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We Need a Little Christmas

From the musical

Mame

Music by Jerry Herman

Originally Performed by Angela Lansbury

We Need a Little Christmas" is a popular Christmas song originating from Jerry Herman's Broadway musical Mame, and first performed by Angela Lansbury in that 1966 production. In the musical, the song is performed after Mame has lost her fortune in the Wall Street Crash of 1929, and decides she, her young nephew Patrick, and her two household servants "need a little Christmas now" to cheer them up. The original lyrics include the line, "But, Auntie Mame, it's one week past Thanksgiving Day now!" Since the time the song was written the phenomenon of Christmas creep has resulted in the normal holiday season beginning much earlier than it once did

    Release Date: 1966


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

Originating from Jerry Herman's Broadway musical Mame, the popular Christmas song is thrilling in this newly orchestrated choral work. Children to adults will love this holiday gem, which is available in multiple vocings, including for men's and women's choirs.

Voicing: SATB


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

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.

Voicing: SATB


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

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.

Voicing: SAB


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

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.

Voicing: SSA


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

Need a Christmas opener? This is it! From the musical Mame, here's a spirited number that will provide a spectacular kick-off to all your holiday programs. A winner! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, 2, tsx/fl, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:50.

Voicing: 2-Part


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

Now available for women's choirs. If you need a Christmas opener, this is it! From the musical Mame, here is a spirited number that will provide a spectacular kick-off to all your holiday programs.

Voicing: SSA


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

Need a Christmas opener? This is it! From the musical Mame, here's a spirited number that will provide a spectacular kick-off to all your holiday programs. A winner! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, 2, tsx/fl, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:50.

Voicing: SATB


We Need a Little Christmas

We Need a Little Christmas

Need a Christmas opener? This is it! From the musical Mame, here's a spirited number that will provide a spectacular kick-off to all your holiday programs. A winner! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, 2, tsx/fl, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:50.

Voicing: SAB



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Anita Kerr : Christmas Charts : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Anita Kerr : Christmas Charts

Anita always enjoyed Christmas and her singers were busy at that time of year. Here are three of her accompanied arrangements that will give both your ensemble and audience the holiday cheer.

Songlist: It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, White Christmas, We Need a Little Christmas

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Voicing: SATB | 9236b | Sheet Music Collection | $6.50 | Accompanied


Charlie Beale and Steve Milloy : Popular Voiceworks at Christmas : Songbook & 1 CD : 9780193522671

Charlie Beale and Steve Milloy : Popular Voiceworks at Christmas

Following the success of the two Popular Voiceworks volumes, Popular Voiceworks at Christmas presents a fantastic collection of seasonal songs and carols in a highly practical format. Singers can explore a huge range of styles and find exciting new material by the authors, as well as arrangements of traditional carols such as 'Away in a manger' and 'In the bleak midwinter' and popular songs such as 'Jingle Bell Rock' and 'Get Together'. Stylish demos are available on a companion website and backing tracks for performance or rehearsal are included on the accompanying CD. A fabulous festive resource!

Songlist: We wish you a Merry Christmas, Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child, Go, Tell it on the Mountain, Patapan, Away in a manger, Last month of the year, I m sure I'll never be warm and dry again, The First Nowell, Angels we have heard on high, In the bleak midwinter, Sprouts, Jingle bell rock, I'm Still Missing You, Get together, Joy to the world, The Holly and the Ivy, (Everybody's waitin for) The Man with the Bag, We need a little Christmas, I saw three ships

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7786b | Songbook & 1 CD | $63.95


Eclipse 6 : It's Christmas Time - Charts Vol 1 : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection

Eclipse 6 : It's Christmas Time - Charts Vol 1

Rapidly gaining a solid reputation in a cappella circles the arrangements of Patrick Rose are original, creative and fun to sing. These are the arrangements as sung by Eclipse on their popular holiday CD release of the same name. Freshen up your male ensemble's Christmas repertoire!

Songlist: Shake Up Christmas, I Saw Three Ships, Come All Ye Faithful, O Holy Night, We Need a Little Christmas

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Voicing: TTBB | Performed by Eclipse | 7677b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.95 | A Cappella


Ed Lojeski : I Love Christmas (Feature Medley) : 2-Part : Director's Edition : 073999256659 : 08225665

Ed Lojeski : I Love Christmas (Feature Medley)

It's Rudolph, Frosty, and the whole gang in this light-hearted yet nostalgic feature medley of the holiday's best music! Travel from the expressive opening of The Christmas Song into a jitterbuggin' look at Christmas, '50s-style! Truly a memorable Christmas classic! Choreography by John Jacobson. Available: Unison/2-Part Score, Unison/2-Part Singer's Edition, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 21:00.

Songlist: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: 2-Part | 123311b | Director's Edition | $34.95


Ed Lojeski : I Love Christmas (Singers Edition) : 2-Part : Songbook : 073999256666 : 08225666

Ed Lojeski : I Love Christmas (Singers Edition)

It's Rudolph, Frosty, and the whole gang in this light-hearted yet nostalgic feature medley of the holiday's best music! Travel from the expressive opening of The Christmas Song into a jitterbuggin' look at Christmas, '50s-style! Truly a memorable Christmas classic! Choreography by John Jacobson. Available: Unison/2-Part Score, Unison/2-Part Singer's Edition, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 21:00.

