Bring a Little Jingle: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Music by Stephen Lawrence
Item: 00-PO-0004449
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Description
Another jolly, holiday winner from Stephen Lawrence. Lots of 'ho-ho's,' 'ding-dong's' and 'jing-a-ling's' set the Christmas spirit. May be used as a concert opener. The SoundTrax captures the Yuletide feeling with woodwinds, brass and bells. Fun to sing.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004449
More about this title
About the Composer: Stephen Lawrence
Stephen Lawrence has established himself as a prolific composer of choral and theatrical music, with a particular gift for creating accessible, performance-friendly arrangements that appeal to singers and audiences alike. His work in holiday and seasonal repertoire has made him a trusted voice in music education, known for blending straightforward musicality with genuine theatrical flair.
Why we love this
Lawrence delivers exactly what a holiday opener needs: infectious energy without requiring extensive rehearsal time, and onomatopoetic text that makes the fun of singing feel like the point. The SoundTrax accompaniment is orchestrated richly enough to give your singers a lush harmonic bed while keeping the focus on their voices and the text-painting that makes this piece memorable.
What to expect
Bright, playful, and unapologetically festive. The onomatopoetic text pulls singers into the joy of the season, and the harmonic language stays grounded in familiar territory so the focus stays on the sheer fun of singing together.
Who it's for
This piece suits choirs with singers who are comfortable reading in SAB voicing but who may still be building confidence with rhythmic independence. It works equally well for holiday concerts in schools, community settings, and small churches where the audience expects accessible, recognizable Christmas spirit.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the rhythmic precision of the 'ho-ho's' and 'ding-dong's' so they land together across all three parts; these moments anchor the piece and create its infectious groove.
- Let the sopranos carry the melody clearly through the main sections while the alto and bass lines provide buoyant harmonic support; balance matters here more than blend.
- Record a rehearsal run-through with the accompaniment early in your preparation so singers can internalize the tempo and phrasing before you shape it further.
How to use it
This is your concert opener, the piece that settles an audience into the holiday mood before you move into your more substantial or reverent selections. Its 12 pages and straightforward voicing mean it requires manageable rehearsal time, freeing your energy to develop other repertoire on your program.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining rhythmic independence in syncopated passages
- Executing clear articulation on repeated syllables and onomatopoeia
- Balancing parts while singing text-driven rhythmic figures
- Responding to dynamic and expressive cues within a festive, energetic style