Be a Santa Medley: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Be a Santa Medley: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-34777
Price: 2.25 USD
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Featuring: Be a Santa / Jolly Old Saint Nicholas / Santa Claus Is Coming to Town / Up on the Housetop

Arr. Andy Beck and Chuck Bridwell

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Celebrate the man in the big red suit with this 3-minute mini-medley of favorite Santa Claus songs. Each of the four songs is arranged for success when performed by your youngest choir. A lighthearted, fun-filled tribute to Father Christmas himself!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081385037

SKU: 00-34777

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About the Arranger: Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has created over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals now in circulation. His compositions and arrangements are performed by choirs globally, and he regularly appears as a guest conductor, choreographer, and clinician at honor choirs and all-state ensembles across the United States and beyond. Beck holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and his instructional resources, including Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique, are widely used in choral programs.

Beyond his publishing work, Beck is an active tenor who performs with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and directs musical theatre. His dual focus on accessibility and artistry shapes every publication he oversees, ensuring that music educators have tools that build literacy while keeping singers engaged and motivated.

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Why we love this

Beck and Bridwell understand exactly what elementary choirs need: arrangements that feel festival-ready without demanding complex voice leading. The medley format lets younger singers feel the satisfaction of learning multiple songs in one rehearsal arc, and the pop style keeps energy high when winter programs can feel routine.

What to expect

Bright, playful, and genuinely fun. The medley captures the excitement kids feel around Santa without veering into saccharine; the pop arrangements ground the songs in a contemporary sound that your singers recognize and enjoy singing. Energy builds naturally across the three minutes, leaving audiences smiling.

Who it's for

Elementary and early middle school choirs, especially groups with limited rehearsal time who want a complete, polished concert piece. This works equally well for singers reading at multiple levels within the same ensemble, since the 2-part writing offers clarity without oversimplifying the musical effect.

How to get the most out of it

Assign parts by range first, not gender. Some of your youngest singers may sit comfortably in the second part; honor where their voices live rather than forcing a predetermined split.
Layer in the recorded accompaniment during sectional rehearsals so singers hear exactly where their line fits within the full arrangement. This builds confidence before full-ensemble run-throughs.
Break the medley into its four component songs during early rehearsals. Treat each as a separate learning goal, then connect them with minimal transitions once everyone has secure parts.
Mark the dynamic shifts between songs clearly in pencil. Young choirs thrive when they can physically see the energy change, and these moments become natural breath points.

How to use it

Perfect for a mid-winter or holiday concert as a standalone feature or paired with one or two other secular pieces to balance a program. The lighthearted tone offers welcome contrast if your concert includes more reverent selections, and at 3 minutes, it fits neatly into tight rehearsal schedules without crowding other repertoire.