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A Hanukkah Wish: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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A Hanukkah Wish: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

A Hanukkah Wish: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

With "Maoz Tzur"

Words and music by Andy Beck

Item: 00-41686
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How often do we find a warm ballad written especially for Hanukkah? No boom-chicks here, and no minor key either, just a tender heartfelt message of family and tradition. Incorporates a contemporary setting of the traditional Hebrew "Maoz Tzur" just before a dramatic modulation to the final refrain.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081467665
SKU: 00-41686

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, where he shapes the catalog of resources used by choral educators nationwide. His compositional output spans over 450 published works, including well-known vocal resources like Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique, along with children's musicals performed in schools everywhere.

Beyond his publishing role, Beck is an active guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician working with honor choirs and all-state groups across the Southeast and beyond. He holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and brings his training and experience as a tenor and musical theatre director to every project he undertakes. Since 1992, he has also worked as a studio singer for Alfred Music.

Why we love this

Finding a genuinely lyrical Hanukkah piece with emotional maturity is rare, and this octavo delivers exactly that. Beck's integration of the traditional Hebrew melody within a contemporary harmonic language gives singers material that feels both anchored and fresh, while the dramatic key change before the final refrain provides the arc that makes rehearsal and performance engaging.

What to expect

This ballad unfolds with the tenderness of a family gathering, emphasizing connection and memory rather than virtuosity. The contemporary reharmonization of the traditional melody honors the past while speaking directly to today's singers, creating a moment of quiet reflection that builds naturally toward its final affirmation.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking Hanukkah repertoire with warmth and sincerity will find this piece particularly rewarding. The accessible three-part voicing works for community choirs, school ensembles at the intermediate level and above, and any group that values heartfelt storytelling over technical display.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with a gentle rubato that emphasizes the intimate, familial tone; resist the urge to push tempo in anticipation of the modulation ahead.
  • Balance the three voices so that the melody line remains clear without drowning out the harmonic support, particularly in the reworking of 'Maoz Tzur.'
  • Use the moment of modulation as a turning point in dynamic and emotional intensity; rehearse the transition thoroughly so the key change lands with intentionality rather than surprise.
  • Consider how the recorded accompaniment supports phrasing in the verse sections; singers should listen closely to avoid pulling ahead of or dragging behind the harmonic movement.

How to use it

Program this as the emotional anchor of a winter concert or Hanukkah celebration, pairing it with more upbeat seasonal material to create programming balance. Its gentle character also makes it an excellent choice for a sacred or interfaith concert where sincerity and accessibility matter equally.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in three-part mixed voicing (SAB)
  • Interpreting Hebrew text and pronunciation
  • Recognizing and performing through tonal modulation
  • Shaping legato phrases with appropriate breath support
  • Blending three independent vocal lines into unified harmony

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