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

This clever a cappella original is reminiscent of doo-wop groups from the '50s and '60s. The choir sings a "bop-bop-bop" refrain alternately with classic back-ups, as a soloist or small group croons the flirtatious text, weaving in popular song titles from back in the day. Novelty; Secular

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Kirby Shaw

Beginning with an almost hymn-like section, Dave sets up a feeling of solemnity before he breaks into a joyful gospel feel. The result is electrifying and exciting. Very chordal in nature. This piece is from his large mass To Hope! A Celebration.

Composer: Dave Brubeck

A lively, a cappella chorus opens and closes this original Christmas spiritual with a sweet rubato chorale in the middle. Composed in a traditional style with a contemporary flair, each section of the choir has a moment to shine, especially the basses/baritones--singing spirited interjections throughout.

Arranger: Andy Beck

The guys in your choir will shine singing this a cappella original that sounds like a traditional spiritual. Opens with a syncopated ostinato, adds a compelling minor-key melody, and expands into full four-part harmony. Gradually, voice parts disappear one by one, fading to the end. Newly Available for TTBB.

Composer: Donald Moore

Enjoy this original a cappella Christmas spiritual with optional bongo drum accompaniment. A slower contrasting middle section quotes a bit of "Go, Tell It on the Mountain." Features optional solos and descant. Exciting and rhythmic. And church choirs will enjoy it, too.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse

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

Something new and different for the holidays! This fantastic choral work quotes moments of your favorite carols, all on a "fa la la" text---that is until a bit of the "Hallelujah Chorus" appears near the end. Festive fun for everyone! Can be sung a cappella or with the optional keyboard accompaniment. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse

A vocal drone provides the rhythmic foundation for this haunting a cappella arrangement of a time-honored carol. Expressive singing is parallel to the effectiveness of the powerful text.

Arranger: Tim Harrison

This original a cappella Christmas spiritual begins with a vibrant bass line, and when the other voices join above, the piece truly shines. A contrasting middle section is based upon the familiar "We Three Kings."

Arranger: Brian Lewis

Incorporating both the Catalonian carol "Fum Fum Fum" and "Deck the Hall" from Wales, you won't want to miss a moment of this adventurous arrangement. Varied choral textures, dynamics, and tempi will engage a cappella singers with an exciting challenge. An optional piano part is provided for flexibility.

Arranger: Thomas Grassi

A basic synopsis of the Spanish: let's celebrate the holiday by playing tambourines and rattles. This lively a cappella arrangement of the traditional Andalusian villancico offers downloadable percussion parts, as inspired by the text. Ruth Morris Gray's real-world teaching experience and seasoned writing skills are evident throughout, ensuring a smooth rehearsal process during the busiest time of year. A fun way to bring variety to holiday programs!

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

This exciting original Christmas spiritual by Jay Althouse opens with the men stating the rhythmic theme, followed by the middle voices and finally the sopranos. The three verses include much repetition but plenty of surprises-including a women's section contrasted by the men, and an optional high descant on the driving finish. A fresh new work that's solidly rooted in the classic spiritual traditions. An Althouse winner and a must for your holiday concerts!

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Arranger: Jay Althouse

The definitive a cappella Christmas spiritual of the year! A descending bass line is a firm foundation in the A section, B features the girls vs. the guys, a vocal stack builds in the middle, followed by a soaring descant that takes the final refrain up a notch! Appropriate for school and church use.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray | Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

The word ihydom” mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word itiddlydom” represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments with a cappella charm and brilliance. The English text recounts shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, and the little child. In the middle, a contrasting legato section lets the beauty of the voices shine before returning to playful choral textures. Simple parts for hand drum and tambourine are included.

Arranger: Mark Burrows

Celebrate the baby's birth in Bethlehem with this change-of-pace a cappella spiritual, set in a walking tempo with four optional percussion parts (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Feel and hear the Christmas story come alive!

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Jay Althouse

SATB choirs, accompanied only by an optional snare-drum, will love singing this clever a cappella arrangement from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Easy to prepare with equal doses of unison singing, uncomplicated chords, "fa-la-la's," and "plums." Treat your singers and audience to some "suite" holiday humor.

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Musical: The Nutcracker

A steady shaker anchors this contemporary re-imagining of the beloved Christmas carol. A cappella vocables decorate a rhythmic eight-bar introduction that returns as a cheerful interlude between verses. Fast, syncopated, and fun, it's not the ballad version you remember---it's Kirby all the way! Great for caroling gigs.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Traditional German Carol

Straightforward, homophonic vocal writing is the highlight of this fullsounding yet simple Christmas work. It's in the style of a madrigal, and may be performed with or without piano.

Composer: Mary Donnelly

Tambourine and hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella textures, from soloists over solid block chords to vigorous rhythmic interplay between voice parts. A true standout Christmas selection for discerning choirs.

Arranger: Mark Burrows

Sung entirely on "fa-la-la" and "plum," this novelty piece successfully transforms Tchaikovsky's orchestration into a light and lively a cappella choral. A jovial choice for holiday performances, Jeff Funk's arrangement dances along from its recognizable opening flourish to the accelerating, jolly end. Guaranteed to make you smile!

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Musical: The Nutcracker

Your SATB choir will sound vibrant performing this memorable, a cappella Christmas spiritual. Features strong dynamic contrasts, short solos, and a touch of "Go, Tell It on the Mountain."

Composer: Jay Althouse

Here's an exuberant a cappella feature, equally appropriate for school and church. Traditional choral writing, a familiar form, a characteristic bass line, and a soprano descant give this original composition its authentic spiritual sound. A contrasting middle section features reflective phrases from well-known "Mary Had a Baby."

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Arranger: Jay Althouse

The brief fugue-like B-section is book ended by a spectacular "wall of sound" opening and closing chorale in this impressive a cappella piece for Christmas. Divisi is frequent, but not difficult to achieve.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Pavel Chesnokov

You know this Christmas carol, but you've never heard it like this before! Alan Billingsley's contemporary interpretation brings the traditional tune up to date. The SATB voicing sounds great a cappella, while a funky accompaniment works well to support the SAB and SSA. Bass and drums on the optional SoundTrax CD pump up the R&B groove, or add your own vocal percussion.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

A well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and a compelling modulation will make for an impressive holiday performance.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Your mixed and men's choirs will enjoy this rousing original a cappella Christmas spiritual. "Glory hallelujah on a Christmas morn!" Appropriate for school or church choirs.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Darmon's a cappella arrangement offers a fresh approach to the familiar hymn tune by Handel. Some extended harmonies, rhythmic syncopations, and two modulations are well worth the effort. A gratifying experience for concert and jazz choirs alike.

Arranger: Darmon Meader | Composer: George Frideric Handel

What a find! This traditional Spanish Christmas carol works so well with a cappella voices. Finger cymbals, tambourine, and bongos add a zesty accompaniment to the exuberant yet sensible, rhythmic yet readable voice parts. A standout selection and a refreshing change of pace for holiday performances!

Arranger: Mark Burrows