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Carols, Bells, and Boughs of Holly!: Choral SoundPax

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Carols, Bells, and Boughs of Holly!: Choral SoundPax

Carols, Bells, and Boughs of Holly!: Choral SoundPax

Traditional Carols / arr., with new music, by Alan Billingsley

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This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking "Here We Come A-Caroling" and regal "Good King Wenceslas" to the sweet ballad treatment of "I Heard the Bells" and rhythm-charged "Deck the Hall," it's three-and-a-half minutes of Christmas cheer. Don't miss the SoundPax and SoundTrax CD, complete with all the bells and whistles. Consider adding choreography (from the When We Sing! DVD) for a glittering star atop the tree.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 106
UPC: 038081530000
SKU: 00-DIGPX00046
Instrumentation: SoundPax

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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley has built a career spanning educational music, commercial recordings, television, and live entertainment. His arrangements and compositions appear in school programs nationwide, and his work has been featured on NBC daytime television, in theme park productions, and across major corporate theatrical events. He served as music director and pianist for the daytime series "Days of Our Lives" and has contributed original music to Broadway-style productions, including ten songs for the musical On Our Way.

Billingsley's long association with The Walt Disney Company and its global attractions has made him a sought-after clinician, and seven of his compositions have earned Grammy Award consideration. He holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University and operates a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles, where he continues to produce music across multiple genres and formats.

Why we love this

Billingsley crafts this medley with genuine theatrical flair, moving seamlessly between energetic carol treatments and a tender ballad without losing the holiday sparkle. The pacing feels instinctive rather than rushed, and the harmonic language keeps the familiar melodies fresh without overwhelming younger singers. Directors will appreciate that the piece works beautifully as-is but offers optional choreography pathways for programs that want more visual impact.

What to expect

This is Christmas joy distilled into three and a half minutes: pageantry, warmth, and infectious energy all at once. The piece moves like a holiday procession that suddenly stops to catch its breath, then surges forward again with renewed purpose.

Who it's for

Choirs spanning upper elementary through high school will find this medley accessible and energizing. Directors programming holiday concerts need a piece that satisfies the expectation for traditional carols while delivering genuine musical interest and theatrical potential.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the rollicking sections of 'Here We Come A-Caroling' and 'Deck the Hall' so they never sound frantic; clarity of text matters more than velocity.
  • Shape the 'I Heard the Bells' ballad treatment with genuine lyricism, treating it as a moment of repose within the medley rather than just a slower moment.
  • Let the accompaniment track guide rhythmic cohesion through the transitions between carols; rehearse with the recorded accompaniment from the start to internalize the flow.

How to use it

This works brilliantly as a concert opener or closer, establishing holiday mood immediately while showcasing your ensemble's range from percussive rhythmic precision to lyrical warmth. It's also an excellent choice for community holiday events, school assemblies, or festive pops-style programs where audiences expect recognizable carols alongside sophisticated arranging.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in quick succession through multiple songs and styles without losing vocal quality or focus
  • Balancing diction and musicality at faster tempos across 'Here We Come A-Caroling' and 'Deck the Hall'
  • Sustained legit phrasing in the 'I Heard the Bells' ballad section
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision through medley transitions with recorded accompaniment
  • Integrating optional movement and staging choreography with vocal performance

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