This original piece by Sonja Poorman can be described in one word -- beautiful! Long, flowing "Gloria" phrases sing the message of Christmas. Sonja's educational experience and musical gift are evident in this gorgeous song.

Arranger: Sonja Poorman

This festive partner song combines the traditional Mexican folk song "Dale, Dale, Dale" with an original tune all about swinging at the piñata. What a great choice for the holidays, or celebrations of any kind! With a choice of English or Spanish words and perfectly paired independent melodies, it's sure to be a hit for singers taking their first cracks at harmony.

Arranger: Mary Donnelly | Composer: Traditional Mexican Folk Song

This serene pairing of "Still, Still, Still" and "Silent Night" will be a quick learn during your busiest time of year. Occasional counterpoint is scattered among traditional harmonies to create a lovely and luscious mini-medley. Equally appropriate for school and church, and for singers of any age.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

What better way for your developing choir to spread holiday cheer than a partner song arrangement of a favorite Christmas carol? Terrific writing for those who are just learning to sing in harmony, so it's a snap to teach!

Arranger: Mark Weston

This exuberant Christmas original features lots of echo sections, perfect for developing choirs. It also quotes parts of the well-known carol. Download a free snare drum part at alfred.com/choralparts.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Here's a warm, wintertime ballad with no mention of the holidays. A dreamy text longs for snow and captures the delight of making snow angels. Delicate and independent voice parts overlap throughout, with just a few sparkling moments of harmony. Enchanting! This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

With verses in 5/4 and a jazz waltz refrain, Kirby's mellow rendition of this familiar carol is something truly fresh. An optional flute solo (available free at alfred.com/choralparts) is a hip addition to smooth choral parts that are a blast to sing. A highly creative take on a song that everyone knows!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This exuberant Christmas medley offers a fresh feature for holiday concerts and worship. A recurring musical theme ties six time-honored carols together and provides a festive lilt. Carefully crafted voice parts insure success. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Gesu Bambino * In the Bleak Midwinter * Silent Night.

Arranger: Laura Farnell

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

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

Without a doubt "the peoples gonna all be jammin'" to this Caribbean-style original for Christmastime. Why? Because you just can't stand still when you hear these infectious rhythms and accented choral phrases. Lively handclaps and optional percussion add to the excitement as your choir tells the Christmas story with reggae flair.

Arranger: Gary E. Parks | Composer: Gary E. Parks

This expressive original carol will take your breath away and bring out the very best in your choir. One Latin phrase provides an elegant refrain in this distinctive selection for Christmas concerts and services.

Composer: Donald Moore

All the glee and joy of a much-anticipated holiday bursts off the page in this cheerful, chipper showstopper, which features a nice balance of unison and beginning-level two-part singing. For an extra festive touch, add the optional glockenspiel part or the perky SoundTrax CD.

Arranger: Mary Donnelly

This effective arrangement partners the familiar Irving Berlin "Alexanderis Ragtime Band" with a clever countermelody, imitating a tuba, clarinet, trombone, and flute. Staging included in the publication and featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Irving Berlin

An optional glockenspiel part adds some extra holiday sparkle to this cheerful original that incorporates a jolly "Jingle Bells" excerpt in the middle. Imitative textures and independent vocal lines make this a solid choice for younger singers. Festive and fun!

Composer: Mary Donnelly

It's a Christmas carol time machine---start with a 1940s "Saint Nick" and 50s "Deck the Hall," add "Up on the Housetop" 60s-style and disco "Jingle Bells," then top it off with a 1980s "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Hip! High-spirited! A showstopper!

Arranger: Alan Billingsley

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 do you get when you cross a familiar Christmas carol with an iconic jazz progression? This ultra-hip arrangement of "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" set in 5/4. Smooth unisons, basic scat-singing, and cool jazz chords define the style.

Arranger: Donald Moore

It's a multicultural "Merry Christmas" sung on a combination of Swahili and English texts. A strong African pulse drives this original music, which includes a chorus from the traditional "Joy to the World." Try something different for the holidays and incorporate authentic rhythm instruments or the optional SoundTrax CD. Staging is featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853, VHS #23855.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse

"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

Designed for treble singers of any age, this sophisticated lyrical setting of the traditional Latin Christmas text is simply gorgeous. A haunting melody floats over an arpeggiated piano part that can optionally be played by harp (or synth harp). Scattered suspensions create ethereal dissonances throughout as harmonic intervals expand and contract. Add the expressive violin obbligato for a special touch.

Arranger: Darin Lewis

Who knew Jolly Old St. Nick was a jazzy cat? Swingin' rhythms, scat syllables, and ""instrumental"" new lyrics abound in this hip partner song arranged by Russell Robinson. Equally accessible and educational.

Arranger: Russell L. Robinson

Tuneful and bright, this German carol arrangement is a joy for winter concerts. Sing lightly to achieve vocal flexibility and a consistent lilt. Each delightful bell-like phrase may be sung in English or German. Charming in all voicings.

Arranger: Vicki Tucker Courtney

Mrs. Claus is ready to take center stage after years of working behind the scenes! A sassy holiday novelty for treble voices featuring solo passages that can be sung by a single "Mrs. Claus" or divided up between several singers. Suitable for choreography, with or without the optional ragtime-y SoundTrax CD!

