Roger Emerson : Gettin' in the Mood (For Christmas)

Swing into the season with this toe-tapping, big-band styled holiday song! A perfect concert opener for pop and show groups, complete with a rhythm and horn section.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Brian Setzer

Karen and Richard Carpenter brought singable songs with thoughtful and insightful arrangements to the pop music world during the 1970's and 80's. Those musical offerings are enhanced in these skillful arrangements. Songs include: The Christmas Waltz - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It Came upon the Midnight Clear - Merry Christmas, Darling - An Old Fashioned Christmas - Sleigh Ride

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Various | Performed By: Carpenters

It's a happy holiday season, the kind we wait for all year long... This delightful jazz-flavored original is just lots of fun to sing! It's easily learned and makes a great opener for pop, jazz and concert choirs.

Composer: Patti Drennan

Angels sing Gloria in excelsis and a star shines over the stable in Bethlehem - the Nativity is celebrated in this lovely original work especially good for beginning SSA choirs. Well-crafted vocal writing with optional flute.

Composer: Mary Donnelly

Here is one of the most popular contemporary Christmas carols by Mariah Carey set in a very hip, a cappella style. Percussion parts and a supprtive piano part are included as options for those who want to sing this song but are not quite ready for the a cappella challenge. For those who are, this will bring down the house in your pop winter concert.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Mariah Carey

The memories of a winter night are revealed in this lovely song by the artist Enya, with layered harmonies, gentle pulsing chords and an expressive, reflective text. You will set the perfect mood with the winter imagery portrayed in this easily learned selection. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. String parts (vn, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Performed By: Enya

Now available for SSA voices! 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. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Josh Groban | Musical: The Polar Express

Here's a handy, jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy, swingy style, these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences. Includes: Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (R), ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The impeccable artistry of Vince Guaraldi's timeless classic from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas has truly become part of our shared cultural heritage! You can't help but lose yourself in the warmth of the lush jazz harmonies in this authentic setting. Score and parts (pno, jazz gtr, ac bass, dm, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:50.

Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Sweet Angie, the Christmas Tree Angel, wishes you a very, very, merry, merry Christmas, from the tippy top of the tree! Recorded by the Andrews Sisters, this 1950's classic makes a charming holiday showcase for treble choirs of all ages!

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Performed By: Andrews Sisters

This new song by Jim Brickman with vocals by Lone Star's Richie McDonald is guaranteed to put everyone in the Christmas spirit! Warm contemporary harmonies and sweet, nostalgic lyrics complete the package for a wonderful holiday treat! Duration: ca. 4:20. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Jim Brickman | Performed By: Richie McDonald

From the 2017 deluxe version of their best-selling 2016 album, A Pentatonix Christmas, the quintet (with guest bassist Matt Sallee) brings us a contemporary take on this seasonal favorite. Modern harmonies and and rhythms are used for the chorus and a vocal solo sets the whole thing up. This is a sure-fire hit in your winter or Christmas concert!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Pentatonix

Deck the Hall for a new age of choir, this mixed-meter, multiple-genre quoting version of Deck the Hall is completely fresh and fantastically nimble. Available for both mixed and women's choirs, arranger Philip Lawson has had some fun here, subverting expectations to create something wholly original!

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Traditional

Frosty and friends come thumpity thumping right down to town - but with a little bit of a rock 'n' roll update. Zany and fun!Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and SSA. Instrumental Pak and ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

You'll be in the mood for a great holiday with the Brian Setzer adaptation of the famous swing classic recently released on his Dig That Crazy Christmas album. A great opener or concert theme! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ePak(C) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Brian Setzer Orchestra

Great for concerts and caroling, these jazz-flavored tunes will be a big hit with your audiences! Includes: Go, Tell It on the Mountain, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night.Available separately: SATB, SAB and SSA. ShowTrax CD and I-Pak also available. Performance time are as follows: Go Tell It On The Mountain, approx: 2:00, The Holly and the Ivy: Approx. 1:50, Silent Night: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

