Two Part Christmas Arrangements

Review: Get into the festive spirit with this trio of wonderful new arrangements for choir, featuring all-time favorites Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Let it Snow and All I Want for Christmas, Is You. Guaranteed to have your audiences reaching for the mistletoe in no time! horal Basics is a recently created series that offers straightforward and rewarding repertoire for the beginner choir. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined male voice part. Consultant editor Alex L'Estrange has brought together an array of repertoire including world music, spirituals, pop classics, show hits and original pieces. Carefully considered for the level, the arrangements pay particular attention to breathing, vocal ranges and technique whilst straightforward piano accompaniments support the vocal lines.

Songlist: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Let it Snow, All I Want for Christmas, Is You

Review: A collection of four joyful songs exploring the 'lighter' side of the Christmas. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was made famous by the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis, where it was sung by Judy Garland and this is complemented with O Christmas Tree, one of the most popular German traditional carols, and the original Another Christmas composed by series editor Alex L'Estrange and fellow composer Peter Gritton. A Christmas collection would not be complete without Jingle Bells, given a boisterous treatment here, although actually the song isn't about Christmas at all - it's about the cutter drag races in Boston, where young men would race sleighs to impress the girls!

Songlist: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas , O Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, Another Christmas

Review: A most remarkable collection of traditional carols from around the world. These songs may be sung effectively in unison or in parts. English lyrics.

Songlist: God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (English), Silent Night (German), In Bethlehem (Dutch), Let Our Gladness Know No End (Bohemian), Oh Sleep, Sleep On, Thou Fair Child Jesus (Alsatian), As Lately We Watched (Austrian), In a Manger He is Lying (Polish), Kolyada (Russian), O Fir Tree Dark, O Fir Tree Dear (Swedish), Christmas Brings Joy To Every Heart (Danish), And many more..

Review: When Mom and Dad and the kids get to Grandma's Hawaiian home this year, they realize it's a going to be a different kind of Christmas. Unlike before, Grandma is going to the beach, scuba diving, swimming, and skipping! Grandma, or Tutu, as she prefers to be called, has discovered that she has much to offer in life and teaches her family that Christmas is truly special.

Songlist: Aloha Christmas Finale, Be The Lantern, Christmas Is Gonna Be Diff'rent This Year, Christmas Rocks, He Is Born, The Holy Child, Lullaby Of Love, Mele Kalikimaka, There's Gotta Be More

Review: A collection of Jester Hairston Christmas spirituals arranged by William Ryden, and scored for two-part women's choir.

Songlist: Go Tell It On The Mountain, Mary's Little Boy Chile, Christmas In De Tropics, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Foller, Wasn't That A Might Day, Ring De Christmas Bells, Mary, Mary, Where Is Your Baby?, Christmas Gift

Review: The new voicings of this best-selling arrangement of the Spanish Carol, 'Riu, Riu, Chiu,' include text options for English or Spanish. Tambourine and hand claps lend a festive, colorful flair. Whether performed with or without piano accompaniment, the limited ranges, repetitious form, and opportunities for solos yield built-in success for holiday programs. The vibrant, festive original, 'Merrily Sing Noel!' is a marvelous opener or change-of-pace selection. Its fanfare-like style and bright mood also offer nice, effective dynamic contrasts. Superb treble writing! 'Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous' is a sparkling, festive, and extremely clever original madrigal, sung in a round, with a contrasting, lilting middle section. The uplifting lyrics of 'A Festive Madrigal' begin that bright, jovial original madrigal, which 'sings in' the holiday season. A marvelous, accessible choice which also works well for smaller ensembles.

Songlist: Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous , A Festive Madrigal , Merrily Sing Noel!, Riu, Riu, Chiu

Review: 'Believe' - The sweetness and innocence of a child's view of Christmas are fully evident in this warm ballad by superstar Josh Groban. Rising to number one on the charts, it was featured in The Polar Express. Your choir will swing into the season with this fun arrangement of 'Boogie Woogie Santa Claus' by Mac Huff. Most recently recorded by Brian Setzer Orchestra, this one really rocks! 'Step into Christmas' - This Yuletide favorite from Elton John has become a holiday highlight with its infectious hook and cheerful lyrics. A perfect addition to your Christmas programming. 'As Long As There's Christmas' - From the Disney animated video Beauty and the Beast - The Enchanted Christmas comes this charming Christmas treasure.

Songlist: Believe, As Long As There's Christmas, The Best Christmas of All, Boogie Woogie Santa Claus, Dig That Crazy Santa Claus, Step into Christmas

Review: We've combined six of our best-selling Alfred Choral Designs seasonal titles into this convenient, price-saving publications. Use the six chorals individually, or perform them together as a ready-to-go 20-minute December program. Each of these four collections has been carefully selected to provide your singers and audience with a dynamic and rewarding concert experience.

Songlist: Jingle Bell Sleigh Ride, In December, Born This Christmas Day, Candle in the Night, On the Roof , Candle in Your Heart

Review: This TV special has become an American tradition and has been delighting kids for decades. Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Celebrate the simplicity and charm of the Peanuts characters and Charlie Brown's little Christmas tree with 'Just Like Me' originally recorded by Vanessa Williams in tribute to the 40th anniversary album for A Charlie Brown Christmas. This jazz-flavored miniature will delight your listeners with thoughtful lyrics and fresh harmonies.

Songlist: Christmas Time Is Here, A Charlie Brown Christmas (Medley), Just Like Me

Review: Who knew Jolly Old St. Nick was a jazzy cat? Swingin' rhythms, scat syllables, and ''instrumental'' new lyrics abound in the hip partner song 'Jazzy Saint Nick' arranged by Russell Robinson. Equally accessible and educational. Oh my goodness, Santa, is 'zat really you knockin'? Audiences won't believe the fabulous rhythms and rhymes in this killer arrangement of ''Zat You, Santa Claus?'! A jazzy tune recorded by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Garth Brooks, and Harry Connick, Jr. Talk about change of pace! 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, ''The Coventry Carol,'' and ''Angels We have Heard on High'' like you have never heard them before. This brief holiday medley delights with its jazzy harmonies and swingy waltz tempos that break only once in the balladic middle. It's here that Donald Moore weaves in two additional Christmas themes.

Songlist: Three Jazz Carols, Jazzy Saint Nick, I'll Be Home for Christmas, A Swingin' Christmas, 'Zat You, Santa Claus?

Review: We all love the traditional carols however how about livening up the Christmas concerts with some humor with these unique novelty songs. 'An Elvis Christmas' - Santa is definitely in the building with this fun 4-minute medley of Christmas songs identified with the King of Rock & Roll . 'Grandma's Killer Fruitcake' by the esteemed Roger Emerson is a hilarious holiday spoof that everyone will enjoy! 'All Because of Mr. Santa Claus' is a light-hearted song by Hal David and John Cacavas is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Lots of fun here.

Songlist: Grandma's Killer Fruitcake, The Chipmunk Song, Santa's Gettin' Sued!, All Because of Mr. Santa Claus, An Elvis Christmas, Skateboardin' Santa

Review: Let's Swing! Younger and developing groups will build important vocal jazz skills in this straight-ahead swing arrangement of Jingle Bells. Good voice-leading, well-voiced chords and a supportive and authentic accompaniment will make it right in the pocket for a successful experience! 'Swing into Christmas' - Three Christmas favorites combine in a 3-minute mini-medley that will dress up your holiday concerts with some jazz style! Great for jazz, pop or concert choirs of all levels.

Songlist: Swing into Christmas, Swingle Bells!, Swing a Christmas Carol, Jingle Bell Swing

Review: Lots of fun here for young singers and audiences alike. A delightful arrangement of the child's poem Santa Claus, Santa Claus (You are Much Too Fat) is bound to amuse as will the turkey's lament 'Beware at Christmas.' Everyone can appreciate how hectic the holidays can be! Marti Lantz and Lois Brownsey capture the craziness in the delightful choral 'Deck the Halls with Craziness.' The fast-paced lyrics are set to a fun original tune that partners with 'Deck the Halls.' Novelty at its best! Walt Disney's Mickey's Christmas Carol brings us this joyful seasonal salute. From bells ringing to frosted window panes, this song is easily-learned and will put everyone in the holiday spirit!

