to the left
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head
Drop arms down from high diagonals to low diagonals Open hands from center
The glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders, wonders of His love-
Pop right arm up to high diagonal (glories) pop left arm up to high diagonal (righteousness) Wave hands back and forth over head Wave hands back and forth over head Wave hands back and forth over head
And wonders, wonders of His love-
Wave hands back and forth over head
Chorus: Joyful, joyful we adore thee-
God of glory, Lord of light-
Joy to the world!Joy to the world!The Lord has come!-
Clap and step to the right, repeat left, take 4 counts starting in low diagonals pop hands out to reach high diagonals Wave hands back and forth over head
Finger flicks from left bottom corner overhead to right bottom corner Repeat from right to left Pop arms up to high diagonals
