Falala: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

This piece captures the infectious energy of a genuine pop hit without sacrificing choral integrity. The arrangement by Jay Althouse maintains the song's contemporary appeal while making it genuinely singable for mixed ensembles, and the recorded accompaniment ensures your choir can achieve the polished, radio-ready sound that made the original recording such a success.

Bright and infectious, with the energy of a modern pop song rather than a traditional carol. The arrangement sparkles with rhythmic vitality and maintains an optimistic, celebratory spirit throughout, making it an immediate crowd pleaser that still demands solid vocal technique.

Directors programming holiday concerts who want to showcase their choir's ability to sing contemporary pop with sophistication. This works equally well for secondary choirs, adult community groups, and advanced middle school ensembles seeking repertoire that audiences genuinely recognize and enjoy.

• Anchor the rhythmic groove in your rhythm section (bass and piano if available). The bounce of this arrangement depends on locked ensemble timing, not tempo rushing.
• Balance the melodic line with the harmonic support. The pop styling can tempt singers to oversing, but clarity and control will serve the material better.
• Use the SoundTrax recording as both a rehearsal tool and a performance reference. Listening together helps your choir internalize the contemporary phrasing and articulation style that distinguishes this from traditional holiday arrangements.

Open your second half with this piece to shift the concert's energy after more traditional holiday selections, or program it as a closer to send audiences out smiling. It pairs naturally with other contemporary choral repertoire and provides excellent contrast to classical holiday arrangements.

• Singing contemporary pop style with proper vocal production
• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated accompaniment patterns
• Balancing melody and harmony in a commercial pop arrangement
• Executing clean diction at moderate to brisk tempos