Songlist: Beware at Christmas, Deck the Halls with Craziness, Santa Claus, Santa Claus (You are Much Too Fat), Christmas Cookies, Oh, What A Merry Christmas Day

Review: Add a multi-cultural element to your Christmas concerts and celebrate the Navidad season. The Mexican tradition of ''La Fiesta de la Posada'' recreates the search for a room at an inn. This delightful number by Sally Albrecht recreates that tradition in song with an English text that tells the story ('when we light luminarias and swing at the pinata.'). Features an optional solo/duet in each verse. 'Cantemos' is a beautiful, rhythmic Venezuelan folk carol with an English/Spanish text. 'Vamos todos a Belen' - A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano creates a gentle rocking motion as we sing about going to Bethlehem to see the baby. In the middle, a solo is briefly accompanied by only the chorus before a thrilling modulation and final flourish to the glorious end.

Songlist: Fiesta Navidad, La Fiesta de la Posada, El Pequeno Nino (The Tiny Baby), A La Nanita Nana, Cantemos (Venezuelan Folk Carol), Vamos todos a Belen (Let Us Go to Bethlehem)

Review: The Alfred Top Pop collections feature outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Songlist: Deck the Hall for All, Jingle Bell Dash, O Come, Little Children, Pat-A-Pan, St. Nick at Night

Review: Here's some jazzy takes on old holiday favorites. 'Jazzy Old St. Nick' has surprise pauses and clever orchestration and make this the perfect novelty or concert closer. Who's that up there in the sky, singin' and swingin' as he flies by? Why it's Beboppin' Santa Claus, of course! This jazz original is perfect for show and jazz groups and makes a great opener for your holiday programs. Even your youngest singers will dig this jazzy Jingle Bells! With lots of unison and easy call-and-response vocal parts, this arrangement will practically sing itself.

Songlist: Jingle Jingle Jazz, Jazzy Jinglin' Bells, Jazz Tidings We Bring, Beboppin' Santa Claus, Jazzy Old St. Nick

Review: Share the rich culture of a Spanish Christmas with your students. These charming Spanish folk carols will bring joy to every performance. From a variety of cultures these creatively arranged songs will add a multi-cultural element to your concert and will be appreciated by the Spanish speakers in your audiences. Perform them in Spanish, English, or a combination of both.

Songlist: A La Nanita Nana, Three Spanish Carols (Collection), Canciones Hispanas, El Noi De La Mare (The Son of Mary), A la Puerta del Cielo, Spanish Allelu

Review: Yo! Santa! Tell us about those reindeer! Dealing with the Reindeer - 'Eating and eating, always feeding. We need a haystack the size of the Superdome.' It's a part rap, part song and 100% fun! Sure to bring down the house at your Christmas concerts. Features a rappin' Santa and singing elves who complain that the reindeer are 'eating us out of house and home.' Santa's reindeer are bringin' down the house this year with their funky music, rhythmic rap, and hip-hop moves! Wake up, I think I hear Santa and his eight reindeer. And they're rocking out to the jolly sounds of this 1950s inspired tune by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. You won't need to spend much time learning these simple voice parts, clever words, or fun choreography, but the audience at your holiday concert will really put their hooves together for this runaway hit. You may even get a standing 'Hoove-ation!'. These are all fun arrangements that will liven up any Christmas concert.

Songlist: Dealing with the Reindeer, Hip-Hop Reindeer, The Reindeer Hop, The Reindeer Twist, Reindeer on the Roof, The Reindeer Rap

Review: Wonderful and Wacky Holiday Chorals for 2-part Voices. The Alfred Top Pop collections feature outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Songlist: Born To Shop, Merry Christmas to Me!, The Reindeer Rap, S.A.N.T.A., Snow Day!, The Twelve Groovy Days of Christmas

Review: The Alfred Top Pop collections feature outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Songlist: Believe, Perfect Christmas Night, You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch, Frosty Hand Jive

Review: 38 easy arrangements of traditional carols from the acclaimed arranger Walter Ehret. Text in both English and the native language with carols from Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway and others.