As children, we had hopes of toys and the magic of Santa. As adults, we can still have hopes and dreams at Christmas. In this poignant and sensitive song, hopes are grand for No more lives torn apart, wars will never start, right will always win, and love will never end. This is the sort of list we all need to hang on to at Christmas and always.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Performed By: Amy Grant

John Lennon's contemporary Christmas single was covered by Celine Dion on her phenomonally successful Christmas album. A great feel-good anthem for holiday programs! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: John Lennon | Performed By: Celine Dion

Gene Autry was known as the singing cowboy and this was one of his most popular songs. It was #1 on the pop and country charts and has been covered by countless artists. Here is a new and hip a cappella arrangement for your show, jazz or concert choir.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Oakley Haldeman

Tell Santa just how deserving you are this holiday season with this swingin' original by Kirby Shaw.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, IPak(R) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Composer: Kirby Shaw

The cold wind may be blowing, but your audiences will weather the storm with this warm and cozy classic by Irving Berlin. Set in an easy swing, this is a great feature number for holiday concerts and much more! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (Guitar, Bass, Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Irving Berlin | Performed By: Ella Fitzerald

Arranger: Anita Kerr | Composer: Meredith Willson | Performed By: Anita Kerr Singers

Original lyrics and an easy swinging jazz waltz make this a cool addition to your holiday programming! Fresh and easily learned, this will be a great selection for concert, pop and jazz choirs! Available separately: SATB, SSA.

Arranger: John Purifoy

You'll have a sleighride full of merriment with this bright and cheery song recorded by the Andrews Sisters that will be especially fun for your SSA groups! Great for developing diction and harmonic skills, it's a sure audience pleaser! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Andrews Sisters

You'll be laughing all the way with this dazzling winter showpiece. Great fun! Available: SATB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Mac Huff

Hang on tight - you're in for a wild ride with this sleigh full of cheer! Michael Bublé and The Puppini Sisters combined for an Andrews Sisters homage that packs the maximum holiday punch of rhythm and harmony! Spectacular! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2, asx, tsx, tbn 1-2, syn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Victor Schoen | Composer: James Pierpont | Performed By: Puppini Sisters

Here's a fun swing treatment of a great holiday classic. Superb programming for any holiday concert! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Sammy Cahn

Here's the romantic Christmas classic by The Carpenters in THE arrangement your choirs will beg to sing. Your holiday listeners will leave with a warm glow! Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Richard Carpenter | Performed By: Karen Carpenter

Oh by gosh, by golly! 'Tis the season to be jolly and you'll do just that with this holiday favorite recorded famously by Frank Sinatra. You will love how easily your choir learns this arrangement and even your audience will be humming along! Duration: ca. 2:25. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD.

Arranger: John Purifoy | Performed By: Frank Sinatra

Here is a fresh take on a standard Christmas Carol. This 18th century melody has been arranged countless times but this one will be a pleasant surprise to everyone.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: J.F. Wade

Beginning as if this is a Christmas madrigal in the style of the Swingle Singers, the singers reflect back to happy memories of holidays gone by. The optional instrumental parts add style and support to this beautiful ballad.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Performed By: Pentatonix

This holiday pop classic is arranged for your treble ensembles in a fun setting sure to get the house rockin'! Easy-to-learn harmonies are perfect for beginning or veteran ensembles. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Johnny Marks

As a #1 hit for the inimitable Perry Como, this 1957 ditty is given a new coat of paint and a modern touch with a driving rhythm courtesy of Jennifer Hudson and a backing children's choir during the 2018 season of The Voice. A festive way to celebrate spending time with those you love.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Performed By: Jennifer Hudson

Here are two classic, secular Christmas tunes in a mash up. Laced with humor and good fun, singers and listeners alike won't be able to stop smiling with this energetic anthem.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

A Christmas list for all the good big girls! This light-hearted classic is a sweet and saucy change-of-pace for girl groups everywhere! Santa Baby, hurry down the chimney tonight! Performance time: Approx. 3:20

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Tony Springer | Performed By: Eartha Kitt

Here is Leroy Anderson's sparkling holiday treasure Sleigh Ride in an exciting new setting by Mark Brymer. Few songs so completely capture the joy shared by family and friends during the winter season. A fantastic holiday romp!Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:58.

