Gonna Catch That Santa: 2-Part Choral Octavo

This piece solves the perennial holiday program problem: you need something fun, accessible, and energetic that won't bore your singers or your audience. The swingin' Big Band rhythms and storytelling give 2-part choirs real musical meat to chew on without requiring advanced reading skills. Pair it with the movement and staging options, and you've got a number that builds ensemble cohesion while keeping the holiday concert feeling fresh.

Mischievous and propulsive. Picture the chaos of a group of kids trying to keep a secret that's too big to contain. The catchy melodies pull you along while the swingin' rhythms keep the energy up, and there's real charm in the absurdity of the concept.

Middle school and early high school choirs looking for secular holiday material with contemporary groove and theatrical flair. It works equally well for show choirs or general music programs that want to prove holiday concerts can be energetic and modern.

• Lean into the rhythmic pocket. The swing feel won't land if singers rush; lock in with the SoundTrax and let the groove breathe.
• Use the movement and staging as a rehearsal tool, not an afterthought. Young singers commit harder to the text when they're actively 'catching Santa' on stage.
• Balance clarity with attitude. The humor lives in crisp diction and confident delivery, so invest time in text articulation early.

Use this as a second-half opener to shift the mood from traditional to playful, or pair it with other Beck choral novelties to build a full sequence. The movement options also make it a standout moment in a concert that might otherwise feel static.

• Singing with swing articulation and forward rhythmic placement
• Maintaining melodic independence while executing synchronized staging
• Shaping phrases with comedic timing and textual clarity
• Reading and executing 2-part harmony with rhythmic precision