Songlist: O How Joyfully, O Christmas Tree, Ring, Little Bells, O Come, Little Children, In Bethlehem so Lowly, While By My Sheep, Joseph, Dearest Joseph Mine, The Christmas Tree With Its Candles Gleaming, Susani, Come Running, You Shepherds, Shepherd's Cradle Song, Dear Nightingale, Awake, Maria Wanders Through The Thorn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come, Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light, Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand, How Brightly Shines The Morning Star, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Lippai, As Lately we Watched, The Twilight Is Falling, Above on the Mountain, Silent Night, Holy Night, A Baby In The Cradle, Still, Still, Still, Gloria, The Simple Birth, Today We Welcome a Tiny Child, The Happy Christmas Comes Once More, Lovely Is The Dark Blue Sky, Child Jesus, A Child Is Born In Bethlehem, Yuletide Is Here Again, When Christmas Morn is Dawning, Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord, Are we, You Green and Glittering Tree, Good Day, O Christmas, You Season of Childlike Delight, I Am So Glad on Christmas Eve

Review: A collection of 27 traditional carols for unison and 2 part voices arranged by Walter Ehret. In Spanish with English translations.

Songlist: A La Nanita Nana, Come, My Dear Old Lady, Thou Art Well Content, Foom, Foom, Foom, The Son Of Mary, Holy Joseph And Mary The Maid, King Herod, The Icy December, Carol Of The Birds, We'll Speak Very Softly, O Bethlehem, A Fire Is Started In Bethlehem, Bells Over Bethlehem, O My Loveliest One, In Bethlehem's Cradle, The Holy Child, At The Hour Of Midnight, Song Of The Wise Men, Shepherds In Bethlehem, Happily Singing, We Are Singing, As The Frightened Baby Jesus, The Journey, Going To Bethlehem, Pray Give Us Lodging, The Babe, Hasten Now, O Shepherds

Review: 164 easy arrangements with chords of carols from around the world, complete with lyrics in the original language as well as English. This special collection also includes historical background information on the observance of Christmas through the years and notes about specific carols to give added understanding. Songs are included from England, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Scandinavia, Poland, Czech Republic, and more.

Songlist: Christmas and Its Songs, ENGLISH CAROLS, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, The Seven Joys of Mary, This Endris Night, Good King Wenceslas, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Coventry Carol, When Christ Was Born of Mary Free, The Holly and the Ivy, The Friendly Beasts, The First Nowell, Joy to the World, What Child is This? (Greensleeves), While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, Gloucestershire wassail, The Boar's Head Carol, Wassail Song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol), Blessed Be that Maid Marie, A Virgin Unspotted, Once in Royal David's City, Sleep, Holy Babe, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, As with Gladness Men of Old, Angels From the Realms of Glory, Masters in this Hall, I Saw Three Ships, Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly, The Snow Lay on the Ground, Baloo, Lammy, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, All My Heart This Night Rejoices, Away in a Manger, There's a Song in the Air, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Gather Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, Behold that Star, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, Children, Go Where I Send Thee, Mary had a Baby, Go Tell it on the Mountain, O Po' Little Jesus, Hush, My Babe, Lie Still and Slumber, Brightest and Best (Star of the East), We Sing in Celebration, He is Born, the Holy Child, Angels over the Fields were Singing, O Come Away, Ye Shepherds, The Sleep of the Infant Jesus, What is this Perfume so Appealing?, Neighbor, What has you so Excited?, O Holy Night, Pat-a-Pan, Ballad of Jesus Christ, Although You Still are Weak and Helpless, Christmas Comes Anew, Sleep, Little Dove, Shepherd, Shake off your Drowsy Sleep, Whence Comes this Rush of Wings Afar?, March of the Kings, Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Touro-Louro-Louro, Whence art thou, my maiden?, GERMAN CAROLS, O How Joyfully