Deck The Hall: SATB Choral Octavo
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Deck The Hall: SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Item: 35-DS00235892
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00235892

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About the Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Kirby Shaw

Kirby Shaw's fingerprints are all over modern choral music education. With advanced degrees in Music Education, Choral Composition, and Choral Conducting, he has spent decades teaching, composing, and mentoring musicians across North America and Europe. His catalog includes over 2,500 choral arrangements and compositions that have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide, earning him multiple ASCAP awards and commissions from prestigious ensembles including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Beyond the page, Shaw is known for his collaborative spirit and infectious energy. He has worked one-on-one with vocal legends like Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, and Jon Hendricks, and he continues to direct choral groups while performing with Just 4 Kicks, a jazz-focused a cappella ensemble. His creative reach extends to musical theater; he and his wife Markita recently completed an original adaptation of A Christmas Carol called Scroogical.

Why we love this

Shaw's gift for playful reinvention shines here. This arrangement takes a familiar carol and gives it fresh harmonic twists and rhythmic energy that keep your singers engaged, making it a standout choice for holiday programs that need something beyond the standard treatment. The novelty element doesn't feel gimmicky; it feels like Shaw is genuinely delighted by the material and invites your choir to share that joy.

What to expect

Festive and playful, with harmonic sophistication that surprises listeners expecting a straightforward carol. The piece has momentum and joy without becoming saccharine, inviting both performers and audiences into a moment of genuine holiday spirit.

Who it's for

Choir directors looking for a Christmas arrangement with personality and pedagogical substance. Your singers need solid part-singing skills and the ability to maintain intonation without instrumental support, but the melodic content remains accessible to intermediate and advanced high school choirs, college ensembles, and community groups.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the parts carefully during the homophonic sections so that no single voice overwhelms the others. Kirby's arrangements often rely on part independence, so make sure each section knows their line matters.
  • Lean into the comedic timing if the arrangement includes rhythmic surprises or unexpected harmonic turns. Let your singers feel permission to enjoy the humor without sacrificing precision.
  • Since this is a cappella, intonation becomes your first concern. Lock in unison passages with particular care, and consider starting rehearsals with those moments before moving into divided harmony.

How to use it

Position this as the closing number on a holiday concert to send audiences out with warmth and energy. Its a cappella format makes it an ideal bridge between larger ensemble works and intimate smaller-group arrangements, working beautifully on programs that mix traditional and contemporary carols.

Skills your students will build

  • A cappella intonation and blend across SATB voicing
  • Part independence and voice leading awareness
  • Rhythmic precision and ensemble synchronization
  • Text delivery with character and musical intent

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