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Holiday Film Festival: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Holiday Film Festival: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Spirit of the Season * Welcome Christmas * Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Arr. Alan Billingsley

Item: 00-A-00014652

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00014652

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About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley

Alan Billingsley has shaped the sound of popular music across film, television, theme parks, and Broadway. His work as arranger, composer, and orchestrator spans educational choral music, commercial recordings, NBC daytime television, and major theatrical productions, including ten original songs for the Broadway-style musical On Our Way. His long association with The Walt Disney Company has made him a sought-after clinician at events like Disneyland's Magic Music Days.

Billingsley's compositions have earned recognition across the recording industry, with seven works nominated for Grammy consideration. He holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University and operates a fully digital recording studio in Los Angeles, allowing him to bridge the worlds of professional production and music education with arrangements that sound polished and performable in any setting.

Why we love this

Billingsley's film music arrangements arrive fully realized for choral voices without sacrificing the cinematic impact that makes these songs resonate with audiences. The SoundTrax download format lets singers learn from professional recorded accompaniments, which accelerates rehearsal and keeps performances locked with orchestral energy. Holiday programming needs arrangements that feel current and engaging rather than traditional, and this collection delivers exactly that.

What to expect

These arrangements transport the magic of holiday films into the concert hall, with rich harmonic colors and dynamic range that feel orchestral without overwhelming young voices. The combination of familiar melodies and sophisticated accompaniment creates an engaging, energetic experience that connects with audiences who know these songs from the screen.

Who it's for

Choirs at the secondary and collegiate levels seeking holiday repertoire with contemporary appeal and cinematic scope. Directors wanting arrangements with instant professional sound and singers eager to perform recognizable film material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal lines against the recorded accompaniment by rehearsing both parts separately first; many singers instinctively pull back when a full arrangement is playing.
  • Attend to the tempo and phrasing cues in the accompaniment from your first listen-through; film music often has specific rhythmic and expressive gestures that shape the emotional arc.
  • Have singers mark dynamic changes and key moments that align with the film soundtrack, treating the accompaniment as a full ensemble partner rather than background support.

How to use it

Feature this collection in a holiday concert built around a film theme, or weave individual selections throughout your seasonal programming alongside traditional carols for tonal and stylistic contrast. The professional recorded accompaniment works especially well in December performances where rehearsal time compresses; singers can prepare parts independently and rehearse confidently with the track.

Skills your students will build

  • Learning vocal lines by ear alongside recorded accompaniments
  • Balancing blend and diction with orchestral textures
  • Responding to film music's dramatic phrasing and dynamic shapes
  • Sight-reading contemporary choral arrangements with chromatic harmony

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