It Feels Like Christmas (from The Muppet Christmas Carol) (arr. Audrey Snyder): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the warmth and simplicity that made Williams's original so effective without oversimplifying the underlying harmonic sophistication. For a 2-part voicing, it's refreshingly tuneful; both parts get genuine melodic interest rather than one carrying the tune while the other provides textural support.

Genuine and unpretentious. The piece has a quiet conviction about it; no manufactured sentimentality, just a well-crafted melody that suggests warmth and togetherness without ever seeming to try too hard.

Choirs looking for a film-based holiday selection that works for singers at mixed proficiency levels. This is strong repertoire for programs that want to program something familiar without relying on standard carols, or for directors building holiday sets that reach beyond the expected.

• Lean into the legit phrasing throughout. This song lives in the tradition of beautiful melodic writing, and the 2-part voicing gives you room to shape longer lines without balance complications.
• Let the text drive dynamics. The emotional arc of the lyric matters more than hitting every dynamic marking; singers should understand what the song is about before worrying about forte and piano.
• Balance accessibility with warmth. A 2-part arrangement invites less experienced singers, but that doesn't mean painting it thin. Fuller, rounder vowels will serve the piece.

Pair this with other contemporary film selections to anchor a holiday concert in accessible, recognizable music, or use it as a bridge piece between traditional repertoire and lighter fare. It works equally well as a concert closer or as part of a thematic program built around stories and storytelling.

• Sustaining longer phrase shapes with consistent breath support
• Blending across a 2-part voicing without losing individual line integrity
• Performing with emotional authenticity rather than technical display