Christmas Star: SAB Choral Octavo
From Home Alone 2
Words by Leslie Bricusse, music by John Williams / arr. Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi
Item: 00-PO-0001985
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Description
This beautiful John Williams/Leslie Bricusse ballad is the theme song of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Using just the piano for accompaniment, this setting is charming in its simplicity.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0001985
More about this title
About the Composer: John Williams
John Williams stands among the most prolific and celebrated film composers of our time. His work spans seven decades and includes some of cinema's most iconic themes, from Star Wars and Jaws to Harry Potter and Schindler's List. Williams has won five Academy Awards and continues to shape how audiences experience film through music.
Why we love this
A Williams melody carries immediate emotional weight, and this one from Home Alone 2 is no exception. The SAB voicing captures the warmth of the original without requiring advanced ranges or splits, making it genuinely accessible for middle school through community choirs. Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi's arrangement respects the simplicity of the source material, letting a beautiful melody do the heavy lifting.
What to expect
Gentle and nostalgic, this ballad carries the quiet hope of the film's opening sequence. The piano accompaniment feels like a soft glow, and the melody unfolds with the kind of grace that makes listeners lean in rather than sit back. It's intimate enough for a small auditorium yet substantial enough to anchor a full holiday concert.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for middle school, high school, and adult choirs seeking holiday repertoire that's musically sincere without technical demands. The three-part writing accommodates groups with developing singers while offering enough melodic interest to engage experienced ensembles.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody across your voices rather than spotlighting the sopranos alone; the tune moves between parts, and equal projection creates transparency.
- Let the piano guide your phrasing and emotional arc; with minimal accompaniment, every breath and shape in your vocal line becomes audible.
- Approach the dynamic changes as moments of vulnerability rather than volume shifts; this piece breathes best when nuance feels intentional.
How to use it
Program this as a contrasting moment in a holiday concert, particularly if you're pairing it with more energetic seasonal selections. It also serves as a strong opener or closer for a shorter concert or even a community holiday gathering where warmth and familiarity matter more than spectacle.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing melody across multiple voice parts
- Shaping long-lined phrases with breath awareness
- Singing with clarity and emotional intention over minimal accompaniment
- Reading and performing SAB voicing with secure part independence