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It's Christmas! (A Medley of Carols): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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It's Christmas! (A Medley of Carols): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

It's Christmas! (A Medley of Carols): Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Arr. Andy Beck

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It's festive, it's fun, it's filled with holiday favorites IT'S CHRISTMAS! All ages will enjoy this merry medley of carols featuring fresh treatments of: "The Holly and the Ivy," "Deck the Hall," "Still, Still, Still," "Ding Dong! Merrily on High," and "Jingle Bells" all in just over three minutes!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081261874
SKU: 00-24080

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About the Arranger: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck leads Alfred Music's choral publications division and has established himself as one of today's most performed choral arrangers, with over 450 works in active circulation worldwide. His compositions and arrangements span sacred and secular repertoire, children's musicals, and foundational vocal resources; YouTube searches consistently reveal his music performed by choirs across continents. Beck holds degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and he brings this pedagogical foundation to every project he undertakes.

Beyond the page, Beck is a sought-after guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator who has worked with honor choirs and all-state groups throughout the Southeast and beyond. An accomplished tenor himself, he continues to perform with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and maintains a long history as an Alfred studio singer since 1992. His dual commitment to artistic excellence and music literacy shapes both his creative work and his stewardship of Alfred's choral catalog.

Why we love this

Beck packs five beloved carols into a swift three-minute medley without sacrificing musical integrity or singability. The fresh treatments keep the arrangement engaging for singers while maintaining the familiar contours that audiences cherish, making this ideal for choirs seeking a crowd-pleasing holiday moment that feels both spirited and well-crafted.

What to expect

The opening carols set a quiet, reverent tone before the energy gradually builds toward the joyful exuberance of "Jingle Bells." You move through a emotional arc that mirrors the season itself, moving from contemplative to celebratory within just over three minutes.

Who it's for

This medley works beautifully for choirs of mixed ages and experience levels who need polished holiday programming. Community choirs, church choirs, school groups, and all-ages ensembles will find it accessible yet musical.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the transitions between carols deliberately; even brief moments between sections benefit from a small breath and a tempo or dynamic reset to keep the medley feeling like five distinct pieces rather than one blurred collection.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the tempos and stylistic flavor of each carol, paying particular attention to the rhythmic energy of "Jingle Bells" so it lands with proper festive bounce after the reverent opening carols.
  • Balance clarity of text across all five carols; because the medley moves quickly, articulation and vowel consistency become essential to letting audiences actually hear the carol titles and recognize each transition.

How to use it

Place this medley as a lighter moment in a longer holiday concert, perhaps following a more serious choral work or before a final uplifting piece. It also serves as an excellent opener for a casual holiday gathering where you want to establish a festive mood quickly without demanding lengthy rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Navigating multiple tempo and style shifts within a single piece
  • Maintaining phrasing and legato through rapid transitions between contrasting carols
  • Balancing reverent text delivery with celebratory text delivery across different sections
  • Ensemble cohesion across a medley structure

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