Christmas Is All Around (from Love Actually) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Reg Presley / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK01524333
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Featured in the beloved holiday-themed romantic comedy "Love Actually", the intentionally sappy rock n' roll ballad "Christmas Is All Around" (a re-vamp of the Troggs' 1967 hit "Love Is All Around") will offer a generous helping of fun to both singers and audiences. Roger Emerson's arrangement features seamless and approachable choral writing that flawlessly captures the spirit of the original.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01524333
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About the Composer: Reg Presley
Reg Presley was the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for The Troggs, a British rock band that emerged from the 1960s garage rock scene. His songwriting gift produced "Love Is All Around," originally released in 1967, which became one of the band's signature tracks and has since become a standard in popular culture. Presley's work demonstrates how a simple, infectious melody and relatable lyrics can endure across decades and inspire new interpretations across different media.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original's charm while making it genuinely singable for mixed ensembles. The humor is built into the song itself, so your choir won't have to perform winks and nudges; the intentional sincerity of a rock ballad about Christmas does the comedic work, and audiences eat it up every time. It's a piece that lands differently than your standard holiday fare and gives singers permission to enjoy the sappiness rather than apologize for it.
What to expect
A rock ballad's warmth filtered through a choral lens; nostalgic, good-natured, and unapologetically sentimental. The arrangement honors the original's sincerity while inviting singers into the joke that sometimes the best Christmas songs are the ones that don't take themselves too seriously.
Who it's for
Mixed choirs looking for something with contemporary film appeal and genuine fun factor. Directors programming holiday concerts who want a piece that audiences recognize, singers enjoy, and that stands apart from traditional seasonal material.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the ballad's emotional arc rather than rushing through it. The power comes from allowing the melody space to breathe, particularly in phrases where the harmonic movement supports a slower, more deliberate delivery.
- Balance the rhythm section with the choir so the groove sits underneath rather than competing with the vocals. The rock character should feel present but never overwhelm the singers.
- Commit to the sentiment without irony. The song's charm depends on the ensemble treating the melody and lyrics as genuinely moving, even when the text is deliberately earnest.
How to use it
This works well as a second-half encore or a closer that sends the audience out with a smile rather than reverence. Pair it with either uptempo holiday material to emphasize the contrast in mood, or alongside other film or pop arrangements to establish a contemporary theme in your concert.
Skills your students will build
- Singing rock-influenced melodic lines with proper phrasing and breath control
- Balancing ensemble blend when rhythm section accompaniment is present
- Interpreting contemporary popular music with musical intention rather than novelty approach
- Tracking and maintaining a steady groove against instrumental accompaniment