It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle / arr. Carl Strommen
Level: Moderately Easy
Item: 00-PO-0006759
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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-0006759
More about this title
About the Composer: Eddie Pola
Eddie Pola crafted some of the most enduring holiday standards of the mid-20th century. Working with composer George Wyle, Pola wrote the lyrics to "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" in 1963, a song that would become a perennial favorite across multiple genres and generations. His gift for memorable, singable melodies with mass appeal helped define the sound of holiday music in American popular culture.
Why we love this
Carl Strommen's arrangement captures the warmth and accessibility that made this song a cross-genre standard without losing the melodic charm that audiences recognize instantly. The 2-part voicing keeps the focus on the tune while remaining genuinely musical, and your singers will feel the confidence that comes from performing something both beloved and rewarding to sing.
What to expect
The arrangement radiates the gentle nostalgia and earnest sentiment of a classic holiday song. The 2-part writing feels inviting rather than simplistic, with enough harmonic movement to give singers something meaningful to blend while the familiar melody carries the emotional weight.
Who it's for
This arrangement works beautifully for middle school, high school, and community choirs seeking accessible holiday repertoire with genuine musical substance. Directors programming a winter concert will appreciate material that audiences immediately connect with while still requiring real musicianship from singers.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the legit phrasing of the melody line; this is a song that benefits from vocal warmth and line continuity, not a rhythmic novelty tune.
- Balance the harmony part carefully so it sits underneath rather than competing with the lead, preserving clarity of the main tune.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the tempo and harmonic foundation, allowing your singers to focus on blend and intonation.
- Shape the dynamic arc to build toward the final statement of the chorus; resist the urge to perform the whole piece at a single volume level.
How to use it
Slot this into a holiday concert as an opener or mid-program piece that provides both entertainment value and a moment of genuine musical beauty. Its immediate familiarity makes it an excellent choice for engaging less experienced singers while maintaining credibility with your full ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Singing legit melodic lines with vocal warmth and phrase shape
- Balancing a harmony part underneath a dominant melody
- Coordinating with recorded accompaniment
- Intonation across extended vowel sustains
- Dynamic control and concert-appropriate performance energy