Kid On Christmas (feat. Meghan Trainor) (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer captures the infectious charm and rhythmic sophistication of this Pentatonix collaboration while making it genuinely singable for a school choir. The arrangement balances accessibility with the contemporary production values that make this song compelling to student musicians, so your ensemble learns modern voicing techniques without sacrificing the joy and energy that make this tune perfect for holiday concerts.

Modern, joyful, and rhythmically driving. This is Christmas music that lives in the contemporary pop world rather than the traditional one; expect tight harmonies stacked in unexpected places, groove-oriented rhythms, and the kind of infectious energy that makes audiences reach for their phones to remember what they heard.

Holiday concerts need arrangements that energize both singers and audiences, and this Pentatonix piece brings contemporary sensibility to a Christmas program. It works for high school choirs and select middle school groups with solid rhythmic control and ensemble experience.

• Pay close attention to the rhythm section voicing (likely in the bass and tenor parts) since this arrangement relies on precise rhythmic clarity where an instrumental rhythm section would normally sit. Lock those parts first and build the rest of the harmony around them.
• Blend the top line carefully with your soprano section; contemporary pop arrangements often push sopranos into high, exposed territory. Resist the urge to let them dominate.
• The Meghan Trainor feature suggests moments of solo or near-solo writing. Identify which singers will carry those passages and rehearse them separately so they can own the spotlight without strain.
• Balance is key in a cappella writing. Check constantly that no part is audibly lagging behind or pulling ahead rhythmically, since there's no instrumental anchor.

Pair this with a mix of traditional carols and other pop arrangements to show the full spectrum of holiday music. It lands best in the second half of your concert where the energy can build, and it gives your ensemble a chance to display versatility and contemporary musicianship alongside the classics.

• Rhythmic precision and groove awareness in contemporary a cappella arranging
• Blend and balance in multipart vocal textures without instrumental support
• Navigating high soprano passages with control and stamina
• Executing tight unison and harmony in fast, energetic passages
• Understanding modern choral voicing and production techniques