You will be pleasantly surprised to hear "Deck the Hall" set in a ballad style. Plus, the original "'Tis the season" theme makes a heartfelt introduction and interlude for the popular carol. A sweet, secular selection for holiday concerts.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

You might call it a "contemporary carol," and in fact, the lyrics are adapted from an old English carol. The fresh melody and crisp harmonies say "holidays" and the new words are just right for the caroling season, complete with a "fa-la-la" refrain. Add the optional hand drum and tambourine for a Celtic Christmas feel.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A 100% chance of precipitation equals a 100% chance of anticipation . . . that school will be closed! Your 2-part choirs will "dig in" when singing this driving, disco, wintertime hit. Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5662

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A choral medley of four favorite Christmas spirituals: "Mary Had a Baby," "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," "What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?," and "Go, Tell It on the Mountain." Easy part-writing and familiar melodies make it a quick-learn piece, important during the holiday season.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Here is an irresistible gospel style Christmas number from Greg Gilpin that your students will want to sing again and again. And with infectious syncopated rhythms, resonant gospel chords, and spirited handclaps added on the final a cappella refrain, it's sure to be a hit with your audience as well. Feature a low voice soloist on the catchy first verse, and high voice descant singers at the big finish. Effective with the piano or with the optional highly energized SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Your 2-part choirs will make this catchy song their wintertime wish! After all, who doesn't love a snow day? "We'll have no school tomorrow, or maybe for a week. So come on, bring on the snow!" Choreography featured on Lift Me Up! choral movement DVD (00-38171). Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5652

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A touching and tender ballad for those far from home during the holidays. Overlapping vocal lines weave a beautiful tapestry of sound and deliver a poignant and timely message. Not difficult to sing, but highly effective.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Sing about angels, shepherds, wise men, the star, and "the baby born in Bethlehem" with this spirited original for Christmas. Choirs of any age will sound their best on the gospel harmonies and catchy hook. After a modulating bridge lifts the piece to a higher level, invite your singers (and audience) to add handclaps over the final refrain!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

A multi-use choral featuring two texts---one for Christmas and one for general use. The minor key echo-format melody on the verses contrasts with a sparkling major key sound on the chorus. Percussion parts are available free, online. Church or school use.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This syncopated show-stopper is sure to be a standout in any holiday program. Capture the excitement and anticipation of "Santa's big night" with catchy rhythms, Christmastime lyrics, and an enjoyable chorus you'll want to sing again and again. Festive and fun!

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Not your typical Hanukkah piece, this tender ballad in 3/4 time honors the tradition of holiday candle lighting with a unique sound. Logical part-writing and accessible canon in both voicings. "Candleglow is in our hearts."

Composer: Lowell Everson

"Candlelight in the night, shining on the past, . . . make tradition last." No matter which December holiday you celebrate, everyone can appreciate the inspirational symbol of candlelight. Unify your choir members with this beautiful ballad that honors varied holiday traditions with uncomplicated contemporary choral writing. Musical quotes from "This Little Light of Mine" provide recognizable moments, and the optional SoundTrax CD adds a gentle pop touch.

Arranger: Andy Beck

A haunting minor-key melody overlaps to create a textured canon in this reflective selection for the holidays. The evocative text depicts the warmth of Hanukkah candles in contrast to the chill of winter.

Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry

Few things compare to the sight of a red cardinal against a backdrop of winter white. This magical seasonal selection by Andy Beck captures the wonder of nature, while offering choral writing well suited to 2-part voices: taking turns with the melody and an easy-to-sing countermelody. Optional sleighbells and mark tree create even more shimmer.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Winter words are a perfect fit for this popular Ukrainian folk tune, as we sing about bundling up, sledding over hills and valleys, and dashing through snow-covered trees. The introduction and a brief interlude hint at what's to come---the familiar melody is not sung until later in the piece!

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray | Composer: Ukrainian Folk Song

This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking "Here We Come A-Caroling" and regal "Good King Wenceslas" to the sweet ballad treatment of "I Heard the Bells" and rhythm-charged "Deck the Hall," it's three-and-a-half minutes of Christmas cheer. Don't miss the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD, complete with all the bells and whistles. Consider adding choreography (from the When We Sing! DVD) for a glittering star atop the tree.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

An exciting African choral for winter. Combination English/Swahili text describes the joy of children running through the plains of Mount Kilimanjaro "chasing the wild, wild winds of December." The choir responds in rhythmic harmony to a soloist's melodic call. Perform with optional rhythm instruments (parts included in the publication) or SoundTrax CD.

