Kindle the Hanukkah Lights: 2-Part Choral Octavo

$2.25 USD

Kindle the Hanukkah Lights: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Kindle the Hanukkah Lights: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-21089
Price: 2.25 USD
Availability: InStock

Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-21089

Need it now?

Buy Digital Version

$2.25

Shipped

One moment…

To kindle means to cause something, such as a candle, to begin burning. This December piece describes what we can do "to make a world where no one fights, as we kindle the Hanukkah lights." An expressive introduction leads into a spirited round. "What would you wish for if you could have one thing? Would it be the joy that peace would bring?"

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Kindle the Hanukkah Lights: 2-Part Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

Open in the Player

Jump straight in and assign it today.

Start Your Free Trial

Open this title and explore the full library in minutes.

No sample videos found.

Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081200101

SKU: 00-21089

More about this title

About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey's musical foundation was built in Philadelphia's vibrant scene, where she trained at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop while pursuing work in musical theatre. Alongside her long-standing partnership with Marti Lunn Lantz, she has developed a distinctive voice in choral writing that draws deeply from multicultural traditions and seasonal themes. Their collaborative catalog includes beloved pieces like "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and "The Colors of Winter," along with thematic song collections exploring global celebrations and natural wonders.

Brownsey's career spans multiple musical worlds. She performed professionally in pop, rock, and blues bands across the United States and internationally from the 1970s through the 1990s, and contributed songwriting to commercial projects for major clients including AT&T and GMC. Today, she and her husband Kent Heckman operate Red Rock recording Studios in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where they have engineered many Alfred choral projects. Her work as a Celebrant and community arts advocate continues to shape her approach to meaningful, inclusive music.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

The piece balances accessibility with genuine emotional depth. A two-part setting means singers at any level can participate meaningfully, while the expressive introduction and spirited round structure keep the musical arc engaging. The text moves beyond greeting-card sentiment to ask real questions about peace and wish-making, inviting students to connect the holiday's light symbolism to their own hopes for the world.

What to expect

Contemplative yet hopeful. The piece opens with quiet introspection, then builds into a warm, spirited celebration that balances joyfulness with purpose. There's a sense of collective action and shared vision, as if the ensemble is literally kindling something together.

Who it's for

Middle school and high school choirs looking for meaningful December repertoire that speaks to Hanukkah traditions. The two-part voicing works well for developing ensembles, new singers, or mixed-voice choirs seeking something less demanding vocally but substantial musically.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the expressive introduction with intentional phrasing and dynamic control; this sets the reflective tone before the round begins.
Keep the round's tempo steady and buoyant without rushing; clarity of line matters more than speed when singers enter at staggered moments.
Balance the recorded accompaniment so it supports rather than overwhelms; students should hear themselves first.
Linger slightly on the question "What would you wish for" to invite genuine contemplation from both singers and listeners.

How to use it

Pair this with other winter and holiday pieces to create a Hanukkah-focused concert segment, or use it as a bridge between secular and sacred December programming. Its moderate length and recorded accompaniment option make it ideal for concerts, services, or assembly programs where rehearsal time is limited.