Songlist: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Nuttin' For Christmas, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: 2-Part | 123312b | Songbook | $3.95


Jerry Rubino (editor) : A Merry Little Christmas : SATB : Songbook : 0193866390

Jerry Rubino (editor) : A Merry Little Christmas bestseller

This is the perfect choral anthology for all mixed choirs who are sure that Santa Claus is coming to town! This collection boasts twelve dazzling arrangements of the top Christmas classics by some of America's best jazz and vocal arrangers. There's the holiday sentiment, Broadway verve, cool wit in all twelve exciting and engaging arrangements. In addition, each arranger has written practical performance notes, which offer advice to both conductor and singer on how to make music of this style come to life. Christmas just got spicier, so get ready to liven up your holiday concert and leave audiences (and singers) asking for more! Jerry Rubino is a noted composer and arranger. He served as assistant conductor, arranger and pianist for the Dale Warland Singers.

Songlist: Blue Christmas, A Christmas Love Song, Feliz Navidad, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, I'll be Home for Christmas, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, We need a little Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, What are You Doing New Year's Eve?, Winter Wonderland

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Voicing: SATB | 9323b | Songbook | $21.95 | Accompanied


Keith Christopher : The Best Time of the Year (Singers Edition) : 2-Part : Songbook : 073999002553 : 08200255

Keith Christopher : The Best Time of the Year (Singers Edition)

Joy...peace...home...children...these are the words that come to mind when Christmas is in the air. Celebrate all the special joys of the season in song with this choral revue arranged by Keith Christopher, with performance suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the most beloved carols and Christmas songs of all time, each section highlights holiday traditions both old and new. Enjoy an expanded orchestration that sparkles with Christmas spirit, performed live on CD or cassette. Best of all, the sections are flexible, so that you can create your own unique Christmas spectacular. Sections include: I. Opening, II. Tradition, III. Children, IV. Home, V. Joy, VI. Celebration. Available: SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, Instrumental Pak, Preview Cassette (full performance only), ShowTrax Cassette, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 27:00.

Songlist: Silent Night, Christmas Is The Best Time Of The Year, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Deck The Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), The Christmas Waltz, Everyone's A Child At Christmas, Over The River And Through The Woods, Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers, A Holly Jolly Christmas, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Mister Santa, Nuttin' For Christmas, Old Toy Trains, Pine Cones And Holly Berries, Silver Bells, We Need A Little Christmas, When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter

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Voicing: 2-Part | 123309b | Songbook | $3.95


Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Choral Revue) : SATB : Director's Edition : 888680659899 : 1495083535 : 08736602

Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Choral Revue)

(Huff/Jacobson) SATB Score

Songlist: March Of The Toys, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Man In The Funny Red Suit, The Merry Christmas Polka, Mister Santa, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Claus Parade, Santa's Frosty Follies, Suzy Snowflake, We Are Santa's Elves, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: SATB | 123321b | Director's Edition | $29.95


Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Choral Revue) : Unison/2-Part : Songbook : 073999501230 : 08736603

Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Choral Revue)

(Huff/Jacobson) Unison/2 Part Score

Songlist: March Of The Toys, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Man In The Funny Red Suit, The Merry Christmas Polka, Mister Santa, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Claus Parade, Santa's Frosty Follies, Suzy Snowflake, We Are Santa's Elves, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: Unison/2-Part | 123322b | Songbook | $29.95


Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Singers Edition) : SAB : Songbook : 073999366051 : 08736605

Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Singers Edition)

(Huff/Jacobson) SAB Singer's Edition

Songlist: March Of The Toys, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Man In The Funny Red Suit, The Merry Christmas Polka, Mister Santa, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Claus Parade, Santa's Frosty Follies, Suzy Snowflake, We Are Santa's Elves, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: SAB | 123324b | Songbook | $3.95


Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Singers Edition) : 2-Part : Songbook : 073999366068 : 08736606

Mac Huff : Santa's Frosty Follies (Singers Edition)

(Huff/Jacobson) Unison/2-Part Singer's Ed.

Songlist: March Of The Toys, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, Christmas Is, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), Frosty The Snow Man, Jingle Bell Rock, Man In The Funny Red Suit, The Merry Christmas Polka, Mister Santa, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Claus Parade, Santa's Frosty Follies, Suzy Snowflake, We Are Santa's Elves, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: 2-Part | 123325b | Songbook | $3.95


Various Arrangers : Sing in the Barbershop Quartet Christmas Collection : TTBB : Songbook & 1 CD : 884088922788 : 1480352349 : 00121375

Various Arrangers : Sing in the Barbershop Quartet Christmas Collection

These great collections let men sing four-part a cappella harmony with a professionally recorded barbershop quartet. The books include TTBB parts and the CDs feature full performances. Just turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and sing along!

