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Christmas Isn't Christmas: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Christmas Isn't Christmas: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Arr. Jack Zaino

Item: 00-A-00015941

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015941

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About the Composer: Dan Smyers

Dan Smyers is one half of the country duo Dan + Shay, known for blending contemporary country with pop sensibilities and sophisticated vocal harmonies. His songwriting draws from both traditional country storytelling and modern production techniques, making his work accessible to audiences across genres.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the warmth of a country holiday hit while remaining straightforward enough for mixed choirs to execute confidently. The recorded accompaniment gives directors immediate access to the original's production energy, freeing rehearsal time for blend and expression rather than instrumental balance.

What to expect

Warm and intimate, with the conversational ease of country music paired with genuine holiday sentiment. The arrangement balances nostalgia with contemporary production, creating a sound that feels both timeless and right now.

Who it's for

Mixed choirs seeking contemporary holiday material that feels current and radio-friendly without requiring a large pit or complex orchestration. High schools, community choirs, and church ensembles looking for a secular holiday selection that appeals to modern listeners.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the lead vocal line clearly against the harmonic backdrop; this song thrives when the melody sits naturally above the choral texture rather than buried in it.
  • Lean into the country inflections in the lyric phrasing, particularly in sustained syllables and melodic flourishes, to honor the song's radio roots.
  • Let the recorded accompaniment set the tempo and groove, then trust your choir to lock into that pocket rather than fighting against it.
  • Shape the dynamics across verse and chorus; the original builds momentum, and your arrangement should reflect that arc.

How to use it

Anchor a holiday concert's contemporary section or pair it with other pop-country selections to create a cohesive set that reflects your choir's versatility. This works especially well in December programming where audiences expect both traditional and modern holiday sounds.

Skills your students will build

  • singing with country-influenced phrasing and articulation
  • blending voices within a pop-choral texture
  • locking rhythm and groove to a recorded accompaniment
  • balancing solo/featured lines with ensemble harmony

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