Grown-Up Christmas List: TTBB Choral Octavo
Words and music by David Foster and Linda Thompson Jenner / arr. Mark Hayes
Item: 00-PO-0001958
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Description
Artists from Aretha Franklin to Barbra Streisand have covered this moving musical letter to Santa Claus, but it is still most frequently associated with Amy Grant's 1992 recording. Mark's richly-orchestrated arrangement will be a standout for any school or community group.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0001958
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About the Composer: David Foster
David Foster is a Canadian music producer and composer whose work spans pop, R&B, and adult contemporary music. His production credits include work with major recording artists across multiple decades, and his songwriting has earned him recognition in both popular music and film scoring contexts.
Why we love this
Mark Hayes's arrangement transforms a deeply personal song into a choral showstopper with genuine emotional weight. The orchestration gives your singers room to shine while maintaining the intimate quality that made Amy Grant's version resonate with generations of listeners. TTBB groups rarely get repertoire this warm and sophisticated.
What to expect
Hopeful and reflective, with moments of quiet vulnerability. The arrangement honors the song's roots as a heartfelt plea for peace and kindness, making space for your singers to convey sincerity rather than seasonal cheeriness. There is warmth throughout, but never saccharine.
Who it's for
TTBB choirs in school, community, and church settings who want a pop arrangement with genuine depth. Directors looking for holiday repertoire that respects their singers' musicianship and offers something substantive beyond novelty pops will find this invaluable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the blend between parts carefully during the opening sections; Hayes's voicing rewards precision with remarkable clarity and blend.
- Lean into the recorded accompaniment to lock the harmonic and rhythmic foundation; your men can focus on bringing out the emotional arc of the text.
- Shape the dynamics around the lyrical content rather than the written notation. The power of this arrangement comes from letting singers connect with what they're singing about.
- Allow plenty of rehearsal time for intonation work in the sustained chords. Rich voicings expose any pitch instability immediately.
How to use it
Position this as an anchor for your holiday concert's second half, where it can carry emotional weight and slow momentum. It pairs effectively with both classical and contemporary holiday selections, bridging repertoire styles. The 12-page score makes it manageable for groups preparing multiple holiday concerts during a busy season.
Skills your students will build
- Blend and balance in four-part men's voicings
- Sustaining longer phrase lines with dynamic control
- Interpretation of pop-inflected choral arranging
- Coordinate singing with recorded accompaniment