Songlist: Do You Hear What I Hear?, (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Little Saint Nick, We Need A Little Christmas, White Christmas

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Voicing: TTBB | 8321b | Songbook & 1 CD | $14.95 | A Cappella


Pro Vocal  : Christmas Hits - Women's Edition : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088260569 : 1423458206 : 00740396

Pro Vocal : Christmas Hits - Women's Edition    Out of Print

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, and also enhanced so PC & Mac users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas is You, The Christmas Song, Feliz Navidad, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Jingle-Bell Rock, We Need a Little Christmas, White Christmas

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Voicing: Solo | 5147b | Songbook & CD | $15.95 | Melody/Lyrics/Chords


Pro Vocal : Christmas Hits - Men's Edition : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088260651 : 1423458214 : 00740397

Pro Vocal : Christmas Hits - Men's Edition    Out of Print

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: Count Your Blessings Instead of Sleep, Feliz Navidad, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Jingle-Bell Rock, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Clause is Coming to Town, We Need A Little Christmas

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Voicing: Solo | 5148b | Songbook & CD | $15.95 | Melody/Lyrics/Chords


Sing With The Choir : Christmas Time Is Here : Solo : Songbook & CD : 00333012

Sing With The Choir : Christmas Time Is Here

Pick your part and sing along with a professionally recorded choir! This collection of holiday hits features a 4-part mixed voice arrangement and full-performance recordings on the accompanying CD.

Songlist: Blue Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, Feliz Navidad, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), I'll Be Home For Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, We Need A Little Christmas, Wonderful Christmastime

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Voicing: Solo | 8908b | Songbook & CD | $14.95


Various Arrangers : Sing-A-Long: Best of Christmas : Solo : Songbook : 888680012342 : 1480393010 : 00128624

Various Arrangers : Sing-A-Long: Best of Christmas

It wouldn't be the holidays without a sing-along! This unique Christmas collection features 20 songs with eight pull-out sets of lyrics so that everyone can sing along. Includes: All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth - Blue Christmas - Christmas Time Is Here - Feliz Navidad - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - The Little Drummer Boy - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Sleigh Ride - White Christmas - Winter Wonderland - and more.

Songlist: All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Feliz Navidad, Little Saint Nick, Snowfall, Blue Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Christmas Time Is Here, Wonderful Christmastime, Christmas Auld Lang Syne, Christmas In Killarney, The Christmas Waltz, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, A Marshmallow World, We Need A Little Christmas, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, You're All I Want For Christmas

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Voicing: Solo | 8393b | Songbook | $12.95 | PVG


Individual Folios

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We Need a Little Christmas : SATB : Martin Albert : Jerry Herman : Songbook : 08649280 : 073999492804

Martin Albert : We Need a Little Christmas

(Albert) SATB

Arranger: Martin Albert | Composer: Jerry Herman

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08649280


We Need a Little Christmas : SAB : Roger Emerson : Jerry Herman : Mame : Sheet Music : 08745789 : 884088125448

Roger Emerson : We Need a Little Christmas

From Mame, this holiday classic will lift your spirits to the rafters! Easily learned and effective in all your December programs! Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Jerry Herman | Lyricist: Jerry Herman | Musical: Mame

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745789 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


We Need a Little Christmas : SATB : Mac Huff : Jerry Herman : Mame : Sheet Music : 08200228 : 073999002287 : 1423469534

Mac Huff : We Need a Little Christmas

Need a Christmas opener? This is it! From the musical Mame, here's a spirited number that will provide a spectacular kick-off to all your holiday programs. A winner! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, 2, tsx/fl, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Jerry Herman | Lyricist: Jerry Herman | Musical: Mame

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08200228 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, 2-Part, SSA, 2-Part, SAB, SSA


We Need a Little Christmas : SATB : Robert Sterling : Jerry Herman : Mame : Sheet Music : 08754697 : 884088650865

Robert Sterling : We Need a Little Christmas

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 | Lyricist: Jerry Herman | Musical: Mame

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08754697 | Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SAB


We Need a Little Christmas : SATB : Mark Hayes : Jerry Herman : Mame : Sheet Music : 35028846 : 884088887629

Mark Hayes : We Need a Little Christmas

Originating from Jerry Herman's Broadway musical Mame, the popular Christmas song is thrilling in this newly orchestrated choral work. Children to adults will love this holiday gem, which is available in multiple vocings, including for men's and women's choirs.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Jerry Herman | Lyricist: Jerry Herman | Musical: Mame

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35028846 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, TTB, 2-Part, SAB, TTB, SSA, 2-Part


We Need a Little Christmas : SATB : Anita Kerr : Jerry Herman : Anita Kerr Singers : Mame : Sheet Music : 08565913 : 073999620979

Anita Kerr : We Need a Little Christmas

Arranger: Anita Kerr | Composer: Jerry Herman | Lyricist: Jerry Herman Performed By: Anita Kerr Singers | Musical: Mame

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08565913
Other Voicings: SSA, SAB, 2-Part

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