In This House Tonight: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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In This House Tonight: 2-Part Choral Octavo

As performed by John Jacobson / Arranged by Roger Emerson

Item: 35-DS00267805
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 6
SKU: 35-DS00267805

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About the Artist: John Jacobson

John Jacobson

John Jacobson has spent his career building bridges between music education and social responsibility. Recognition from President George Bush as a Point of Light award winner reflects his commitment to helping young artists channel their talents toward community service. He holds degrees in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Liberal Studies from Georgetown University, and has authored countless musicals and choral works performed by millions of students across the globe.

Beyond composing, Jacobson has directed massive ensemble productions for Walt Disney, NBC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcasts, and presidential inaugurations. His work spans choral publications, educational videos, and 19 years as Senior Contributing Writer for John Jacobson's Music Express Magazine. Today, through JJ and Me, Inc., and partnerships with E.C. Schirmer and Alfred Publications, he continues creating accessible, engaging repertoire designed specifically for young singers.

Why we love this

Jacobson's arranging hand brings warmth and accessibility to holiday repertoire without sacrificing musicality. The 2-part voicing opens this piece to singers at various levels, while his gift for creating parts that feel singable and rewarding keeps energy high through rehearsal and performance. A composer who understands what works in the classroom knows exactly how to balance challenge with confidence.

What to expect

Intimate and reflective, this arrangement wraps listeners in the quiet contentment of being together during winter. The 2-part texture creates natural harmony without complexity, inviting the listener into a moment of genuine connection rather than spectacle.

Who it's for

Two-part choirs of any age or experience level will find this arrangement approachable and musically satisfying. It works equally well in middle school general music, high school choir programs, or community ensembles seeking holiday material that doesn't require extensive preparation.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms the other; blend matters more than projection at this level
  • Find the emotional core beneath the holiday framing; singers connect to genuine feeling over festive decoration
  • Mark the phrase peaks clearly in rehearsal so singers understand where energy builds and releases
  • Consider the recorded accompaniment as a foundation, not a ceiling; your singers' voices should sit naturally on top

How to use it

Slot this into your winter concert as a bridge between your larger ensemble pieces and lighter material, or pair it with other Jacobson arrangements for a cohesive program identity. The modest length and accessible voicing also make it ideal for informal performances, church services, or community outreach events where accessibility and warmth matter more than technical demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic lines
  • Blending two distinct vocal lines in harmonic balance
  • Interpreting and expressing lyrical text through vocal tone
  • Reading and performing in a collaborative 2-part texture

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