Composer: Lon Beery

How's this for holiday humor? A nutty novelty song lists several desirable Christmas gifts as preferred alternatives to the dreaded fruitcake. Hilarious!

Composer: Mark Weston

It's "Jingle Bells" . . . it's The Nutcracker . . . it's great fun . . . it's "Nutcracker Jingles!" Festive frivolity abounds in this clever medley combining a favorite winter carol with the tunes from Tchaikovsky's most famous ballet. A crowd-pleaser!

Arranger: Chuck Bridwell | Composer: James Pierpont | Musical: The Nutcracker

This sweet setting is an adaptation of the "As with Gladness Men of Old" text about those who followed the star. Concise vocal ranges, sensible phrasing, and a naturally flowing poetic meter make for manageable preparation during the busiest time of year. Ruth's ability to construct a lyrical melody, memorable piano motives, and logical voice parts shines clearly through. Several satisfying suspensions and a momentary tonal shift provide a warm harmonic backdrop. Be sure to observe the expressive dynamic and tempo markings to shape the most musical performance. A lovely selection for both concert and worship.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

iLetis go! Everybody out in the snow.” This rockini call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having ia friendly snowball fight.” And with no mention of the holidays, you can sing it all winter long. Optional choreography (printed in the score and available as a downloadable video) will get your singers movini and groovini!

Arranger: Andy Beck

Two of Alfred Music's all-time favorites have been given the Glee treatment in this super-fun disco remix! Better than a medley, this funky combo moves freely from one powerhouse to the other without pause. A knock-out novelty that your kids will beg for at every rehearsal! Staging is featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858). Titles: Santa Fever * Santa Is the Man.

Arranger: Marti Lunn Lantz | Composer: Lois Brownsey

A little bit vaudeville, a little bit country, this zany novelty number is a hoot! You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen? Well, this isn't about those guys, it's actually about their wacky cousins. You'll be laughing well into January!

Composer: Kirby Shaw

"Whether I have you, or you have me, we're gonna put a Christmas present underneath the Christmas tree." This fun and funky '60s-inspired crowd-pleaser is nothing if not groovy. Brief spoken solos explain the rules of a secret gift exchange, backed up by easy-to-learn interjections sung by the choir. The irresistible ChoreoTrax choreography ties a big shiny bow on this holiday gift!

Arranger: Andy Beck

Grab your shopping bag, credit card, and a handful of imaginary cash for this fun-filled holiday novelty number about a one-day shopping spree! A brief ballad introduction leads to a rockin' 60s-inspired verse and refrain. Plenty of "oo-wee-oo's" and punch lines to spare. Don't miss Sally's creative prop choreography, included in the publication and available on the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video.

Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

It's a snap. Teach the melody (built around the tonic triad) in unison first and then the canonic choral parts will easily fall in place. Conservative vocal ranges fit singers of any age. An optional C-instrument adds a third voice to the graceful round.

Arranger: Donald Moore

"Shine your patent leathers and put a top hat on your head" 'cause it's time to hit the town with the one and only Santa Claus. You'll have a blast singing (and perhaps dancing) this '40s-era novelty number with a stylish hook that sticks with you long after you've heard it. A gem! Featured on the Danza! Movement DVD (00-31225).

Composer: Andy Beck

Written in a 1940s swing style, this choral confection is chock full of accessible harmonies with lots of built-in repetition, plus a fun-filled spoken word section that's the icing on top. Pair with the optional SoundTrax CD and choreography from the Step One! DVD and at alfred.com/video.

Composer: Brian Fisher

This country-style novelty number celebrates the Clark Griswold in all of us! How many outdoor decorations do YOU hang at Christmas? Accessible two-part writing in both voicings makes for easy-to-learn, over-the-top, crowd-pleasin' fun. Be sure to check out the When We Sing! DVD for holiday hoedown choreography. "Merry Christmas, y'all!"

Composer: Andy Beck

Made popular by American Idol star David Archuleta and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on their Glad Christmas Tidings album, this original carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two animals in the stable. iAnd the night skies rang as the angels sang, when love came down to the earth.” Appropriate for both school and church.

Arranger: Tom Fettke | Composer: Ted Hutchinson

The title says it all. It's the story of the ballet, set to the music of the ballet, and it only takes . . . (you guessed it) . . . three minutes to perform. Terrific!

Arranger: Mark Weston | Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Musical: The Nutcracker

Alternating 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures are a fresh and fabulous twist for this holiday classic. You (and your audience) will be both surprised and delighted! Several brief character solos offer lots of low-pressure opportunities to stand out, and the additive form of the traditional carol makes the piece come together quickly.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

This jolly three-song medley will put everyone in the Christmas spirit at your next holiday concert. Designed for quick learning at your busiest time of year!

Arranger: Donald Moore

Zesty old-world charm resonates throughout this festive original Christmas song by Greg Gilpin, which nestles a few favorite carol lyrics within a delightful children's poem. Notated vocal slides decorate many cadences along the way and add to the minor-key merriment. Perform with ribboned tambourines and the optional SoundTrax for extra Eastern European flair!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin