Featuring five gems from cherished Rankin and Bass animated Christmas specials, this five-and-a-half-minute medley is holiday nostalgia at its best! Children one to one hundred will delight in this nifty novelty number with vintage appeal.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Musical: Cartoon Christmas

As the curtain goes up on 'Twas the Night Before Curtain, we are presented with the musical version of the frantic night before the opening of a show, complete with the inevitable drama that every ensemble experiences! The comical story is told through speaking parts, solos, and lots of musical elements that culminate into a very happy ending! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Composer: Susan Kern

Oh my goodness, Santa, is "zat" really you knockin'? Audiences won't believe the fabulous rhythms and rhymes in this killer arrangement! A jazzy tune recorded by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Garth Brooks, and Harry Connick, Jr. Talk about change of pace! Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Yule be jammin' with this fun song from the Big Band era, recorded by Kaye Starr! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Originally made famous by Kay Starr, this arrangement transforms the song into a playful barbershop swing, with the melody in the tenor 2 line, and lots of right homophony.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composers: Irving Taylor and Dudley Brooks

It's still a Cool Yule with an updated twist on the holidays! Santa emcees this North Pole Spectacular with Five Elves on a Shelf, Lana del Holly, Fa La So Cool Gang, the Reindeer Sisters and more straight off the Cool 100. This 12-minute medley for all ages with choreography by John Jacobson includes: All I Want for Christmas Is You, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Cool Yule, Jingle Bell Twist, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, (Turn It) Up on the Housetop.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

Wish your audience a iMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year” in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy to learn and enjoyable to sing. Plus, itis a great choice for any seasonal performance: Christmas concerts, community events, madrigal feasts, door-to-door caroling, singing telegrams---you name it! Fun, flexible, and festive in all voicings.

Arranger: Donald Moore

Three human "dogs" bark the solos on this hilarious, Baroque-style Christmas novelty number. "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a Schnauzer with a goatee. Arf! Afr!" Outstanding, fully orchestrated SoundTrax CD adds a "pops concert" sound. May be performed by treble, male or mixed choirs of all ages.

Arranger: John Carter

"Deck the Hall," "Jungle Bells," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" are cleverly arranged and often partnered in the style of hand jive. Upbeat, easily-learned, and fun to perform, this novelty piece will set any concert apart from the norm! Suggestions for simple hand jive movements are included.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

He's the man of the hour...Santa Claus! Liven up your holiday stage with this sparkling and fast-paced 9-minute mash-up of these top seasonal favorites: Dig That Crazy Santa Claus; Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane); I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Little Saint Nick; (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With the Bag; Mister Santa; Must Be Santa; Santa Baby; Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me); Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town; Up on the Housetop. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx/fl, tbn, bsx, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 8:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff

Music based on Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and popularized in the hit recording Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah is set with a new text depicting the craziness of family gathering for the holidays. Conversations overlapping, loud relatives, and once a year food all combine to celebrate what family truly is; Friendly squabbles, with no shovin', in a family, that's called lovin'! A perfect novelty selection for holiday concerts!

Arranger: Tom Fettke | Composer: Ken Bible

This light-hearted song by Hal David and John Cacavas is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit! A great selection for holiday programs.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Lyricist: Hal David

Cue that walkin' bass and sizzlin' hi-hat! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's retro swing take on the Christmas novelty tune serves up something fresh and different. The familiar melody is jazzed up for a featured soloist (or an entire section) and punctuated by lightning quick interjections in tight treble harmony. The unique SSAB voicing is just right for choirs with fewer guys. Be sure to check out the SoundPax parts for your rhythm section!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Don Gardner Performed By: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

What a great novelty medley for your developing choir! Features two holiday favorites combined with lisps, a bit of speech choir, and lots of laughs. Featured on the Shine! Movement DVD (00-34720).

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Santa is definitely in the building with this fun 4-minute medley of Christmas songs identified with the King of Rock & Roll. Includes: Blue Christmas, Santa, Bring My Baby Back (to Me), Santa Claus Is Back in Town. Available separately: SATB, SAB, TBB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (synth, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: Elvis Presley

It's a blast from the past when your choir sings this fun-filled holiday original by Andy Beck. Your singers and audience will love snapping their fingers and tapping their toes to this doo-wop style tune backed up with traditional 50s harmonies and classic "sha-na-nas." And don't miss the clever use of quotes from several popular holiday songs throughout! It's an easy-to-learn a cappella novelty in the SSATB voicing, or feature a crooning soloist with piano accompaniment and back-up singers in the 3-part.

