Jolly Jingle Christmas Medley: 1st Synthesizer: Choral SoundPax
Up on the Housetop / Deck the Hall / O Christmas Tree / Jingle Bells / Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Arr., with new music, by Alan Billingsley
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Description
This fast-paced medley (four-and-a-half minutes in length) sparkles with pizzazz and holiday cheer. Familiar carols are expertly arranged and assembled, creating a perky, high-spirited showstopper that's guaranteed to bring the house down! Featured on Reaching for the Stars! choral movement DVD 00-39928. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5687
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
66
SKU:
00-PC-0015926_SYN1
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Arranger: Alan Billingsley
Alan Billingsley brings decades of experience across entertainment, education, and commercial music to every project he touches. His credits span theme park productions, television scoring (including the long-running NBC series Days of Our Lives), Broadway-style musicals, and Grammy-considered compositions recorded by professional artists. He has maintained an enduring partnership with The Walt Disney Company and frequently served as a clinician at Disneyland's Magic Music Days program.
Based in Los Angeles, Billingsley operates a full digital recording studio and holds a degree in music and psychology from Indiana University. His arrangements and original works appear regularly in educational settings, bringing the polish and theatrical sensibility of professional production design to school and community choirs.
Why we love this
Billingsley's gift for pacing and orchestration elevates what could be a simple medley into a genuine showstopper. The four-and-a-half-minute arc builds momentum expertly, and his choice of familiar carols ensures your audience connects immediately while the sophisticated arrangement keeps singers engaged throughout. This is the kind of piece that leaves a concert feeling celebratory without requiring weeks of rehearsal time.
What to expect
The medley sparkles with infectious joy and theatrical polish. Familiar melodies arrive in quick succession, each one given a fresh harmonic or rhythmic twist that keeps the ear engaged. The overall effect is exuberant and celebratory, designed to leave singers and listeners alike with genuine holiday warmth.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a Christmas concert finale that energizes an audience without demanding an enormous amount of rehearsal time will find exactly what they need here. This arrangement works equally well for high school, community, and church choirs confident in basic music reading and part independence.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the transitions between carols as opportunities to shift energy rather than break points; keep the momentum rolling from one section into the next.
- Use the recorded accompaniment strategically during early rehearsals to lock the medley's arc in singers' ears, then gradually pull back to secure internal balance.
- Explore the staging suggestions included in the score; choreography that echoes the festive character helps performers commit fully to the high-spirited tone.
- Pay attention to dynamic contrast between carols; resisting the urge to sing everything at forte keeps the medley's pacing fresh and prevents vocal fatigue across the full length.
How to use it
Program this as a concert-closing statement when you want to send the audience home smiling. It pairs well with a mix of reverent and contemplative carols earlier in the concert, providing the perfect energy shift for a finale. Its four-and-a-half-minute runtime makes it an ideal anchor for a holiday program without overshadowing other selections.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining energy and precision through rapid melodic transitions
- Executing clear part independence in a fast-moving harmonic setting
- Responding to staging and movement cues while sustaining vocal control
- Building ensemble blend across multiple sections performed in succession