Christmas Magic: Choral SoundPax Digital Download
Words and music by Laufey and Spencer Stewart / arr. Michele Weir
Item: 00-PK-0009443
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Description
Laufey brings her signature vintage aesthetic to the holiday season with this enchanting original. Reminiscent of Christmas classics, this warmhearted song garners festive feelings for a new generation. Charming lyrics, a swinging rhythmic feel, and close vocal jazz harmonies capture the cozy nostalgia of the season. Perform with piano alone, our sensational SoundTrax, or a live jazz combo. Fresh and timeless.
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Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
SKU:
00-PK-0009443
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About the Composer: Laufey
Laufey is an Icelandic-American composer and singer known for her lush orchestral arrangements and jazz-inflected pop sensibility. Her work draws from classic songwriting traditions while speaking directly to contemporary listeners, earning her recognition across film, television, and commercial music. She brings meticulous attention to vocal harmony and instrumental texture, qualities evident in her approach to holiday material.
Why we love this
This original holiday composition avoids saccharine clichés while delivering genuine warmth. The vintage-influenced arrangement and sophisticated jazz voicings appeal to choirs seeking repertoire that feels both nostalgic and fresh, making it stand out in a crowded holiday season.
What to expect
Velvet-soft nostalgia wrapped in contemporary grooves. The piece evokes firelight and vintage decorations while maintaining a modern sensibility, with harmonies that feel both instantly familiar and subtly unexpected. Singing it leaves the room feeling genuinely festive rather than obligatorily jolly.
Who it's for
Choirs with jazz or pop experience who want holiday material that respects their singers' musicianship. Intermediate to advanced ensembles will find the close voicings and rhythmic sophistication rewarding; less experienced groups can benefit from the SoundTrax support to solidify part independence.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the swinging rhythmic feel by letting the rhythm section breathe; don't rush the pulse even as harmonic movement quickens.
- Balance the close jazz voicings carefully in rehearsal; mark blend points where upper voices should recede to let lower harmonies anchor the sound.
- Use the recorded accompaniment early to establish groove and phrasing, then transition to piano or live combo accompaniment once the choir internalizes the harmonic language.
- Shape phrases around the lyrics' conversational warmth rather than pushing for volume; this arrangement rewards intimacy over projection.
How to use it
Pair this with more traditional holiday numbers to showcase stylistic range in a holiday concert. Its approachable warmth and moderate length make it ideal for pops-style programming or casual festive events where you want to acknowledge the season without dominating the setlist.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing jazz voicings and voice-leading
- Singing with swing feel and syncopation
- Blending close harmonies while maintaining individual line clarity
- Interpreting lyrical nuance in a contemporary pop-jazz style