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Andy Beck

It's Christmas Day the Aussie way, on a scorching summer afternoon by the barbie! Your singers will love this novelty change-of-pace as they travel down under to experience the holidays a different way! Totally fun!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Country: Australia

A knock-out, rock-out novelty number for 3- and 2-part choirs! What's worse than coal in your stocking? Getting caught under the mistletoe! This silly song features humorous words and 60s-style music poking fun at the age-old holiday tradition. "I really like Christmas, but I don't like kissing at all . . . yuck!" Choreography featured on "Razzamatazz!" DVD (item 00-27430).

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Brian Fisher

Celebrate the man in the big red suit with this 3-minute mini-medley of favorite Santa Claus songs. Each of the four songs is arranged for success when performed by your youngest choir. A lighthearted, fun-filled tribute to Father Christmas himself!

Arranger: Andy Beck

Your choir will swing into the season with this fun arrangement by Mac Huff. Most recently recorded by Brian Setzer Orchestra, this one really rocks!Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Baritone Sax, Synthesizer (opt.), Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Leon Rene Performed By: Brian Setzer Orchestra

A must-have novelty number for choirs with a sense of humor! Offenbach's most famous overture has been skillfully arranged with familiar melodic themes that pass between sections of the choir, while remaining singers provide a rhythmic choral accompaniment. Achievable a cappella that your choir "can-can" master.

Arranger: Julie Eschliman | Composer: Jacques Offenbach

So sweet it might just give you a toothache! This scrumptiously jazzy holiday novelty number is fantastically fun. Optional harmonies make it easy to tailor the piece to the ability level of your group, and it's a tasty tune for adding some choreography. Staging is available on our Movin' DVD. Not to be missed!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Andy Beck

The traditional tune Sarasponda is set with original lyrics telling the story of elves happily building toys. Percussion instruments mimic the sound of tapping tools while the original partner song of joyful jingling and rhythmic speech join to make a wonderful holiday choral spectacular for young voices.

Arranger: Janet Gardner

Your audience will love the show biz fun of this charming setting for voices and 4-hand piano that's chock full of clever and humorous effects. Easily learned, it will be a holiday concert highlight! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Piano Primo and Secondo parts available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

Based on Chopin's Minute Waltz, this lighter arrangement by concert pianist Jeffrey Biegel will lift any group to a new level. An excellent encore!

Arranger: Jeffrey Biegel

This jazzy number is perfect for your women as a novelty piece. Strong three-part harmony, sassy vocal slides, and an optional trumpet set the mood for Christmas shopping and all the craziness of the gift-giving season. Available separately: SSA, Trumpet; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:53.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

The impeccable Michele Weir touch is clearly evident in this warm un-accompanied arrangement of the Charlie Brown classic song.

Arranger: Michele Weir | Composers: Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas

This is hilarious! Ellen Foncannon has created a clever parody on Bach's famous Fugue in G Minor that will have your audience in stitches! Your students will have a blast singing such funny words with such serious Baroque music, which has been simplified for young voices. From the first note to the resounding A-Choo! at the end, this uproariously funny novelty is sure to be a big hit in your concert! Available: SATB, SSAA, TTBB, 2-Part, 3-Part.

Arranger: Ellen Foncannon | Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

"Yo! Santa! Tell us about those 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."" Ho, ho, yo!"

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Wow, this is pure fun and great learning! Using three well-known classical melodies, the verses of the traditional carol Deck the Hall fit right in and create a celebratory work that is novel and smart for the holidays!

Arranger: Glenda E. Franklin

Bells are associated with the holiday season as well as celebratory and inspirational tributes and events. This song will be your favorite choral imitating the ring and sound of bells. Polyphonic and homophonic sections play off each other and add to the diverse sound. An optional section allows two choirs to sing together in both musical styles. Simplistic singing builds to majestic singing, then fades away like bells in a steeple chiming in falling snow. Now two-part ensembles can enjoy this memorable choral with an optional piano accompaniment. What cannot be sung by the two voices is now provided by the piano accompaniment. However, if used as an a cappella piece, the flavor and excitement are still there for the singers and audience.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

A little donkey helps Santa Claus bring presents to children in Italy in this delightful novelty arrangement. Various Italian words and expressions are used throughout with easy part writing and plenty of hee-haws for all!

