Territory code: B28

Teachers return consistently to Walter Kent's "I'll Be Home for Christmas: SATB Choral Octavo," a perennial choice for holiday programming. Michele Weir's "A Holiday Jazz Trio: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo" and Jay Althouse's "A Swingin' Christmas: SATB Choral Octavo" round out the seasonal core. Howard Dietz's "What a Wonderful World" in both SATB and SAB voicings offers flexibility for mixed-voice groups looking for a feel-good standard.

Walter Kent's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" dominates holiday programming in this collection, establishing him as an essential voice in accessible seasonal repertoire. His nine titles span multiple voicings and occasions, built on a gift for melody that connects with student singers immediately.

Jay Althouse holds a B.S. in Music Education and an M.Ed. in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and spent eight years as a rights and licenses administrator for a major educational publisher. With over 800 choral works in print across all levels, he brings both compositional prolificacy and deep knowledge of what works in real choirs. "A Swingin' Christmas" showcases his skill with rhythmic, accessible arrangements.

Paul Harris studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London and has built an international reputation as one of the UK's leading music educationalists. His "Improve Your Sight-Reading!" series and Simultaneous Learning approach have shaped instrumental and vocal pedagogy worldwide, making his 13 titles in this collection valuable for teachers focused on student development beyond performance.