It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: SATB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle / arr. Carl Strommen
Level: Moderately Easy
Item: 00-PO-0006757
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Description
Everyone from Andy Williams, Amy Grant, Johnny Mathis, and Garth Brooks has recorded this great Carl Strommen arrangement. One of the most recorded pop Christmas classics. Don't miss it!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0006757
More about this title
About the Composer: Eddie Pola
Eddie Pola was a prolific American songwriter who contributed to popular music across multiple decades. His gift for writing melodies that lodge themselves in listeners' minds made him a valued collaborator in film, television, and commercial music throughout the mid-20th century.
Why we love this
Carl Strommen's arrangement captures what made this song a standard without overcomplicating it. The Grade 2 voicing stays singable for developing choirs while keeping the warmth and familiarity that audiences recognize instantly, making it a reliable choice for holiday concerts where connection matters more than technical display.
What to expect
Nostalgic and genuinely joyful. The arrangement honors the song's classic pop sensibility while giving each voice part room to sing, creating a full, warm choral sound that feels celebratory without becoming sentimental.
Who it's for
Choirs at the intermediate level looking for a Christmas staple with genuine musical substance and immediate audience appeal. This works equally well for high school groups, community choirs, and church ensembles seeking repertoire that doesn't require advanced vocal technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody so it sits clearly above the supporting voices; this song's hook deserves to shine without strain.
- Shape the phrasing across full phrases rather than beat-by-beat, letting the text and tune breathe naturally.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble entries and tuning in early rehearsals, then gradually reduce reliance as confidence builds.
- Aim for warm vowels in the sustained passages; this arrangement rewards legit singing over aggressive or bright tone.
How to use it
Anchor your December concert with this piece as a crowd-pleasing finale or feature it early in the program to set a festive tone. The 8-page format makes it manageable to rehearse alongside more substantial works, and its accessibility means you can program it even in a busy season without sacrificing artistic integrity.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained melodic lines with consistent intonation
- Balancing melody and harmony in SATB texture
- Interpreting text with appropriate phrasing and expression
- Singing with legit, supported tone in the middle register