Arranger: Jill Gallina

In the immortal words of Spongebob Squarepants, Christmas is about sharing and caring, so don't be a jerk! This 50s style novelty song will bring a chuckle to your audience while reminding them to be nice to others! Available separately SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Roger Emerson Performed By: SpongeBob SquarePants

Break out the elf hats and candy cane choreography for this sparkly five-minute medley from Broadway's newest holiday tradition, inspired by the hilarious Will Ferrell film. Two merry showstoppers are bookended by the fabulous "Sparklejollytwinklejingley" to create a cheerful, Christmassy extravaganza!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Matthew Sklar | Musical: Elf

A fun novelty piece that's been a favorite of choirs around the world for 50 years! Alfred Music proudly celebrates this anniversary with five newly-engraved voicings, a whimsical recorded accompaniment, and easy-to-teach choral-ography (available on With a Song!). Throughout the wacky piece, ingredients from the recipe are added one by one, creating a musical recipe to form that infamous holiday treat!

Composer: Penny Leka

After weeks of waiting, it's finally time to open those holiday gifts. As the kids gleefully tear into their presents, wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, and bags go flying---it's a gift wrap riot! This rockin' hand jive is a total blast. The vocal parts pretty much teach themselves, so there's plenty of time to add the familiar hand motions or learn Andy's full choreography (printed in the score and available as a free ChoreoTrax video online). If holiday novelty numbers have become a tradition at your school, you won't want to miss this one!

Arranger: Andy Beck

What child has not wanted a puppy for Christmas? This original novelty song is a sweet and funny look at what can happen when we don't get exactly what we want. Written in a theatrical style, this tune lends itself to riser choreography, leading to plenty of smiles all around! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Composer: Alan Billingsley

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

This novelty Christmas tune never grows old. This new arrangement for men captures the hilarity in the most basic sense. Belly laughs will be had by all.

Arranger: Christopher Peterson | Composer: Randy Brooks Performed By: Elmo Shropshire

Here's a hilarious holiday spoof that everyone will enjoy! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Rita Abrams Performed By: Elmo Shropshire

No one likes a Grinch . . . but everyone loves that famous "You're a Mean One" song! Here it is along with two others from the popular Dr. Seuss holiday phenomenon. Four minutes of "fah who foraze" fun!

Arranger: Andy Beck

"Santa's reindeer are bringin' down the house this year with their funky music, rhythmic rap, and hip-hop moves! A hip, hot novelty number with super-fun choreography available on the Shine! Movement DVD (00-34720)."

Composer: Brian Fisher

Its 5:00 AM, the day after Thanksgiving, and everyone is lined up, ready to stampede into stores for the traditional start of the annual shopping season! This funny change-of-pace selection will be a fantastic addition to your holiday programs. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20. Available separately: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: John Jacobson

You'll have a wild ride indeed with this big band style swing number from the blockbuster Christmas film The Polar Express. Sung by the on-board waiters who are serving hot chocolate to the delighted riders, this tune is hot, hot, hot! Duration: ca. 2:00. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD, ePak available digitally (tpt1, tpt2, asx, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm)

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Musical: The Polar Express

Here's the holiday song from the 1950s in a cute setting for younger choirs. Easy partner style countermelodies and some clever back and forth sections with body percussion will come alive with fun! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This novelty pop tune is perfect for providing that humorous moment in your concert. Bouncing with musical fun, the entertaining lyrics will delight your audiences.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: John Rox Performed By: Gayla Peevey

If you've been looking for a fresh, playful holiday song to put a big smile on everyone's face, look no further! This forgotten classic from the late 1950's big, bright, brassy, and sassy, with the melody shared by all four voice parts, and even a section where the group becomes a (vocal) brass band. It is a Dr. Demento Christmas staple.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: John Rox Performed By: Gayla Peevey

Just feel that frosty air! Everywhere the cheerful faces lean into the glow of a four-inch screen. Sound or look familiar? This novel holiday song expresses perfectly what we all experience with everyone consumed with their phones, even during the holidays! A timly selection for some holiday humor!

Composer: Nathan Howe

This fun novelty piece can open your holiday program with a cheer. We love Christmas, yes we do. We love Christmas, now how about you? This rollicking original from the creative mind of Eric Lane Barnes, author of Lambscapes features familiar cheers done separately and partnered with a holiday twist to the lyrics. Available for youth or adult voices - it makes a great men's ensemble piece. Available separately: SATB, TTBB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.

Composer: Eric Lane Barnes

Here's a jazzy, swingin' take on an old holiday favorite. The surprise pauses and clever orchestration make this the perfect novelty or concert closer. Perform it with piano, Showtrax CD or the optional chamber orchestra for extra holiday sparkle! Available separately: 2-Part, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl1, fl2, ob1, ob2, cl1, cl2, bn1, bn2, hn1, hn2, timp, perc1, perc2, str:88442), ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: Chris Eastburn