Composer: David Lantz III

An exuberant chorus alternates with a vibrant verse in this gospel original for Christmas by Greg Gilpin. And with no-fail syncopations and bright chords that lock in every time, it's the kind of song you just don't want to end. The final a cappella clap along section really kicks!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Three traditional carols are tastefully arranged and tied together with Pachelbel's enduring canon. Optionally, choir members may play sleigh bells during the interludes between "Jingle Bells," to "Deck the Hall," and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas." Elegant, simple, familiar, memorable!

Arranger: Lon Beery

Grab your cowboy hat and dust off your boots for this rollicking 3-minute medley, which includes five familiar carols arranged in a country-style. This original take on seasonal favorites includes great down-home harmonies and an unchanging jamboree beat. "Merry Christmas, y'all!"

Arranger: Andy Beck

It's a whirlwind trip through a baker's dozen of beloved Christmas favorites! Quoting brief phrases from songs like "We Three Kings," "Jingle Bells," and "The Hallelujah Chorus," this piece cleverly weaves musical snippets over and through each other until it reaches a huge, happy holiday finish. Listen closely . . . can you hear all thirteen?

Arranger: Michael Ryan

A festive setting of the English round that will come together quickly at that busy time of year! A rousing antiphonal treatment (a fanfare) leads into the traditional tune, followed by a newly composed bridge. Later, the unison melody becomes a 2-part, and eventually a 3-part round. A wonderful opener for holiday performances!

Arranger: Andy Beck

Warm the hearts of your audience with this tender lullaby appropriate for all choirs. A delicate melody gracefully floats over rich harmonies and echoed counter-lines through musical quotes from "Silent Night" and "Away in a Manger." Sweet and lovely.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry

"Dear Santa, I want to thank you for all the gifts you've brought so far." It's a thank you letter to Santa from a child, written especially for children's choirs. Very easy, and suitable for even your youngest groups. There are optional solos and small group sections, or sing it with your entire choir throughout.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Festivity abounds in this sprightly John Leavitt arrangement of the favorite carol. Explosive "frooms" underscore the familiar melody and text, set with unexpected tonal and metric shifts that really work well. It is not difficult to put together, so you'll want to sing it year after year.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This rhythmic rendition of the traditional carol is a blast! The funky feel craves choreography (on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video), a likely addition, as accessible writing will make note learning a breeze. A new half-time bridge leads into a key change just before the final groovin' verse.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Fun-filled verses account for each of the eight nights and lights of the season, while two memorable melodies (sung simultaneously and on Hebrew-sounding syllables) provide the festive chorus for this original Hanukkah song. The best of its kind!

Composer: Lois Brownsey

Crafted especially for developing groups, this joyful carol arrangement is equal parts achievable and interesting. Simplified runs are countered with intriguing meter changes, melodic counterlines are interspersed with full harmonies. Festive and fun!

Arranger: Gary E. Parks

A Christmas classic updated with a fresh Latin groove! Syncopated rhythms energize the vocal lines, which remain true to the carol's original harmonization. A new "Fa la la" refrain and bridge build excitement leading to the third verse, and a key change near the end results in a big finish. Add the SoundTrax CD, SoundPax, and complete choreography from the Movin' DVD for even more pizzazz!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

"Like the roots of an ancient tree, like the stories told throughout history . . . Hanukkah makes you feel something real in your heart." Younger groups will find this easy to learn, with a lively tempo and bouncy spirit. Invite a clarinet player to join in at your holiday concert (a part is included in the octavo).

Composer: Lois Brownsey

This rhythmic African-style number is joyous from beginning to end! Use it for general concerts, or consider it for Christmas/Kwanzaa celebrations. The text alternates between English and Swahili. "We wish you joy each and every day." Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

This exuberant island-feel piece recounts the events of the very first Christmas in a most jovial way. Totally fun to sing (and clap). Equally entertaining to hear (and clap for)!

Arranger: Cathryne E. Parks | Composer: Traditional Caribbean Melody

The title comes from the line spoken by Tiny Tim in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The text evokes the images of Christmas: a star shining in the night, angels in the skies, followed by a Christmas blessing: "God bless us, every one, each daughter and each son. May blessings fall on all we hold dear."

