Bring On the Snow!: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Althouse captures the genuine excitement of a snow day with music that feels both playful and singable. The 2-part writing sits comfortably for middle school choirs while the choreography option adds a visual dimension that keeps young singers engaged and invested in the performance.

Bright, optimistic, and genuinely fun. The melody bounces with the kind of carefree energy kids actually feel when snow is in the forecast, while the 2-part harmony keeps things musically interesting without overwhelming younger singers.

Two-part choirs in grades 4-8 who want a contemporary, seasonally appropriate piece with immediate appeal. This works especially well for choirs that include students new to part singing or those building confidence in ensemble contexts.

• Lean into the conversational quality of the text: "We'll have no school tomorrow" should feel like students are sharing genuine wishes, not announcing them from a stage.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the harmonic foundation, allowing singers to focus on articulation and the rhythmic snap of the melody.
• Work the choreography in short sections rather than running the full piece repeatedly; this maintains energy and prevents the staging from becoming mechanical.

Program this as a showstopper in a winter concert, especially early in the program when you want to establish an upbeat tone. It works equally well as a standalone feature or paired with other seasonal selections, and the choreography option makes it a natural anchor for a concert segment focused on movement.

• Singing in two-part harmony
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in a contemporary style
• Integrating staged movement with singing
• Clear diction and text projection in a secular context