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Holiday Highlights for Solo Singers: Vocal Book

$15.99 USD

Holiday Highlights for Solo Singers: Vocal Book

Name: Holiday Highlights for Solo Singers: Vocal Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-37946
Price: 15.99 USD
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10 Contemporary Arrangements of Popular Holiday Songs

Compiled and ed. Andy Beck

Item: 00-37946

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This exciting collection of popular holiday solos includes 10 festive songs that are frequently featured in movies, television programs, radio broadcasts, and professional concerts. These contemporary selections are ideal for seasonal programs, concerts, productions, and recitals. Perform the polished arrangements with our stylish piano accompaniments or with the fully-orchestrated, professionally recorded CD. This is an outstanding seasonal solo collection that will be useful year after year!

Titles: I'll Be Home for Christmas * Last Christmas * The Little Drummer Boy * Mele Kalikimaka * Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas * On with the Snow! * Perfect Christmas Night * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Yes, Virginia (There's a Santa Claus) * 'Zat You, Santa Claus?

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Series: For Solo Singers

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 68

ISBN10: 0-7390-8864-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8864-7

UPC: 038081424187

SKU: 00-37946

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Why we love this

This collection curates the holiday songs that audiences actually want to hear, pulling from the soundtrack of contemporary holiday culture rather than traditional carols. The mix of recognizable titles spans multiple moods and styles, giving solo singers genuine variety rather than a formulaic collection. Pairing piano arrangements with a fully orchestrated recorded accompaniment option means performers can adapt to different performance contexts throughout the season.

What to expect

Contemporary and polished, with arrangements that honor the familiar melodies while giving them a fresh musical treatment. The collection balances nostalgia with modern production values, creating performances that feel both intimate and concert-ready.

Who it's for

Solo singers preparing for holiday recitals, seasonal concerts, or performance opportunities in professional and community settings. Voice students seeking contemporary holiday repertoire that showcases their technique while connecting with recognizable material that audiences love to hear.

How to get the most out of it

Listen to the recorded accompaniment multiple times before first rehearsal to internalize the arrangement's tempo, dynamics, and style choices.
Study the piano part carefully even when performing with the orchestrated recording; understanding the harmonic movement helps with phrasing and breath placement.
Balance microphone or amplification against the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to find the right volume level for your venue.
Record yourself singing along with both the piano and orchestral versions to identify phrase endings where the arrangement breathes differently than you might expect.

How to use it

Feature individual selections from this book across multiple holiday concerts rather than programming the entire collection at once; this lets you revisit different songs throughout the season as your program evolves. Several titles work equally well as opening or closing numbers, giving you flexibility in building concert flow. The variety in style and mood makes it possible to create thematically coherent programs (upbeat songs together, reflective songs together) or to mix tempos strategically.