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Look out, Santa, you're about to get caught in the act! That's right, sneaky kids everywhere are hatching a plan to "catch that Santa man" as he delivers the presents on Christmas Eve. Though they're trying to keep it quiet, the catchy tune, swingin' rhythms, and ingenious ideas often cause these young secret agents to get carried away and sing it out! Don't miss the clever choreography on Alfred Music's new DVD, or the Big Band style SoundTrax. Staging is featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Complimentary independent lines sung on "dai diggah dai" dance throughout this festive song that celebrates Hanukkah. A cheerful text remembers age-old traditions. Fun!

Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry

Learn a bit about the holiday and have fun singing this lively ditty, designed especially for two-part groups. No-fuss harmonies appear in the festive "lai, lai, lai" section and a long-tone countermelody embellishes the second verse.

Arranger: Vicki Tucker Courtney

The buoyant compound meter of this jovial Christmas charmer is suggestive of Irish folk music. Tuneful melodies are paired with merry "ding dong" counterlines as this refreshing choral (with processional potential) unfolds. Download the optional tambourine part at alfred.com/choralparts.

Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry

One part Jacobson creativity, and one part Kirby jazz. Kids will adore this chart that's not only a fresh holiday feature, but also a solid introduction to beginning scat singing. Designed with developing groups in mind, but enjoyable for any one. Perform with the swingin' SoundTrax or a live rhythm section (guitar, bass, and drumset SoundPax). As a special bonus, John's choreography is printed in the music.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

A Christmas classic is given a cool treatment in this new arrangement by Andy Beck. Featuring a lilting jazz waltz accompaniment and sweet choral harmonies, this is a great way to perk up your holiday program! Optional parts for saxophone and vibes are available online.

Arranger: Andy Beck

Amy Bernon's imaginative style is fully evident in this charming winter piece for younger groups. Singers will explore varied musical styles as the text considers different songs the snow might sing . . . if the snow could sing. A simple tune; a lovely lullaby; a hearty tale; and finally, an invitation to sing along.

Arranger: Amy F. Bernon

Something special for Hanukkah, a wish for peace throughout the year is the centerpiece. The melody is sung in unison before appearing in echo format, making this gentle choral ballad ideal for those who are new to singing in parts. An optional small group near the end adds a third layer, if desired.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

It's festive, it's fun, it's filled with holiday favoritesàIT'S CHRISTMAS! All ages will enjoy this merry medley of carols featuring fresh treatments of: "The Holly and the Ivy," "Deck the Hall," "Still, Still, Still," "Ding Dong! Merrily on High," and "Jingle Bells"àall in just over three minutes!

Arranger: Andy Beck

It's fun, it's festive, and it's a piece of cake. It's Jingle Bells combined with "Chopsticks!" That's right, you've heard it plucked out on your classroom piano over and over again, but never like this! A charming arrangement that's a quick-learn for that busy time of year. You can't go wring with these comfortable ranges, singable lines, and simple harmonies. The bouncy SoundTrax really adds a festive flair.

Arranger: Lynn Shaw Bailey

This fresh take on the ever-popular winter song could have been called "Jazzy Jingle Bells!" After a suspenseful introduction, syncopated rhythms and tight vocal harmonies permeate the remainder of this swingin' arrangement. Use the optional horns and rhythm SoundTrax CD or play the SoundPax parts with your live jazz band. A powerhouse spotlight selection!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

What a mixed-up, mixed meter, crazy and fun arrangement of "Jingle Bells!" As the lyric states, "The melody's the same; the rhythms, they are not."

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This fast-paced medley (four-and-a-half minutes in length) sparkles with pizzazz and holiday cheer. Familiar carols are expertly arranged and assembled, creating a perky, high-spirited showstopper that's guaranteed to bring the house down! Featured on Reaching for the Stars! choral movement DVD 00-39928. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5687

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Bring an international flair to your holiday program with this joyous medley of four French carols. An IPA pronunciation guide is included for the few foreign words, and a festive concert band accompaniment allows the whole music department to participate.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

A full-sounding and joyous choral for your holiday concerts, featuring touches of both "Joy to the World" and "Adeste Fideles." Consider combining all of your choirs for a festive finale. Church choirs will enjoy it, too.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

The candle is a universal symbol of peace and hope. This seasonal selection honors the tradition with its captivating music and heartwarming text. At the end, four spoken greetings embrace various holidays. As a special touch, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance. This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: Andy Beck