Arranger: Mark Brymer

A whirling, swirling dance of snow is depicted in this buoyant original work for treble voices. This minor key selection offers both challenge and reward for trebles in high school or advanced middle school. A great feature for the accompanist as well!

Composer: John Purifoy

Few can swing like Kirby Shaw and this is proof. The traditional O Christmas Tree is set in a swing style with ensemble scatting and it sounds like it has always been like this--swinging.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

It's the holiday season for singin' and swingin' and this Kay Thompson classic arranged by Kirby Shaw in a big band style will put you right in the holiday mood! Performance Time: Approx. 3:25.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (parts for Trumpet 1 & 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Banjo/Guitar, Bass and Drums).

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This Hoagy Carmichael song has a fresh sound in this jazzy samba setting. An excellent change of pace for jazz/show choirs and all types of winter programming!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Hoagy Carmichael

The joy of spending the holidays with friends and family is the spirit of the song by the late, great Donny Hathaway. The happy and upbeat message is accompanied by equally happy music.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Performed By: Donny Hathaway

You're all I need underneath the tree! From her Wrapped in Red album, this new Christmas song by Kelly Clarkson was an instant addition to everyone's holiday playlist! Choirs and pop groups will groove to the sounds of the throwback 60s shuffle!

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Performed By: Kelly Clarkson

Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn't go? Pentatonix has been synonymous with the holidays since they exploded onto the scene. Their fresh take on this tune will have your audience bouncing in their seats. This arrangement can be sung a cappella or with the provided accompaniment. A full rhythm section and accompaniment recording are also available to make the song really kick.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Traditional | Performed By: Pentatonix

Set in a happy Latin groove, this holiday classic from Mame will put everyone in the spirit of the season! Opening with a sizzling brass intro, the vocals present the familiar tune with solid harmonies and rhythmic verve. It transitions seamlessly into a joyful We Wish You a Merry Christmas for a perfect close to your concert! Score and parts (tpt 1-2, asx, tsx, tbn 1-2, bsx, pno, gtr, b, dm) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download.

Arranger: Robert Sterling | Composer: Jerry Herman

Arranger: Anita Kerr | Composer: Jerry Herman | Performed By: Anita Kerr Singers

Brighten up your Christmas program with this irresistible mash-up of two holiday favorites! From the opening vocal bm-bm-bm's of Mister Santa to the cheerful 2-beat of We Need a Little Christmas, your whole audience will love this entertaining pairing! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (fl, tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Deck your hall with this swinging Christmas song that's positively brimming with Yuletide cheer. Popularized by Frank Sinatra in the 1960s with Bing Crosby, it has remained a holiday standard through the generations!

Arranger: Mac Huff | Performed By: Frank Sinatra

Memorably sung by Cindy Lou Who in the 2000 adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Faith Hill's pop ballad is receiving renewed popularity. Here, Mark Brymer's take on the classic can be sung with or without instruments, lending an a cappella touch to the melancholy lyrics.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Will Jennings | Performed By: Faith Hill

Now available in an SSA voicing! An ideal finale for choir, band, and optional strings, this sparkling setting is sure to become a favorite in your holiday concert programming and a staple in your library. This arrangement is also performable by concert band alone.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Irving Berlin

These easily-learned arrangements will sound great with a large choir or small ensemble. Perfect for limited rehearsal time. Includes: Deck the Hall, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Arranger: John Leavitt