Because It's Christmas (For All the Children) (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Barry Manilow / Arranged by Mac Huff
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The child in us all will connect with this seasonal song by Barry Manilow. A memorable melody and lush harmonies meld perfectly with the sentimental lyric, sure to make for a special moment in your holiday performances.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01415549
More about this title
About the Artist: Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow built his reputation on crafting songs with irresistible melodies and emotional directness. His work spans pop, standards, and seasonal music, always grounded in a songwriter's attention to lyric and harmony. In music education settings, his arrangements offer students accessible entry points into jazz idioms and contemporary song interpretation.
Manilow's catalog includes numerous pieces that have become staples in choral programs, valued for their singability and the way they engage audiences across age groups. His seasonal writing, in particular, demonstrates how to balance nostalgia with musical substance.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement captures the warmth of Manilow's original while giving your singers room to shape a genuinely expressive performance. The instrumentation and voicing keep the focus on the song itself rather than technical pyrotechnics, making it an ideal vehicle for building confidence in jazz phrasing and lyrical singing during holiday rehearsals.
What to expect
Warm and reflective, with a jazzy ease that never feels forced. The lush harmonies invite singers into intimate storytelling, and the arrangement leaves space for individual voices to shimmer through the ensemble texture.
Who it's for
Ensembles seeking a holiday piece that registers as genuine emotion rather than obligatory cheer. Intermediate to advanced choirs benefit most; the voicing assumes solid blend and fundamental jazz sensibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with natural speech rhythms in the text; avoid over-singing the sentimentality that the arrangement already provides.
- Balance the rhythm section carefully so it supports rather than drives the singers. The groove matters, but the lyric carries the weight.
- Record a full run-through early in rehearsal and listen back as a choir. Hearing yourselves identifies phrasing inconsistencies faster than verbal feedback.
How to use it
Anchor a holiday concert's second half with this piece, placing it after something more energetic or playful. It creates the perfect moment for audiences to quiet down and connect with the season's emotional core.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz voicing interpretation and blend in seventh and ninth chord sonorities
- Legit singing phrased as conversational rather than purely classical
- Rhythmic precision with jazz accompaniment patterns
- Dynamic control to support lyrical transparency without sacrificing harmonic color