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Holly Jolly Santa Claus: Choral Instrumental Pak

Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-PK00262627

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You'll have just the perfect touch of nostalgia with this happy pairing of two holiday favorites. Perfect for choirs of all ages, and easily learned when rehearsal time is limited! Includes: "A Holly Jolly Christmas", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town." Duration: ca. 2:20.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00262627

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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer

Mark Brymer has established himself as a trusted voice in choral arranging, with a particular gift for making classic material accessible to singers at all levels. His arrangements consistently prioritize singability and musical coherence, allowing ensembles to deliver polished performances without exhaustive rehearsal demands.

Why we love this

Brymer understands that holiday programs live or die by their pacing, and these two arrangements give you substantive musical content in just over two minutes. The pairing feels earned rather than tacked on, letting you program genuine concert moments rather than filler.

What to expect

Warm and unpretentious, like gathering around something familiar and well-loved. The arrangements honor what makes these melodies enduring while adding enough instrumental color to feel fresh rather than quaint.

Who it's for

Choirs of mixed ages and experience levels will find these arrangements straightforward to learn and immediately rewarding to perform. Programs with limited rehearsal time or those seeking reliable holiday repertoire will benefit from both the efficiency and the charm.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the choir and instruments so neither overwhelms; the nostalgia lands when both parts shimmer equally.
  • Keep the tempo conversational rather than rushed, even with the quick material. These songs benefit from space to breathe.
  • Shape the dynamics gradually across each song rather than jumping between loud and soft. Your audience will follow the emotional arc more easily.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a first-half opener or as a strategic break in a longer concert, giving your audience permission to relax and enjoy something genuinely joyful. It's also ideal for community performances or shorter holiday events where you need to deliver satisfaction without excessive production time.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with clear diction in upbeat, conversational material
  • Balancing choir blend with instrumental accompaniment
  • Maintaining steady tempo across two connected pieces
  • Shaping phrase direction in predominantly stepwise melodic lines

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