Groovy Xmas (arr. Roger Emerson): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Playful, modern, and built on a groove that makes singers move. This arrangement brings the sass and fun of the original into a choral setting, delivering the kind of holiday song that breaks the mold of traditional seasonal repertoire.

Choirs in grades 6 through 12 who want repertoire that connects with singers' actual listening lives. The 2-part format works for developing ensembles, while the contemporary source material and novelty appeal keeps engagement high.

• Lock the rhythmic pocket early in rehearsal. The groove relies on precision, so use a metronome or the recording to anchor your singers' sense of timing before layering musicality.
• Encourage rhythmic precision in the attacks and releases, especially in the call-and-response sections. Clean ensemble work makes the novelty elements land harder.
• Balance the two parts so neither drowns the other during key moments. This arrangement likely features some independence between the lines; clarity matters.

Slot this into your winter concert as a palate cleanser between heavier pieces, or build a second half around contemporary arrangements that reflect your singers' musical world. It also works beautifully as a standalone video release or social media moment.

• Rhythmic precision and groove awareness
• Contemporary vocal phrasing and articulation
• Singing in a popular music style with contemporary sensibilities
• Part independence in a 2-part texture