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Be a Santa Medley: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Featuring: Be a Santa / Jolly Old Saint Nicholas / Santa Claus Is Coming to Town / Up on the Housetop

Arr. Andy Beck and Chuck Bridwell

Item: 00-A-00015272

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015272

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About the Arranger: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck leads choral publications at Alfred Music, where he has cultivated a catalog of over 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals. His output spans popular arrangements, original compositions, and pedagogical resources including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His music reaches singers across the globe, a fact evidenced by the steady stream of performances shared on YouTube and streaming platforms.

Beyond his publishing role, Beck works as a guest conductor, choreographer, adjudicator, and clinician in schools and at honor choirs throughout the United States and beyond. A trained tenor with degrees from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, he has served as a studio singer for Alfred Music since 1992 and performs regularly with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His commitment to music literacy and choral artistry shapes every publication he oversees.

Why we love this

Beck and Bridwell pack genuine fun into this medley without sacrificing musical substance. The arrangement balances accessibility with the kind of rehearsal-friendly phrasing that keeps singers engaged, and the included recorded accompaniment gives your choir an immediate, polished sound for concerts or assemblies.

What to expect

Bright, energetic, and genuinely joyful. The arrangement captures the spirit of seasonal celebration with clear melodies and straightforward harmonies that let singers focus on enjoying the music rather than decoding it.

Who it's for

This works for middle school, high school, and adult choirs seeking a festive, singable holiday medley that requires minimal rehearsal time. It's ideal for groups that want a polished Christmas sound without complex vocal writing or extended learning curves.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic precision of the transitions between medley sections; they're written to snap into place, so lock the ensemble on those cutoffs and downbeats during early rehearsals.
  • Let the recorded accompaniment set your tempo and harmonic foundation during run-throughs, then pull away from it in final rehearsals so the choir owns the pacing and energy.
  • Shape the dynamics as written rather than defaulting to a steady forte throughout; the contrast between sections keeps listeners invested from opening to finale.

How to use it

Place this as a standalone holiday number in a winter concert, or pair it with a slower, contrasting carol for a complete seasonal set. It also works well in school assemblies, community events, and informal performances where you need something accessible yet festive.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing blend across multiple melodic sections within a single arrangement
  • Responding to and executing clean section transitions
  • Sustaining rhythmic precision through medley format
  • Singing with confidence over recorded accompaniment

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