It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Choral Instrumental Parts
Words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle / arr. Alan Billingsley
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Description
Year-in and year-out this is certainly one of the most programmed of all the secular holiday songs heard each and every year! It's brought to life in this extraordinary setting by Alan Billingsley.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
26
SKU:
00-PK-0006361
More about this title
About the Composer: Eddie Pola
Eddie Pola composed "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" with lyricist George Wyle in 1963, creating one of the most enduring secular holiday standards in American popular music. The song has become a cultural fixture, recorded countless times across multiple genres and featured prominently in films, television, and holiday broadcasts worldwide.
Why we love this
Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures the warmth and nostalgia of this beloved standard while giving it genuine choral substance. The inclusion of instrumental parts transforms what could be a straightforward pop arrangement into a fully realized choral work that respects both the song's iconic melody and the capabilities of your singers.
What to expect
Warmth and nostalgic joy radiate from this arrangement, grounded in the song's iconic melody but enriched by thoughtful voicing and instrumental support. The writing invites singers into a shared musical celebration, balancing the song's inherent brightness with moments of gentle reflection.
Who it's for
This arrangement serves choirs of all levels who want to program a universally recognized holiday song with genuine musical substance. Whether you're leading a community chorus, a church choir, or a school ensemble, this setting gives singers a chance to connect with an audience favorite while developing their musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the lead line against supporting voices so the familiar melody emerges clearly; this song lives or dies on singers' ability to shape the tune the audience knows by heart.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempo and harmonic color early in rehearsal, then gradually reduce reliance on it as your ensemble internalizes the arrangement.
- Shape phrases with the text's natural pacing rather than holding notes mathematically; this arrangement rewards singers who listen to each other and breathe together.
- Coordinate with your instrumental players from the first rehearsal so they lock the groove before adding vocal layers; a tight rhythm section grounds the entire texture.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece of your winter concert, pairing it with contrasting seasonal repertoire to showcase range and versatility. Its immediate accessibility makes it an excellent closer or encore that leaves audiences in a celebratory mood.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing lead melody against harmonic support
- Coordinating with instrumental accompaniment
- Shaping phrases around text and natural pacing
- Ensemble blend and intonation in triadic harmony