FaLaLaLaLa: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Jim Brickman / By Victoria Shaw / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
Item: 35-PK00248806
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Set a cheerful holiday tone with this new song by Jim Brickman and Victoria Shaw! It's fresh and upbeat and perfectly captures the joy of the season! Very singable and ideal for choirs of all ages and levels!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248806
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About the Composer: Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman stands among the best-selling solo pianists in contemporary music, having built a career on melodic storytelling and instrumental accessibility. His approach to composition emphasizes emotional clarity and singability, qualities that translate seamlessly into choral writing. Brickman articulates his creative philosophy directly: "I write music to be shared — to soothe, to inspire, to celebrate, to love. To me, music is the pure and simple soundtrack to life's most memorable moments." This philosophy has shaped decades of work that prioritizes connection between performer and listener. Victoria Shaw, collaborating on this text, brings lyrical sensibility that complements Brickman's melodic instincts, while Ed Lojeski's arrangement distills their vision into a format accessible across skill levels.
Why we love this
Brickman and Shaw deliver genuine holiday warmth without leaning on tired sentimentality. The arranging (Lojeski) keeps things rhythmically alive and texturally clear, so even less experienced choirs can execute something that sounds polished and confident. You'll find singers actually enjoying the rehearsal process because the melody sits naturally and the accompaniment drives forward.
What to expect
This is holiday music that bubbles rather than plods. The upbeat character comes through immediately in the opening, and the rhythmic vitality in the accompaniment keeps everything moving forward with infectious lightness. Singers emerge from rehearsal smiling because the piece itself generates momentum.
Who it's for
Any choir seeking contemporary holiday material that works across age groups and experience levels. The rhythm section accompaniment makes it accessible for high school, community, and church ensembles while offering enough musical substance to hold an adult singer's interest.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo buoyant; resist the urge to drag this into ballad territory even though the subject matter invites it.
- Balance the vocal line so the rhythm section's groove remains audible and interactive rather than buried beneath parts.
- Articulate the consonants crisply on 'FaLaLaLaLa' to match the rhythmic precision implied by the accompaniment.
- Trust the arrangement's harmonic movement to carry emotional weight; avoid over-interpreting through excessive dynamics in early rehearsals.
How to use it
Place this early in a holiday concert to establish a celebratory tone, or use it as a palate cleanser between longer choral works. It pairs naturally with both contemporary pop arrangements and traditional carols because its style feels current without demanding excessive production value.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo against rhythmic accompaniment figures
- Clarity of articulation in stylized text delivery ('FaLaLaLaLa')
- Balancing ensemble blend when rhythm section is rhythmically active
- Singing singable contemporary melody with minimal strain