We usually wait until Thanksgiving to start decorating for Christmas, but Christmas music season starts in our house way before Halloween. That’s what happens when you’re married to a professional Christmas caroler and his rehearsals start in early October. Did you even know there was such a thing?!
If you’ve been reading the blog awhile then you may have heard me mention that one of Scott’s two careers is as a musical theater performer, but during the holiday season he also sings with a Christmas caroling company that gets hired out for private parties as well as public gigs at events throughout the city.
I love having a singer in the family to serenade us with Christmas tunes and help put us all in the holiday spirit! When Cost Plus World Market asked me to partner with them to share some gift ideas for music lovers, I was excited to get Scott involved as well!
- Stay Hydrated – First and foremost, singers and actors need to stay hydrated! Scott suggests a
- stainless steel water bottle and a water infuser that’s designed to fit inside a standard water bottle. Scott also recommends these ginger hard candies that make great throat lozenges.
- Learning Lines & Staging – During rehearsal, musicians and actors always needs to highlight their lines and take notes. Include a small notebook, some fun wood drumstick pencils, and a set of multi-colored mini-highlighters.
- Snacks for Energy – Long rehearsals often require a little snack, and World Market has tons of great options! Scott loves the Peanut Butter Crunch Snack Mix. Of course, good breath is a must on stage, so the kit should also include some Simply Gum Peppermint Mints for after the snack.
- Pass the Time Back Stage – Include a one or two things to help your musician or actor pass the time between scenes or sets. My husband is a big football fan, but he often misses watching his favorite teams play when he’s at rehearsal or performing, so we added a Classic Electronic Football Handheld Game. This mini-doodle kit is another fun option!
- Music for the Drive – Finally, musicians spend a lot of time in the car driving to and from rehearsals, so be sure to include Jessie J.’s new Christmas CD
- Make it Easy to Carry – Rather than wrapping all these gifts, consider putting them all in a bag that can easily be carried to rehearsal and back. Right now, World Market is selling Save the Music Tote Bags that help support music and arts in the schools, helping to create the next generation of musicians!
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