Hot Chocolate!: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck
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Description
This steamy Latin-style original celebrates a delicious winter treat. And what could be better than "hot, hot, hot, hot chocolate?" From the infectious rhythms to the speech choir add-on, your children's or young women's chorus will beg for more! Don't miss the mug choreography on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD 00-28868. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5697
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000534
More about this title
About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has composed and arranged over 450 works for singers of all ages. His catalog includes widely performed children's musicals, vocal resources, and choral literature, with countless performances documented on YouTube across the globe. Beck holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and he regularly serves as guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator at honor choirs and all-state festivals throughout the United States and beyond.
Beyond the page, Beck is an accomplished tenor who performs and directs musical theatre, sings with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir, and has been an Alfred Music studio singer since 1992. His work as a composer, arranger, clinician, and conductor reflects a deep commitment to music literacy and choral artistry in schools and communities.
Why we love this
Hot Chocolate! delivers instant energy and fun without sacrificing musicality. The Latin rhythms feel fresh and modern, the text repeats naturally and stick with singers, and the speech choir element gives every voice in the room something engaging to do. Programming this means watching your chorus connect immediately with the material.
What to expect
Tropical warmth meets playful joy. The Latin percussion and infectious rhythms create momentum and energy, while the singable melody and repetitive text keep everything accessible. Listeners hear a piece that's fun without being silly, celebratory without losing musical substance.
Who it's for
Children's choirs and young women's ensembles looking for a standalone piece that celebrates rhythm, humor, and contemporary style. This works equally well as a concert opener, a winter show number, or a festival showcase that audiences genuinely enjoy.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening. Latin grooves live or die by clarity; make sure the ensemble locks the speech choir sections with the singers so the texture feels unified rather than scattered.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the tempo and feel before rehearsing without it. Hearing how the rhythm section sits under the melody from day one helps singers internalize the groove.
- Build the mug choreography gradually. Introduce movement in sections once the singers are secure with the music; this keeps focus on musical accuracy early and adds visual impact later.
- Shape the dynamics around the text repetitions. The repeated "hot, hot, hot, hot chocolate" needs slight swells and releases to feel playful rather than monotonous.
How to use it
Program this early in a winter concert to set an upbeat tone; its novelty nature and movement element make it an ideal opener or second piece. It pairs well alongside more traditional holiday repertoire or as a standalone moment of contemporary choral fun that younger singers will remember performing.
Skills your students will build
- Performing syncopated rhythms in a Latin style
- Coordinating independent speech choir parts with sung melody
- Building rhythmic precision and ensemble togetherness through groove-based music
- Integrating movement and staging with vocal performance