A Christmas Carol (from Scrooge) (arr. Mark Hayes): SATB Choral Octavo
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A Christmas Carol (from Scrooge) (arr. Mark Hayes): SATB Choral Octavo

By Leslie Bricusse / Arranged by Mark Hayes

Item: 35-DS01381548
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS01381548

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About the Composer: Leslie Bricusse

Leslie Bricusse is a British songwriter and composer whose work spans theater, film, and television. His gift for melody and lyrical warmth made him a natural fit for both stage musicals and movie scoring, with credits including Scrooge (1970), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and numerous theatrical productions. His compositions consistently balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, making them favorites in both professional and educational settings.

Why we love this

Mark Hayes transforms this beloved film song into an arrangement that honors Bricusse's original melody while giving your choir room to breathe and shine. The 15 pages offer enough substance to feel rewarding without becoming a rehearsal burden, and the song's emotional core makes it an excellent vehicle for teaching lyrical interpretation and ensemble blend.

What to expect

Warmth, nostalgia, and reflection define this arrangement. The familiar melody carries the emotional weight while Hayes's harmonies add color and dimension, creating the sense of a moment paused to take in something meaningful.

Who it's for

Directors seeking a holiday selection with genuine musical and emotional depth, suitable for choirs with solid part-singing foundation. This works equally well for community and school ensembles looking to program something recognizable yet artfully arranged.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrase contours deliberately rather than hitting every bar line evenly. The text rhythms suggest natural peaks and valleys that serve the song's sentiment.
  • Balance the upper voices carefully during unison or near-unison passages so the melody reads as one voice rather than competing lines.
  • Let the harmonic rhythm breathe; resist the urge to drive through slower harmonic changes. Bricusse's chords reward patience.
  • Record a section rehearsal of just the sustained chords without text to lock blend and tuning before adding the full arrangement back.

How to use it

Pair this with lighter holiday fare for a concert that captures both festive joy and sincere emotion. The piece also serves as an effective closing number when you want to leave the audience with something contemplative and beautiful rather than purely celebratory.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long phrases with consistent breath support
  • Balancing individual vocal lines within a chorale texture
  • Responding to text to shape musical phrases expressively
  • Reading and executing Hayes's harmonic language accurately
  • Blending vowels across four-part writing for ensemble cohesion

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