Hanukkah, Hanukkah, Festival of Lights: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Wagner brings both a composer's craft and a three-decade classroom perspective to holiday programming. This original melody offers a direct, singable entry point for including Jewish culture authentically in your winter concerts without relying on arrangements of folk melodies.

The piece carries the warmth and joy of a festival celebration. Wagner's straightforward melodic approach makes it feel inviting and inclusive, grounded in the communal spirit of Hanukkah.

Directors seeking original choral repertoire that celebrates Hanukkah and Jewish heritage with music written at a Grade 3 accessibility level. This octavo fits middle school, high school, and community choir programs looking to expand their holiday selections beyond the standard secular Christmas fare.

• Emphasize the text clarity in the opening phrases so the festival theme registers immediately with your audience.
• Balance the three parts evenly; SAB voicing at this level works best when no single line dominates.
• Use the moderate tempo marking to allow singers to shape phrases without rushing through the rhythmic material.

Pair this with instrumental interludes or other seasonal selections to build a multi-faith winter concert. Its moderate difficulty makes it rehearsable alongside more demanding repertoire without consuming disproportionate preparation time.

• Singing in 3-part mixed voicing (SAB)
• Clear diction in English text
• Phrasing and shaping in moderate-tempo original material
• Cultural awareness through authentic sacred music