Elf: A Medley from the Broadway Musical: Choral SoundPax

This medley captures the infectious joy of Elf without requiring your singers to learn an entire show score. Andy Beck's arrangement strikes the perfect balance between humor and musicality, letting the comedy land while keeping the ensemble parts singable and fun.

Sparkly, absurd, and unapologetically joyful. The piece channels the giddy energy of the film, with bright harmonies and theatrical moments that feel celebratory rather than saccharine. Singing this medley is like unwrapping a gift that's both ridiculous and delightful.

Directors seeking a contemporary holiday piece that works for intermediate to advanced choirs and doesn't require elaborate staging or pit musicians. This works equally well for high school choirs, community ensembles, and university groups looking for a guaranteed audience pleaser during winter concerts.

• Lean into the playful character of "Sparklejollytwinklejingley." The unusual title signals that singers should embrace the whimsy rather than treating this as a serious art song.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the Broadway energy and tempo; your singers will catch the infectious rhythmic pulse and vocal style more easily by hearing it first.
• Stage simple choreography during the two showstoppers. Even basic hand movements or directional shifts will amplify the festive atmosphere and keep audience engagement high during a five-minute piece.
• Balance clarity on the text with musical phrasing. The humor depends on audiences hearing the words, so articulate without sacrificing the flow of Sklar's melodies.

Open the second half of a holiday concert with this medley to shift the mood from reverent to exuberant. The five-minute length makes it ideal for resetting audience energy between longer choral works or preceding more traditional Christmas selections to create a fun juxtaposition.

• Musical theater style and phrasing
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
• Vocal clarity and diction in comedic material
• Ensemble cohesion across contrasting sections
• Interpretation of song character and theatrical intent