Extraordinary Merry Christmas: SSA Choral Octavo

This arrangement captures the infectious energy that made the original performance a standout moment on screen. Andy Beck's SSA voicing sits comfortably for treble choirs while maintaining the pop sensibility that keeps singers and audiences engaged throughout the season.

Bright, buoyant, and undeniably festive. The arrangement sparkles with energy and optimism, delivering the kind of immediate melodic hook that sticks with listeners long after the concert ends.

SSA choirs looking for contemporary holiday material that appeals to singers and audiences alike. The accessible pop style works equally well for middle school, high school, and community ensembles seeking modern alternatives to traditional Christmas fare.

• Balance the rhythmic momentum from verse through chorus; this tune thrives on forward propulsion rather than rubato.
• Emphasize the unison or near-unison passages to showcase clarity and blend, then let harmonies bloom when all three parts move together.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the groove and help singers internalize the contemporary rhythmic feel.
• Pay attention to articulation in faster passages to keep the text clear and the pop sensibility intact.

Open or close a holiday concert with this number to showcase your choir's versatility in pop idiom. Its contemporary style makes a strong contrast if programmed alongside a classical or traditional piece, signaling to audiences that holiday music spans many styles.

• Performing pop-influenced rhythms and syncopation
• Blending three-part SSA harmony with clarity
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in a contemporary style
• Shaping phrasing within an upbeat, energetic framework