A Winter Blast!: SSA Choral Octavo
Featuring: Hot Chocolate (from The Polar Express) / Frosty the Snowman / Suzy Snowflake
Arr. Greg Gilpin
Item: 00-PO-0001448
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This fabulous trio of wintertime favorites is three minutes of fun, fun, and more fun, arranged just for treble choirs! Sure to be a show-stopper during your Christmas or winter concerts.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0001448
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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin has established himself as a versatile force in American choral music, earning recognition from ASCAP and conducting major ensembles at some of the country's most prestigious venues. From Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to Ryman Auditorium, and internationally at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Harpa Concert Hall, Gilpin's work as both conductor and arranger has shaped the landscape of contemporary choral performance. He serves as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, where his arrangements and compositions reach music teachers and directors nationwide.
Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring (including the award-winning short "Rosie's Rescue") and collaborated on world premieres with accomplished artists. His recent work has also taken him into professional organizing and financial coaching, reflecting his commitment to building systems and clarity in multiple areas of life. He maintains active membership in ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and continues to compose, arrange, and teach across all these disciplines.
Why we love this
Gilpin's arrangement captures the infectious energy that makes treble singers want to perform. The three-song medley structure gives your concert a built-in momentum shift without requiring multiple rehearsals of unrelated pieces, and his writing for SSA stays vocally sensible while maintaining genuine excitement from start to finish.
What to expect
Pure celebratory energy. Gilpin's arrangement channels the joy of familiar winter melodies through bright harmonies and driving rhythms that keep the ensemble and audience alike engaged throughout the three-minute arc. The pieces feel contemporary and dynamic rather than nostalgic.
Who it's for
SSA choirs seeking substantial winter concert repertoire that delivers entertainment value without overextending vocal ranges or rehearsal time. This arrangement works equally well for high school treble ensembles, middle school advanced choirs, or community college programs looking for an approachable yet engaging seasonal feature.
How to get the most out of it
- Build precise rhythmic clarity in the transitions between songs so the medley flows as a cohesive unit rather than three separate pieces.
- Balance the recorded accompaniment level so it supports without overwhelming the treble voicing, especially during fuller tutti passages.
- Treat diction as a unifying element across all three selections; consistent articulation makes the arrangement feel intentional and polished.
- Experiment with subtle tempo variations between sections to let each wintertime favorite breathe in its own character.
How to use it
Program this as a high-energy anchor in your winter or holiday concert's first half to establish an upbeat tone that sets the stage for more contemplative repertoire later. The medley format also makes it a natural fit alongside other secular selections, offering variety without requiring extended stage transitions.
Skills your students will build
- Singing through key changes and modulations within a single continuous piece
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion across stylistically varied material
- Balancing treble voicing with recorded accompaniment
- Executing rhythmic precision in fast-paced, high-energy arrangements
- Phrasing secular winter material with theatrical intention