Deck the Hall with Carols!: PartTrax Digital Audio Download

$19.99 USD

Deck the Hall with Carols!: PartTrax Digital Audio Download

We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Deck the Hall

Traditional Carols / arr. Greg Gilpin

Item: 00-AA-0000389

$19.99

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1 Deck the Hall with Carols! 2-Pt (Full Performance) --:--

2 Deck the Hall with Carols! 2-Pt (Part I Dominant) --:--

3 Deck the Hall with Carols! 2-Pt (Part II Dominant) --:--

Deck the Hall with Carols! 2-Pt (Full Performance)

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Series: Alfred Choral - PerformancePlus+

Publisher: Alfred Music

SKU: 00-AA-0000389

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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin brings decades of choral conducting and arranging experience to every project, anchored by his role as Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press. His work has been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House, and Royal Festival Hall, establishing him as a composer and arranger whose arrangements are trusted by directors across the country. An ASCAP award-winning musician, Gilpin has also ventured into film composition and continues to expand his reach through multiple creative disciplines.

Beyond the music world, Gilpin's versatility extends to professional organizing and financial coaching, work that has brought him to national television and even the set of "Hoarders." He remains deeply involved in music education as a member of ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, grounded in a commitment to making quality choral music accessible and achievable for singers at all levels.

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Why we love this

Gilpin's arrangement respects the timeless appeal of these carols while crafting 2-part voicing that feels natural and singable for growing singers. The inclusion of a recorded accompaniment track transforms rehearsals and performances, giving you flexibility in how you shape the sound while your choir focuses on secure singing.

What to expect

Warm, accessible, and genuinely celebratory. These are carols the audience already loves, arranged to let singers discover the beauty in harmony without struggling against the voicing. The PartTrax accompaniment gives the piece a professional sheen that elevates rehearsals and performances alike.

Who it's for

This arrangement works beautifully for developing choirs, middle school ensembles, and groups preparing their first holiday concert. The 2-part voicing welcomes singers still building musicianship without oversimplifying the choral experience.

How to get the most out of it

Blend the two parts evenly during unison sections; these moments anchor the arrangement and set up harmonic interest later.
Use the recorded accompaniment during final rehearsals to build confidence and ensemble security before performing live.
Shape phrases with the singers' breath, letting the carol's familiar melodies breathe rather than pushing through them mechanically.
Balance upper and lower voices in the harmonized sections so neither part dominates the texture.

How to use it

Open a winter concert with this collection to establish an inviting, joyful tone before moving into more demanding repertoire. The familiar melodies make it an excellent crowd pleaser while still allowing you to showcase your singers' musicianship and intonation.