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Jingle Bells: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Jingle Bells: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

As Recorded by Barbra Streisand

Words and music by James Pierpont / arr. Jack Gold and Marty Paich, choral setting by Mark Hayes

Item: 00-A-00015462

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015462

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About the Composer: James Pierpont

James Pierpont (1822-1893) composed one of the most enduring melodies in American popular music. Though he wrote numerous songs and theatrical works during his career, "Jingle Bells" became his signature contribution to American culture. Originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh," the song first appeared in 1857 and has since become inseparable from winter celebrations worldwide.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the infectious energy of the original while giving your choir room to shine with contemporary voicing and clear harmonic movement. The SoundTrax download format means rehearsals move faster, singers hear a polished reference, and you can project confidence about how the piece will land in performance.

What to expect

Bright and propulsive, with a sophisticated pop sensibility underneath the nostalgic melody. The arrangement respects the song's playful character while adding modern warmth and movement that keeps it from feeling like a straight nostalgia act.

Who it's for

Directors looking for a reliable, well-crafted setting of a beloved holiday standard that works for mixed ensembles of intermediate ability. Singers appreciate learning a tune they already know, which frees them to focus on blend, phrasing, and the refreshed harmonic language these arrangers bring to the familiar melody.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock in the rhythmic drive from the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsals; the piece thrives on a steady, dancing pulse rather than dragging tempo.
  • Balance upper and lower voices carefully during the main melody sections so the familiar tune stays clear without overshadowing harmonic support.
  • Articulate consonants crisply on repeated syllables (particularly 'jingle') to match the bounce and lightness the arrangement implies.
  • Let dynamics breathe naturally; resist the urge to belt throughout. The charm lives in contrast between verses and the more energetic sections.

How to use it

Slot this into a winter or holiday concert as an upbeat moment that invites audience recognition and participation. It works equally well as a closing number or as a contrasting piece in a choral concert that mixes classical repertoire with contemporary seasonal music.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing familiar melody with supporting harmonic parts
  • Maintaining steady rhythmic pulse and coordination with recorded accompaniment
  • Clear articulation on repeated syllables and nonsense syllables
  • Dynamic control and phrasing in a popular music style

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