Holiday Lights: 3-Part Mixed (with Opt. Flashlight Choreography) Choral Octavo

Albrecht and arranger Jay Althouse have transformed one of their most successful 2-part pieces into an accessible 3-part arrangement that still delivers maximum visual impact. The optional flashlight choreography (using tissue paper in red, green, and gold) turns a singing feature into a genuine theatrical moment, giving singers ownership of staging while keeping the focus on the music itself. Directors will appreciate the included staging suggestions and the availability of a recorded accompaniment to help solidify the overall effect.

Upbeat and celebratory, with the warmth of multi-holiday messaging layered under a sing-along melody that audiences will remember long after the concert. The flashlight choreography creates moments of visual magic that transform a concert stage into something festive and unexpected.

Middle school, high school, and adult community choirs looking for a contemporary holiday feature that engages audiences through both music and visual storytelling. The 3-part mixed voicing is accessible to developing choirs while remaining rewarding for more experienced ensembles.

• Distribute flashlights evenly across voice parts so each section has strong visibility during the choreography; rehearse the light patterns separately before adding them to the singing.
• Work through the staging suggestions provided in the publication first; this anchors the movement and gives singers clear spatial objectives that enhance rather than distract from their vocal line.
• Layer in the recorded accompaniment during later rehearsals to help singers internalize how their voices sit against the full arrangement and to build confidence with tempos and transitions.
• Keep the energy consistent throughout; the novelty of the props can sometimes cause singers to lose focus on tone quality and blend, so emphasize that the singing is the main event.

Program this as a stand-alone feature or as the closing selection of a winter concert to send audiences home in a joyful mood. Its novelty appeal also makes it an effective opener for a holiday show, setting a lighthearted tone that carries through more serious repertoire.

• Part independence in three-voice texture
• Coordination of singing with choreographed movement
• Sustaining focus during staged performance with props
• Blend and balance in SAB voicing