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Choral Performance Music | Christmas & Holiday
Somewhere in My Memory (from
"Home Alone")—Leslie Bricusse & John
Williams/arr. Mark Hayes. Everyone loves
this song from the "Home Alone" movies.
This wonderful arrangement captures the
song's timeless beauty, reminding us of
the innocence and magic of childhood
at Christmas. Gentle vocal writing and
surprising musical turns build to an ending
of harmonic wonder!
10595156 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Song for a Winter's Day—Cristi Cary
Miller. Fun and accessible, this bright
and cheerful song captures the magical
feeling of a snowy day. A pulsing piano
accompaniment along with effortless
syncopation enhances the energy and
enthusiasm while the gentle melodies
dance and lilt like falling snow. It ends
with a playful wish: "And by the way, they
canceled school today."
11605482 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Sweet Silent Night—Andy Beck. A gentle
ode to heavenly stars and falling snow, this
original winter-themed work paints a peaceful
scene with delicate vocal lines and an
ethereal piano accompaniment. Very easily
learned, it features the essence of Silent
Night with a secular text that can be sung at
any winter concert. As a special touch, the
final verse can be performed a cappella for
a very effective and serene ending.
11564481 Two-Part or SA . . . . . E 2.20
A Symphony of Christmas Light—
Wesley D. Peters. Inspired by the warmth
of John Rutter's Candlelight Carol, this
selection captures the beauty and hope of
the holiday season. Written for treble choirs
of all ages, expressive melodies and gentle
harmonies reflect on the symbolic light of
Christmas during the year's darkest days.
11609563 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.15
That's Christmas to Me—Kevin Olusola
& Scott Hoying/arr. Audrey Snyder.
Pentatonix's original holiday hit became an
instant classic full of warmth and nostalgia.
This accessible arrangement for young
developing choirs utilizes these same
accompanying harmonies made famous in
the original along with a supportive piano part
and easy-to-read rhythms to create a stand-
out Christmas selection for your concert.
10954043 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Theme from Elf—John Debney/arr. Daniel
Grassi. Turn your choir into an orchestra
with this festive main theme from the
popular motion picture soundtrack, sung
almost entirely in nonsense syllables! The
perfect novelty for your holiday concert,
but it's not just fun and games - it's also
a fantastic opportunity to teach pitch and
rhythmic precision to singers. Optional
kazoos and percussion (woodblock and
sleigh bells) really add to the fun. And don't
miss the fabulous track!
11196397 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
Three Fun Holiday Songs—arr. Laura
Farnell. Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas are
made functional and fun in this accessible
set of holiday favorites for tenor-bass or
treble choir. Sing one, two, or all three, a
cappella or with piano, in concert or out
caroling. A quick learn for the season and
a new staple of your choral library!
11609608 SA or Two-Part . . . . . E 3.25
Toyland—Victor Herbert/arr. Karl
Hitzemann. This classic tune has been
recorded by a host of famous singers and
orchestras. Optional lush harmonies add
a feeling of nostalgia, and the recorded
accompaniment (sold separately) features
many instruments for that extra sparkle. Or,
try singing it a cappella!
11619904 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 2.30
Ugly Sweater—John Riggio. Set in
a foreboding classical style, this song
addresses being pro- and anti-ugly
sweaters! With battling vocal parts that play
off of each other, this novelty selection is
perfect for holiday concerts or any wintertime
performance. A hilarious must-sing!
11597312 Two-Part opt. Unison E 2.30
A Very Merry Christmas—Pinkzebra.
Wintry weather, a warm fire, classic
Christmas songs, hanging decorations, and
making lasting memories - it's all packed
into this original, upbeat holiday song.
Accessible ranges and easy-to-learn parts
will help make this festive selection one of
your new favorites!
11392284 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Walking in the Air (from "The Snowman")
—Howard Blake/arr. John Leavitt.
Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's picture
book about a snowman coming to life was
made into a celebrated half-hour animated
film. This song sets the sequence in which
the snowman flies with a boy to the North
Pole, and the music suits the exciting
journey through a winter wonderland. This
beautiful winter feature with an optional
orchestration for strings and percussion will
be the highlight of your winter concert!
11620692 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.50
We Wish You a Merry Christmas/
Christmas Is Here—Masa Fukuda. Full
of excitement and joy, this mashup of the
classic We Wish You a Merry Christmas
and a fresh new song takes the listener
back to the sights and sounds of a
traditional Christmas. The solo part can be
sung in unison, while the descant beautifully
complements the melody.
11618519 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 3.50
Where the North Wind Blows—arr. Cristi
Cary Miller. The beautiful, haunting melody
in this piece comes from a traditional Irish
tune also known as the Wexford Carol.
Its slow and lyrical tempo gives choirs a
chance to develop breath control when
singing long phrases. The original wintry
lyrics make the selection a perfect choice
for concert and festival events.
11547295 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Winter Bells—Mykola Leontovych/arr.
Alan Billingsley. The beloved Carol of the
Bells has been set with fresh and festive
wintertime words. Two complete verses of
lyrics - none of which mention Christmas -
and an original bridge of "fa la las" make
this a little bit longer but no more difficult to
learn. Familiar and fun!
11566102 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Winter Bells of Peace—Douglas E.
Wagner. Charming and serene, this two-
part treble feature beautifully incorporates
the timeless melody of Ding Dong! Merrily
on High along with an original melody. Add
the optional glockenspiel or handbells to
complement the lyrical vocal lines in this
lovely holiday selection.
11609615 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Winter Fantasy—Jill Gallina. Jill's knack for
writing melodies that sound great together
is evident in this easy, fun choice that
couples Jingle Bells with an original melody.
A supportive piano accompaniment helps
with learning and performing!
1427228 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Winter Lights—Audrey Snyder. An ideal
choice for singing with candles, this original
piece conveys the beauty and peacefulness
of a winter night and the illuminating lights.
Cascading harmonies and a lyrical melody
help teach expressive singing while
ensuring ease of learning. The optional
part for glockenspiel or bells adds a sparkly
quality to the beautiful setting.
11424028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Winter Lullaby—Pinkzebra. A beautiful
secular winter song perfect for December
choir concerts, this tender lullaby combines
snapshots of winter scenes with the
sentimentality of life's fleeting moments.
Winter Lullaby is a great fit within a program
of both holiday and non-holiday songs.
10633224 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Winter Moon—Jordan Ricks. Perfect
for winter concerts, this lovely lyrical
work is also great for teaching ensemble
singing, phrasing, and diction. A beautifully
expressive and singable melody paints the
mysteriously evocative text and is paired
with a rich, supportive accompaniment.
11616710 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.30
Winter Storm—Greg Gilpin. Swirling
rhythms and dynamic textures mimic the
rising wind and gathering clouds in this
original work that captures the exhilarating
buildup to a powerful winter storm. With
a driving minor-key feel, unison lines
expand to accessibly written harmonies
that intensify the texture before the storm
begins. "It's coming and I just can't wait!"
This title includes a downloadable Learning
Resource Page, created by Sing! editor
Victor C. Johnson, with National Standards
for Musical Education correlations,
vocabulary, and extension activities for
use in the choral classroom.
11620371 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
A Winter Warning—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
"Winter comes with the ice and snow,
winter comes for to lay them low." With
a haunting central melody, this original
cumulative song captures both the beauty
and danger of winter from the perspective
of the animals in the forest. Upbeat and
syncopated with a minor-key setting, it's
easily learned with plenty of unison lines
and well-placed harmonies.
11611262 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
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